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The KODECET Conference is being organized under the aegis of the Knowledge Development for Circular Economy Transition (KODECET) project at the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH). The conference is part of the institute’s strategic effort to advance scholarship, innovation, and collaborative action in the fields of sustainability and the circular economy, aligning with global imperatives for responsible business and sustainable development.
The event will bring together academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to engage with cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary perspectives, and real-world practices that support circular thinking and responsible innovation. Hosted through the DIGI-SUSTEACH Centre — a dedicated platform established under the KODECET project — the conference aims to foster knowledge exchange, build capacity, and catalyse collaborative solutions to sustainability challenges faced by business and society.
The conference reflects BIMTECH’s commitment to embedding circular economy principles into education, research, and practice, empowering participants to integrate sustainable frameworks into managerial decision-making and organisational strategy.

Conference Theme

The KODECET International Conference, hosted by the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) through the DIGI-SUSTEACH Centre, seeks to chart actionable pathways for the circular economy that align research, policy, industry practice, and education. The conference will convene academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and civil society to interrogate core challenges in circular transitions and co-create innovative models that drive sustainable value creation across sectors.
The theme emphasises the integration of interdisciplinary inquiry, digital sustainability solutions, and stakeholder collaboration to generate scalable insights for sustainable business models, resource optimisation, and systems thinking. Building on BIMTECH’s institutional commitment to embed circular economy principles into education, research, and practice, the conference aims to catalyse knowledge exchange, strengthen partnerships, and support evidence-based strategies that accelerate the transition toward resilient and regenerative economies

Tracks

Track 1: Circular Business Models and Strategic Transformation
Track 2: Circular Supply Chains, Reverse Logistics and Closed-loop Systems
Track 3: Sustainable Operations, Lean-Green Manufacturing and Resource Productivity
Track 4: Waste-to-Value Innovations and Material Recovery Technologies
Track 5: Sustainable Packaging and Plastics Circularity
Track 6: Circular Economy in Key Sectors
Track 7: Digital Sustainability and Smart Circular Solutions
Track 8: ESG, Sustainability Reporting and Circular Performance Measurement

Track 9: Climate Action, Carbon Neutrality and Decarbonisation Pathways
Track 10: Sustainable Consumption, Green Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Track 11: Policy, Governance and Institutional Frameworks for Circular Transitions
Track 12: Circular Economy Finance, Green Investments and Sustainable Business Funding
Track 13: Social Sustainability, Equity and Inclusive Circular Development
Track 14: Education for Sustainability and Circular Economy Pedagogy
Track 15: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Circular Start-up Ecosystems

Extended Abstracts

Extended Abstracts should be submitted: https://www.journalpressindia.com/website/bimtech-kodecet2026#abstract by 31st July 2026.
Full Paper Submission should be submitted: https://www.journalpressindia.com/website/bimtech-kodecet2026#paper by 30th September 2026.
Abstracts will be reviewed and selected by the scientific committee of the conference. Authors will be notified of acceptance by first week of August 2026

The conference invites proposals for organizing special tracks or sessions and encourages Research Networks and Special Interest Groups to send proposal. All accepted proposals will be presented on conference website for promotion from conference as well.

Please contact: kodecet2026@bimtech.ac.in for your track/session.

Patron Board

Core team Members

icon — Dr. Veenu Sharma

Associate Professor, BIMTECH

Course Material

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Overview of the DIGI-SUSTEACH Centre

The DIGI-SUSTEACH Centre at BIMTECH is a dedicated platform established under the KODECET project, designed to advance knowledge, innovation, and hands-on learning in the field of sustainability and circular economy. The Centre acts as a bridge between academic research and industry practice — fostering skills that empower future business leaders to integrate circular thinking and responsible innovation into real-world business solutions.

Vision

To position BIMTECH as a leading academic institution that shapes responsible, sustainability-focused business leaders by embedding circular economy concepts across teaching, research, and community engagement. The Centre envisions becoming a catalyst for change, encouraging industries and societies to adopt circular practices for a more resilient and regenerative future.

Mission

To inspire, educate, and empower students, faculty, and industry partners to embrace circular economy principles — driving sustainable business practices, innovation, and entrepreneurship through research, training, and collaboration.

Objectives

Promote interdisciplinary learning by embedding circular economy principles into business education.
Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, and NGOs for joint research and sustainable solutions.
Create a platform for students and professionals to engage in real-world projects, case studies, and workshops on circular economy.
Encourage innovation in sustainable product design, resource optimization, and waste reduction.
Contribute to thought leadership in sustainability through seminars, publications, and partnerships.

COURSE 2 – Various Business Models To Implement CE in Different Contexts

Please find all PPTs of Course 2 here:
Course 2 – Google Drive

Module 1 | Chapter 1

Module 1 | Chapter 2

Module 1 | Chapter 3

Module 1 | Chapter 4

Module 2 | Chapter 5

Module 2 | Chapter 6