Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The International Institute of Professional Studies (IIPS), DAVV, in collaboration with Institut Mines-Telecom Business School (IMT-BS), France, is hosting "IIPS-CoMET 2025: International Multidisciplinary Conference on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)".

This groundbreaking event, the first of its scale in Indore, aims to address sustainability challenges and drive impactful solutions. As convened by Dr Shaligram Prajapati and Dr Shilpa Bagdare today, the conference features a distinguished lineup of global experts.

Keynote speakers include Vineet Saraiwala, CEO, Atypical Advantage, India; Prof Sandeep Chaudhary, Dean, IIT Indore; Founder, Space Value Foundation, Dr Armen Papazian UK (Online); Director of Education Dr Gaurav Gupta, Macquarie University, Australia and Prof Bhumika Gupta from IMT-BS, France.

With dedicated tracks on management & entrepreneurship and technology, the conference fosters in-depth discussions, research presentations and collaboration on achieving the United Nations' SDGs. A hybrid format ensures wider accessibility, allowing participants to join online and offline.

A rigorous double-blind peer review process led to the selection of 65 high-quality research papers from 100 submissions, reflecting significant academic contributions. Selected papers will be published in the Devi Ahilya University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (DAUJSSH) and Scopus-indexed journals, amplifying their global impact.

To engage students, an online quiz, Quest-CoMET, was conducted on Monday, offering prizes to top participants and free registrations to 25 students. Supported by the Academy for Global Business Advancements (AGBA) and sponsored by Vasudha Swaraj and VSN International Pvt Ltd, IIPS-CoMET 2025 marks a milestone in Indore’s academic history.

By bringing together leading experts and researchers, this landmark conference is set to accelerate progress toward sustainable development and inspire future research initiatives.