This event serves as a strategic cornerstone for the future of management education, bringing together academic leaders to shape a collective vision for Responsible Doctoral Scholarship. At its core is a collectively developed framework that outlines essential principles and institutional strategies for fostering ethical, transparent, and rigorous research in the age of AI and phygital transformation. By moving beyond traditional boundaries, this collaborative effort focuses on articulating a shared commitment to research integrity and inclusive scholarship, ensuring that doctoral training evolves alongside global technological shifts. This framework acts as a definitive guide for institutions to strengthen the quality of their research ecosystems, providing a unified roadmap to prepare the next generation of scholars for an impactful and socially responsible academic career.

As academic leaders and institutional heads, you contribute to the Research Leadership Compendium 2026 that shapes a collective vision for Responsible Doctoral Scholarship in an era of unprecedented technological shift. By documenting institutional case studies and thought papers, the compendium showcases how the Business Schools leverage intelligent tools to enhance research integrity and scholar well-being without compromising human judgment. Furthermore, it addresses the strategic necessity of preparing scholars for diverse career futures, fostering hybrid identities—the scholar, practitioner, and innovator—that can thrive across academic and entrepreneurial landscapes. This compendium serves as a definitive reference for academic administrators and policymakers committed to advancing the excellence, inclusivity, and future-readiness of global doctoral education.

Designed to turn the marathon of faculty hiring into a strategic sprint, the "Research Talent Match" (a part of XLRI Doctoral Colloquium 2026) connects you with a curated pool of over 75+ job-market-ready Ph.D. scholars and early-career researchers, and 50+ PhD aspirants. Rather than relying on static resumes, recruiters can attend exclusive private dinners, offering a sophisticated environment for in-depth, one-to-one discussions with the scholars. To ensure maximum efficiency, institutions receive early access to a Digital Candidate Directory two weeks prior to pre-schedule 1-on-1 interviews within private, professional Recruitment Suites. With dedicated tracks for Assistant Professor roles, postdoctoral grant projects, and a PhD Gallery for pipeline building, this colloquium offers a comprehensive ecosystem to secure the brightest academic minds in business management and elevate your faculty's research impact.

This event provides a prestigious platform for Vice-Chancellors, Deans, and Directors to engage directly with prominent journal Editors and academic peers, fostering a robust ecosystem for collaborative excellence. By transcending traditional institutional silos, leaders can initiate strategic partnerships that drive doctoral mobility, cross-supervision models, and joint research workshops. This network empowers participating schools to align their institutional research agendas with international publishing standards while building a shared infrastructure for high-impact scholarship. Such engagement not only strengthens your institution’s global standing but also catalyzes collective innovation. Ultimately, these high-level interactions ensure your school remains at the forefront of the global academic dialogue, securing a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of management research and doctoral training.