Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune, organized its 15th Annual International Research Conference, SIMSARC’24 on 16th-18th December, 2024. The conference theme, “Technology and Beyond: Business Solutions for One World, One Future,” highlighted the pivotal role of technology in fostering sustainable business solutions that address global challenges and transcend boundaries. It underscored the importance of leveraging innovation to create inclusive opportunities aligned with the vision of a unified global future. Technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and green innovations are reshaping industries, promoting efficient resource use, and driving collaborative growth. These advancements also provide effective tools for tackling pressing issues such as climate change, health disparities, and inequality. To build a resilient global economy, a balance between progress and equity needs to be achieved by integrating technological innovation with ethical practices and adopting a people-centered approach. Collectively embracing technology and responsibility will pave the way for shared prosperity and a harmonious future for all. The conference provided a platform to faculty, doctoral scholars and students to gain knowledge and experience on issues related to the theme.
