Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: The 13th AIM–AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium 2026 concluded on a grand note at the Indian Institute of Management Jammu on 03 July 2026 at Mandapam Auditorium, marking three days of enriching academic exchange, global mentorship, and research excellence. The valedictory ceremony brought together renowned international marketing scholars, journal editors, faculty mentors, and doctoral researchers from India and abroad, celebrating academic collaboration and the advancement of global marketing scholarship.
The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. Prof. Russell Belk, Co-Chair, Doctoral Consortium; Shri Jayant Shah, Executive Director, Academy of Indian Marketing; Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research graced the valedictory ceremony. Dr. Ateeque Shaikh, Co-Chair, Doctoral Consortium and Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Co-Chair, International Marketing Conference, also graced the valedictory ceremony.
Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, commended the organizing team for the conduct of the Doctoral Consortium and reflected on his long-standing association with Chief Mentor Prof. Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, USA recounting inspiring anecdotes that highlighted his visionary leadership and enduring contributions to global marketing scholarship. Reflecting on his own academic journey, he acknowledged the invaluable guidance of his mentors and emphasized the transformative role of mentorship in shaping future researchers and academic leaders. Reaffirming IIM Jammu’s steadfast commitment to the Academy of Indian Marketing (AIM), he encouraged the scholars to cultivate lifelong academic relationships, engage in meaningful collaborations, and pursue rigorous, impactful, and socially relevant research that contributes to society.
Prof. Russell Belk, Co-Chair, Doctoral Consortium, encouraged participants to challenge conventional thinking, embrace emerging research opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to shaping the future of marketing scholarship.
He urged scholars to view academic conferences not merely as platforms for presenting research, but as spaces to exchange ideas, build lifelong collaborations, and discover new directions for inquiry. Emphasizing intellectual curiosity and fearless exploration, he inspired participants to question established paradigms, pursue innovative research, and create scholarship that leaves a lasting impact on academia and society.
Shri Jayant Shah, Executive Director, Academy of Indian Marketing, encouraged scholars to make the most of the Consortium by engaging with distinguished academicians and building enduring academic networks. He emphasized that the conversations initiated during the programme have the potential to evolve into meaningful collaborations, lifelong mentorships, and impactful research contributions.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research, IIM Jammu, inspired scholars to transform the knowledge and mentorship gained during the Consortium into impactful research that advances academia and serves society. He encouraged them to embrace intellectual curiosity, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and pursue globally relevant scholarship that addresses contemporary challenges. He also urged participants to carry forward the spirit of the Doctoral Consortium by building enduring academic networks and contributing to a vibrant, innovation-driven global research ecosystem. |
