UPES is one of the leading universities in India, offering a range of courses in areas such as engineering, law, management, business, architecture, liberal studies, and health sciences. It has more than 18 years of expertise in developing students into leaders and was recently recognized among India's top 100 universities by NIRF 2021. As a social change agent, UPES takes voluntary efforts to foster a culture of social responsibility in society through a variety of initiatives that benefit both our competing interests and the general welfare. Numerous international collaborations have been established to provide students with unmatched global exposure, including credit transfer to The University of Queensland in Australia, study abroad opportunities at Berkeley Global, student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and international internships. Additionally, UPES is regarded as the first Indian university to receive a QS 5-star rating for academic development and a 5-star rating for employability, facilities, and program strength. With research at the heart of our approach and a curriculum that has been approved by industry professionals, UPES guarantees a thorough commitment to academic excellence.

A team of 75 plus faculty members with a rich background of IITs, NITs, IIITs, JNU, and other central universities at the School of Business, UPES is committed to promoting and delivering good quality research in the areas of applied economics and management science. It has been ranked number 41 across all business schools in India in the NIRF rankings for 2022. The school is creating a robust ecosystem that facilitates and provides all support systems to our faculty members and scholars to pursue research in their areas of interest. Research scholars are encouraged to contribute through quality papers published in Scopus-indexed journals, Case studies, books, and funded projects. Our team has been organizing many capacity-building programs such as FDPs, Meet the editor series and Research Seminar.

The growing digital transformation is rapidly and dramatically changing the business landscape. Almost every aspect of business has changed to a greater or lesser extent. Digital transformation has emerged as a top priority on leadership agendas and among scholars around the world in the era of increased uncertainty. Digital transformations are typically described as strategic changes through the use of digital technologies which result in changed products, processes, improved customer engagement, and new organizational structures. An unprecedented wave of digitalization is occurring by relying on the convergence of SMAC technologies – social, mobile, analytics, and cloud computing – that fuel innovation in society and business. Therefore, leaders have growing expectations from the promise of digital transformations to make a strategic contribution to their businesses' survival and success.

The competitive landscape and business strategies have recently undergone significant change as a result of digital transformation. The rise of digital transformation is blurring the traditional patterns of businesses and bringing new challenges for scholars and practitioners. Of course, conducting online meetings, using social media for communication, or paperless processes are only a few examples of how digital technologies have an impact on businesses. Instead, it encompasses a comprehensive approach to rethinking strategies, business models, and systems. Data, information, and knowledge are the new ingredients of success that open up new market opportunities and pervade new business models. On the one hand, digital transformation has opened up entirely new opportunities and challenges for businesses. On the other hand, to face the challenges and grasp the opportunities presented by new digital technologies, modern managers must "think digitally" to achieve long-term success and maintain a significant competitive advantage. The change in mindset is more challenging for managers that must integrate a digital strategy and digital tools into their business. In line with this, International Conference on Digitalization and Business Sustainability provides a much-needed platform for academicians, researchers, and industry professionals to address these challenges of the digital era.

International Conference will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology, and applications of digitalization. The conference seeks significant contributions to all major fields of business in theoretical and practical aspects. The main objective of the conference is to provide a platform for academicians, researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to engage in meaningful dialogue and share cutting-edge development in the context of digitalization and emerging trends that are influencing business processes.