Convenor, ICOY 2026
Full Name: Fenil Shah
Designation: Chairman, International Journal of Business & Management Research Studies; TEDx Organizer
Institutional Affiliation: Ahmedabad University
Area of Expertise: Academic Governance, Institutional Development, Education Systems, Research Management, Curriculum Development
About: Fenil Shah is a student at Ahmedabad University working at the intersection of education, research, and institution building. His work focuses on designing systems that function beyond individuals, including the development of academic platforms, structured dialogue spaces, and governance frameworks. He serves as Chairman of the International Journal of Business & Management Research Studies, where he leads efforts in editorial systems, institutional structuring, and research governance.
He is actively engaged in global education initiatives, including contributing to curriculum development with the International Baccalaureate and participating in international advisory and ambassador programmes such as HundrED. Additionally, he organizes platforms like TEDx to foster meaningful exchange of ideas and interdisciplinary dialogue. His approach emphasizes long-term impact through clarity, consistency, and the creation of sustainable institutional systems.
Deputy Convenor, ICOY 2026
Full Name: Dr. Prashant Pareek
Designation: Editor-in-Chief, IJBMRS; Associate Professor – Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Institutional Affiliation: Shanti Business School
Area of Expertise: Marketing, Entrepreneurship
About: Dr. Prashant Pareek is an Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of IJBMRS. He specializes in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and has over a decade of experience in academia and industry. He has authored multiple books, published numerous research papers in national and international journals, and presented his work at conferences worldwide. Dr. Pareek is committed to advancing management education and fostering research that bridges theory and practice.
Conference Chair, ICOY 2026
Full Name: Prof. (Dr.) Aalap Patel
Designation: Assistant Professor – Corporate Law & Corporate French; Board Member
Institutional Affiliation: Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University
Area of Expertise: Corporate Law, Corporate French, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, International Education (IB & Cambridge)
About: Prof. (Dr.) Aalap Patel is an academic and educator specializing in Corporate Law and Corporate French at the Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University. With a strong interdisciplinary background in education and psychology, he brings extensive experience in teaching, academic coordination, and curriculum development. He has served as an examiner for the International Baccalaureate (IBDP French) and Cambridge assessments, contributing to global education standards. He has actively participated in academic conferences and research, including work on emerging educational technologies and their impact on student performance and retention. Prof. (Dr.) Patel is committed to innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and integrating global perspectives into higher education.