MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) are pillars of many economies around the globe, as they contribute to economic growth, employment generation, and introducing innovative offerings and processes in the marketplace. They are founded by entrepreneurs who set an example in society. In today's dynamic and technologically advanced world, the future of MSME looks bright as these enterprises can embark on various fronts, including digital transformation, alternate financing models, sustainable development, globalization, economic policies, government initiatives, inclusive workplaces, addressing the well-being of multiple stakeholders, and overall positive societal impact. The “Power of Small” has the potential to make a significant contribution to the economy, and for that it is vital to ensure that that the MSMEs are future-ready.

With this forward-looking aim, it is to be seen how Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and visionary entrepreneurs, in collaboration with academia and government, empower and shape the future of MSMEs. To contribute to the field of MSMEs by adding to the extant body of knowledge and creating a platform for dialogue and engagement between researchers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and policy makers, the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar, India in collaboration with The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, USA present the 3rd International Conference on Management of MSMEs 2024 under the theme of "Transformative Pathways for MSMEs: Shaping the Future".

We invite academic community, practitioners, and policy-makers to participate in the ICMM 2024 conference and join hands with the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar, India in the efforts to transform the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Welcome to Amritsar, India in January 2024. The conference is scheduled from January 19th to January 21st, 2024.

About IIM Amritsar, India

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar is the 15th IIM set up by the Ministry of Education (earlier Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India with the support of the Government of Punjab. IIM Amritsar offers a two-year General Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, a specialized MBA in Human Resources and Business Analytics, a two-year EMBA Program in the hybrid mode, Doctoral Program, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, and various customized short and long-duration Management Development Programs.

Website: https://iimamritsar.ac.in/

About Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, USA

Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at Maryland Smith (a premier global business school) is an award-winning hub for entrepreneurship that is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community to educate, empower and equip students with the business skills needed to be an entrepreneur and the resources necessary to make their business ideas a reality. The Dingman Center has the resources and know-how to help students take their idea and launch it into a business.

Website: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/centers-initiatives/dingman-center

Conference Venue: Amritsar, India

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