Association for Consumer Research

ASIA-PACIFIC

ACR Mumbai 2027

Consumer Research for Societal Impact
January 7-10, 2027

 

SPJIMR, Mumbai

The Asia-Pacific ACR 2027 Conference will convene in Mumbai, India – a dynamic crossroads of cultures, commerce, and ideas. The theme, “Consumer Research for Societal Impact”, underscores ACR’s commitment to advancing scholarship that deepens understanding of consumer behavior and delivers meaningful benefits to individuals, organizations, and society.

The conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how consumer insights can address today’s pressing challenges – from sustainability and health to digital transformation and financial well-being.

Conference objectives:

  • Advance Consumer Research for Good – Highlight work that contributes to consumer and societal well-being, responsible marketing, and positive impact.
  • Build Regional and Global Connections – Strengthen academic and professional collaboration within Asia-Pacific and with the global consumer research community.
  • Bridge Academia, Practice, and Policy – Facilitate dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to apply consumer insights for societal benefit.
  • Showcase Asia-Pacific Perspectives – Encourage research that reflects the region’s markets, challenges, and opportunities.

Key Dates

18 March 2026 – Submission system opens 

22 June 2026 – Submission deadline for all tracks and sessions

17 August 2026 – Notification of acceptances

17 August 2026 – Early bird registration opens

15 September 2026 – Last day of early bird registration 

15 September 2026 – Submission deadline for revised versions to be published in ACR Proceedings

16 September 2026 – Regular registration opens

3 November 2026 – Preliminary program available

15 December 2026 – Last day of regular registration

7-10 January 2027 – AP-ACR Mumbai Conference

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MEET THE TEAM

Conference Co-Chairs

Sunny Vijay Arora
SPJIMR

Rajesh Bagchi
Virginia Tech

Narayanan Janakiraman
University of Texas at Arlington

Rajiv Vaidyanathan
University of Minnesota Duluth