The 17th International Conference on Management Research (ICMR-2026), organised by CARBS at The Superior University, Lahore, will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 09–15 November 2026 under the theme Tourism-Led Economic Transformation: Policy, Innovation, and Destination Management. Now in its 17th consecutive year, ICMR brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance rigorous, evidence-based scholarship on tourism-driven economic development. The conference offers a publication opportunity for high-quality full-length papers to be considered for publication in ICMR’s Knowledge Partner Journals, subject to rigorous peer review and editorial approval, while formal MOU signings with Turkish universities will establish lasting research partnerships and faculty exchange opportunities. Spanning nine peer-reviewed research tracks and aligned with The Superior University's internationalisation and ORIC agenda, ICMR-2026 provides a structured platform for fostering scholarly publications, international partnerships, and policy influence, positioning CARBS as a globally engaged, research-intensive business school.