17th South Asian Management Forum (SAMF) – 2026

17th South Asian Management Forum (SAMF) – 2026

Theme: “Resilient Leadership and Innovation: Navigating South Asia’s Dynamic Governance Landscape”

Host

Royal Institute of Management (RIM), Thimphu, Bhutan

On

11th and 12th May, 2026

The Royal Institute of Management, in collaboration with the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), will host the 17th SAMF on 11-12 May 2026 at the Royal Institute of Management, Thimphu, Bhutan. The theme for the 17th South Asian Management Forum (SAMF 2026) is: “Resilient Leadership and Innovation: Navigating South Asia’s Dynamic Governance Landscape.”

The South Asian Management Forum is a biennial conference that brings together academics, policymakers, and practitioners from across South Asia to share research, insights, and innovations in management and governance. The Forum aims to strengthen regional collaboration and advance effective, ethical, and resilient institutions across South Asia.