Academic Events & Symposia
International Conferences, National Faculty Development Programs, and student research symposia directed by Dr. Bivek Datta.
ICDT–ATCEP 2026: International Conference on Digital Transformation, AI, Tourism & Communication: Emerging Perspectives
Conference Convener & Institutional Leadership — Dr. Bivek Datta (Professor & HOI, AITT & AILA)
Premier international conference exploring the paradigm shift brought by Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and smart media across global tourism, hospitality, aviation logistics, and corporate communication. Features distinguished international keynotes, doctoral consortiums, and publication opportunities with global partners including Taylor & Francis and Peter Lang.
Venue & Mode
Amity University Mumbai Campus
Panvel, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid Virtual Access for Global Scholars)
Publication Dissemination
International Publishing Partners
Collaborations with Taylor & Francis, Peter Lang, and Scopus-indexed proceedings
Registration Fees
Faculty: ₹1,000 • Scholars: ₹750
UG/PG Students: ₹500 (Early Bird & International rates on portal)
Core Research Tracks:
Upcoming & Past Symposia, FDPs & Expeditions
Scholarly gatherings, research workshops, and institutional achievements.
National FDP: Advanced Empirical Research Methodology & Scopus Publishing in Tourism
Organizer: Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism (AITT) • Program Director & Lead Resource Person
A 5-day national faculty development program guiding young academicians and PhD scholars through factor analysis, PLS-SEM modeling, survey instrument design, and overcoming editor bottlenecks in Q1/Q2 Scopus journals.
International Symposium on Cross-Border Tourism Resilience in South Asia
Organizer: Nepal College of Travel and Tourism Management (NCTTM) • Conference Chair & Keynote Speaker
Bringing together researchers and tourism directors from Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka to explore cross-border Himalayan trails, religious circuit connectivity, and joint marketing strategies.
Guinness World Record: Largest Commercial Advertising Production Lesson
Organizer: Amity University Maharashtra & Guinness World Records • Official Participant & Organizing Faculty
Successfully achieved the official Guinness World Record credential with 399 participants in the largest commercial advertising production lesson in world history.
Experiential Field Expedition: Coastal Carrying Capacity & Regenerative Tourism in Alibaug
Organizer: Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism • Field Faculty Leader
Field immersion for BTTM and MTTM scholars measuring tourist density at Mandwa jetty, analyzing coastal waste management systems, and conducting stakeholder interviews with local fishermen cooperatives.