BHUBANESWAR — Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) successfully wrapped up the eighth edition of its flagship event. The XIM Bhubaneswar Business Excellence Summit 2026 ran over two days, concluding on August 30.
The summit centered on the theme “Building Resilient Businesses – Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future”. Furthermore, top corporate leaders, university faculty, students, and alumni assembled on campus to address market volatility. Key discussions evaluated technological adaptation, artificial intelligence, ESG mandates, and corporate governance.
XIM Bhubaneswar Business Excellence Summit 2026: Industry Leaders Map Path for Resilient Enterprises
Leaders Detail Strategic Frameworks During Inaugural Keynotes
The XIM Bhubaneswar Business Excellence Summit 2026 opened with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Dr. Biswa Swarup Misra, Dean of Academics at XIMB, delivered the inaugural address. Next, Dr. Fr. K.S. Casimir, S.J., Vice Chancellor of XIM University, delivered the theme address. He emphasized open collaboration and the human edge in building resilient organizations.
The Day 1 keynote speaker was Sandeep Bagla, CEO of TRUST Mutual Fund. He introduced his practical 4A Framework to manage market shocks.
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Executive Panels Address AI Integration, ESG, and Enterprise Risk
Distinguished alumni led major panel sessions across both summit days. Panelists including Srinivas Baratam, Jaydeep Chakraborty, Sushant Dwivedy, Bivas Mishra, Gaurav Chawla, and Jayati Dwivedy discussed adaptive technology. They urged leaders to build systems that bend without breaking under economic stress.
Day 2 began with a keynote by Himanshu Routray, Director at JLL India. He advised students to pursue continuous upskilling, compliance, and workplace ethics.
Later, an ESG panel moderated by Prof. S.S. Ganesh examined sustainable business designs. Panelists Priyanka Ghosh, Debasmit Mohanty, and Sambitosh Mohapatra analyzed stakeholder governance. Finally, Dr. Ritesh Kumar Dubey moderated a risk management panel with Kiran Rana and Chittaranjan Mohanty. They highlighted human judgment alongside AI systems during crisis situations.
Interactive Student Sessions Prepare Future Managers for Global Shifts
Throughout the summit, interactive Q&A sessions connected management students with corporate leaders. Students asked sharp questions about AI automation, job market trends, startup risks, and business ethics.
The XIM Bhubaneswar Business Excellence Summit 2026 concluded with the official felicitation of guest speakers. Organizers reaffirmed XIMB’s commitment to preparing ethical, adaptable leaders capable of driving sustainable growth.