27th January, 2026 | Bhubaneswar: Birla Global University (BGU), a premier university, through its Birla School of Commerce, is all set to organise the 4th Bankers’ Conclave on January 30, 2026, under the theme “Fin-Tech Driven Resilience: Navigating Risks and Responsibilities in Modern Banking.” The conclave aims to bring together industry experts from sectors such as banking and the Fin-Tech ecosystem to share valuable insights on the growing adoption of Fin-Tech as a key pillar of a resilient, inclusive and high-growth Indian economy.
The conclave will focus on how technology-led financial innovation is reshaping banking fundamentals, strengthening risk management frameworks and expanding access to financial services, while simultaneously addressing emerging challenges related to cyber security, climate finance and regulatory compliance.
The conclave will be graced by Shri Arun Vijayakumar, Chief Product & Technology Officer, PixelPay; Shri Naitik Shah, Vice President – Product & Revenue, Dream Money; Shri Parag Shah, Financial Services Leader and Former Chief Risk Officer, IDFC, and Former Senior Leader, ICICI Bank; and Shri Anant Pattnaik, Vice President, HDFC Bank, Odisha.
Prof. Kulbhushan Balooni, Vice Chancellor, Birla Global University, said, “The Bankers’ Conclave at BGU, serves as an important platform for dialogue between industry and academia, enabling stakeholders to exchange perspectives on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in the banking sector. Such interactions are vital for strengthening the financial ecosystem and preparing future professionals for an evolving industry landscape.”
Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Prof. Pradipta K. Sanyal, Dean, Birla School of Commerce, Birla Global University, said, “Fin-Tech is rebuilding banking from its very foundations, making it more inclusive, more efficient and safer. The Bankers’ Conclave provides a vital platform for industry and academia to come together, exchange insights and shape responsible pathways for the future of banking.”
Through initiatives such as the Bankers’ Conclave, Birla Global University continues to foster meaningful engagement between academia and industry, encouraging informed dialogue on emerging challenges and opportunities in the banking and financial services sector. Such platforms reinforce the University’s commitment to knowledge-driven leadership, responsible innovation and the development of future-ready professionals for India’s evolving financial ecosystem.
About Birla Global University (BGU):-
Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar, is a premier multidisciplinary university promoted by the renowned BK Birla Group. Known for its strong academic foundation, industry-oriented curriculum, and focus on holistic education, BGU is committed to nurturing future-ready professionals and responsible leaders. Spread across a modern, state-of-the-art campus in Bhubaneswar, the university offers a vibrant learning ecosystem supported by contemporary infrastructure, advanced laboratories, and technology-enabled classrooms.
Birla Global University places a strong emphasis on innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. Through industry collaborations, hackathons, live projects, and incubation-driven initiatives, the university actively bridges the gap between academia and real-world applications. BGU encourages interdisciplinary learning and promotes the use of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms across its academic programmes.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programmes across disciplines including Management, Engineering & Technology, Commerce, Economics, Law, Media Studies, and Applied Sciences. With a strong focus on skill development, leadership training, and ethical values, Birla Global University aims to contribute meaningfully to nation-building and the evolving global knowledge economy.
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