THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 27, 2026

Birla Global University (BGU) is set to strengthen the dialogue between technology and finance as it hosts the 4th Bankers’ Conclave on January 30, 2026, under the theme “Fin-Tech Driven Resilience: Navigating Risks and Responsibilities in Modern Banking.” Organised by the Birla School of Commerce, the conclave will bring together senior leaders from banking and the FinTech ecosystem to examine how technology-led innovation is redefining resilience in India’s fast-evolving financial landscape.

Positioned at the intersection of business, technology and regulation, the conclave will focus on how FinTech is reshaping banking fundamentals — enhancing risk management frameworks, enabling inclusive growth and expanding access to financial services. At the same time, discussions will address emerging challenges such as cyber security threats, climate finance imperatives and regulatory compliance in an increasingly digital ecosystem.

The event will feature a distinguished panel of industry experts, including Arun Vijayakumar, Chief Product & Technology Officer, PixelPay; Naitik Shah, Vice President – Product & Revenue, Dream Money; Parag Shah, Financial Services Leader and former Chief Risk Officer, IDFC, and former senior leader at ICICI Bank; and Anant Pattnaik, Vice President, HDFC Bank, Odisha. Their deliberations are expected to offer practical insights into India’s evolving banking and FinTech ecosystem.

Speaking on the significance of the conclave, Prof. Kulbhushan Balooni, Vice Chancellor, Birla Global University, said the platform enables meaningful engagement between industry and academia. “The Bankers’ Conclave at BGU serves as an important forum for exchanging perspectives on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in banking. Such interactions are vital for strengthening the financial ecosystem and preparing future professionals for an evolving industry landscape,” he noted.

Echoing this view, Prof. Pradipta K. Sanyal, Dean, Birla School of Commerce, BGU, said FinTech is transforming banking at its core. “Fin-Tech is rebuilding banking from its very foundations, making it more inclusive, efficient and secure. The conclave provides a vital platform for industry and academia to come together, exchange insights and shape responsible pathways for the future of banking,” he said.

In a significant academic initiative aligned with industry needs, the Birla School of Commerce, in collaboration with the School of Engineering and Technology, has also launched a two-year full-time MBA in FinTech, to be offered from the 2026 academic year. The programme aims to develop future-ready professionals equipped with a strong understanding of finance, technology, data analytics and regulatory frameworks.

Through initiatives such as the Bankers’ Conclave and the new MBA in FinTech, Birla Global University continues to reinforce its commitment to knowledge-driven leadership, responsible innovation and the creation of industry-ready talent for India’s rapidly transforming financial services sector.