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The Birla School of Economics, Birla Global University, successfully organized a two-day National Conference on “Technology, Finance, and AI as Catalysts for Accelerating Economic Growth”, in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar (SHSS&M) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
The conference brought together leading policymakers, financial regulators, academicians, researchers, and industry experts from across India to deliberate on how technology, finance, and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping the future of economic growth and sustainable development.
Key Highlights:
Keynote Address by Prof. Manoj Panda, Full-Time Member, Sixteenth Finance Commission, emphasizing technology-enabled governance and data-driven policymaking. Industry insights by Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist, NSE, on AI-driven financial markets and fintech innovation.
Panel discussion “Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy: Powering Growth through Technology, Finance & AI”, moderated by Dr. Ajit Kumar Dash featuring eminent policymakers and regulators including:
Shri M. Ramaiah, Adviser, Department of Economic and Policy Research, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shri Jainendra Shandilya, Deputy General Manager, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Inspiring address by Prof. Kulbhushan Balooni, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Birla Global University, highlighting innovation-led education and interdisciplinary research for an AI-driven economy.
The conference witnessed an overwhelming academic response with research contributions from IITs, NITs, Central and State Universities, and premier institutions across India, with 50+ peer-reviewed research papers presented across five technical sessions covering financial innovation, governance & policy dynamics, and sustainable digital economy.
Best research papers were recognized and awarded, while Dr. Barsha Nibedita, Co-Convenor, presented key insights from the Conference Proceedings.
The Honourable Vice Chancellor expressed sincere appreciation to IIT Bhubaneswar and NSE for their valuable collaboration and institutional support.
Special appreciation goes to the students of the Birla School of Economics, whose sincere dedication, teamwork, and tireless efforts ensured the smooth and successful execution of the conference.
