Speakers & Program
Speakers & Program
27th & 28th November 2026 · Xavier Business School, Kolkata
XICBE 2.0 · Xavier Business School
Scientific Research Committee
An eminent panel of international academics and researchers guiding the scholarly rigour of XICBE 2.0 — drawn from leading universities across India, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Prof. Arindam Banik
Samarkand State University
Prof. Koen Frenken
Utrecht University
Prof. H.K. Pradhan
XLRI Jamshedpur
Prof. Chirantan Chatterjee
University of Sussex
Prof. Debasis Pradhan
TAPMI
Prof. Munim K Barai
APU, Japan
Prof. Shrabani Saha
University of Lincoln, UK
Prof. Arnab K Laha
IIM Ahmedabad
Prof. Arpan Kumar Kar
IIT Delhi
Prof. Rakesh K Singh
IMT Ghaziabad
Prof. Bodhibrata Nag
Former IIM-C
Prof. Kanika Chatterjee
University of Calcutta
Prof. Tanmoyee Banerjee (Chatterjee)
Jadavpur University
Prof. Debmallya Chatterjee
SPJIMR
Dr. Swagato Chatterjee
Queen Mary University of London
Dr. Kunal Banerji
Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Puan Yatim
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr. Mohammad Firdaus Mohammad Hatta
Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
In academic collaboration with the University of Sussex, UK
Featured Speakers
Keynotes & Invited Talks
Speaker profiles will be announced soon. XICBE 2.0 will feature distinguished keynote speakers, eminent academicians, and industry leaders from India and abroad.
To Be Announced
Keynote Speaker
Details coming soon
Topic
AI-Driven Innovation and the Future of Business
To Be Announced
Keynote Speaker
Details coming soon
Topic
Sustainable Transformation for a Greener India
To Be Announced
Invited Speaker
Details coming soon
Topic
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Economy
To Be Announced
Invited Speaker
Details coming soon
Topic
Digital Financial Ecosystems
Speaker announcements will be made progressively. Follow us for updates.
Paper Tracks
Presentation Tracks
Intelligent Technologies for Data-Driven and Sustainable Enterprises
Building India's Innovation Economy through Entrepreneurial Excellence
Creating Responsible Enterprises for a Net-Zero Future
Transforming Financial and Digital Ecosystems for the Future Economy
Economic Transformation for an Inclusive and Developed India
Leading Intelligent, Inclusive and Agile Workplaces
Designing Intelligent, Resilient and Sustainable Cities
Navigating Global Markets in an AI-Driven and Sustainable World
Consumer Intelligence, Marketing Analytics and Digital Transformation
Conference Schedule
Two Days of Discovery
A carefully curated program blending keynotes, paper presentations, panel discussions, and networking.
Day 1
27th November 2026
08:30 – 09:30
Registration & Welcome Tea
Registration09:30 – 10:30
Inaugural Ceremony
Ceremony10:30 – 11:30
Keynote Address I
Keynote11:30 – 11:45
Tea Break
Break11:45 – 13:15
Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions — Track A & B
Paper Session13:15 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Break14:00 – 15:30
Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions — Track C & D
Paper Session15:30 – 15:45
Tea Break
Break15:45 – 17:00
Panel Discussion
Panel17:00 – 18:00
Networking & Cultural Evening
NetworkingDay 2
28th November 2026
09:00 – 10:00
Keynote Address II
Keynote10:00 – 11:30
Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions — Track E & F
Paper Session11:30 – 11:45
Tea Break
Break11:45 – 13:15
Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions — Track G & H
Paper Session13:15 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Break14:00 – 15:00
Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions — Track I
Paper Session15:00 – 15:15
Tea Break
Break15:15 – 16:15
Invited Talk & Industry Interaction
Invited Talk16:15 – 17:00
Valedictory Ceremony & Best Paper Awards
Ceremony* Schedule is indicative and subject to change. Final program will be shared with registered participants.
Present Your Research at XICBE 2.0
Abstract submission deadline: 15th August 2026. Submit now to be part of this landmark conference.