Finance is no longer only about balance sheets and ratios. Companies now expect new graduates to understand technology, sustainability and data, and to show how they can create value from day one.
That is the message behind the CAPXCHANGE 2026 Finance Conclave, hosted by RCM Bhubaneswar. In a video conversation, Dr. Shraddha Padi, Additional Director at RCM, explains why students need to look beyond traditional finance knowledge. Ankita Das, an MBA student specialising in finance, adds the student view.
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What Is CAPXCHANGE 2026?
CAPXCHANGE 2026 is a two-day Finance Conclave hosted by RCM on 18–19 September 2026. It covers AI in Finance, FinTech, green finance, ESG, financial modelling and sustainable business practices.
The name is easy to misread. Dr. Padi clarifies that CAPXCHANGE does not refer to a capital or stock market exchange. It stands for change and transformation in the financial world. Ankita Das adds that this is RCM’s first Finance Conclave.
For full event details, read the complete CAPXCHANGE 2026 guide or visit the official Finance Conclave page.
The Business World Is Changing, and Graduates Must Keep Up
Dr. Padi stresses that the business environment keeps evolving. Employers want fresh graduates who can adapt to new technologies and practices, not only recite theory. The conclave aims to help students understand these shifts so they can contribute effectively when they enter the workplace.
Five Areas Shaping the Future of Finance
- AI in Finance: AI tools can simplify tasks and improve productivity. The video encourages students to treat AI as a learning and productivity tool rather than only a threat to jobs.
- Green Finance: Concepts such as green bonds are becoming core finance knowledge.
- ESG and Sustainability: Financial decisions increasingly need to weigh environmental and social impact alongside profit.
- FinTech: Technology is changing how financial services, analysis and decision-making are delivered.
- Financial Modelling: Forecasting and analytical skills help students apply finance concepts to realistic business situations.
Learning by Doing: The Competitions
The conclave also offers hands-on learning through two flagship competitions.
Financial Modelling WorldCup. Student teams get realistic financial data and use Excel and Power BI to build forecasting and prediction models. It is a chance to strengthen data-driven decision-making.
Financial Technology Innovation Poster Competition. Themes include AI in Finance, FinTech, ESG, sustainable business practices, green finance and financial innovation. It is open to students from different academic backgrounds, not only finance.
Together, the two competitions carry a combined prize pool of ₹1,00,000. Register for CAPXCHANGE 2026 here.
Bridging the Classroom and the Industry
A recurring theme in the video is industry readiness. Alongside the competitions, the conclave includes panel discussions and industry interaction. These help students connect what they learn in class with real financial challenges and build professional networks.
Build These Skills Through RCM’s Programmes
If the conclave’s themes match your interests, RCM offers programmes that build on them:
- MBA+: Finance, Leadership & Strategy combines financial modelling, FinTech, analytics, AI, Excel and Power BI. See the full MBA+ programme.
- PGDM+: Specialise in Green Finance & ESG (FinTech) or Data Science & Business Intelligence. Browse all PGDM programmes.
- BBA+: Start earlier with Green Finance & ESG (FinTech) or Business Analytics under BBA+.
- MCA+: For technology-focused students, RCM offers AI/ML, Cloud & Cybersecurity and Data Science & Business Intelligence under MCA+.
Final Thoughts
The video’s message is that finance careers now reward people who combine core finance knowledge with technology skills and a sustainability mindset. Watch the video, then explore MBA+ FinTech to see how RCM prepares students for this shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
A two-day Finance Conclave hosted by RCM Bhubaneswar on 18–19 September 2026, focused on AI, FinTech, sustainability, green finance, ESG and financial modelling.
She is the Additional Director at Regional College of Management, Bhubaneswar. In the video she discusses the changing business environment, future finance skills, AI, sustainability and industry readiness.
The Financial Modelling WorldCup and the Financial Technology Innovation Poster Competition.
AI supports productivity and financial analysis, while green finance, ESG and sustainable practices push students to consider wider environmental and social impact.
