finance conclave 2026

Finance Conclave on the Future of Finance

Green Finance. Smart Future.

India’s Biggest Finance Conclave 2026, hosted by Regional College of Management, Bhubaneswar, brings together finance leaders, industry experts, academicians and students to explore the Future of Finance through AI in Finance, FinTech, Green Finance, ESG Investing, Digital Banking, Wealth Management and Financial Innovation.
why finance conclave

Built for finance leadership, Innovation & Industry Connect

CAPXCHANGE 2026 is a two-day Finance Conclave in Bhubaneswar designed to strengthen Academia–Industry Connect and bring together financial-services professionals, corporate leaders, academicians, finance experts and students.

This Finance Conference explores how AI in Finance, FinTech, Sustainable Finance, ESG Investing, Digital Banking, Wealth Management and Financial Technology are transforming the financial ecosystem.

From expert keynotes and finance masterclasses to Financial Modelling Competitions, research presentations and industry panel discussions, CAPXCHANGE connects finance education with real-world financial decision-making.

01

Igniting ideas

Gain perspectives from finance leaders and industry experts through keynote addresses, leadership insights and expert conversations.
02

Churning ideas

Explore new approaches to finance through research, Financial Modelling, competitions, masterclasses, panel discussions and industry interaction.
03

Knowledge + career

Develop practical finance knowledge while gaining expert exposure, networking opportunities, recognition and career-oriented learning.

04

Future-ready finance

Understand how AI, FinTech, ESG, Green Finance and Sustainability are reshaping financial services, investment and wealth creation.

The central question

What Does the Future of Finance Look Like?

Green Finance, Smart Future: Redefining Wealth in the Age of AI and Sustainability

CAPXCHANGE 2026 examines how Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Finance and emerging Financial Technologies are changing the way businesses, investors and financial institutions create and manage wealth.

AI-Driven Finance

Explore Artificial Intelligence, data and intelligent decision-making in modern financial services.

AI × ESG

Discover how AI, ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance shape responsible investment and long-term wealth creation.

Three moments. One ecosystem.

Finance Conclave 2026 Two Days Shaping the Future of Finance

CAPXCHANGE 2026 moves from Finance Leadership and Financial Modelling to AI-Powered Green Finance, Sustainable Wealth, Research, Innovation and Industry Interaction.
22nd
Aug 2026
Three moments. One ecosystem.

Igniting ideas

Keynote Address + Leadership Panel Discussion.

18th
Aug 2026
FINANCIAL MODELLING WORLDCUP

Eastern India’s first Financial Modeling World Cup.

  • Open to UG & PG students​
  • Teams of 2-3 members​
  • Special FMBV scholarship/discount benefits for winners​
  • Opportunity to demonstrate skills before industry professionals​
19th
Aug 2026
Three moments. One ecosystem.

Igniting ideas

  • Open to UG & PG students​
  • Individual or Teams of 2 members​
  • Focus Areas on AI in Finance, FinTech, ESG Investing, Digital
    Banking, Wealth Management, Algo in Finance, Capital
    Markets • Cybersecurity​
  • Opportunity to demonstrate skills before industry professionals​
Day 01 - 18th Sep 2026

Foundations & Financial Modelling

Building financial thinking through expert insights, modelling and competition.

Time Session
9:00 AM

Registration

  • Registration, Theme & Significance
10:30 AM

Inaugural Ceremony

  • Welcome Ceremony & Lamp Lighting
10:45 AM

Welcome Address by the Convenor

  • Prof. Soumyalin Santy, Welcoming All the Gathering
10:50 AM

Key Note Address by Guests

  • Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati & Dr. Saurabh Garg
11:30 AM

Guests' Felicitation

  • All Corporate Leaders & Guests
12:00 PM

Round 1 Financial Modelling Worldcup

Finance & Business Acumen — Accounting & Statements

12:00 PM

Poster Presentation — Setup

  • Poster presenters place posters at designated spots
  • Each spot to be pre-assigned by serial number for smooth arrangement
12:10 PM

Masterclass 1 by Industry Leaders

  • Interactive Session with Industry Stalwarts
12:30 PM

Round 2 — Financial Modelling Worldcup

Business Case → Structured Model

2:30 PM

Lunch Time

  • Lunch for Participants
3:30 PM

Round 3 — Financial Modelling Worldcup

Extended Case, Comparable Company Multiples

3:30 PM

Masterclass 2 by Industry Leaders

  • Interactive Session with Industry Stalwarts
5:00 PM

Final Round — Financial Modelling Worldcup

Simulated Investment-Committee Review

6:00 PM

Closure of Day 1

  • Announcements regarding the Day 2 programme
Day 02 - 19th   sep 2026

Panels, Poster Pitch & Valediction

Exploring AI, sustainable finance, responsible wealth and the future of financial thinking.

Time Session
9:30 AM

Arrival of Participants & Guests

  • Resuming the 2nd Day Procedure
10:15 AM

Welcome Address

  • Welcome Address by Prof. Satyanath Mohapatra
10:25 AM

Key Note Address by Guest

  • Rupambara, Former Director (Communications), RBI
10:35 AM

Panel Discussion 1

AI-Powered Green Finance: Can Technology Make Sustainable Investing Smarter?

Panelists: CA Riya Goyal, CMA Lokendra Shekhawat, Faraaz Dharamsey, CA Kajal Kathpalia, Shikta Singh

12:05 PM

Keynote Address by Guest

  • Mr. Vinayak Hulekal, Executive Director, EY GDS
12:15 PM

Panel Discussion 2

Redefining Wealth: Balancing Profit, Planet and Long-Term Prosperity

Panelists: CA Sanjib Kumar Pani, Dr. Naresh Chandra Sahu, Mr. Biraja Tripathy, Anish Sharma

1:40 PM

Lunch Time

  • For All Participants & Guests
2:30 PM

Poster Presentation Competition Begins

  • Theme Continues
3:00 PM

Poster Evaluation Round

  • Evaluators will visit each poster station
4:30 PM

Valediction Ceremony & Awards

  • Award Ceremony & Prize Distribution
Compete. Create. Get recognised.

AI-first opportunities for finance minds.

Two flagship student competitions bring modelling, valuation, FinTech, ESG and emerging finance ideas into the spotlight.

18th September 2026
1st in Eastern India

Financial Modelling WorldCup

BUILD • VALUE • DECIDE • DEFEND

The Financial Modelling WorldCup is an academic-industry finance competition where participants build financial models, value businesses, develop investment views and defend their financial decisions before experts.

BBA • B.Com • MBA • M.Com

Finance / Management Engineering / Data Analytics

Team Size

TEAMS OF 3

Format

MULTI-ROUND EXCEL CHALLENGE

₹50,000 Cash prizes — ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000

Key Benefits

  • 100% scholarship for the winning team
  • 50% & 40% discounts for 2nd & 3rd teams
  • 20% discount for Top 10 teams
  • Industry expert exposure
  • Recognition & competitive experience

Round Highlights

  • Finance & Business Acumen
  • Financial Modelling Challenge
  • 20% discount for Top 10 teams
  • Valuation & Investment Analysis
  • Final Boardroom Defence

CORE SKILLS COVERED

Accounting, financial analysis, corporate finance, 3-statement modelling, forecasting, DCF, WACC, comparables, scenario & sensitivity analysis.

19th September 2026
Innovation track

Financial Technology Innovation

Present innovative ideas, research and practical solutions under the theme:“Green Finance, Smart Future: Redefining Wealth in the Age of AI and Sustainability.”

MBA • BBA • MCA

BCA • M.Com • B.Tech

PARTICIPATION

INDIVIDUAL / UP TO 2 MEMBERS

PRESENTATION

5-MIN PRESENTATION + 2-MIN Q&A

₹40,000 Cash prizes — ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000

Key Benefits

  • AI in Finance
  • FinTech & Digital Payments
  • Wealth Management
  • ESG Investing
  • Blockchain & Digital Banking
  • Financial Inclusion, Mutual Funds & Cybersecurity
  • Green Bonds & Generative AI

Round Highlights

  • Original work only
  • Portrait or Landscape
  • Include title, objectives, visuals & references
  • Submit before deadline
  • Report 30 minutes before evaluation
  • Judges’ decision final

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Originality • Accuracy • Theme Relevance • Visual Design • Presentation & Q&A

₹1,00,000

TOTAL AWARDS

SCHOLARSHIPS &

DISCOUNTS

INDUSTRY

EXPOSURE

CERTIFICATES &

RECOGNITION

Our eminent speakers and panelists

Finance Leaders, Industry Experts & Professionals

Meet the experts bringing perspectives from Banking, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Financial Modelling, FinTech, Economics, Government and Global Finance to CAPXCHANGE 2026.

Gokul Chandra Pati

Ex Chief Secretary, Odisha, Govt. of India

Dr. Saurabh Garg

Secretary, MoSPI, Govt. of India

Rupambara

Ex Director Communications, RBI

Mr. Vinayak Hulekal

Executive Director, EY GDS

Anish Sharma

Financial Modeling Expert, Masdar

CA Kajal Kathpalia

Deputy Manager, Deloitte

CA Sanjib Kumar Pani

Proprietor, Prop S Pani & Co.

CMA Lokendra Shekhawat

Financial Planning & Analysis, JP Morgan

Dr. Naresh Chandra Sahu

Prof. Economics & Mgmt, IIT Bhubaneswar

Mr. Biraja Tripathy

Ex Head of Products, Jio BlackRock

Shivani Gera

Independent Consultant, Fintech Start-Ups, Fintech Start-Up

CA Riya Goyal

Manager, Deloitte

Dr. Shikta Singh

Associate Professor KSOM,KIIT University

Faraaz Dharamsey

Senior Director, Profiling Group, S&P Global
Beyond participation

Build Your Future in Finance

CAPXCHANGE 2026 gives participants opportunities to connect Finance Education, Industry Expertise, Research, Innovation and Career Development.
01

Industry expert exposure

Demonstrate finance skills and ideas before professionals and expert judging panels.

02

Recognition

Build visibility through competition, certificates and recognition.

03

Scholarship benefits

Access competition-linked scholarships and discounts for eligible winners and teams.

04

Career opportunities

Connect classroom learning with industry expectations, networking and professional development.

05

Research & innovation

Explore practical solutions involving AI, FinTech, ESG, Digital Banking and Sustainable Finance.

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Academia–industry connect

Meet financial-services professionals, corporates, academicians and fellow students.

Academia–Industry Connect

Where classroom learning meets real-world expectations.

RCM’s Academia–Industry Connect ecosystem brings together Students, Academicians, Industry Leaders and Alumni, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional development and practical learning.

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Career Development

Opportunities for career-oriented learning and professional development.

02

Internships

Exposure connected with professional and industry development.

03

Recruitment

Engagement with industry and recruitment opportunities.

04

Networking

Connect with finance professionals, corporates and academicians.

05

Professional Development

Gain practical knowledge through expert interaction and knowledge exchange.

06

Long-Term Collaboration

Strengthen sustainable academia–industry collaboration.

Organising committee

The people behind Conclave

Chief Patron

Prof. (Dr.) Prabir Pal

Founder & Chairman

Patron

Dr. Pritam Pal

Director, RCM

Co-Patron

Dr. Manas Ranjan Debata

Principal, RCM

Academia–Industry Connect

Questions? Connect with RCM.

For event-related information, contact the organising team.

Debasmit

+91-7846815285

Monalisha

+91-9777612423

Prof. Soumyalin Santy

+91-8763723367

Website

www.rcm.ac.in

About Regional College of Management

A legacy of industry-ready learning.

Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, has a rich legacy in management education and a sustained focus on nurturing capable, industry-ready professionals through quality education and meaningful corporate engagement.

Over the years, RCM has fostered a vibrant ecosystem connecting students, academicians, industry leaders and alumni, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional development and practical learning.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

CAPXCHANGE 2026 FAQs

01. What is CAPXCHANGE 2026?

CAPXCHANGE 2026 is a two-day Finance Conclave hosted by Regional College of Management, Bhubaneswar, bringing together leading voices to explore the future of finance through AI, green finance, sustainability, ESG, FinTech, wealth management, financial modelling and digital transformation.

CAPXCHANGE 2026 will be held on 18–19 September 2026.

The theme of CAPXCHANGE 2026 is “Green Finance, Smart Future: Redefining Wealth in the Age of AI and Sustainability.”

CAPXCHANGE 2026 features distinguished speakers and panelists from government, RBI, EY GDS, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Jio BlackRock, Masdar, IIT Bhubaneswar and other finance and FinTech backgrounds.

The Financial Modelling WorldCup is a multi-round finance competition involving Financial Modelling, Valuation, Investment Analysis, Forecasting, DCF, WACC, Comparable-Company Analysis, Scenario Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis.

It is an innovation competition where participants present practical ideas and research involving AI in Finance, FinTech, Digital Payments, Wealth Management, ESG Investing, Blockchain, Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion, Green Bonds and Generative AI.

Students can gain industry exposure, practical finance learning, networking, competition experience, recognition, certificates, scholarship opportunities and career-oriented interaction with professionals.

CAPXCHANGE brings together Finance, AI, FinTech, ESG, Green Finance and Sustainable Wealth to examine how technology and responsible financial practices are shaping the future of the financial ecosystem.

Academia–Industry Connect

Step into the future of finance.

Igniting ideas. Shaping perspectives. Churning ideas. Creating sustainable wealth.

Contact Info

Address:

Plot No. GD 2/12 & 13 Chakadola Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751023

City Office:

Directors Chamber’s, #203, Plot No. B15, 2nd Floor, Swash lane, Sahidnagar, Bhubaneswar - 751007, Odisha

Mobile:

+91 90900 80801

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Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, the first management college in Odisha, was established in 1982. The college has been approved under section 2(f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act. The institute has been conferred the status by UGC in the year 2009. It is the first management institute in Eastern India conferred by the University Grants Commission. The institute since its inception, developed immensely in all areas of management education.