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Pre-Event Media Coverage
Inside CAPXCHANGE 2026: RCM's Vision for Experiential Finance Education
Dr. Shraddha Padhi, Additional Director at Regional College of Management, on why finance education is moving from theory to practice — and what CAPXCHANGE 2026 is built to prove.
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This pre-event media coverage video previews CAPXCHANGE 2026, a two-day finance conclave organised by the Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with FinControl. In it, Dr. Shraddha Padi, Additional Director at RCM, explains why finance education needs to move beyond theory toward experiential learning, and how the conclave brings students, faculty and industry leaders together around financial modelling, artificial intelligence, FinTech and ESG.
RCM finance student Sagar Kumar Sethi adds a student’s perspective on the programme. Rather than covering the event itself, this video sets out the thinking behind CAPXCHANGE 2026 — useful context for students, educators and industry professionals ahead of the conclave.
For a long time, finance was considered a monotonous and theoretical subject.
Themes to Programmes
How CAPXCHANGE 2026's themes connect to RCM's academic pathways
CAPXCHANGE 2026's focus areas — AI in finance, FinTech, green finance, ESG, data and cybersecurity — map onto specific specialisations RCM already teaches. A few relevant starting points:
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Changing Financial & Business Landscape
Business and financial environments are changing quickly, and CAPXCHANGE 2026 is built to help students track those shifts through direct interaction with industry leaders.
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From Theory to Experiential Learning
RCM is shifting finance education from theory toward experiential learning — putting students, faculty and industry leaders in the same room.
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Real-World Financial Modelling
A Financial Modelling Competition uses real-world data, including sources like RBI and Power BI, so students build futuristic models rather than textbook exercises.
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Practical AI & Machine Learning Exposure
AI and machine learning have reshaped the business world, and the conclave gives students structured, practical exposure to both.
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FinTech, ESG & Sustainable Business
FinTech, ESG and sustainable business form a dedicated poster and presentation competition, alongside panel discussions and industry masterclasses.
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Connecting Curriculum with Industry
CAPXCHANGE 2026 is organised in collaboration with FinControl, with leaders from finance, HR and marketing helping align coursework with industry expectations.
Her Vision: Beyond Theory
Dr. Padhi frames CAPXCHANGE 2026 around a simple problem: finance has long been taught as a theory heavy subject, while the industry itself moves fast on AI, data and changing financial models. Her core argument is that reading and online study cannot substitute for practical exposure students need to work with real data, alongside faculty and industry leaders, before they can apply what they know. She positions RCM’s recurring conclave model, spanning HR, finance and marketing, as a way to keep the curriculum aligned with what companies actually expect, so students can begin adding value from day one.
"Without experiencing something themselves, students may not be able to apply that knowledge effectively in real life."
Why This Matters for Finance Students
For finance students, CAPXCHANGE 2026 offers what a classroom alone cannot: real datasets, live competitions and direct access to industry leaders. The Financial Modelling Competition and the FinTech, AI and ESG poster contest push students to apply concepts rather than recall them, while panel discussions and masterclasses expose them to how professionals think about wealth management and sustainable business. As Sagar Kumar Sethi notes, the goal is to become more industry-ready — building practical judgment that theory alone cannot provide.
Through this programme, we get the opportunity to learn from different industry leaders and understand how we can become more industry-ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q01What is CAPXCHANGE 2026?
CAPXCHANGE 2026 is a two-day Finance Conclave hosted by Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar, exploring the future of finance through AI, green finance, ESG investing, FinTech, wealth management and financial modelling.
Q02What is the focus of the CAPXCHANGE 2026 pre-event video?
The video is pre-event media coverage featuring Dr. Shraddha Padi, Additional Director at RCM, explaining the thinking behind CAPXCHANGE 2026 — why RCM prioritises experiential learning, how the conclave connects students with industry leaders, and how AI, financial modelling and ESG feature in the event.
Q03Why is experiential learning important in finance education?
Dr. Padhi explains that finance has traditionally been taught as a theoretical subject, but students cannot fully apply financial concepts from books or the internet alone. Experiential learning — through competitions, data modelling and direct interaction with industry leaders — helps students internalise concepts and apply them in real situations.
Q04What skills can students develop through financial modelling and industry interaction?
Through CAPXCHANGE 2026’s Financial Modelling Competition, students work with real-world data sources such as RBI and Power BI to build futuristic financial models. Combined with panel discussions and masterclasses on AI, ESG and wealth management, students develop practical, data-driven skills aligned with current industry expectations.
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The themes in this video — financial modelling, AI, FinTech and ESG — run through RCM’s RCM+ specialisations across its PGDM, MBA, MCA and BBA programs.
