Successfully Concluded · March 21, 2026

ECOFIN SUMMIT'26
Building Resilient Futures
with Sustainability & AI

ISB&M, Pune’s flagship International Conference united academicians, researchers & industry leaders to explore the synergy of rapid AI advancements and sustainable development.

ISB&M, Pune
100+ research papers
Pan-India & Global reach
ISBN: 978-93-342-5717-7 · Proceedings published
ECOFIN Summit'26 Press Release featuring Inaugural & Keynote speakers
Inaugural & Keynote showcase – official release

100+

Research Papers

Cutting-edge insights

25+

Premier Institutes

IITs & Central Universities

2

Keynote Icons

IIT Kharagpur & IGIDR

3

Thematic Tracks

FinTech + Digital + Future Work

Conference Highlights

  • Academic Excellence: Nearly 100 research papers presented, showcasing transformative insights on sustainability & AI.
  • Global Participation: Researchers from IITs, Central Universities, and international institutions enriched the dialogue.
  • Keynote Wisdom: Deep-dive sessions on technological evolution & AI's revolution in higher education.
  • Thematic Depth: Three specialized tracks — FinTech & Innovation, Digital Economy, Future of Work.
  • Visionary Message: Next-gen business leaders urged to ethically & strategically integrate tech with sustainability.

"The future belongs to those who integrate technology with sustainability — both ethically and strategically."

ECOFIN Summit'26 Declaration

Summit impact

The conference served as a melting pot for groundbreaking ideas, bridging AI acceleration and ESG goals. With attendees from academia, industry, and policy circles, the summit ignited collaborations for resilient futures.

21st March 2026 ISB&M, Pune (Hybrid mode) Scopus-indexed proceedings
AI & sustainability panel visual

Keynote & Inaugural Speakers

Distinguished thought leaders shaping the AI & sustainability discourse

Prof. (Dr.) Rudra Pradhan

Dean, VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur

  • Inaugural Address: "Technological Evolution & Sustainability Frontiers"
  • Explored paradigm shifts where AI accelerates green finance & resilient infrastructure.
  • Renowned for bridging econometrics and sustainable policy frameworks.
Keynote impact: inspired interdisciplinary research directions

Prof. (Dr.) S. Chandrasekhar

IGIDR, Mumbai

  • Keynote Theme: "AI's Transformative Role in Higher Education & Sustainability"
  • Highlighted ethical AI integration to foster resilient, inclusive learning ecosystems.
  • Discussed data-driven strategies for sustainable development goals.
Acclaimed for work on digital transformation and economic resilience

Specialized Tracks & Discussions

Exploring convergence of deep tech, policy, and regenerative models

FinTech & Innovation

Blockchain, sustainable finance, AI-driven credit models, and green investments shaping economic resilience.

Digital Economy

E-governance, platform economies, digital inclusion, and data ethics for a sustainable digital future.

Future of Work

AI-augmented workplaces, green jobs, reskilling, and inclusive growth in the era of automation.

Global participation: Research contributions from IITs, NITs, Central Universities (Delhi, Hyderabad, BHU) and overseas scholars.

Leadership & Organization

The Department of Economics & Finance, ISB&M Pune, orchestrated the summit under visionary patronage.

Dr. Pramod Kumar
President, ISB&M (Patron-in-Chief)
Dr. Madan Survase
Core Convener, ECOFIN Summit'26
Dr. Manoj Sharma
Co-convener
Faculty Steering Committee Student Organizing Team 50+ volunteers

Institutional support & execution

Dedicated faculty and the student organizing committee ensured seamless orchestration of parallel sessions, workshops, and networking lounges. Their commitment delivered a world-class academic experience.

Research review committee
Industry panel sessions
Best paper awards
International collaborations
Official Proceedings

Conference Publication

All accepted and peer-reviewed research has been published in the formal Conference Proceedings with an exclusive ISBN.

Building Resilient Futures with Sustainability & AI

ISBN: 978-93-342-5717-7 | Publisher: ISB&M, Pune | March 2026

Peer-reviewed excellence

Nearly 100 papers presented spanned interdisciplinary topics from AI-driven carbon credits to ESG analytics. The published volume serves as a reference for scholars worldwide.

Conference proceedings available in institutional repository & partner libraries.