The program began with a warm and graceful welcome by the Master of Ceremony, Ms. Anusha Noronha, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, who guided the proceedings with elegance and clarity.
The formal welcome and introduction of the esteemed guests was delivered by Mr. Rodney Vas, Convenor & Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, who highlighted the relevance of the conference theme in today’s fast-changing financial world and acknowledged the presence of eminent personalities from academia and industry.
Mrs. Vineetha N T, Co-convenor & Head of Department of Commerce, presented the conference overview, outlining the objectives of the conference, its academic significance and the expected outcomes.
The conference was inaugurated by Mr. Nantharam Ramalingam, Global Head, Dyson Technologies, who also delivered the Keynote Address. In his inspiring speech, Mr. Ramalingam shed light on the role of finance professionals in driving sustainable value in the digital era.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was CS Pallavi Karkera, an alumna of St Agnes College, currently serving as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit and IFC, Healthium Medtech Ltd Group. In her address, she reminisced about her time at the institution, appreciated the college’s continued commitment to excellence and shared her professional journey emphasizing the importance of compliance, integrity and adaptability in modern finance careers.
The Guest of Honour, Sr Dr Maria Roopa A.C, Joint Secretary, St Agnes Institutions, Mangaluru, appreciated the initiative of the Commerce Department and encouraged participants to engage actively with the sessions to gain meaningful insights.
The presidential address was delivered by Sr Dr M Venissa A.C, Principal, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, who congratulated the department on organizing a globally relevant conference. She expressed her pride in the institution’s alumni and stressed the importance of value-based education in building future-ready professionals.
The inaugural session concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Mrs. Nimitha K, Co-convenor and Dean of Commerce, who extended gratitude to the dignitaries, organizing committee, participants and supporters for their contributions in making the inaugural session a grand success.
The event marked a significant step in fostering dialogue and collaboration among academic and industry leaders, and it set an inspiring tone for the rest of the conference proceedings.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW:
This conference aims to explore how the finance profession is evolving — and how we, as educators, learners and professionals, can prepare for a future that demands not just technological expertise but also ethical thinking and sustainable practices.
This conference brings together a vibrant community of experts, educators and students from the fields of finance, accounting and digital innovation. Over the course of the day, we will engage in insightful keynote addresses, expert sessions and research paper presentations — all designed to address the pressing questions of our time.
We are honored to begin the day with a keynote address by Mr. Nantharam Ramalingam, Global Head at Dyson Technologies and Dr Vinod Madhavan, Vice President academics school of Branding and Advertising, Miles Education. They will set the tone for the conference by sharing how organizations today are reimagining finance capabilities in a digital-first world, while balancing the critical pillars of people, planet, and profit. Followed by;
Technical Sessions:
Session 1: Planet, People, Profit – Can Accounting Save or Sink the Future?
Speaker: Mr. Uttam Pai Umesh, CPA, Associate Vice President
Session 2: “Future of Work”
Speaker: Mr. Kamalanathan, Vice President – Academic Operations,
Session 3: The Metamorphosis of Automation to Artificial Intelligence
Speaker: Ms. Kiruba Nagini R, Data Analytics Trainer at Miles Education.
In addition to these expert-led sessions, we are excited to feature paper presentations by both students and faculty members. These presentations will showcase fresh research, original insights and innovative ideas that address today’s challenges in finance, sustainability, digital tools and corporate responsibility.
This conference is not just about understanding the future — it’s about building it. It’s about preparing finance professionals who are digitally skilled, ethically grounded and sustainability-focused.
