28th March 2026, Saturday

National Symposium on
AI Innovations in
BFSI Services

✓ Keynote Sessions ✓ Panel Discussions ✓ Paper Presentations ✓ Workshop ✓ Ideathon

IIT Bombay in collaboration with Optiver

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Date & Time

28th March 2026, 08:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Venue

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

Format

Physical Mode

About the Symposium

Led by Prof. Rajendra M. Sonar, Professor at the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, the symposium will feature invited talks by IIT Bombay faculty, followed by a panel discussion, paper presentation, workshop, and ideathon.

The event will showcase recent advances in Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology, fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange among AI and FinTech enthusiasts at IIT Bombay.

AI Innovation in BFSI Services

Exploring cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence innovations across Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sectors

Featured Speakers

Renowned experts from academia and industry

Speaker 1

Prof. Dipak Gupta

Professor, IIT Bombay

Strategic Financial Services Leader | Banking & Digital Transformation Expert

Speaker 2

Prof. S.V.D. Nageswara Rao

HEAD, SOM | Professor, IIT Bombay

Former Chairman of the Board of Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India, Mumbai

Speaker 3

Prof. D. Manjunath

Head, CMInDS | Professor, IIT Bombay

Data Science and AI

Committee

Leadership and organization

Prof. Rajendra M Sonar
Organizing Chair

Prof. Rajendra M Sonar

Professor

Shailesh J Mehta School of Management
IIT Bombay

Advisory Committee

Program Schedule

Saturday, 28th March 2026

Registration & Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Check-in and networking session

Inaugural and Welcome Address

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome address by Prof. Rajendra M Sonar

Keynote Address

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

AI Innovation in Financial Services

Panel Discussion

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Academic and industry experts discuss FinTech and BFSI transformation

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch and refreshments

Paper Presentations / Workshop / Ideathon

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Academic research papers, industry workshops and idea presentations

Tea Break

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Refreshments and networking break

Paper Presentations / Workshop / Ideathon

4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Academic research papers, industry workshops and idea presentations

Valedictory Session

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Closing remarks and vote of thanks

Submissions

Submit your extended abstract or ideathon proposal for consideration

  • • Best paper presentation award with cash prizes.
  • • Ideathon top three awards with a prize pool of Rs. 50000.
  • • Extended abstracts accepted for presentation will be considered for publication as conference proceedings, subject to approval from organizing committee.
  • • *Note: Paper presenters and Ideathon participants need not register separately

Abstract Submission

Submission Guidelines

  • Extended abstract should be according to the below template
  • Topics must relate to AI Innovation in BFSI Services
  • Plagiarism must be within 10%
  • Submission deadline: 20th March 2026
  • The extended abstract must be original and unpublished work. Use of AI is strictly prohibited
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Ideathon Submission

Submission Guidelines

  • Submit an original and innovative idea related to AI in BFSI
  • Ideas should address real-world challenges in BFSI
  • Include a presentation as per the below template
  • Submission deadline: 20th March 2026
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Awards

Recognizing excellence in research and innovation

Best Paper Presentation

Awarded to the most outstanding paper presentation of each session.

Cash Prize

Ideathon Top 3 Awards

Top three innovative ideas solving real-world challenges in AI in BFSI will be rewarded.

Prize Pool: ₹50,000

Collaborators

Supporting innovation and collaboration

Industry Sponsor

Optiver

Academic Partner

IIT Bombay

Registration

*No Registration Fee*

  1. Registration confirmation will be shared via email by 22nd March 2026.
  2. Selected attendees can attend keynotes, panel discussions and workshops.

Attendee Registration

Register your interest to attend the workshops at the National Symposium. Selected participants will be communicated over email.

Register via Google Form

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Contact Us

Get in touch with the organizing team

Contact Information

Address

Shailesh J Mehta School of Management
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400076

Email

aibfsi@som.iitb.ac.in

Website

www.som.iitb.ac.in/aibfsi

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