28th March 2026, Saturday

National Symposium on
AI Innovations in
BFSI Services

✓ Keynote Sessions ✓ Panel Discussions ✓ Paper Presentations ✓ Workshop

IIT Bombay in collaboration with Optiver

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.

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 / Panelists

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

Speaker 3

Mr. Suhrid Brahma

Industry Expert

AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation

Speaker 4

Prof. M.D. Agrawal

Visiting Professor, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 & AI Strategy

Speaker 5

Mr. Chinmay Bhatia

Head, Technology, HDFC ERGO

Systems, Finance, Accounts-Operations & Analytic's in Insurance Industry

Speaker 5

Mr. Amit Roy

PwC Partner and Leader

Insurance & Allied Businesses

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

IIT Bombay Symposium

Program schedule

Saturday, 28th March 2026
Plenary
Workshop
Research
Break
8:30 AM
Registration & breakfast
Check-in and networking
8:00 – 9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Introduction to symposium
Prof. Rajendra M Sonar
9:00 – 9:15 AM
9:15 AM
Inaugural & welcome address
Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar, Dean (ACR), IIT Bombay
9:15 – 9:45 AM
9:45 AM
Keynote sessions
Prof. Dipak Gupta  ·  Prof. SVDN Rao  ·  Mr. Chinmay Bhatia
9:45 – 11:15 AM
11:15 AM
Tea break
Refreshments and networking
11:15 – 11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Panel discussion
Recent trends in AI in BFSI sector in India
Prof. D. Manjunath (CMInDS) Prof. M.D. Agrawal (SJMSOM) Suhrid Brahma (Industry) Mr. Amit Roy (Industry) Mod: Prof. Piyush Pandey
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch and refreshments
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Parallel tracks — 2:00 to 4:30 PM
Track A · Workshops
Workshop: AI in insurance services
Anjani Bharadwaj Chintan Mepani Puneet Rekhade
2:00 – 3:10 PM
AI in banking services
Mr. Prassana Lohar
Paramotor Digital Technology Ltd
3:10 – 4:20 PM
Aspire's role in industry–academia engagement
Dr. Rajappa (CEO Aspire-IIT Bombay)
4:20 – 4:30 PM
Track B · Research
Paper presentations
2:00 – 4:30 PM
4:30 PM
High tea
Refreshments
4:30 – 4:45 PM
4:45 PM
AI in financial services
Prof. Piyush Pandey
4:45 – 6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Valedictory & prize distribution
Closing remarks and vote of thanks
6:00 – 6:30 PM

Submissions

Submit your extended abstract for consideration

  • Best paper presentation award with cash prizes.
  • Extended abstracts accepted for presentation will be considered for publication as conference proceedings, subject to approval from organizing committee.
  • *Note: Paper presenters 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 25th March 2026
  • The extended abstract must be original and unpublished work. Use of AI is strictly prohibited
Download Abstract Template
Submit via Google Form

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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

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 25th March 2026 EOD.
  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

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