{"id":7223,"date":"2026-03-09T15:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsb.ac.in\/home\/?post_type=mec-events&p=7223"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:03:03","slug":"annual-finance-conclave-2026","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/www.gsb.ac.in\/home\/mec-events\/annual-finance-conclave-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Finance Conclave – 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Gnanam School of Business<\/strong> organized FinEdge\u201926 \u2013 Financial Insights Annual Finance Conclave 2026<\/strong> on 14 March 2026 at the GSB campus in Thanjavur. The event aimed to provide students with valuable insights into the rapidly evolving financial industry, particularly focusing on the growth of Digital Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech).<\/p>

The conclave brought together industry experts, academic scholars, and entrepreneurs who shared their knowledge and experience with students. Through expert sessions, discussions, and interactive segments, the event helped participants understand the role of technology in transforming financial services and business operations.<\/p>

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT<\/h5>
  • To create awareness about digital finance and financial technology.<\/li>
  • To provide industry exposure to management students.<\/li>
  • To understand the impact of technology on banking and financial services.<\/li>
  • To encourage students to explore career opportunities in FinTech and digital finance.<\/li>
  • To connect students with professionals and entrepreneurs from the financial sector.<\/li><\/ul>
    3. CHIEF GUEST<\/h5>

    The keynote session was delivered by Dr. K. Gopinath, Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli. He discussed the importance of digital transformation in financial systems and how FinTech innovations are reshaping banking, payments, and financial services.<\/p>

    He also explained how data analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies are influencing modern financial institutions. His session highlighted the need for students to develop analytical skills, technological knowledge, and financial literacy to succeed in the future financial ecosystem.<\/p>

    4. SPEAKERS<\/h5>

    Session II<\/strong><\/p>

    Ramesh Muthuvel, Founder of PayPe Technologies Pvt Ltd, explained the journey of building a fintech startup and discussed the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the digital finance sector. He shared insights about digital payment platforms, startup funding, and innovation in financial services.<\/p>

    Session III<\/strong><\/p>

    1. Deepan, Founder of Adcaps Fincub Future Pvt Limited, spoke about investment opportunities, financial inclusion, and the role of fintech companies in improving access to financial services. He emphasized how technology helps startups provide faster and more efficient financial solutions.<\/li><\/ol>
      5. SESSION HIGHLIGHTS<\/h5>
      • Growth of digital banking and fintech companies<\/li>
      • Role of technology in financial innovation<\/li>
      • Startup ecosystem in financial technology<\/li>
      • Digital payment systems and financial inclusion<\/li>
      • Future career opportunities in fintech sector<\/li><\/ul>

        The speakers also encouraged students to develop entrepreneurial thinking and adapt to technological changes in the financial industry.<\/p>

        6. STUDENT PARTICIPATION<\/h5>

        Students from various departments actively participated in the event. The interactive sessions allowed students to ask questions and gain practical knowledge from experienced professionals. The event created a platform for learning, networking, and knowledge sharing between students and industry experts.<\/p>

        7. LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/h5>
        1. Students gained knowledge about FinTech and digital finance trends.<\/li>
        2. Participants understood the importance of technology in modern finance.<\/li>
        3. Students learned about startup opportunities in the fintech industry.<\/li>
        4. The session improved awareness about digital payment systems and financial innovations.<\/li>
        5. The event motivated students to explore careers in finance and technology sectors.<\/li><\/ol>
          8. CONCLUSION<\/h5>

          FinEdge\u201926 \u2013 Financial Insights Annual Finance Conclave was a successful and informative event that provided valuable exposure to students regarding the evolving financial sector. The insights shared by the speakers helped students understand the importance of digital transformation and innovation in finance.<\/p>

          The conclave successfully achieved its objective of bridging academic knowledge with real-world financial industry practices, inspiring students to explore opportunities in the field of digital finance and financial technology.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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