Overview

On July 22, 2026, XLRI – Xavier School of Management in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, convened the fifth edition of its flagship digital transformation conclave, ReEnvision 5.0, under the theme “Human‑AI Synergy.” The event gathered over 150 participants, among them more than 12 senior leaders from prominent organisations such as Google, Kimberly‑Clark, Barclays India Pvt. Ltd., IIFL Capital Services, Blackboard, and Safexpress.

Inauguration

The conclave was inaugurated by Dr. (Fr.) George Sebastian, SJ, accompanied by Prof. A. Kanagaraj and other distinguished guests. Their opening remarks stressed the necessity of responsible innovation, ethical AI adoption, and deeper collaboration between academia and industry, asserting that sustainable success hinges on technology amplifying rather than replacing human capabilities.

Panel Discussions

1. Co‑pilot to Autopilot – The Rise of Agentic AI

  • Moderator: Hardik Dhawan
  • Panelists: Bhargavi Sunkara (Chief Information Officer, Barclays India Private Limited), Hardik Sanghavi (CTO – Institutional Banking, IIFL Capital Services Limited), Jins Varghese (Global Chief Information Officer, Blackboard), Sandeep Dewangan (President and Group CIO, Safexpress Private Limited), and Shanoj Chandroth (Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, Jubilant Bhartia Group).
  • Key Points: Enterprises are moving from AI as a productivity assistant to autonomous, agentic systems, while emphasizing that human judgment, continuous learning, and workflow redesign remain essential for unlocking business value.

2. Leadership in the Age of AI Disruption

  • Moderator: Nimish Batra
  • Panelists: Anil Nama (Chief Information Officer, CtrlS Datacenters Ltd.), Ishita De (General Manager and Chief Information Security Officer, Diageo India Private Limited), Nisarg Jha (Leader for Innovation and GenAI, Kimberly‑Clark), and Vipin Chawla (Director of Technology & CTO, Antara Senior Care).
  • Key Points: Leaders must balance technological innovation with governance, cybersecurity, organisational resilience, and a people‑first approach, fostering cultures of continuous learning and responsible AI adoption.

3. Are We Putting Too Much Trust in AI?

  • Moderator: Harishwar S
  • Panelists: Amol Deshpande (Group Chief Digital Officer and Head of Innovation, RPG Group), Dhandapani Shanmugam (Principal Engineer – GCP AI, Google Cloud), and Shree Parthasarathy (Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Metavarsh).
  • Key Points: The discussion highlighted trust, accountability, algorithmic bias, transparency, and governance, concluding that confidence in AI is built through responsible leadership and robust safeguards rather than technology alone.

AI Case Challenge

A standout feature of ReEnvision 5.0 was the AI Case Challenge, where three student teams presented innovative solutions to real‑world business problems. An esteemed panel of industry leaders provided interactive feedback, showcasing the participants’ strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and practical problem‑solving skills.

Organisation and Hosting

The conclave was coordinated by a student organising committee comprising Abirami S, Utkrisht Suri, Stuti Patwardhan, Morris S, and Muskan Gupta. The three panel discussions were seamlessly moderated by Hardik Dhawan, Nimish Batra, and Harishwar S, while Devika and Shaima served as hosts.

Closing Note

ReEnvision 5.0 reaffirmed XLRI’s commitment to fostering dialogue at the intersection of business, technology, and leadership. By bringing together industry practitioners, academic leaders, and future managers, the conclave underscored the importance of responsible innovation and human‑centred digital transformation in shaping an AI‑driven future.