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AIFI-2026

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with financial services is driving one of the most significant technological revolutions of our time. As financial institutions and Fin-Tech startups alike embrace AI-powered tools, they are unlocking new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and inclusion across the global economy. The International Conference on AI and Financial Innovation aims to explore this dynamic intersection, providing a platform for thought leaders, financial professionals, and academics to examine the current trends, challenges, and future potential of AI in transforming financial services.

AI is not only streamlining operations in traditional banking systems but also revolutionizing how financial institutions approach risk management, customer engagement, and product development. By leveraging machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics, AI systems can process vast amounts of financial data in real-time, offering unparalleled insights into market trends, consumer behavior, and investment strategies. Furthermore, the integration of AI in payment systems, credit scoring, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance is reshaping the financial services industry, making it more secure, efficient, and accessible.

However, the implications of AI in finance go beyond technological advancements. As AI reshapes financial markets and institutions, new regulatory challenges and ethical considerations arise, particularly around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and transparency in decision-making processes. This conference will also provide a forum to discuss how policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders can work together to promote innovation while ensuring that AI systems are implemented in a fair and responsible manner.

The International Conference on AI and Financial Innovation will explore into these issues, examining the ways in which AI is transforming financial systems and services, the risks associated with its widespread adoption, and the opportunities it presents for driving greater financial inclusion. Attendees will have the chance to learn from case studies, explore new AI-driven financial models, and discuss the regulatory frameworks required to support the ethical use of AI in finance.

As AI technologies continue to evolve and their applications in finance expand, the synergy between AI and financial innovation will only grow stronger. This conference will set the stage for critical conversations on the future of financial services, highlighting the transformative power of AI and its potential to redefine the global financial ecosystem.

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Paper Publication

All papers, both invited and contributed, will be subjected to double blind review by at least 2 experts from the committees. After a careful reviewing process before the final decision and after a detailed presentation at the conference, all the accepted papers will be published in a proceedings, by a reputed publisher.

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Committee Chairs

AIFI2026

Prof. Lakhmi C. Jain

Honorary Chair

Professor Lakhmi C. Jain, PhD, Dr H.C., ME, BE(Hons), Fellow (Engineers Australia), is with the Liverpool Hope University and the University of Arad.

Prof. (Dr.) Rangan Gupta

General Chair

Prof. Rangan Gupta is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Pretoria. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Connecticut, USA. He conducts research in the fields of macroeconomics and financial economics.

Prof. (Dr.) Anna Esposito

Program Chair

Anna Esposito received her “Laurea Degree” summa cum laude in Information Technology and Computer Science from University of Salerno in 1989 with a thesis on: The Behaviour and Learning of a Deterministic Neural Net (published on Complex System, vol 6(6), 507-517, 1992).

Prof. (Dr) Srikanta Patnaik

Publication Chair

Prof. Srikanta Patnaik is Chairman of I.I.M.T., Bhubaneswar, India. He has received his Ph. D. (Engineering) on Computational Intelligence from Jadavpur University, India in 1999. He has supervised more than 30 Ph.D.

Prof. (Dr.) Francesco Vigliarolo

International Advisory Chair Committee

Dr. Francesco did his PhD in Social Sciences, specializing in economic sociology, ethical finance, and social economics. He is a full-time Professor of Regional Economy at the Catholic University of La Plata.

Prof.(Dr.) Jayadev Kar, Ph.D

Organizing Chair

Prof. Jayadev Kar holds a B.Sc. Engg. (Hons.) in Electronics & Telecommunication from UCE Burla (now VSSUT) and an M.Tech in Computer Science (Image Processing) along with a Ph.D. from Utkal University.

Prof.(Dr) Debashish Jena

Technical Chair

Prof. Jena has more than 15 years of Industry experience. He was consulting to Health Department, Govt. of Orissa for a period of 2 years. He is the author or co-author of over 50 publications and book chapters.

Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar Prusty

Finance Chair

Prof. Pramod Kumar Prusty is the Dean Academics of IIMT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He has received his Ph.D degree from Utkal University, Vani Vihar on Accounting and Finance based topic.

Mrs. Soma Mitra

Publicity Chair

Mrs. Soma Mitra is a Registrar cum Assistant Professor in Human Resource and Communication at IIMT, Bhubaneswar, with a rich background in HR and finance, holding an MBA and an M.A. in English from Utkal University, Odisha.

Mr. Alok Arun

Conference Convener

Mr. Alok Arun has completed Integrated MBA from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack Odisha in 2019 with specialization in Finance & Financial Markets. He has achieved Level 5 certification from National Stock Exchange (NSE).

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Interscience Village

Interscience Institute of Managements Technology,
At/P. O. Kantabada, Dist. – Khorda,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Pin-752054

Mr. Alok Arun,

Conference Convener, AIFI-2026
Interscience Institute of Management & Technology, Bhubaneswar
Phone: +91-7377893485
Email: [email protected]