Rajagiri International Management Conference Inaugurated

KOCHI:
The 7th Rajagiri International Management Conference (RIMC 2026) was inaugurated today at the Rajagiri Valley Campus, organized by Rajagiri Business School and Rajagiri College of Social Sciences in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, UK. The two-day conference, conducted in a hybrid format, focuses on the theme “Transforming the Global Business Ecosystem through Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology.”

The conference was inaugurated by Mr. Dolphy Jose, Executive Director, South Indian Bank. In his inaugural address, he said, “The future does not belong to perfect plans; it belongs to perfect actions, guided by values,” emphasising that staying relevant, adaptable, never complacent, and committed to lifelong learning is essential in today’s evolving business landscape.

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Rev. Fr. Benny Nalkara CMI, Provincial and Manager, Sacred Heart CMI Province, Kochi. Also present on the dais were Rev. Dr. Saju M.D., CMI, Principal, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous); Rev. Dr. Francis Sebastian CMI, Assistant Director, Rajagiri Valley Campus; Dr. Kishore Gopalakrishna Pillai, Director, Rajagiri Business School; Prof. Noemi Sinkovics, Newcastle University Business School, UK; and Dr. Brahmadew Panda, Coordinator, RIMC 2026.

RIMC 2026 will feature keynote addresses and research presentations exploring how sustainability, innovation and technology can collectively reshape global business ecosystems.