IMPACTx 2026: The Flagship Annual Business Conclave
On 22nd August, the Career Advisory Services of School of Governance and Public Affairs, XIM University, hosted IMPACTx 2026, bringing together leaders from consulting, healthcare, sustainability, renewable energy, corporate affairs and development.
Held under the theme “The Next Frontier: Reimagining Policy, Governance & Business,” the conclave featured two engaging panel discussions exploring the intersection of policy, governance and business in a rapidly changing world.
The event brought together distinguished industry and development leaders, offering students valuable insights into emerging trends, career pathways and the evolving role of policy and governance in creating sustainable impact.
A day of meaningful conversations, diverse perspectives, and connections between academia, industry, policy, and development.
Panel Discussions
Panel 1 featured:
- Mr. Sudipta Ghosh, Partner, PwC
- Dr. Sona Deshmukh, National Consultant for NCD, Child Health, UNICEF
- Mr. Aroop Tripathy, Founder & MD, Stratezium, and Co-founder, KlimCircle
- Mr. Sahil Garg, Associate Director, BDO
The session was moderated by Ms. Sejal Jakhmola, Founder, SheCivic.
Panel 2 featured:
- Mr. Deepak Pawar, Senior Manager – Government Affairs and CSR, B. Braun Medical (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr. Mohit Gupta, Senior Program Lead, The Convergence Foundation
Through diverse perspectives and industry experiences, the panels explored how policy, governance, and business could evolve to address emerging challenges and opportunities. The discussions encouraged participants to think critically about the future of leadership, innovation, public policy, and responsible business practices.
Event Details
Date: 22 August 2026
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall 4, IC 2, XIM University, Bhubaneswar
With the guiding message “Ideas That Inspire. Actions That Impact.”, IMPACTx 2026 inspired participants to engage with transformative ideas and explore pathways for creating meaningful and sustainable impact across policy, governance, and business.
The event provided an opportunity for students and members of the academic community to interact with accomplished professionals, gain practical insights, and broaden their understanding of the forces shaping the next frontier of governance and business.
