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17th International Conference On “Redefining Business Paradigm through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & AI for Sustainability and Inclusivity”

“Redefining Business Paradigm through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & AI for Sustainability and Inclusivity”

Faculty of Commerce and Management & Management

Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Udaipur

The Faculty of Commerce and Management & Management, PAHER University, Udaipur successfully organized the 17th International Conference On “Redefining Business Paradigm through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & AI for Sustainability and Inclusivity”

The Faculty of Commerce and Management, PAHER University, Udaipur, organized the 17th International Conference on “Redefining Business Paradigm through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & AI for Sustainability and Inclusivity” on April 24–25, 2026. The conference served as a high-impact academic platform fostering curriculum enrichment, participative and experiential learning and promotion of research, innovation, and extension activities.

In the context of global environmental challenges, social inequalities, and governance complexities, the conference emphasized outcome-based learning, interdisciplinary engagement, and the integration of ESG frameworks with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build sustainable and inclusive institutional and corporate ecosystems.

Objectives of the Conference

To promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research in ESG and AI
To enrich curriculum delivery through exposure to contemporary global issues
To facilitate experiential and participative learning through technical sessions and discussions
To strengthen industry-academia interface and employability skills
To encourage ethical, sustainable, and inclusive practices in business and governance

Inaugural Session

Guest of Eminence: Prof. B. P. Sharma, Chairman, UNESCO-MGEIP (Asia Pacific)

Guest of Honour: Shri Manish Galundia, President, UCCI, Udaipur

President: Prof. Hemant Kothari, President, PAHER University

Conference Director: Prof. Dipin Mathur, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management

Conference Organising Secretary: Dr.Narendra Singh Chawda

Joint Organising Secretary: Dr. Ashish Adholiya

Chief Guests

Shri VashudevDevnani, Hon’ble Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

Thematic Tracks

AI for Green and Environmental Sustainability
AI for Inclusive Society, Education, and Skills
Responsible AI, Governance, and Legal Frameworks
AI for Smart Engineering and Secure Technologies
AI in Leadership, Strategy, and ESG Management

Conclusion

The 17th International Conference successfully achieved its objectives and contributed significantly to academic excellence, research promotion, and institutional quality enhancement. The conference aligns with NAAC quality benchmarks and NIRF parameters by fostering innovation, inclusivity, and global engagement.

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