AI, Analytics, and Strategy Take Centre Stage
Bengaluru: XLRI Jamshedpur hosted Chi-Square 2026 in Bengaluru, uniting distinguished leaders from academia, industry, and technology for a high-impact dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic transformation.
Darvix, the analytics and strategy committee of XLRI, organized the conclave to provide a platform for practitioners and researchers to exchange perspectives on AI’s evolving role in modern society.
Moving Beyond the Hype
While global conversations often focus on AI enthusiasm, Chi-Square 2026 examined the technology through a grounded, multidimensional lens. The sessions prioritized:
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Real-World Use Cases: Examining how industries actually implement AI.
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Operational Challenges: Identifying the barriers organizations face when scaling AI solutions.
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Governance Frameworks: Establishing the ethical structures required for responsible deployment.
Industry Insights
The event bridged the gap between academic theory and corporate reality. Sonal Kumar, Global Vice President at SAP, praised the event’s depth. “The discussions covered real use cases, the barriers to adoption, and the way forward,” he noted.
Prateek Khandelwal, Data Science Lead (VP) at J.P. Morgan, found the practical insights from industry leaders particularly inspiring, while Mahesh Venkatraman, Managing Director at Accenture, highlighted the collaborative environment that allowed experts to dive deep into automation and technology transformation.
The Mandate for Responsible AI
A recurring theme dominated the conclave: accountability. Speakers emphasized that as organizations integrate AI into critical decision-making, they must prioritize:
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Transparency: Opening the “black box” of AI systems.
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Ethical Frameworks: Ensuring fairness in algorithmic outcomes.
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Human Accountability: Guiding innovation with a sense of responsibility.
