BML Munjal University hosts conference on AI, trade and sustainability

October 12, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

BML Munjal University (BMU) hosted the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Trade and Sustainability (ICATS 2026) on October 6 and 7 at its Gurugram campus, bringing together around 400 participants and more than 100 research papers.

Held in a hybrid format, the conference brought together researchers, academicians, industry representatives and policymakers to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), digital trade, sustainable business models and responsible AI governance.

The conference featured keynote addresses, panel discussions and technical research sessions examining AI-driven trade ecosystems, smart supply chains, digital commerce, the future of work and sustainable development.

Participants included representatives from international institutions such as the University of Sydney, University of Leeds, University of Sheffield and University of Groningen, alongside Indian institutions including IIM Indore, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) and Manipal University.

Dr Buddha Chandrashekhar, CEO of Anuvadini AI and chief coordination officer at the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), attended as guest of honour. Prof Jaskiran Arora, Dean of Education Quality and Professor at BMU’s School of Management, said the conference aimed to bring academia, industry and policymakers together to explore the implications of AI for trade, business and sustainable economic growth.

Organised by BMU in collaboration with Confab 360 Degree and Orchid University, Sikkim, ICATS 2026 covered five thematic areas: AI and emerging technologies; trade and the digital economy; sustainable business and management; innovation and the future of work; and AI, society, education and sustainable development.

Discussions also addressed generative AI, robotics, digital inclusion, data ethics, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, and human-AI collaboration.

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