{"id":66564,"date":"2026-01-16T17:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/thoughtful-beginnings-and-insightful-dialogues-culminate-the-third-international-ethics-conference-2026-at-xlri-jamshedpur\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:39:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:09:24","slug":"thoughtful-beginnings-and-insightful-dialogues-culminate-the-third-international-ethics-conference-2026-at-xlri-jamshedpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/thoughtful-beginnings-and-insightful-dialogues-culminate-the-third-international-ethics-conference-2026-at-xlri-jamshedpur\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoughtful Beginnings and Insightful Dialogues Culminate the Third International Ethics Conference 2026 at XLRI Jamshedpur"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jamshedpur<\/b>\u00a0(Jharkhand) [India], January 16: <\/span>XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, successfully concluded the Third International Ethics Conference 2026<\/strong>, organised by the XLRI JRD Tata Foundation for Business Ethics<\/em> from 9 to 11 January 2026<\/strong>, on the theme \u201cReimagining Business and Leadership: Ethics, Sustainability, and the Future of Responsible Growth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The three-day international conference brought together leading academicians, industry leaders, researchers, students, and practitioners from India and abroad<\/strong>, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue on ethical leadership, sustainable business, and responsible growth<\/strong> in the context of India and other emerging economies.<\/p>\n

Inauguration and Opening Sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The conference opened with a warm welcome by Dr Fr Donald D\u2019Silva, S.J., Dean (Administration & Finance)<\/strong>, followed by a formal inauguration by Dr Fr George Sebastian, S.J., Director, XLRI<\/strong>, who highlighted that authentic leadership is rooted not in ruthless competition but in compassion, ethical discernment, and integrity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dr Sanjay Patro, Dean of Academics<\/strong>, and Dr Fr Joseph Mathew, S.J., Chair of the JRD Tata Foundation for Business Ethics<\/strong>, welcomed and felicitated all the chief speakers of the conference, setting a reflective and collaborative tone<\/strong> for the proceedings.<\/p>\n

A pre-conference panel<\/em> on \u201cReimagining Leadership for Human-Centred and Ethical Organisations,\u201d<\/strong> moderated by Ms Soni Sinha, Chief Ethics Counsellor, Tata Steel<\/em>, featured distinguished speakers including Shri Anil Sachdev, Prof Vasanthi Srinivasan, Prof Arup Varma, Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J., Mr Navi Radjou, and Ms Pritha Dutt<\/strong>.
The panel examined how ethics, inclusion, and sustainability<\/strong> must shape leadership in the next decade, and what concrete signals reveal genuinely human-centred organisations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Conference Themes and Key Discussions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Across three integrated themes\u2014<\/p>\n

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    \u201cReimagining Leadership for Human-Centred and Ethical Organisations\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cThe Ethical Path to Sustainability: Innovation and Frugality in a Resource-Constrained World\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cEthical Horizons: Reimagining Inclusive Development and Business Value\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2014the conference featured keynote addresses, leadership workshops, panel discussions, research paper presentations<\/strong>, and a unique fireside storytelling evening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Renowned thought leaders such as Mr Navi Radjou, Dr Prasad Kaipa, Prof Vasanthi Srinivasan, Prof Arup Varma, Prof David Hillier, and Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J.<\/strong>, offered insights on frugal innovation, values-based leadership, AI ethics, tribal economies, inclusive development, mental health and wellbeing, and women\u2019s leadership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    A major highlight was Mr Radjou\u2019s call<\/strong> to use \u201cjugaad\u201d and frugal innovation responsibly<\/em> to create greater value with fewer resources for the common good, alongside Dr Kaipa\u2019s emphasis<\/strong> on moving \u201cfrom smart to wise\u201d<\/em> through inner reflection and ethical self-awareness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Research, Participation, and Cultural Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Strongly grounded in Indian realities<\/strong>, the conference addressed tribal economies, community-based leadership, gender equity, workplace mental health<\/strong>, and local models of inclusive development<\/strong>, while maintaining global relevance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Over 100 research papers<\/strong> were received<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      22 papers<\/strong> were presented across thematic tracks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Best Abstract Awards<\/strong> were conferred on Ms Arpita Sahu, Mr Pankaj Kumar, Dr Abhijit Roy, Ms Anoushka Agnihotri, and Mr Amit Kumar Modak<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Around 8 invited speakers<\/strong> and more than 80 participants<\/strong> joined in hybrid mode<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A special fireside storytelling session<\/em>, conceptualised by Dr Fr Joseph Mathew, S.J.<\/strong>, wove together art, music, and reflective dialogue<\/strong>, while an exhibition of products by tribal women\u2019s self-help groups<\/strong> showcased ethical entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      In his closing reflections and vote of thanks<\/strong>, Dr Fr Joseph Mathew, S.J.<\/strong>, reaffirmed XLRI\u2019s enduring mission<\/strong> to form ethical, socially conscious leaders<\/strong> and to promote management scholarship that serves the greater good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      The Third International Ethics Conference 2026<\/strong> stood out as a compelling testimony<\/strong> to the centrality of ethics in shaping future-ready leadership<\/strong> and innovative business models<\/strong> anchored in compassion, responsibility, and human dignity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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