Bhubaneswar : Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), a premier institution with a distinguished legacy of academic and managerial excellence, will host the 8th edition of its flagship Business Excellence Summit (BES) on August 29 and 30, 2026.

Centred on the theme “Building Resilient Businesses – Navigating Risk To Shape A Sustainable Future,'” the event focuses on strategic frameworks for mitigating corporate vulnerabilities while driving long-term value creation in an increasingly complex global market.

The summit serves as a platform for high-level dialogue, thought leadership, and developing future business pioneers.

The upcoming edition will feature keynote addresses and interactive sessions led by distinguished industry leaders, including: Srinivas Baratam, Managing Director, Stakeboat Capital, Javati Dwivedy, Global Talent Services Lead, Philips, Girish Nilekar, Head of Segments Marketing, HSBC, and Bivas Mishra, Director, Capgemini. Through these expert contributions, the Business Excellence Summit reaffirms its commitment to advancing contemporary management insights and celebrating organizational excellence.