X-Ops, the Operations Committee Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar is organizing Ashwamedh -The annual flagship business conclave on 13 September 2026, bringing together students and industry leaders to explore emerging trends, strategic challenges, and real-world practices in operations and supply chain management.
Theme: Beyond Borders: Building Operations for a Geopolitically Fragmented World Ashwamedh’26 focuses on the growing impact of geopolitical shifts on global operations and supply chains. As businesses navigate trade disruptions, evolving international relationships, changing sourcing patterns, and increasing uncertainty, organisations are being compelled to rethink how they design, manage, and strengthen their operations.
The conclave explores how organisations can build resilient, agile, and adaptable supply chains in an increasingly fragmented global environment. It brings together perspectives on managing geopolitical risks, diversifying supply networks, balancing efficiency with resilience, and leveraging technology and strategic decision-making to navigate an uncertain world.
Speakers:
1. Ms. Suman M – Migration Sales Lead, Startups India, AWS
2. Mr. Gyanendra Nath – Director – Project Operations and Technical, Vedanta
3. Mr. Sovit Biswal – GM Revenue & Operations, Home Easy
4. Mr. Manoranjan Mohapatra – Chief Investment Officer, DATOMS
