Business Leaders and Women Changemakers Take Centre Stage at Manappuram Unique Times Business Conclave 2026 and FICF She Walks for Cause
Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 25: The Manappuram Unique Times Business Conclave 2026 and FICF She Walks for Cause were successfully held on 23rd May 2026 at Le Méridien Kochi. Organised by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd in association with Federal International Chamber Forum (FICF) and INMECC, and powered by Manappuram Finance Ltd., Lexus, Alcazar Watches, DQ T-Shirts, and Klamy New York, the event was conceptualised and founded by Dr Ajit Ravi. Bringing together leading business personalities, women entrepreneurs, professionals, and beauty queens, the event celebrated innovation, leadership, and social responsibility.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. N. M. Sharafudeen, Chairman, INMECC, who welcomed the distinguished guests, speakers, and delegates, and highlighted the growing significance of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of businesses across industries.
The Business Conclave featured a panel discussion on “How AI is Transforming Everyday Business Decisions,” moderated by Shri Rajesh Nair, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP.
The distinguished panel included:
- Shri Gokulam Gopalan, Chairman & Managing Director, Sree Gokulam Group
- Dr. A. V. Anoop, Managing Director, AVA Group
- Shri Dinesh P. Thampi, Vice President & Head, TCS Kerala
- Shri Deepak L. Aswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Aswani Lachmandas Group
- Dr. Jolly Antony, Chairman, Vibe Munnar Resort & Spa, Managing Director, The Fog Resort & Spa, Munnar, Chairman, Alsafina Travel Group (UAE & India), and Growvia.biz
- CA Vivek Krishna Govind, Senior Partner, Varma & Varma
The panelists shared valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is revolutionising business operations, customer engagement, strategic planning, and decision-making across industries.
