Stella Maris College Hosts International Conference on Innovative Strategies in AI for Global Horizons in Trade & Commerce
The Department of Commerce (Shift II), Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, successfully conducted an International Conference on “Innovative Strategies in AI for Global Horizons in Trade & Commerce” on October 7, 2025, at the campus. The event brought together academicians, researchers, industry leaders, and students from across the globe to explore the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming global trade, finance, and business operations.
The inaugural session began with a warm welcome from Dr. (Sr.) Stella Mary fmm, Principal, Stella Maris College, who emphasized the significance of preparing young learners to thrive in an AI-driven global economy. Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan, MLA, served as the Chief Guest for the occasion. In his address, Dr. Ezhilan – an eminent physician, legislator, and social reformer – shared deep insights on the integration of AI in the healthcare sector. He highlighted how AI is reshaping diagnostics, treatment, and public health management while urging for ethical, inclusive, and human- centered implementation of emerging technologies.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Ravindran Sambandam, CEO, Lexenius Legal GCC, Ireland, who discussed AI’s transformative impact on global commerce, trade, and governance. The Conference Proceedings, containing a compilation of the research papers presented at the event, were officially released during the inaugural session. The technical sessions featured eminent speakers including:
● Dr. Bindu Krishnan, Senior Data Scientist, IBM India Software Labs
● Mr. Shanaka Rabel, Group Chief Digital & Transformation Officer, Stretchline Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka
● Mr. Lalith Kumar Jain, Co-Founder, The Design Intellect, Chennai
● Ms. Sofiya Mohan, Director, Foloosi FinTech, UAE
● Mr. Ravindran Sambandam, CEO, Lexenius Legal GCC, Ireland
Parallel paper presentation sessions, chaired by Dr. Nisha U, Dean of Research & Consultancy, M.O.P. Vaishnav College, and Dr. D. Jerusha Irene Chitra, Assistant Professor, Loyola College, provided researchers a platform to present their pioneering studies on AI applications in marketing, fintech, workforce development, and sustainable commerce.
The conference concluded with a valedictory session that recognized the contributions of presenters, participants, and organizing members. The event underscored Stella Maris College’s ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence, advancing research innovation, and promoting global engagement at the intersection of commerce, technology, and society.
