Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr Debjani Banerjee

Prof. (Dr.) Debjani Banerjee is a Professor and the Associate Dean of International Affairs & Global Accreditation at VES Business School in Mumbai, India. Her academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Economics, a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Laws, a postgraduate diploma in management with a specialization in marketing, and a PhD in Management.

Dr. Banerjee began her career practicing law at the Alipore Sessions Court and the Calcutta High Court. She later transitioned to the corporate sector, serving as a Regional Head for a cargo courier company, where she was responsible for business development in Kolkata and operations spanning Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, Nepal, and Bangladesh. She has amassed over 25 years of academic experience and 6 years of industry experience.

As Head of Quality Assurance and Accreditation, Dr. Banerjee has led institutional development initiatives aimed at achieving and maintaining high standards of quality. For the past five years, her research has centered on tobacco cessation, awareness, and perception. She also actively pursues research in consumer economics, developmental economics, and sustainable practices.

Dr. Banerjee has presented her findings at numerous national and international conferences and published extensively in reputable journals. Notably, one of the objectives from her doctoral research was selected for presentation at the University of Oxford, and her doctoral paper was recognized as the second-best submission at a national doctoral colloquium organized by IMT Ghaziabad.