Sehore : VIT Bhopal University, in collaboration with
Universidad Nacional de Pilar (National University of Pilar), Ñeembucú,
Paraguay, organised the 3rd International Conference on Interfacing
Business, Culture, Language and Technology: Transforming Global Communication
and Innovation (ICBCLT-2026) in Pilar, Paraguay.
The four-day
international conference brought together scholars, researchers, students,
academicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals from diverse
disciplines and countries, providing a platform for interdisciplinary knowledge
exchange, research dissemination, international networking and cultural
engagement.
The conference began with a
welcome ceremony at Universidad Nacional de Pilar, bringing together
distinguished dignitaries, international delegates, researchers and
participants. The opening day also featured an academic and cultural visit to
historical and significant places in and around Pilar, providing participants
with an opportunity to engage with the region's cultural heritage while
building academic and professional connections.
The second day focused on an
extensive poster presentation programme, providing researchers and students
with an interactive platform to present their work and exchange ideas. Around
45 research presentations from Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, the United
States and other countries were showcased by research scholars and students
pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The interactive format
enabled participants to exchange ideas and engage in discussions around
emerging research across disciplines.
The third day served as the
academic highlight of the conference with the formal inaugural ceremony. The
session featured addresses by distinguished university authorities and
conference leaders, including Prof. Dr. Víctor Ríos Ojeda, Chancellor, Universidad
Nacional de Pilar, along with the Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Universidad
Nacional de Pilar. Graciela Barrios, Convener, Universidad Nacional de Pilar,
and Dr. Vinod Bhatt and Dr. Dev Brat Gupta, Conveners from VIT Bhopal
University, also addressed the gathering.
The speakers highlighted the
growing importance of interdisciplinary research and international academic
collaboration, particularly in an increasingly interconnected world where
business, culture, language and technology are closely linked. The discussions
also emphasised the role of universities in fostering innovation, strengthening
research ecosystems, facilitating cross-border collaboration and enabling
meaningful knowledge exchange.
A key highlight of the
conference was a series of nine keynote lectures delivered by distinguished
international speakers and experts. The speakers included Prof. Ing. Héctor
Rubén Paz, Argentina; James McCaulley, Former Mayor, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, USA;
Samuel Wiens, Entrepreneur and Leadership Development Speaker, Paraguay; Dr.
Vinod Bhatt, Associate Professor, VIT Bhopal University, India; Dr. Dev Brat
Gupta, Assistant Professor, VIT Bhopal University, India; Luis Adolfo Chamorro,
President, CIERSE S.R.L., Paraguay; Dr. Juan Ramón Bueno Jara, Attorney and
National Business Leader in Real Estate, Paraguay; Ashok Kumar Selliah,
Business Leader in Real Estate and Construction, Canada; and Dr. Adrian Dhana,
Boston, USA.
Alongside the keynote sessions,
the conference featured 45 offline and 60 online research presentations,
enabling scholars and participants from diverse academic and professional
backgrounds to share their research and engage with an international audience.
The concluding day marked the
successful completion of the conference with a valedictory session, followed by
a cultural dance performance celebrating Paraguay's rich cultural traditions.
The programme reinforced the conference's emphasis on cultural diversity and
intercultural exchange, providing participants with an opportunity to
experience and appreciate the local culture.
The conference concluded with a
press conference highlighting the key outcomes of ICBCLT-2026, the
India–Paraguay academic collaboration and the importance of continued
international cooperation in research and innovation. The conference further
strengthened opportunities for academic exchange and interdisciplinary
engagement between the two institutions.