Operate X’26: Redefining the Future of Operations Through Intelligence, Resilience, and Innovation

The Faculty of Management and Commerce (FOMC), PES University Electronic City Campus, successfully hosted Operate X’26, a premier COO Summit, on September 15th and 16th, 2026 at the MRD Student Center. The two-day event brought together industry leaders, professionals, academicians, and students to discuss the rapidly evolving world of operations management and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in shaping business success.

Day 1: Reinventing the Operating Core

The first day centered on the theme “Reinventing the Operating Core”, exploring how organizations can strengthen resilience, enhance agility, and create sustainable value in an increasingly dynamic business environment. Through keynote sessions, power talks, and panel discussions, experts shared practical insights and experiences from their professional journeys.

Key topics included

• Building Antifragile Operations: Leading Through Disruption
• From Cost Center to Value Engine: Reimagining Operations Strategy
• Breaking Down Silos: Aligning Operations, Finance, and Product
• Scaling Operations Without Losing Quality
• From Resilience to Reinvention: The Next Era of Operations