Kolkata, Feb 10 : RMBF Kolkata Chapter, in association with Rotary International District 3291, successfully hosted the 8th Edition of RMB Connect 2026, its flagship business conclave at Hotel Kenilworth, Kolkata. The event brought together entrepreneurs, business professionals, policymakers and Rotarians across the country, reinforcing the conclave’s positioning as a premier platform where business, innovation and intelligence converge. More than 50 entrepreneurs from Kolkata participated in the conclave.

The major highlight of the conclave was an exclusive three-hour AI Business Masterclass conducted by Mr. Amit Jadhav – entrepreneur, speaker, coach, actor and author of the Amazon-listed book AI Unzipped. This session focused on practical, real-world AI applications that help businesses grow faster, work smarter and improve customer engagement. Participants learned through this masterclass how to adopt an AI-ready leadership mindset and apply practical AI solutions in real business situations. They saw how non-technical founders can use AI to automate lead generation, content creation, follow-ups and reporting without coding. Amit also demonstrated how a simple business idea can be expanded into a complete digital funnel using AI, covering social posts, blogs, email sequences and website structure. The session showed how AI can support every stage of the customer journey, from discovery to decision and introduce workflows where multiple AI tools work together to run business processes with minimal human effort.

The conclave was graced by an esteemed panel of Guests of Honour including:

·      Rtn. Sekhar Mehta, Past President, Rotary International

·      Rtn. Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Past Director, Rotary International

·      Rtn. Arvind Batra, International Vice Chair, RMBF

·      Rtn. Dr. Ramendu Hom Choudhuri, District Governor, RID 3291

·      Rtn. PDG Jhulan Basu, District Learning Facilitator, RID 3291

·      Mr. Bhalchandrasinh RaoRane, CMD, UCP, India/Europe; Chairman, Federation of Industries – TMA, Thane

·      Mr. Sushil Poddar, Chairman, Confederation of West Bengal Traders Association

 ·      Mr. Udo Kiehnel, Managing Director of BCH Chemiekalien, Bruhl Koln, Germany

·      Mr. Soren Focken, General Manager of BCH Chemiekalien, Bruhl Koln, Germany 

·      Prof. P. Sanjay, Associate Professor of Finance at IIM Sirmaur & Visiting Faculty at IIT Bombay

·      Mr. A.S. Kumar, Managing Director, Fortress Group of Companies, Mumbai

The event also featured a captivating classical dance performance by Ms. Koteswari M. Kannan from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, adding a cultural dimension to the conclave. Insightful keynote sessions by eminent business leaders and industry stalwarts further enriched the programme, fostering meaningful dialogue on emerging trends, leadership and sustainable business growth.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kaushik Sen, Chairman, RMBF Kolkata Chapter, said,

“RMB Connect 2026 was envisioned as a platform where ideas translate into impact. The overwhelming response to the AI Business Masterclass and the depth of engagement throughout the conclave reaffirm our belief that today’s business must embrace technology with clarity and purpose. We are proud to have hosted leaders and thinkers who are shaping the future of business not just in India but globally.”

Mr. Sen joined the Kolkata Chapter leadership team and members in welcoming delegates and dignitaries, underscoring the chapter’s commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation and responsible entrepreneurship.

RMB Connect 2026 concluded on a high note, leaving participants with practical knowledge, new connections and a renewed perspective on leveraging Artificial Intelligence as a strategic business enabler.