Xavier Business School (XBS), St Xavier’s University (SXUK), Kolkata, is proud to host its 1st International Conference on the theme “Transforming Business, Economy, and Society through Innovation and Sustainable Practices”. This two-day offline conference aims to bring together a vibrant community of academicians, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students from across India and beyond to engage in meaningful dialogue and share cutting-edge insights. As an interdisciplinary platform, the conference welcomes research contributions from all domains of management and aligned disciplines—ranging from finance, marketing, strategy, and human resource management to economics, policy, and entrepreneurship. It is open to all, encouraging diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking. In today’s complex and rapidly evolving world, there is a pressing need to rethink traditional business models and policy frameworks. This conference seeks to address that need by fostering discussions on sustainable innovation, responsible governance, and inclusive economic development. The ideas shared here will not only enrich academic literature but also offer practical solutions to pressing societal challenges, helping business leaders, governments, and policymakers shape strategies that are future-ready and socially responsible. Through this initiative, Xavier Business School aims to contribute to the national discourse on development, sustainability, and strategic transformation—creating a meaningful impact on scholarship, policy, and practice.