Press Release 3rd National Conference of VIBEWA Fostering Inclusive Banking for Employees with Disabilities Bengaluru, 15 February 2026:

Press Release 3rd National Conference of VIBEWA Fostering Inclusive Banking for Employees with Disabilities Bengaluru, 15 February 2026: The 3rd National Conference of Visually Impaired Bank Employees Welfare Association (VIBEWA) was successfully held on 14–15 February 2026 at International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore). The conference, themed “Inclusive Banking for the Divyangjan Bank Employees,” brought together over 250 participants from across India, including employees with visual, hearing, locomotor and multiple disabilities representing Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), and financial institutions. The event was supported by IIIT-Bangalore, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, and Snehadeep Trust, reflecting strong collaboration between academia, civil society, and the banking sector. IIIT-Bangalore played a pivotal role in the success of the conference by providing its state-of-the-art auditorium, on-site technical support, and a dedicated team of student volunteers. Through this comprehensive support, IIIT-Bangalore demonstrated its