IIM Jammu hosts Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference
IIM Jammu hosted the Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference, fostering dialogue among leaders, experts, and academicians. The event highlighted collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Indian Institute of Management Jammu hosted the Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference on 29th August 2025 at Vivanta, Ahmedabad, bringing together eminent policymakers, industry leaders, and academicians. Designed to strengthen academia–industry collaboration, enhance workforce preparedness, and integrate practical insights into management education, the conference was graced by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, along with distinguished dignitaries from across the industry. The event commenced with participant registration, followed by a lamp-lighting ceremony and an introductory video, setting the tone for a day of impactful discussions.
The conference featured two engaging panel discussions addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in the evolving employment landscape. The first panel, moderated by Prof. P.P. Maheshwari, Professor of Practice, IIM Jammu, explored the topic “Learning Beyond Books: Role of Industry to Make Education More Practical”. It brought together eminent leaders including Dr. Jaideep Chowdhary, Director – Product Marketing, eInfochips; Ms. Shilpa Sejpal, Dy. Manager HR, Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd.; Ms. Mayuri Srivastava, Deputy Vice President – Learning and Development, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited; Mr. Chainsingh Rathore, Vice President – Talent Acquisition, Gateway Group; Mr. Dhiraj V Advani, CHRO, KD Hospitals; and Mr. Ajeet Singh, Manager – Corporate Banking, ICICI Bank (IIM Jammu Alumnus). The panel emphasized bridging theory with practice through internships, live projects, research, and industry exposure, enabling students to excel in dynamic and complex work environments.
The second panel, moderated by Dr. Apurva, Faculty, IIM Jammu, focused on “Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow: Industry Needs in Young Talent”. The session featured Mr. Rahul Punia, Senior Director, Protiviti Global; Mr. Arani Chatterjee, President & CRO, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; Ms. Neha Lal, Healthcare Management Leader, Adani Healthcare Ventures; Dr. Sheetal Thomas, Research Head & Associate Professor, Parul University (IIM Jammu Alumnus); and Ms. Mrinalini Minal, Manager, CEO Office, Adani Airport (IIM Jammu Alumnus). Panelists highlighted adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership potential as defining qualities for young professionals, underscoring the industry’s call for innovative and agile talent capable of leading with confidence in a rapidly changing business world.
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The conference culminated with the National Anthem, followed by a networking lunch, fostering meaningful conversations and connections among participants. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, corporate representatives, and students of IIM Jammu’s Industry Interaction Cell and Placement Committee.
The Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference further reinforced IIM Jammu’s mission to align management education with the evolving needs of the economy and strengthened its role as a bridge between academic learning and industry practice. It paved the way for actionable outcomes and partnerships that will benefit students, institutions, and the corporate sector alike.
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