Speakers at Drishti 2024, the two-day annual summit organised by IIMB's PGPEM cohort, in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru: The Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) concluded its two-day annual summit, Drishti 2024, on November 10, marking the 25th anniversary of the programme.
The summit brought together students, industry leaders and visionaries to explore innovations for a sustainable future under the theme of 'Insights to impact: Shaping business strategies for tomorrow', a press release noted.
The event blended business, technology, art, culture and academia, offering a dynamic platform for workshops, case competitions and panel discussions. Topics ranged from human capital management and financial inclusion to adaptive leadership and startup ecosystems.
Notable sessions included 'Winds of Change', which featured talks by IAS officer and paralympic medallist Suhas Yathiraj, and Indian Navy veteran Aishwarya Boddapati.
IIMB Director Prof Rishikesha T Krishnan inaugurated the summit, encouraging attendees to seek inspiration in unexpected places.
Keynote speaker Pankaj Rai, Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Aditya Birla Group, delivered an address on embracing a "learning-path" over a "career-path" and shared his 5 Cs for professional success: curiosity, compassion, conviction, creativity and communication.
Dr Rhonda Duffy, Executive VP and COO at Biocon Biologics, provided valuable insights on authentic leadership, rooted in the values passed down through generations.
HR experts Mandira Roy Choudhury (Wipro Infrastructure Engineering), Sumit Katyal (Biocon Biologics), Rohit Hariharan (Ather Energy) and Namita V (Lucas TVS) led discussions on workforce strategies for the modern business environment.
The summit also featured startup founders like Upamanyu Borkakoty of Woolah Tea and Madhu Kargund of Tengin, who shared their entrepreneurial journeys.
A panel on leading through changing business dynamics offered actionable insights from industry heavyweights including Vineet Shukla (Mahindra Teqo), Sudip Paul (Accenture Strategy) and Shishank Gupta (Infosys).
The event concluded with a special performance by Bollywood singer Papon.