The 30th edition of AVARTAN 2024, the annual business festival of Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) starting on 9th December will be a 3-day affair. The event will feature participation from over 250 corporates, 25+ CXOs, and more than 8,000 B-school students, making it a significant platform for fostering corporate knowledge and nurturing the nation’s brightest minds.
The event is expected to bring together top industry leaders and experts from academia who will engage in a series of conclaves, events, and workshops, addressing key topics on economic trends, AI-driven market indicators, and the evolving job market. These sessions will also explore strategies for upskilling management students to help them align their career choices with future industry demands.
Highlights of the Fest:
Keynote Speakers and Conclaves:
- Prerana Business Meet (9th Dec): Featuring industry stalwarts such as Mr. Sashi Mukundan, Ex-Country Head, India – BP Group; Mr. Rishi Pardal, Co-Founder Biopeak & Ex-MD & CEO – United Breweries Ltd., Mr. Manish Shah, MD & CEO – Godrej Capital and Mr. Sandeep Verma, Country Head – Bayer Consumer Health
- Supply Chain Management Conclave (9th Dec): Mr. Deepak Vazirani, Director of Supply Chain at Skechers, and Mr. Alok Kumar, Senior Director at DHL, among others.
- Green Lantern Sustainability Conclave (9th Dec): Mr. Manoj Kumar Rustagi, Executive VP & Sustainability & Innovation Officer at JSW Cement, and Ms. Akshita Shukla, Head of ESG & CSR at PI Industries.
- Prerana Strategy Conclave (10th Dec): Mr. Mahesh Zurale – Lead – Advanced Technology Centers Global Network, Accenture; Mr. Shyam Govindan – Managing Director, Publicis Sapient, Mr. Kunal Mitra, MD – Advisory, PwC Services LLP and Mr. Ashish Yadav – Partner, Kearney
- Prerana Product Management Conclave (10th Dec): Mr. Mukesh Jain – Executive Vice President & CTO, Capgemini, Mr. Sampath Manickam – CTO Technology Infrastructure, NSE India; Mr. Rohit Kilam – CTO, HDFC Life
- Prerana HR Conclave (11th Dec): Mr. Adhir Mane, CHRO – Raymond Ltd.; Ms. Megha Goel, CHRO – Godrej Properties Ltd. and Ms. Tanvi Indra, Head of IMEA People Partnering – Maersk
- CXO Connect (11th Dec): Mr. Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & CEO at Godrej Industries (Chemicals) and Mr. Arindam Ghosh, CTO at SUD Life Insurance
- Marketing Conclave (12th Dec): Featuring Mr. Rrahul Adaniya, CMO at Motilal Oswal Asset Management, and Mr. Arijit Sengupta, CMCO at NSE India
Awards and Recognition:
- Lakshya Business Visionary Awards (10th Dec): Honoring outstanding business leaders like Mr. Motilal Oswal and Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal.
National Level Competitions:
- Prerana General Quiz (10th Dec): An engaging national-level quiz competition for students to test their business knowledge.
- Lakshwiz (9, 10 and 11th Dec): A showcase of innovative strategies from students of top B-schools for case studies in the domain of supply chain, marketing and finance.
- On The Job Achievers’ Contest-OJAC (9, 10 and 11th Dec): Showcases cutting-edge projects by India’s brightest corporate talents, evaluated by top industry leaders.
Special Events:
- Cita De La Prerana (11th Dec): Celebrity talk show featuring Mr. Sudipto Sen, Indian Film Director, Writer, and Producer.
- Power Talks (12th Dec): Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM
- Fund Quest (12th Dec): Offers startups a high impact platform to pitch their ideas to leading investors like ProGrowth and Redbrick Capital Advisors, providing invaluable funding opportunities and recognition.
- Prerana Decibelz (12th Dec): Annual music night of IIM Mumbai featuring Amaal Mallik, a renowned Indian music director and singer
In addition to these, the event will feature specialized workshops, such as Ekatva: A Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Workshop (10th Dec) and Investor Awareness Programs (10th and 11th Dec), designed to equip students with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex corporate landscape.
“AVARTAN is a testament to IIM Mumbai’s legacy of excellence. This annual management festival has continually evolved into a premier platform for collaboration, learning, and growth. We are thrilled to host industry leaders, academicians, and top B-schools students on our campus. AVARTAN provides students with unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry leaders and gain insights that will shape their careers, empowering them to navigate the ever-changing business landscape with confidence and competence.” – Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai
