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IIT Guwahati Leadership Summit 2024

IIT Guwahati Leadership Summit 2024 boosts innovation and leadership skills

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Updated: 10/27/2024, 8:11:26 AM

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati's Centre for Career Development (CCD) successfully organized the "Leadership Summit 2024" It was a two-day corporate -academic event centred around the theme of Grooming Young talents.

The summit brought together nearly 50 delegates from leading companies, it includes Google,NetApp,BNY Mellon,Micron, Kanoria Foundation, Dalmia Cement, Grow, NRL, and Reliance-BP, among others.
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Prof.Lalit Mohan Pandey, Head of the Centre for Career Development, addressed the audience . Followed by overview of summit by Prof. Vivek Padmanbha, Faculty coordinator for internship and personality Development, at IIT Guwahati.

In his address, Prof. Devendra Jali Hal Director, of IIT Guwahati, focused on the institute's commitment to advancing skill development, fostering entrepreneurship and driving research excellence.

The summit began with a keynote speech from Deepak Singhal, Executive Director and MD of Tolaram Group Singapore, who shared valuable insights on "Grooming Young Talents" his journey is a proof how success requires focus and perseverance. The second keynote was by Venky Venkatesh, President of Group HR at RPG Group, on Crafting the Dream Workplace for today and tomorrow. He highlighted the significance of workplace happiness and asked students to prioritise work-life balance over salary when one makes career decisions.

In addition, engaging fireside chat featured Suswar Ganu, Managing Director, and Maharajan Muthuswamy, Director at BNY, who had conversation on career preparation in fintech, focusing on clear goals, financial training, and postgraduate education.
Gian Batra, General Manager (HR) at the Airports Authority of India (AAI), gave the final keynote. He discussed about organizational success and career paths in aviation.

Moreover the Panel had interaction on Technology Transformation and empowering future professionals. It was to balance innovation with responsibility and embrace leadership through self-awareness and accountability.
More topics included mentorship and cultivating young talent for future difficulties.

Moreover, interactive events like hackathons, a stock exchange gone hosted by BNG and preservations of innovative student projects were also organized. The added onto the vibrant energy to the summit.

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FAQ's

What was the main theme of the Leadership Summit 2024?

The theme was "Grooming Young Talents."

Which prominent companies participated in the summit?

Companies included Google, NetApp, BNY Mellon, and Reliance-BP.

Who delivered the keynote speech on "Grooming Young Talents"?

Deepak Singhal, Executive Director of Tolaram Group, was the keynote speaker.

What key topic did Venky Venkatesh address?

He discussed crafting the dream workplace and prioritizing work-life balance.

What interactive events were included in the summit?

The summit featured hackathons, a stock exchange game, and presentations of innovative student projects.

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