IIM Visakhapatnam and ET Cases Collaborate for CRISP: Pioneering Sustainability and Innovation

IIM Visakhapatnam and ET Cases have partnered to host the Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices (CRISP), focusing on six key themes aligned with the UN's SDGs. Know details here

IIM Visakhapatnam and ET Cases Collaborate for CRISP

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam and ET Cases have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices (CRISP). This partnership aims to promote responsible management education and sustainable practices in alignment with global standards and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CRISP is scheduled for December 13 and 14, 2024 and seeks to bring together academicians, industry leaders, policymakers and students for discussions on sustainable practices, innovations and challenges. The conference will focus on two important aspects, i.e., Innovation and Sustainability, and will feature six thematic tracks aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CRISP Conference

The CRISP conference will tackle pressing global challenges through a focus on sustainability and responsible innovations. It will feature six key thematic tracks aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• Sustainable Business Models and Practices
• Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship
• Social Innovation and Inclusive Development
• Health, Well-being, and Safety
• Urbanization and Smart Cities
• Governance, Policy, and Partnerships

Faculty members from Central or State Government institutions, as well as those from institutions ranked in the top 50 by NIRF, are eligible to submit cases for the conference. Additionally, PhD scholars, MBA students, working professionals, NGO representatives, and industry members are encouraged to submit cases, provided they collaborate with at least one faculty member as a co-author.

The event will include keynote addresses from distinguished speakers in academia and industry, panel discussions, case study presentations, networking opportunities, and poster sessions.

Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam said, "We take immense pride in collaborating with ET Cases to disseminate high-quality education that is both accessible and affordable. The Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices enhances our joint efforts in knowledge generation, offering a platform for showcasing sustainability innovations. At IIM Visakhapatnam, we prioritise environmental and social contributions alongside economic value This conference, embedding sustainability principles across our programmes, will significantly influence management education and support a broad spectrum of industry and academia stakeholders."

Echoing Prof Chandrasekhar, Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro said, "We are delighted to collaborate with IIM Visakhapatnam in advancing responsible management education through the Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices. Institutions must adopt a holistic approach to sustainability for lasting impact. At TimesPro, we focus on future-centric sustainability and our team at ET Cases is diligently constructing a repository of pivotal learning tools. This initiative, which seamlessly integrates the sustainability agenda through CRISP is truly commendable."

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