IIT Guwahati’s Leadership Summit 2024 Inspires Future Leaders with Industry Expertise and Dynamic Learning

IIT Guwahati's Centre for Career Development hosted the two-day "Leadership Summit 2024," themed “Grooming Young Talents,” bringing together nearly 50 delegates from top companies.

IIT Guwahati’s Leadership Summit 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati’s Centre for Career Development (CCD) successfully hosted the "Leadership Summit 2024," a two-day corporate-academia event focused on the theme "Grooming Young Talents." Nearly 50 delegates from leading companies such as Google, NetApp, BNY Mellon, Micron, Kanoria Foundation, Dalmia Cement, Groww, NRL, and Reliance-BP participated. The event began with a welcome address by Prof. Lalit Mohan Pandey, Head of CCD, followed by an insightful summit overview by Prof. Vivek Padmanabha, Faculty Coordinator for Internship and Personality Development at IIT Guwahati.

In his address, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, emphasized the institute’s continuous innovation in academic programs and research to meet the evolving needs of industries. He highlighted the importance of equipping students with a blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial skills, ensuring they are not only job-ready but also poised to become leaders and innovators in their fields.

The summit commenced with a keynote speech from Deepak Singhal, Executive Director and MD of Tolaram Group Singapore, who shared valuable insights on "Grooming Young Talents." His leadership journey served as a reminder that success requires focus and perseverance.

The second keynote was delivered by Shri Venky Venkatesh, President of Group HR at RPG Group, on "Crafting the Dream Workplace for Today & Tomorrow." He emphasized the importance of workplace happiness and urged students to prioritize work-life balance over salary when making career decisions.

Another engaging fireside chat featured Suswar Ganu, Managing Director, and Shri Maharajan Muthuswamy, Director at BNY, who discussed career preparation in fintech, emphasizing clear goals, financial training, and postgraduate education. Shri Gian Batra, General Manager (HR) at the Airports Authority of India (AAI), delivered the final keynote, discussing organizational success and career paths in aviation.

The summit also included insightful talks and presentations by esteemed dignitaries from both within and outside the IIT Guwahati community. The valedictory session featured Shri M. Raja Kishore, Regional Executive Director of AAI (North Eastern Region), as the chief guest, and Dr. Naba Goswami, a renowned cardiologist and Chairman of the Pandit Hemchandra Goswami Foundation, as the guest of honour.

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