IMC 2025 Programme Agenda

Day 1, Thursday, September 25, 2025

08.30-09.00 AM

CONCLAVE REGISTRATION

09.00-10.45 AM

INAUGURAL SESSION

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Management Education to Enhance Competitiveness
The inaugural session of IMC 2025 will set the agenda for the Conclave with perspectives from policy makers and academic leaders. Speakers will highlight how AI is impacting business schools, influencing curriculum, pedagogy and research practices.

Welcome Address

Mr Amit Agnihotri, Founder & Chair, Indian Management Conclave

Address by Conference Partner & Host

Dr Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT New Delhi

Guest of Honour & Inaugural Speaker

Dr. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE

Distinguished Speakers

Dr Geoff Perry, EVP & Chief Officer, Asia Pacific, Americas, and Membership, AACSB International
Prof Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost, University of Southampton Delhi

10.45-11.15 AM

BREAK

11.15-12.15 PM

PLENARY SESSION 1

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Business: Current State, Future Outlook
This session will explore how Indian businesses are adopting artificial intelligence to enhance competitiveness and efficiency. Senior industry leaders will discuss the current state of AI adoption across sectors, share case studies of digital transformation, and outline the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The conversation will provide insights into how AI is reshaping business models and decision-making process in corporates. The leaders will also reflect on the implications of these trends for future talent requirements, competencies, and skills.

Speakers:

Mr Sandeep Sethi, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting India
Mr Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, IndiGo
Mr Soumyadeep Ganguly, Partner, McKinsey & Company
Dr Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, Yatra.com

12.15-01.15 PM

IMC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE (IMC IRC) 2025

Management Research and Publication in the Age of Generative AI
An integral part of the Conclave, IMC Research Conference is dedicated to promoting research in business and management education. This panel discussion hosts distinguished editors to discuss the evolving landscape of research in the age of Generative AI. The discussion will highlight how GenAI tools are reshaping research design, methodology, and publishing, while also addressing critical questions on ethics, originality, and academic rigor.

Speakers:

Dr Arpan Kar, Chair Professor, DMS & School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi
Dr Debasis Pradhan, Editor, Management and Labour Studies, Journal of XLRI Jamshedpur
Dr Preeti S Rawat, Editor-in-Chief, Business Perspectives and Research, Journal of K J Somaiya Institute of Management
Dr Lakshmi Kumar, Dean, IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University

Session Moderator:
Dr Radhika Shrivastava, President, FIIB New Delhi

01.15-02.00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

02.00 -03.15 PM

IMC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION 2025

Theme: Leveraging AI in B-Schools: Approaches & Outcomes
The IMC Awards for Excellence in Management Education are widely recognized as India’s most credible and prestigious awards in the field. Each year, the Awards identify, document, and showcase best practices adopted by business schools in areas of strategic importance. The 2025 Awards will highlight pioneering initiatives by Indian B-schools in integrating AI into curriculum, pedagogy, and academic processes. The evaluation for IMC Awards 2025 will be conducted by an eminent jury comprising senior management educators and subject experts.

PRESENTATIONS BY FINALIST:

BITS Pilani: Dr Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, Associate Dean, BITS Pilani
GIM Goa: Dr P Balasubramanyam, Program Chairperson, PGDM-Big Data Analytics, GIM Goa
IIM Sambalpur: Dr Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur
Jaipuria Institute of Management: Dr Shiva Kakkar, Vice President - AI Adoption, Jaipuria Institute of Management
LM Thapar School of Management Dera Bassi: Dr Sonia Garg, Head, Associate Dean-Academic Operations, LM Thapar School of Management Dera Bassi
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune: Dr Deepa Pillai, Deputy Director, Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune
TAPMI Bengaluru: Dr Rahul Dighe, Chairperson, MBA Technology Management Program, TAPMI Bengaluru
(All Names in Alphabetic Order)

03.15-04.45 PM

IMC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025

Research Paper Presentations
Shortlisted from more than 150 submissions, selected research papers will be presented by authors from leading Indian institutions. The presentations are organized into five tracks that reflect the core priorities of management education in India today. Each track is led by distinguished Chairs who provide expert feedback, and curate high-quality discussions. Details of the Track Chairs are available in the IMC-IRC Introduction section.

Paper Presentations:
Track 1: AI-Enabled Pedagogy, Learning, and Student Engagement

Track 2: AI Tools, Analytics, Ethics, and Organizational Applications in Management Education

Track 3: Teaching Methodologies & Pedagogical Innovation in Management Education

Track 4: Academic Processes, Quality & Internationalization of Management Education

Track 5: Competencies, Employability, Career Advancement & Entrepreneurship

04.45-05.15 PM

BREAK

05.15-6.45 PM

PLENARY SESSION 2

Leveraging AI in Indian B-Schools: Current State, Future Outlook
This session will showcase how leading Indian business schools are adopting artificial intelligence to transform management education. Academic leaders from progressive institutions will share insights on the current state of AI integration in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and academic processes. They will also discuss the future outlook. The conversation will highlight institutional strategies, opportunities, and challenges, offering a roadmap for Indian B-schools in their AI adoption journey.

Speakers:

Dr Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR Mumbai
Dr Arvind Sahay, Director, MDI Gurgaon
Mr Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management
Dr Chandan Chowdhury, Executive Director & Practice Professor, Indian School of Business (ISB)
Dr Nihar Amoncar, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Director, School of Management, IILM University
Dr S Navaneetha Krishnan, Dean, TAPMI Bengaluru
Session Moderator:
Mr Dviwesh Mehta, Director, Middle East and South Asia at Harvard Business Impact

Presentation of AACSB International Certificates
Announcement of Finalists for IMC IRC Best Research Paper Award 2025

06.45 PM Onwards

NETWORKING DINNER

Day 2, Friday, Sep 26, 2025

09.00-09.30 AM

Master Class

Leveraging AI in Classroom
This virtual session will be led by a leading global advocate for Generative AI adoption in higher education. She has shared her expertise on leveraging AI in management education at international forums including AACSB, Harvard Business Publishing, and the AI in Business Education Summit.

Dr Haya Ajjan, Dean, Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, North Carolina, United States

09.30-11.00 AM

IMC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025

Best Paper Award Competition – Paper Presentations
The IMC IRC Best Paper Award Competition will feature presentations by selected finalists whose research has been identified for its scholarly rigor, originality, and relevance. This session provides a platform for emerging and established scholars to showcase their work before an expert jury and the larger academic community. The Award will be conferred during the Valedictory Session of the Conference.
Jury Members:

Dr Sanjay Patro, Dean-Academics, XLRI Jamshedpur
Dr Ajay Manrai, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Global Marketing
Dr Arpan Kar, Chair Professor, DMS & School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi

11.00-11.30 AM

BREAK

11.30 -01.00 PM

IMC ROUNDTABLE

Artificial Intelligence in B-Schools: Insights, Challenges & the Road Ahead
In this important session, India’s leading academic leaders will engage in a high-level dialogue on how business schools are navigating the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. A leading global expert from one of the world’s top business schools will also bring an international perspective to the discussion. The Roundtable is expected to shape key directions for AI policy in Indian business schools.

Speakers:

Dr Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad
Dr Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT New Delhi
Dr Ithai Stern, Academic Director, INSEAD, France
Dr Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University Mumbai
Dr Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Director IIM Ranchi
Dr D.P. Goyal, Director and Dean, LM Thapar School of Management
Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay, Director, IMT Ghaziabad
Dr Vishal Talwar, Chief Operating Officer, University of Southampton Delhi
Dr. Asit K Barma, Director, Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

01.00-02.00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

02.00-04.00 PM

VALEDICTORY SESSION

The final session of IMC 2025 will culminate with the Valedictory Address by Chief Guest of IMC 2025. The session will also feature the presentation of the prestigious IMC Awards, including the IMC IRC Best Research Paper Award 2025 and the IMC Award for Excellence in Management Education 2025.

Addresses by:

Dr Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT New Delhi
Mr Amit Agnihotri, Founder & Chair, Indian Management Conclave

Presentation of

IMC IRC Best Research Paper Award 2025
IMC Award for Excellence in Management Education 2025

Valedictory Address by Chief Guest

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Government of India

Conclusion of IMC 2025

Description

Day 1, Thursday, September 25, 2025

08.30-09.00 AM	CONCLAVE REGISTRATION
09.00-10.45 AM	INAUGURAL SESSION
	Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Management Education to Enhance Competitiveness The inaugural session of IMC 2025 will set the agenda for the Conclave with perspectives from policy makers and academic leaders. Speakers will highlight how AI is impacting business schools, influencing curriculum, pedagogy and research practices. Welcome Address Mr Amit Agnihotri, Founder & Chair, Indian Management Conclave Address by Conference Partner & Host Dr Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT New Delhi Guest of Honour & Inaugural Speaker Dr. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE Distinguished Speakers Dr Geoff Perry, EVP & Chief Officer, Asia Pacific, Americas, and Membership, AACSB International Prof Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost, University of Southampton Delhi
10.45-11.15 AM	BREAK
11.15-12.15 PM	PLENARY SESSION 1
	Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Business: Current State, Future Outlook This session will explore how Indian businesses are adopting artificial intelligence to enhance competitiveness and efficiency. Senior industry leaders will discuss the current state of AI adoption across sectors, share case studies of digital transformation, and outline the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The conversation will provide insights into how AI is reshaping business models and decision-making process in corporates. The leaders will also reflect on the implications of these trends for future talent requirements, competencies, and skills. Speakers: Mr Sandeep Sethi, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting India Mr Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, IndiGo Mr Soumyadeep Ganguly, Partner, McKinsey & Company Dr Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, Yatra.com
12.15-01.15 PM	IMC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE (IMC IRC) 2025
	Management Research and Publication in the Age of Generative AI An integral part of the Conclave, IMC Research Conference is dedicated to promoting research in business and management education. This panel discussion hosts distinguished editors to discuss the evolving landscape of research in the age of Generative AI. The discussion will highlight how GenAI tools are reshaping research design, methodology, and publishing, while also addressing critical questions on ethics, originality, and academic rigor. Speakers: Dr Arpan Kar, Chair Professor, DMS & School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi Dr Debasis Pradhan, Editor, Management and Labour Studies, Journal of XLRI Jamshedpur Dr Preeti S Rawat, Editor-in-Chief, Business Perspectives and Research, Journal of K J Somaiya Institute of Management Dr Lakshmi Kumar, Dean, IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University Session Moderator: Dr Radhika Shrivastava, President, FIIB New Delhi
01.15-02.00 PM	NETWORKING LUNCH
02.00 -03.15 PM	IMC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION 2025
	Theme: Leveraging AI in B-Schools: Approaches & Outcomes The IMC Awards for Excellence in Management Education are widely recognized as India’s most credible and prestigious awards in the field. Each year, the Awards identify, document, and showcase best practices adopted by business schools in areas of strategic importance. The 2025 Awards will highlight pioneering initiatives by Indian B-schools in integrating AI into curriculum, pedagogy, and academic processes. The evaluation for IMC Awards 2025 will be conducted by an eminent jury comprising senior management educators and subject experts. PRESENTATIONS BY FINALIST: BITS Pilani: Dr Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, Associate Dean, BITS Pilani GIM Goa: Dr P Balasubramanyam, Program Chairperson, PGDM-Big Data Analytics, GIM Goa IIM Sambalpur: Dr Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur Jaipuria Institute of Management: Dr Shiva Kakkar, Vice President - AI Adoption, Jaipuria Institute of Management LM Thapar School of Management Dera Bassi: Dr Sonia Garg, Head, Associate Dean-Academic Operations, LM Thapar School of Management Dera Bassi Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune: Dr Deepa Pillai, Deputy Director, Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance Pune TAPMI Bengaluru: Dr Rahul Dighe, Chairperson, MBA Technology Management Program, TAPMI Bengaluru (All Names in Alphabetic Order)
03.15-04.45 PM	IMC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025
	Research Paper Presentations Shortlisted from more than 150 submissions, selected research papers will be presented by authors from leading Indian institutions. The presentations are organized into five tracks that reflect the core priorities of management education in India today. Each track is led by distinguished Chairs who provide expert feedback, and curate high-quality discussions. Details of the Track Chairs are available in the IMC-IRC Introduction section. Paper Presentations: Track 1: AI-Enabled Pedagogy, Learning, and Student Engagement Track 2: AI Tools, Analytics, Ethics, and Organizational Applications in Management Education Track 3: Teaching Methodologies & Pedagogical Innovation in Management Education Track 4: Academic Processes, Quality & Internationalization of Management Education Track 5: Competencies, Employability, Career Advancement & Entrepreneurship
04.45-05.15 PM	BREAK
05.15-6.45 PM	PLENARY SESSION 2
	Leveraging AI in Indian B-Schools: Current State, Future Outlook This session will showcase how leading Indian business schools are adopting artificial intelligence to transform management education. Academic leaders from progressive institutions will share insights on the current state of AI integration in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and academic processes. They will also discuss the future outlook. The conversation will highlight institutional strategies, opportunities, and challenges, offering a roadmap for Indian B-schools in their AI adoption journey. Speakers: Dr Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR Mumbai Dr Arvind Sahay, Director, MDI Gurgaon Mr Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management Dr Chandan Chowdhury, Executive Director & Practice Professor, Indian School of Business (ISB) Dr Nihar Amoncar, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Director, School of Management, IILM University Dr S Navaneetha Krishnan, Dean, TAPMI Bengaluru Session Moderator: Mr Dviwesh Mehta, Director, Middle East and South Asia at Harvard Business Impact Presentation of AACSB International Certificates Announcement of Finalists for IMC IRC Best Research Paper Award 2025
06.45 PM Onwards	NETWORKING DINNER
Day 2, Friday, Sep 26, 2025
09.00-09.30 AM	Master Class
	Leveraging AI in Classroom This virtual session will be led by a leading global advocate for Generative AI adoption in higher education. She has shared her expertise on leveraging AI in management education at international forums including AACSB, Harvard Business Publishing, and the AI in Business Education Summit. Dr Haya Ajjan, Dean, Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, North Carolina, United States
09.30-11.00 AM	IMC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025
	Best Paper Award Competition – Paper Presentations The IMC IRC Best Paper Award Competition will feature presentations by selected finalists whose research has been identified for its scholarly rigor, originality, and relevance. This session provides a platform for emerging and established scholars to showcase their work before an expert jury and the larger academic community. The Award will be conferred during the Valedictory Session of the Conference. Jury Members: Dr Sanjay Patro, Dean-Academics, XLRI Jamshedpur Dr Ajay Manrai, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Global Marketing Dr Arpan Kar, Chair Professor, DMS & School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi
11.00-11.30 AM	BREAK
11.30 -01.00 PM	IMC ROUNDTABLE
	Artificial Intelligence in B-Schools: Insights, Challenges & the Road Ahead In this important session, India’s leading academic leaders will engage in a high-level dialogue on how business schools are navigating the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. A leading global expert from one of the world’s top business schools will also bring an international perspective to the discussion. The Roundtable is expected to shape key directions for AI policy in Indian business schools. Speakers: Dr Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad Dr Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT New Delhi Dr Ithai Stern, Academic Director, INSEAD, France Dr Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University Mumbai Dr Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Director IIM Ranchi Dr D.P. Goyal, Director and Dean, LM Thapar School of Management Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay, Director, IMT Ghaziabad Dr Vishal Talwar, Chief Operating Officer, University of Southampton Delhi Dr. Asit K Barma, Director, Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
01.00-02.00 PM	NETWORKING LUNCH
02.30-04.30 PM	VALEDICTORY SESSION
	The final session of IMC 2025 will culminate with the Valedictory Address by Chief Guest of IMC 2025. The session will also feature the presentation of the prestigious IMC Awards, including the IMC IRC Best Research Paper Award 2025 and the IMC Award for Excellence in Management Education 2025. Addresses by: Dr Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT New Delhi Mr Amit Agnihotri, Founder & Chair, Indian Management Conclave Presentation of IMC IRC Best Research Paper Award 2025 IMC Award for Excellence in Management Education 2025 Valedictory Address by Chief Guest Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Government of India
	Conclusion of IMC 2025

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