Conference & Seminars

16-10-24

ANUBHAV 2024 : Summer Internship Project Competition

I.T.S School of Management organised SIP Competition, “ANUBHAV 2024” on October 16, 2024.Various esteemed institutions, including GL Bajaj, Jaipuria, BCIPS, GIMS, Christ University and many more participated in both online and offline manner. The event served as a platform for students to present their Summer Internship Projects (SIPs) across various domains, including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), International Business (IB), and General Management.

The event commenced with the inaugural session held in the Dronacharya Auditorium.

The event began with the traditional Saraswati Vandana, seeking blessings for knowledge and wisdom.

Prof. Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director PGDM, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of Summer Internship Projects (SIPs) in bridging the gap between academic learning and  practical industry exposure.

Dr. Namita Mishra, Faculty Coordinator of the event, followed with an overview of the competition, emphasizing the importance of SIPs in providing students with practical exposure to the corporate world.

Chief Guest, Ms. Neha Mathur, Vice President HR, Urban Company, shared valuable insights into the evolving role of human resources in today’s business landscape and encouraged students to focus on learning and adaptability in their careers.

Guest of Honor, Mr. Manoj K. Jha, Managing Director, VITTI AI discussed the future of artificial intelligence and its intersection with different industries, motivating the students to explore the tech landscape further.

Guest of Honor, Mr. Rakesh Chopra, Advisor, RITES, emphasized the importance of strategic management and the role of leadership in navigating today’s challenging business environment.

The inaugural session concluded with a formal National Anthem.

The student presentations were divided into four tracks, based on their areas of focus:

  • Track 1 – Marketing: Held in Seminar Hall, AB-IV (Ground Floor), this track showcased projects on marketing strategies, digital marketing, and market research.
  • Track 2 – Finance: Conducted in Seminar Hall, AB-I (Ground Floor), students presented their research on financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management.
  • Track 3 – HR, IT/IB, and General Management: Hosted in Room No 10, First Floor, AB-IV, this track covered a wide range of projects related to HR management, IT applications, international business, and general management.
  • Track 4 – Online Presentations: Students participated virtually in this track, held at the MLC, Second Floor, AB-IV.

The external judges who evaluated the student’s presentations brought a wealth of experience from diverse fields:

  1. Dr. Prem Srivastava, President – Marketing, Eclipse International
  2. Ms. Seema Dutta, AVP – Finance, Vista Furnishing Limited
  3. Dr. Shafique Ahmed, Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia
  4. Dr. Mohammed Kamalun Nabi, Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia

They provided valuable feedback and suggestions to the students, enhancing their understanding of real-world applications of their projects.

The event concluded with a Valedictory Session, where the winners were honored with certificates and cash price. The session acknowledged the hard work and dedication of all participants, followed by the announcement of the winners:

  • Track 1 – Marketing
  • 1st Place: Shikha Mishra (ITSOM)
  • 2nd Place: Gaurav Kumar Singh (ITSOM)
  • Track 2 –Finance
  • 1st Place: Sahil Kumar Ravi (ITSOM)
  • 2nd Place: Disha Goel (G.L Bajaj)
  • Track 3 – HR, IT/IB, and General Management
  • 1st Place:  Akash Sharma (ITSOM)
  • 2nd Place: Harshit Singhal (Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College)
  • Track 4 – Online Presentations
  • 1st Place: Pratyaksh Jain (FMS-IRM)
  • 2nd Place: Gireeja Mahindra (IMSR, Nashik)

The successful organization of SIP Competition "ANUBHAV 2024" provided an enriching experience for all participants, setting a high standard for future events.

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05-10-24

Marketing Summit 2024

I.T.S School of Management successfully organized The Marketing Summit 2024 on October 5th, centred on the theme "Omni-Channel Marketing Strategies for Gen Z".

The inaugural session featured distinguished guests, including Mr. Vidya Bhushan, Co-founder and COO of Daalchini Technologies, and Mr. Abhinandan Singh, Founder & CEO of Fuel Wings.

The first panel discussion included prominent industry leaders: Mr. Deepak Sharma, Director of Supply Chain and Planning at Dalmia Bharat Group; Mr. Amit Jawar, Regional Business Head at Dabur India; Mr. Abhinav Punhani, Commercial Vice President at Homoeo, Amigo; and Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Supply Chain Management Expert and Head at Merino Industries.

The second panel discussion included Mr. Robin Roy, Director at Delta Electronics; Mr. Puneet Aggarwal, Director at Software One; Mr. Pankaj Tomar, President of PHQ Capital; Mr. Sumit K Lal, Global Retail Strategy Expert and Managing Director of Retail One Solution, and Dr. Prachi Pachaury, Assistant Professor, I.T.S School of Management.

This summit served as a vital platform for an in-depth exploration of innovative approaches to effectively engage the digitally native Gen Z audience. By bringing together prominent marketing professionals and thought leaders, the event facilitated discussions on emerging trends, strategies, and tools shaping the future of marketing in a dynamic landscape.

The summit aimed to uncover effective strategies for engaging Gen Z across various touchpoints, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, transparency, and personalization in marketing efforts. Two insightful panel discussions were conducted, focusing on the "Seamless Integration of the Digital and Physical World" and the "Mobile-First Approach," addressing how brands can create cohesive experiences that resonate with Gen Z. The discussions highlighted the critical role of supply chain optimization, mobile platform prioritization, and the integration of advanced technologies such as AI and data analytics to foster brand loyalty and enhance customer engagement.

With valuable insights from distinguished guests and panelists, the summit offered attendees practical strategies to effectively understand and engage Gen Z through a well-integrated omni-channel approach. The focus on consistency, personalization, and leveraging mobile technology underscored the evolving preferences of Gen Z and the importance of reaching them seamlessly across both online and offline channels.

The event proved to be an enriching experience for the students, equipping them with critical knowledge and skills for the modern marketing landscape.

More info: https://itsim.edu.in/

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22-09-24

26th Convocation ceremony for PGDM (2022-24) Batch

I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad, celebrated its 26th Convocation Ceremony on 22nd September 2024, marking a significant milestone for the 27th PGDM batch of 2022-2024.

 

The event was graced by luminaries, including Chief Guest - Mr. Nitin Saluja, Founder, Chaayos; Distinguished Guest - Shri Jagannath Sarkar, Member of Parliament; Dr. R.P. Chadha, Honourable Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group and Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group. The event commenced with the dignified tradition of lighting the ceremonial lamp, signifying the illumination of wisdom and the start of a meaningful occasion.

Shri Arpit Chadha, welcomed guests and emphasized dedication, hard work, and perseverance for personal and professional success.

Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management welcomed the dignitaries and presented the Institute’s Annual Report. Programme Chairperson Dr. Anusha Agarwal administered the Oath to the graduating batch.

Chief Guest, Mr. Nitin Saluja, delivered the convocation address, opening with the inspiring quote, “Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining a growth mindset and the necessity of continuous progress, regardless of the circumstances.

Distinguished Guest, Shri Jagannath Sarkar urged graduates to embrace challenges with perseverance and innovation. Also, he emphasized spiritual growth and inner purpose.

Rank holders, meritorious students were awarded with medals and certificates for academic excellence by the dignitaries. All the awardees received diploma from the Chief Guest in person and embarked on their new journey into the professional world.

It was an occasion of immense pride and accomplishment for all the diploma awardees and their parents.

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06-08-24

Inaugural Session of Re-orientation programme PGDM Batch (2023-25) – Campus to Corporate: Changing Expectations

I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad organized Re-orientation programme - Campus to Corporate: Changing Expectations for PGDM (2023-25) batch on August 06, 2024.

The Program initiated under the gracious presence of Sh. Surinder Sood, Director-PR, I.T.S- The Education Group; Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management; Distinguished Eminent Speakers Emeritus Prof.(Dr.) Devendra Pathak, ( Professor Emeritus & Chief Executive Officer, FORE Academy of Management Education); Ms. Ganga Nidhi Agarwal, (Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) & Air Force Officer, Former under Secretary G20 Secretariat MEA during Indian Presidency); Ms. Sadhana Karwal, (CEO & Co-Founder Brand Bazooka Advertising Pvt. Ltd); Mr. Ajay Prasad (Vice President – Aon Founder-B3 Galaxy); Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson-PGDM Programme, Faculty members and students of PGDM 2023-25 batch.

The inaugural session commenced with the welcome address by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director I.T.S School of Management, enlightened the gathering with his words of wisdom and discussed the importance of self-determination and self-belief to progress in changing the environment of business. Dr. Ajay also accentuated the gap between theoretical learning and practical exposure to the students to face the challenges of corporate life.

Dr. Anusha Agarwal, in her address focused on the theme of reorientation programme and shared the complete programme overview with the students.

Sh. Surinder Sood, in his address to the students, discussed the importance of learning, unlearning and relearning in changing business environment. Sh. Sood also emphasized on the new paradigm of learning in the pandemic and post pandemic era, opportunities in adversities to meet out ever changing corporate expectations.

Prof.(Dr.) Devendra Pathak, addressed the students and discussed the importance of networking in corporate life. Dr. Pathak emphasized on setting clear goals in working life and developing different alternatives to achieve them. He discussed the importance of research skills, analytical skills and AI in value creation for the organizations.

Ms. Ganga Nidhi Agarwal, (OSD to Ministry of External Affairs) emphasized on the importance of out of  box thinking and leaving the comfort zone to get success in professional life. She also discussed the importance of punctuality, dedication and synergic approach for getting success in corporate world.

Ms. Sadhana Karwal, highlighted the programme's aim to connect academic learning with real-world demands. She emphasized understanding corporate behavior, gaining experience through campus placements, the importance of continuous learning and earning, and surrounding oneself with better individuals.

Mr. Ajay Prasad, emphasized the importance of HR and essential leadership skills, highlighting the need to nurture meaningful relationships. He advised being a giver rather than a seeker and surrounding oneself with genuine people instead of being overly competitive.

Towards the closure, the students were also felicitated by the dignitaries for maintaining 100%  attendance in PGDM IIIrd trimester.

At the end all the distinguished guests were presented memento and corporate gifts as token of gratitude and appreciation.The session was concluded with recitation of national anthem.

The session witnessed an active and engaging participation from all the students.

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17-02-24

BUSINESS SUMMIT-2024

I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad organised 8th edition of Business Summit-2024 on theme “RAISE@2024: Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable Businesses” in association with academic partner – Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Pedro Campus  & media partner – Business Standard on February 17, 2024.

 

The summit was graced by stdwarts from industry and academia. And it witnessed participation of National and International  delegates along with the students from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Pedro Campus  .

The Inaugural ceremony was graced by the benign presence of distinguished speakers:

·            Chief Guest : Mr. Rajendra Shrivastav, Managing Director,  5B India Business;

·            Guest of Honour  : Mr. Amit Sinha Roy, VP & Global Head, Tata Communications;

·            Guest of Honour  : Mr. Ashish Agrawal, Director, Resurgent India Ltd;

·            Director PR : Shri Surinder Sood, I.T.S The Education Group;

·            Director : Dr. Timira Shukla, I.T.S School of Management;

·            Director : Dr. V. N. Bajpai, Institute of Technology and Science

·            Director : Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey, IT Department & UG Campus

·            Chairperson PGDM Programme : Dr. Anusha Agarwal

The summit commenced with the address by Shri Surinder Sood, Director PR, I.T.S The Education Group. He warmly welcomed all the eminent speakers and shared his valuable insights on the focal theme with the audience. He emphasized that the participants should encourage an environment of query building and challenges themselves to gain new learnings. They should be attentive and take maximum learning from the vast experience and expertise of corporate veterans.

Dr. Timira Shukla introduced the theme of the summit and shared her valuable insights about the responsible and innovative businesses and their relevance in today’s scenario in her inaugural address. Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson PGDM Programme and Summit Convener provided the overview of the summit and the flow of the program.

Honorable Chief Guest of the inaugural session Mr. Rajendra Shrivastav, Managing Director, 5B India Business spoke about the importance of preservation of environment and he highlighted that how today’s generation has to work upon finding solutions to today’s innovations.

Mr. Amit Sinha Roy, VP & Global Head, Tata Communications, the Guest of Honour focused about difficulties for business to survive individually. He highlighted that sustainability is very important for all and for the economy all must adopt the strategy of reuse and recycle.

Mr. Ashish Agrawal, Director, Resurgent India Ltd., Guest of Honour, addressed the issue of profit- making business culture, which essentially runs on a philosophy of Take, Make and Waste. He appreciated the thoughtful theme of the event highlighting how Government is making strategies and policies to include responsible, innovation, equitable and sustainable businesses in future and it all starts with sensitizing the upcoming generations of managers and entrepreneurs towards the concepts and their need.

Mementos were presented to all the speakers as a token of remembrance and gratitude.

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29-11-23

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROJECT COMPETITION “ANUBHAV-2023”

I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad organised the Summer Internship Project Competition “Anubhav-2023” for PG Management students on 29th November 2023 

with the objective of providing a platform to the budding managers for sharing their first hand experiences, learning and ideas gained during their almost two months association with the corporate world in the course of their summer internship. The event had 40 participants from various management institutions from NCR and outstation locations share their presentations,through hybrid mode, based on their experiences and learning during summer internship.  All the presentations were evaluated on parameters like research methodology, analysis and findings, suggestions, logical flow and control over presentation etc.

The distinguished guest for the Inaugural Session included Shri Arpit Chadha, Patron and Vice Chairman, I.T.S The Education Group;Mr Josh Everett, CEO, Zinnia (India),as the Chief Guest; and Mr. Vivek Mittal, DGM, Gail (India) Ltd.as the Guest of Honour.

Honorable Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S - The Education Group conveyed his blessings for the competition and motivated all present to work towards its grand success.

Director (PR) Shri Surinder Sood mentioned that the best opportunities as well as the best brains are available in India. According to him, the biggest motivation is not success, but the fear of losing what you have succeeded in.

Chief Guest Mr. Josh Everett, CEO, Zinnia (India) explained that the summer internship will define what one can be in the future. Headvised the students to be curious, ask questions, stay hungry, not hold back, be comfortable with who they were, and to collaborate with others.

Guest of Honour Mr. Vivek Mittal, DGM, Gail (India) Ltd. shared his own experiences while he was an intern. He stressed on the importance of communicating with each and every person on the team; learning and implementing during the internship; and never giving up till the results are obtained.

Dr. Timira Shukla, Director,ITS School of Management welcomed all the participants. She spoke about work-life challenges and mentioned that SIP makes students work ready.

Dr. Puneet Kumar, Convenor of Anubhav 2023presented the overview of the programme and highlighted different dimensions of SIPs. He opined that the SIP competition provided a forum for bringing all such experiences on a common platform.

The competition witnessed presentations in different tracks, each track being judged by external judges. Dr. Dinesh Sharma, HoD, Department of Management, Gautam Buddha University; Dr. Vivek Soni, Faculty (Supply Chain and IT Analytics), FMS, University of Delhi; Dr Bhawna Narwal, Department of IT, IGDTUW, New Delhi; Md. Shamshad Siddiqui, Founder, KS Overseas, New Delhi were the session judges who also gave their inputs to the participating students.

Participants registering for  the competition were from various institutions including  Faculty of Management Studies, Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur; Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru; St. Francis Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai; Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies; Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management; IMS Engineering College; Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, New Delhi; GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research Greater Noida;Bhagwan Parashuram Institute of Technology, GGSIPU; I.T.S. School of Management Ghaziabad and Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad. 

The winners in the various categories were as follows:

1.      Marketing – Shikher Gupta (IMS Engineering College)

2.      Human Resource – Priya Gupta (RDIAS)

3.      Finance – Md. Zaki (Institute of Technology and Science)

All the winners received certificates and cash prizes in each category. The day proved to be a worthwhile learning experience for all the gathered students.

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25-11-23

HR CONCLAVE 2023: Panel discussion session I & II

I.T.S. School of Management organised HR Conclave 2023 on 25th of November 2023 on the theme “Nurturing People's Excellence In The Era Of AI, Bot & Remote Work”.

On day one of the conclave to explore global perspective, one of the sessions was devoted to  panel discussion I on “Next Generation HR Technologies” and panel discussion II  Strategies to Manage Demands of the Changing Workforce by the industry speakers respectively:

Session I had Mr. Neeraj Narang, Global HCM Strategy Director & APAC Lead, Oracle, who was the moderator for the session; Mr. Debargha Deb, Genaral Manager, DS Group; Mr. Tushar Neb, Deputy GM, Dabur Ltd.; Mr. Sudhanshu Padhy, Head COE & DGM L&D, HeroMotorCorp; and Dr. Manmohan Bhutani, Board Member & CXO, Confidential.

The panel discussion was based on the topic Next Generation HR Technologies.

·         Mr Narang spoke about the role of HR in the changing scenario.

·         Mr Deb addressed the topic with regard to functions like learning and development.

·         Mr Neb explained the use of the ATS or Applicant Tracking System.

·         Mr Padhy held forth on the use of technology and its rolein driving business.

·         Dr Bhutani rounded up the discussion by providing an idea about emerging technologies in AI.

Session II was moderated by Mr Piyush Govil, Visual Story Teller and Associate Director, HCM. The other distinguished speakers were Mr Agniwesh Thakur, Director, Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte; Mr. Kaushik Basu, HRBP, Bajaj Energy; Ms. Kalli Bhardwaj, Vice President, Accenture; and Mr. Shubhro  Goswami, HRBP - Talent Management, Cvent.

The panel discussion was based on the theme Strategies to Manage Demands of the Changing Workforce.

·         Mr Govil initiated the discussion by speaking about continuous learning, change and adaptability.

·         Mr Thakur broadened the interaction by holding forth on life values, principles and guidance.

·         Mr Basu delved into making learning more effective and the ROI from training.

·         Ms. Bharadwaj went into diversity issues in an organisation.

·         Mr Goswami completed the discussion by addressing the changing business scenario, changes in work force and being ready for the future with a positive intention.

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25-11-23

HR CONCLAVE 2023 ON“NURTURING PEOPLE'S EXCELLENCE IN THE ERA OF AI, BOT & REMOTE WORK”

I.T.S. School of Management organised HR Conclave 2023 on 25th of November 2023 on the theme “Nurturing People's Excellence In The Era Of AI, Bot & Remote Work”.

The distinguished guest for the Inaugural Session included Shri Arpit Chadha, Patron and Vice Chairman, I.T.S The Education Group; Mr. Ravi Rajiv Upadhyay, Senior Director, Ameriprice LLP, as the Chief Guest and Mr. Govind Negi, Global Head, Talent Management, 3i Pillar Global as the Guest of Honour.

Shri Arpit Chadha, Patron and Vice Chairman, I.T.S The Education Group conveyed his blessings for the Conclave and motivated all present to work towards its grand success.

Director (PR) Shri Surinder Sood referred to the challenges posed by evolving technology while emphasising on the significant role of HR.

In his keynote address, Mr. Ravi Rajiv Upadhyay spoke about the importance of soft skills; development of AI in the pre and post Covid world; evolution of jobs in the corporate world; changing scenario with regard to AI, bots and remote work.

Mr Govind Negi highlighted issues like the changing landscape of work; automation of routine tasks;rise of AI in the decision-making process;the global shift towards remote work; technological adaptation; flexibility and access to global talent.

In her welcome address Dr Timira Shukla, Director, I.T.S School of Managementspoke about the opportunities and challenges presented by the advent of AI.

Prof. Durba Roy, Associate Vice President, Corporate Resource Centre, provided an overview of the day long Conclave and stressed on the fact that while the development of AI is unavoidable, it will not be able to match the value of human skills and interaction.

The deliberations sparked the imagination of the students in terms of the breadth and depth of possibilities with the application of the latest disruptive technologies.

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