The summit brought together industry experts, academicians, policy makers, and professionals from the packaging sector to deliberate on emerging trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in the global packaging ecosystem. The event provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and interaction between academia and industry.

The objective of attending the summit was to gain insights into the latest developments and innovations in the packaging industry and to understand the evolving role of sustainable and technology-driven packaging solutions. The summit also aimed to facilitate interaction with industry professionals and explore opportunities for academic–industry collaboration in areas related to supply chain management, sustainability, and innovation.

The summit featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and expert sessions focusing on recent developments in packaging technologies and industry practices. Eminent speakers from leading organizations shared their perspectives on the future of the packaging sector and the role of innovation in addressing environmental and logistical challenges.

The judging panel consisted of Dr. Prem Prakash Srivastava and CA Akansha Arora, who evaluated the participants based on their creativity, HR knowledge, and presentation skills.

The competition was conducted in two rounds. The first round-Talent Tank, required teams to present innovative ideas and solutions for global causes . The second round,-HR Court Room, involved debating HR-related cases where participants had to present and defend their viewpoints effectively.The first, second and third position went to ‘Team Pitchers’(Krishnakant, Astuti,Priya , Khushi), ‘Talent Trackers’(Prasiddhi Jaiswal, Reshmi Kumari, Anuj and Saurav Tiwari ) and to ‘The Offer Letter’(Neelu Rai, Vanshika Gupta , Anisha Lalwani and Yash Raj singh) respectively . Saurabh Tiwari and Priya Kumari were given the ‘Best Male Performer’ and ‘Best female Performer’ trophy.

The event concluded successfully and provided students with a valuable platform to demonstrate their HR competencies, creativity, and teamwork.

Students participated enthusiastically and showcased strong HR perspectives, confidence, and collaboration throughout the event. Faculties and students also enjoyed and participated in the filler rounds.

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar , Director, ITS School of Management, formally distributed the prizes and motivated the students. The event was conducted under the guidance of Club Coordinator Dr. Richa N. Agarwal. 

The visit was organized under the guidance of Dr. Sonal Kapoor  and five PGDM students—Sakshi, Diwakar Kharwar, Vineet Kumar, Kuwar Lolarak Singh, and Akshit Atray—participated in this enriching industry exposure visit organized by the Indian Institute of Packaging.

The event showcased innovative and sustainable packaging solutions developed by students, start-ups, and industry professionals. During the visit, students gained insights into innovation-driven problem solving in packaging design, understanding of sustainable packaging and circular economy concepts. Students observed how creativity, technology and market feasibility intersect in product packaging and design thinking.

The visit provided valuable experiential learning, helping students to connect classroom concepts with real-world industry innovations and entrepreneurial opportunities in the packaging sector.

at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Chief Guest of the event was Prime Minister of India - Shri Narendra Modi. Chief Justice of India – Honourable Mr. Surya Kant, foreign delegates from Finland, France, Ireland, Chile, Argentina, Italy and educationists from IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati were also present during the event. The most awaited thing was the speech by Prime Minister Modi, which was highly appreciated & Cherished by the audience. Before the PM’s speech, foreign delegates shared their thoughts. NXT News Channel provided Dinner to all the students. PGDM students enjoyed the visit a lot and interacted with News Channel anchors & Famous personalities present there. Dr. Kamal Singh and Prof. Ashutosh Sharma accompanied & guided the students.

The conference brought together a distinguished gathering of academicians, researchers, and industry professionals from various institutions to deliberate on emerging issues, innovative models, and sustainable approaches in contemporary business practices. The event served as a platform for intellectual exchange and collaborative dialogue on sustainability-driven strategies in management and business.

In recognition of her significant contributions to academia, research, and management education, Dr. Anusha Agarwal was entrusted with chairing one of the technical sessions of the conference. In this role, she facilitated scholarly discussions, introduced the presenters, moderated the session proceedings, and provided valuable academic insights on the research papers presented. Her engagement helped ensure a productive and meaningful interaction between presenters and participants.

During the session, several research papers were presented covering diverse themes related to sustainable business models, financial innovations, responsible management practices, and emerging trends in business sustainability. Dr. Agarwal actively guided the discussion by offering constructive observations, highlighting the practical relevance of the studies, and encouraging thoughtful questions from the audience. Her expertise in finance and management research contributed significantly to enriching the academic deliberations.

At the conclusion of the session, Dr. Agarwal summarized the key takeaways from the presentations and emphasized the importance of integrating sustainability into business decision-making and financial strategies. She appreciated the quality of research presented and acknowledged the efforts of the organizers in creating a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing.

During the visit, students were introduced to the milk processing system, including procurement, pasteurization, packaging, and distribution. They also observed automated operations and learned about quality control and hygiene standards followed in the plant.

The industry visit provided valuable experiential learning to students by exposing them to real-time industrial practices.

On 6th March 2026, she served as the Moderator for a panel discussion on the theme “Reimagining Women’s Economic Power: Finance, Technology, and Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Growth” The session featured insightful discussions on how financial inclusion, technological advancements, and grassroots initiatives can empower women and promote inclusive economic growth. The panel was followed by an engaging Q&A session with faculty members, participants, and students.

Later in the day, Dr. Agarwal was invited to Chair a technical session on the theme “Boardrooms, Corporate Governance and ESG Accountability”. The session included presentations by scholars and researchers focusing on governance practices, ESG integration, and the evolving role of leadership in sustainable business practices. The session concluded with constructive feedback and academic deliberations that enriched the research dialogue.

Her participation contributed to meaningful academic exchange and strengthened institutional engagement in discussions on women leadership, governance, and sustainable business practices.

Faculties and scholars from various reputed institutions participated in the session, presenting their research and engaging in meaningful academic exchange. As Session Chair, Dr. Richa N. Agarwal provided academic leadership to the session, guided scholarly deliberations, and offered critical perspectives on the presented works, thereby fostering rigorous discussion on innovation, inclusion and sustainability.

1. Meri Aawaz Suno (Solo Singing)

The Solo Singing Competition, Meri Aawaz Suno, was organized on 26th February 2026 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Chanakya Auditorium. The event provided a melodious platform for students to showcase their vocal talent across classical, semi-classical, Bollywood, and contemporary genres. A total of 46 students participated enthusiastically. The competition was judged by Dr. Ratna Panikkar, Head, Theatre Group Desaksi; Retired Professor, NSD, Delhi, who evaluated performances based on vocal quality, pitch accuracy, stage presence, and overall impact.

Winner: Uma Aditya, Galgotias University, Greater Noida

Runner-Up: Harsh Vardhan, IIMT University, Meerut

The event successfully encouraged artistic expression and boosted students’ confidence.

2. Udhayam (Business Plan Competition)

The Business Plan Competition was conducted on 26th February 2026 from 11:30 AM- 2.30 PM in the New Seminar Hall, PG Campus (AB-4), I.T.S School of Management, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad. The event aimed to foster entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and strategic thinking among students. A total of 24 teams presented their business ideas before the Chief Guest, Mr. Himanshu Singhal, CEO, NSUT Incubation and Innovation Foundation. Each team was allotted five minutes to present their concept followed by an interactive question-and-answer session.

Winner: Sahil Gupta & Palak Gupta, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad

Runner-Up: Mitali Jain & Sudhin Varghese, ITS College, Murad Nagar

The competition created an intellectually stimulating environment and strengthened industry-academia collaboration.

3. Shabdon Ki Paheli (Crossword)

Shabdon Ki Paheli (Crossword) was conducted on 26th February 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at UG-I Room No. 5 & 6. It was an intellectual competition aimed at enhancing vocabulary, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. A total of 44 students participated enthusiastically.

Judging criteria included accuracy, speed, and logical ability.

Winner: Kajal Mishra, ITS Mohan Nagar

Runner up: Suhani Sharma, IIMT University, Meerut

The event successfully promoted academic engagement beyond classroom learning and strengthened students’ analytical abilities.

4. Taal Tarang (Battle of Band)

Taal Tarang (Battle of Band) was organized on 27th February 2026 as part of Navtarang & WYSIWYG 2026 in the sports complex, I.T.S School of Management The event celebrated musical creativity, teamwork, and stage performance. Two teams, one internal and one external, participated enthusiastically and delivered energetic performances that created an electrifying atmosphere. The event was judged by Mr. Parag Sharma.

·         Winner: Aakrosh- I.T.S Mohan Nagar

Runner-Up: Osteoblast Team- Rama Medical College, Hapur

The event enriched the cultural spirit of the fest and strengthened inter-institutional collaboration.

5. Geet Gata Chal (Antakshari)

Geet Gata Chal was organized on 27th February 2026 in Dronacharya Auditorium, I.T.S School of Management. It was an engaging musical competition structured in four rounds: Antakshari Round, Audio/Video Round, Word Round, and Bollywood Quiz.

Each team consisted of three members. The event was judged by Dr. Prem Prakash Srivastava and Prof. Kumar Biswas.

Winner: Ruhi, Pragya & Ayushi, I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad

Runner-Up: Atharv, Dhristi & Somya Goel, HRIT College.

The structured format, fair judging, and enthusiastic participation made the event lively and competitive.

Inaugural Session

The Inaugural Ceremony was graced by the presence of the following distinguished dignitaries:

·         Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S The Education Group

·         Shri Kumar Vineet, IAS, Special Secretary, Youth Welfare & Sports Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

·         Mr. Yashovardhan Jha Azad, IPS (Retd.), Former Special Director, Intelligence Bureau; Secretary (Security), Government of India and Central Information Commissioner

·         Ms. Maneesha Garg, Partner & Head- Managed Services, KPMG India

·         Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management

·         Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Summit Convener

Panel Session I on the theme “Navigating the Future: Reimagine, Re-invent, and Earn Relevance,” moderated by Dr. Irfan A. Rizvi, Professor, IMI, featured Mr. Kanav Agnihotri, Founder & CEO, Kantell Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO, Convanto; Mr. Pranav Trivedi, Head – Service Delivery (Airports), WAISL Limited; and Mr. Ankur Goel, Founder & CEO, Chaotix.AI, who shared insights on adaptability, strong fundamentals, execution, and continuous learning.

Panel Session II on the theme “Reinventing: Work, Roles, and Leadership,” moderated by Prof. Yachna Malhotra, Associate Professor, I.T.S School of Management, included Mr. Pallav Chaturvedi, Partner, Deloitte India; Mr. Vivek Tiwari, Head of Human Resource, DMI Housing Finance; Mr. Rahul Jain, Director, Skill Wiz; and Mr. Rohan Sudan, Senior Group Manager- HR, WNS Services, who highlighted outcome-driven performance, ethical and situational leadership, value creation, and the strategic use of AI as an enabler, making the summit a meaningful academic–industry interface focused on relevance, responsibility, and future-ready leadership.

Overall, the 10th Business Summit 2026 proved to be a highly enriching academic–industry interface that offered valuable insights into purpose-driven leadership, innovation, and the strategic use of AI. The summit successfully strengthened students’ understanding of future-ready competencies and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to nurturing responsible and adaptable business leaders.