This event was designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and technical skill development among students, providing a platform to showcase their analytical and problem-solving capabilities using advanced technological tools. The objective of the event was to enhance participants' understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology, and its applications in the field of Information Technology. It aimed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and a practical approach to learning technology-driven solutions, integral to modern management education.

The event commenced with an inaugural speech by the Chairperson, Dr. Anusha Aggarwal, who highlighted the growing significance of technology in business practices and motivated students to embrace innovation. The activities were structured to engage students across various domains of IT and analytics i.e., Riddle Quiz Using AI, a fast-paced, technology-driven quiz to test participants' knowledge of IT concepts, AI applications, and emerging technological trends; Blog Writing and Presentation, where teams created and presented blogs evaluated on content, visualization, and theme, followed by an interactive Q&A session with the judges; and lastly, the Keyboard Keys Test, a challenge to assess participants' knowledge of keyboard keys and efficiency in using IT tools.

The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Anusha Aggarwal, Chairperson PGDM, along with Dr. Shailendra Dubey and Dr.Divya Sharma, the judges for the competition, and Prof. Sunil Upadhyay, the IT Club coordinator. The judges emphasized that such events are integral to management education, acting as a foundation for students' learning and application of IT concepts. The teams were judged on Creativity and Innovativeness, Team Coordination, Time Management, and Communication with Clarity of Thought. Based on these parameters, the following teams emerged as winners:

1st Prize – Team AAA Alliance:

Akash Chauhan, Ujjwal Sharma, Kuldeep Pal

2nd Prize – Team Non Techkie:

Rahul Gupta, Skand Gupta, Sakshi

3rd Prize – Team White Warriors:

Ram Sharma, Anmol Jain, Bhavya Jain

Blog Poster Winner – Captains:

Ravi Kumar Thakur, Md. Zeeshan Khan, Suryansh Rai

The winners were awarded trophies, certificates of appreciation, and gift hampers, while all participating teams received certificates of participation.“TECH TRIFECTA” successfully met its objective of enabling students to explore, learn, and showcase their technological skills and creativity. The event received enthusiastic participation and served as a testament to the growing importance of IT in management education at I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad.

The event marked a significant gathering of notable leaders and speakers shaping the landscape of the industry. The summit featured a diverse array of panel discussions and addresses, covering pertinent subjects related to Bharat as emerging global power.

In Pre-Budget Discussion, there was panel discussion with eminent panelist like;

·         Dr. Charan Singh, Advisor, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking and CEO – EGROW Foundation

·         Mr Ravi Jha, Director – Public Policy, Zupee

·         Mr Sanjay Notani, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Quality and Productivity & Partner, Economic Law Practice

·         Mr Rajiv Gupta, Co Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Insurance and Group President – PB Fintech Pvt. Ltd

There was a special session on “Fueling Bharat’s Global Rise” by Shri Goyal, Hon’able Minister for Commerce and Industry and MP, North Mumbai Lok Sabha, Government of India.

He reflected on the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Panch Pran Vision, emphasizing the necessity for India to commit to becoming a developed nation by 2047. He encouraged a remembrance of India's rich heritage, culture, and values. Additionally, he stressed the importance of strengthening national unity and integrity, as well as fostering collective efforts to drive inclusive growth and progress for Bharat@100.

In a special session on “Powering Bharat’s Economic Transformation” by Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India, he underscored the importance of economic transformation and reflected on India’s economic history, highlighting its resilience in the face of global uncertainties. Dr. Nageswaran also emphasized the tangible outcomes of government policies, including significant improvements in supply infrastructure with modern highways, new trains, and faster toll processing.

Post lunch there was Panel Discussion on Bharat@100, by panelist Mr. Rakesh Nangia-Chairman ASSOCHAM National Council on International Taxes & Chairman, Nangia Andersen India Pvt. Ltd.

·         Dr. Sudhir Kalhan-Chairperson ASSOCHAM Digital Health Task Force & Chairman Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

·         Mr. Rahul Garg-Advisor ASSOCHAM National Council on Direct Taxes

·         Mr. S Seetharaman-Member, ASSOCHAM Trade & Investment Council

·         Mr. Rajiv Gupta-Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Insurance and Group President - PB Fintech Pvt. Ltd

·         Mr. Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra-Chairman ASSOCHAM National Council on Education, Cofounder and Chancellor - Shobhit University

·         Mr. Sadaf Sayeed-Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Non-Banking Finance Companies & Infrastructure Financing and CEO, Muthoot

During Fireside Chat on Enhancing Bharat’s Global Partnerships, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Hon'ble Minister for External Affairs Ministry of External Affairs Government of India highlighted that MSMEs are the backbone of the nation’s economy, noting that their well-being directly correlates to the nation’s economic health. He stressed the importance of embracing #technology in #manufacturing and improving infrastructure to remain competitive. He called for robust global collaborations, which will raise the nation’s business standards and create a favourable environment for growth.

This summit brings together esteemed  industry leaders, and experts to deliberate on the topics like Vikshit Bharat Through National Education policy , Rethinking Regulation, Assessment and Accreditation For Enhancing quality of Education , Need and ways of collaboration Between Academia and Industry and lastly Need and ways of integrating Skilling and technology in Education.

The inaugural session esteemed speakers are:

·         Mr.Kamalendu Bali , Director General , ICCI and Senior Director , Concentrix.

·         Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes,

·         Dr. Ajit Singh Patel, Pro Chancellor, Madhyanchal Professional University

·         Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Executive Director, Leather Sector Skill Council,Col.

·         Anil Kumar Pokhriyal, CEO, Management and Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council,

·         Mr. MohitSoni, CEO, Media and Entertainment Skills Council,

·         Prof. Rajive Kumar, Member Secretary, ACTE,

·         Ms. ShaziaIlmi, National Spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party,

·         Mr. Girdhari Yadav, Honourable Member of Parliament, Banka,

·         Dr. Anupam Chouksey, Chairman, ICCI Education Council and Chancellor, INCT Professional University .

The first session of Sixth National Education Excellence Conclave ,focused on Rethinking Regulation , Assessment and Accreditation For Enhancing Quality of Education .The eminent speakers were Dr. Sandeep Pachpande. Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes , Dr. Anjul Agarwal, Pro Chancellor, HRIT University ,Prof. Sujata Shahi, Group Vice Chancellor, IILM University,Dr. Arya Patnaik, Secretary, Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Prof. Sundeep Mishra, Vice Chancellor, NIMS University,Prof. Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, Dr. AmolGawande, Director, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, Dr. Lalit Narayan, Dean (Academics), Medhavi Skills University.

The second Session was on Need and ways of collaboration Between Academia and Industry and the eminent speakers were Prof. Rakesh Ranjan, Vice Chancellor, Sushant University,Mr. Saleem Ahmed, Senior Vice President, ESSCI,Prof. Raghuvir Singh, Vice Chancellor, K. R. Mangalam University,Prof. T. R. Pandey, Director, Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management Dr. RuchiRayat Executive Director, GNIOT Institute of Management Studies,Dr. TapanNayak, Dean, Jaipuria School of Business, Mr. VikasKhanduri, Founder and MD, Viva Voyages

The third session was on Need and ways of Integrating Skilling and Technology in  Education Dr. Sonali Sinha, Founder and CEO, Advect Skills,Prof. Sunil Rai, Chancellor, UPES Dehradun,Mr. Amol Bajaj, Vice President, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council,Ms. Mona Gupta, CEO, Home Management and Care Givers Sector Skills Council Mr. Praveen Sirohi, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council Dr. Sunil Luthra, Director, AICTE.

The overall session provided networking opportunities and the opportunities to know about the skills which will needed. That extended beyond the academic for the budding managers .

In continuation of the efforts PGDM student members of Parivartan club organized a 3 days Donation Camp from 27th to 29th November, 2024. And on 5th December, 2024 PGDM (2024-26 Batch) students distributed the Cloths, Shampoo, Hair Oil, Study Material; Notebook, Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Books which were donated by the ITSians during 3 days donation camp. In exchange the children sent a big "Thank You" to all the ITSians.

Volunteers of the day – Akash, Anjali, Sonali, Vanshika, Swapnil, Isha, Jaya, Archana, Abhishek, Utkarsh, Praveen, Ajitesh, Abhayankar, Yashi, Pranshu, Ayushman, Aman Mishra & Vivek started the activity with the check of the personal grooming and hygiene of the children and those who reported on time, neat and clean were awarded with candies.

Children were informed about the importance of donation and in future they were asked to donate (if they have extra) to the needy person. The class ended with the distribution of Frooti. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma guided the student volunteers. PGDM students were visibly satisfied and happy with the visit and the experience.

As part of the academic curriculum, an industry visit to Printing Press of Business Standard in Phase-2 Industrial Area, Noida was organized for the students of PGDM (2024-26 Batch) at I.T.S School of Management. The main objective of the visit was to bridge the gap between theoretical classroom learning and practical industry exposure. It provided students with an opportunity to observe and understand real-world industrial operations and processes.

During the visit Students became familiar with industrial processes and practices. Students observed the technologies and tools used in the industry. Also students got the insights into the challenges and solutions in the industry. Visit enhanced students’ knowledge about the organizational structure and workflows. Students got the opportunity to interact with professionals and gain hands-on exposure to Real-world industrial operations. The industry visit to Business Standard provided valuable learning experiences to the students. It helped them to understand, how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world scenarios and motivated them to pursue careers in inventory and stock management. Such visits play a vital role in enhancing students' knowledge and preparing them for future challenges. 

Faculty & Students extended their sincere gratitude to Business Standard for their warm hospitality and insightful visit by presenting a memento to the officials of Business Standard.

The event began with the welcome address by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, who warmly welcomed all the distinguished speakers and attendees. Dr. Kumar emphasized the crucial role of Human Resources in driving the economy and its impact on shaping organizational culture.

Chief Guest-Mr. Alok Ranjan, Former Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh and Former DM of Ghaziabad. Guest of Honor- Mr Mohit Mathur, Vice President, Head-HR & Admin, NSDC, shared valuable insights on the evolving role of Human Resources in today's business landscape.

The first panel session on “DEI in the Workplace” was moderated by Ms. Richa Sahay, founder Kaivalya Foundation. The panellists includes Mr. Vivek Verma, HR Head, Clear Water Analytics, Ms. Neelam Kapoor, Trainer, CMA CS, Ms. Himani R, HR Head-North, Zeena Logistics, Ms Tusharika Govil, Regional Head-HR North & East FedEx-Express. Ms Divya Tyagi, AGM DS Group. The panel discussed the significance of gender diversity and male dominance in the corporate world. It was emphasized that it is essential to include diverse leaders in organizations.

The second session on “Future DEI Trends and Innovations” was moderated by Ms. Pritha Dutt: Director & Co-founder, Empower Foundation, Mr. Zubair Khan, Global Lead, HCL Technologies, Mr. Rrahul Jhingan, Head – Business HR, Patanjali Foods, Mr. Rohit Saraf Regional HR Head - Central Dabur, Mr. Rahul Ghai: DGM-Talent Acquisition, CBRE Asia Pacific. They focused on Women participation which increases to 40% and people have diverse opinion in political terms.

Conclusion

The HR Conclave 2024 was an insightful and enriching event, shedding light on the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the modern workplace. The session bridged academic concepts with real-world practices, offering valuable lessons to the participants.

along with Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director attended Education Leadership Symposium, Delhi - A Roundtable Meet" as distinguished guest and speaker on the topic “21st Century Skills for Students: Preparing for the Workforce with Data-Driven Insights” on November 29, 2024  at Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport, an IHG Hotel, Aerocity.

This event was organized to enhance the understanding of how data analytics can shape the readiness of students for the modern workforce, provided critical insights and practical skills that are increasingly essential in today’s job market. 

Student members of "Parivartan Club" requested to all the ITSians to donate any kind of material which may help underprivileged children of our society. During the donation camp Students, Faculty & Staff members enthusiastically contributed by donating Winter clothes, Books, Note books, Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Pencil, Toys, Biscuits, Candies, Chocolates, Artificial Jewellery, Cash etc.

All the donated things will be distributed among the underprivileged children of Sahibabad area by the PGDM student members of Parivartan club.

This unique event provided students with an incredible platform to showcase their creativity, present innovative ideas, and make a lasting impression through their reels. The event took place in the Dronacharya Auditorium at 1:30 PM and was graced by: Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, Dr. Anusha Agarwal, PGP Chairperson, Dr. Prachi Pachaury, Club Coordinator, Dr. Kamal and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Mathur.

The event began with an inspiring inaugural speech by Dr. Ajay Kumar, who shared insights into the inception of the Social Media Club. He highlighted the club's objectives and encouraged students to think creatively. Following this, badges were distributed to the club members. The participants then showcased their creative reels, each focusing on significant societal and corporate issues:

The Reelsmiths: Gender Equality in Corporate

The Nagshakti: Mental Health Awareness

Dynamic 5: Responsibilities of a Man

The Defenders: Mobile Phone Addiction

Panch ka Chaska: Environmental Pollution

Fab 5: Excessive Use of Social Media

The reels were evaluated by the esteemed judges, Dr. Sanjeev Mathur and Dr. Kamal, judges asked the participants reel-based questions.The winners were announced as follows:

1st Position & Best Concept Award: Dynamic 5

2nd Position: Nagshakti

3rd Position: The Defenders

Best Performer Award: Anam Jamal 

The winners received trophies, certificates and gift hampers which were distributed by Director Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director and congratulated the students and participants for their creativity and enthusiasm. "Reel to Real" was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on both participants and the audience.

This summit  brings together esteemed policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to deliberate on the future of financial inclusion and fintech in India.Student of PGDM 2024-26 Batch, namely Mohd Zeeshan and Sarvagaya along with faculty member  Dr. Anusha Agarwal attended the summit.

The summit, featured a keynote address by Shri M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, and insightful discussions by over 30 renowned speakers from the fintech and financial services ecosystem.

The inaugural session of the Financial Inclusion and Fintech Summit, 2024, was a power-packed event featuring esteemed speakers from the fintech and financial services ecosystem. Welcome Address: Mr. Prashant Kumar, Chair, CII National Committee on Fintech and Managing Director and CEO, Yes Bank. Brief Remarks: Mr. Sameer Nigam, Co-Chair, CII National Committee on Fintech and Founder & CEO, PhonePe Pvt Ltd. Address by Shri Shaji KV: As the Chairman of NABARD, Shri Shaji KV shared his perspectives on the role of financial inclusion in driving economic growth.

The first panel session of the Financial Inclusion and Fintech Summit, 2024, focused on expanding the scope and coverage of financial inclusion in India. The session explored various initiatives, innovations, and regulatory frameworks that can promote financial inclusion, especially for the underserved populations. The eminent speakers were Mr. S P Singh, Chief General Manager, SIDBI ,Mr. Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO, PB Fintech, Ms. Amrita Monga Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, SwadhaarFinAccess, Mr. Amit Arora, Rural Development Finance Specialist, The World Bank, Mr. Anand Kumar Bajaj, Founder, MD and CEO, PayNearby.

Panel 2 focuses on Smart Financing: The Role of Platforms & Technology .Advanced technology and digital platforms are pivotal in democratizing access to financial services by providing scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. These tools enable real-time transactions, personalized financial management, and seamless integration of services, making financial products more accessible and tailored to diverse needs. The Eminent speakers were Ms Seema Prem, Co-Founder and CEO, FIA Global, Mr Parag Bhise, Chief Executive Officer, Nucleus Software, Mr Kiran Vedula, Chief Business Officer, Samunnati , Mr Sridhar Narayan, Chief Business Officer, Perfios Software Solutions

The event provided networking opportunities and the opportunities to know about the corporate world. That extended beyond the academic for the budding managers.