Indian Institute of Management Jammu hosted the Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference on 29th Aug 2025 at Vivanta, Ahmedabad, bringing together eminent policymakers, industry leaders, and academicians. The Roundtable Conference was designed to strengthen academia–industry collaboration, enhance workforce preparedness, and integrate practical insights into management education. The Roundtable Conference was graced by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, along with other dignitaries from the industry. The event commenced with participant registration, followed by a lamp lighting ceremony, and an introductory video, setting the stage for insightful discussions.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, highlighted the Institute’s remarkable trajectory of growth and its unwavering commitment to bridging academic learning with real-world application through robust industry partnerships. He emphasized that such collaborations are essential in shaping a dynamic and future-ready education system, capable of producing graduates who are both intellectually grounded and industry-ready. He mentioned India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, as envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and highlighted the importance of initiatives like Project YUVA, launched in collaboration with the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in fostering employment through entrepreneurship. He called upon all stakeholders to align their personal and institutional goals with a broader vision of national development.
He reiterated IIM Jammu’s exceptional achievement of securing two prestigious international accreditations, BGA Institutional Accreditation and EFMD Programme Accreditation for its MBA programme within a single year. This remarkable accomplishment places IIM Jammu among the top five IIMs in the country and makes it the only second and third-generation IIM to attain both, signifying a major milestone in the Institute’s emergence as a globally recognized hub of excellence in management education.
The Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference featured two engaging panel discussions addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in the evolving employment landscape.
The first panel of the Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference, moderated by Prof. P.P. Maheshwari, Professor of Practice, IIM Jammu, explored the topic “ Learning Beyond Books: Role of Industry to Make Education More Practical”, brought together eminent industry leaders including Dr. Jaideep Chowdhary, Director, Product Marketing, eInfochips ; Ms. Shilpa Sejpal, Dy. Manager HR, Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd; Ms. Mayuri Srivastava, Deputy Vice President, Learning and Development, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited; Mr. Chainsingh Rathore, Vice President - Talent Acquisition, Gateway Group; Mr. Dhiraj V Advani, CHRO, KD Hospitals; and Mr. Ajeet Singh, Manager - Corporate Banking, ICICI Bank (IIM Jammu Alumnus).The panel emphasized bridging theory and practice through internships, live projects, research, and industry exposure, preparing students to excel in today’s dynamic work environments.
The second panel of the Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference focused on “Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow: Industry Needs in Young Talent”, highlighting adaptability, problem solving, and leadership potential as the qualities that set young professionals apart moderated by Dr. Apurva, Faculty, IIM Jammu. The session featured eminent leaders including Mr. Rahul Punia, Senior Director, Protiviti Global; Mr. Arani Chatterjee, President & CRO, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; Ms. Neha Lal, Healthcare Management Leader, Adani Healthcare Ventures; Dr. Sheetal Thomas., Research Head & Associate Professor, Parul University (IIM Jammu Alumnus); Ms. Mrinalini Minal, Manager, CEO office, Adani Airport (IIM Jammu Alumnus).The discussion underlined the industry’s call for young talent who can innovate, adapt, and lead with confidence in an ever-changing business
The conference culminated with the National Anthem and a networking lunch. The Roundtable conference witnessed enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, corporate representatives, academicians, and students from IIM Jammu’s Industry Interaction Cell and Placement Committee.
The Ahmedabad Roundtable Conference further strengthened IIM Jammu’s mission to align management education with the evolving needs of the economy and reinforced the institute’s role as a bridge between academic learning and industry practice, paving the way for actionable outcomes and partnerships that will benefit students, institutions, and the corporate sector alike.
