Daksha 5.0 Leadership Conclave at IIM Tiruchirappalli
Daksha 5.0 Leadership Conclave at IIM Tiruchirappalli

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Leadership Conclave

The third edition of Daksha – The Leadership Conclave, held in the academic year 2024–25, stood out as a hallmark initiative by the Placement Office at IIM Tiruchirappalli. Centered around the compelling theme, “Leadership Renaissance: Embracing Change, Seizing Opportunities,” the conclave was thoughtfully structured into three powerful episodes, each addressing a timely and transformational domain of business and leadership.

EPISODE 1

Agri-tech: Opportunities at the Dawn of the Next Green Revolution

29th July 2024

This episode explored the intersection of agriculture and technology, showcasing how innovation in agri-tech is driving efficiency, sustainability, and value creation. Industry leaders discussed the evolution of precision farming, the integration of IoT and AI in agriculture, and the potential of data-driven solutions in reshaping the future of food systems. The session emphasized the strategic importance of agribusiness in India's economic landscape and inspired students to explore emerging career paths in this evolving sector.

Agri-tech: Opportunities at the Dawn of the Next Green Revolution
Moderator

Prof. Jang Bahadur Singh

Faculty, Information Systems and Analytics
IIM Trichy

Panellists

Dr. Peter Quinn

Chairman of the Board of Directors
Branston and AgriTech

Mr. Jim Windle

CEO
Branston Holdings

Mr. Vidyanath Gururajan

CEO
Agritech

EPISODE 2

Leadership in the Era of Sustainable Transformation: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

29th August 2024

Focusing on the growing significance of sustainability in business strategy, this episode highlighted how leaders are reimagining organizational practices to align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Eminent speakers shared actionable insights on transitioning to greener operations, embedding sustainability in decision-making, and leveraging innovation to meet the triple bottom line. The discussions encouraged students to think beyond profitability and consider long-term, impact-driven leadership.

Leadership in the Era of Sustainable Transformation: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator

Prof. Gajanand M. S

Faculty, Operations Management & Decision Sciences
IIM Trichy

Panellists

Mr. Abhishek Ranjan

Sr Director and Global Head
ESG, Brillio

Ms. Dhaarini Srinivasan

Global Sustainability Lead
VDart

Mr. John Shelton R

Country Head - Finance and IT
Envision Energy

Mr. Sushil Reddy

IIT Bombay, HEC Paris
The SunPedal Ride

EPISODE 3

Evolution of Product Management: Harnessing AI for a Paradigm Shift in Technique & Approach

16th February 2025

This session explored the dynamic field of product management in the age of AI and digital transformation. Panelists, including leaders from top tech firms, shed light on how AI is influencing user-centric design, agile development, and data-backed product strategies. The session empowered aspiring product managers with a future-forward perspective on innovation and customer value creation in a hyper-competitive digital world.

Evolution of Product Management: Harnessing AI for a Paradigm Shift in Technique & Approach
Moderator

Prof. Rishikesan P

Faculty, Information Systems and Analytics
IIM Trichy

Panellists

Ms. Priya Singh

Director of Product Management
Salesforce

Mr. Suyash Joshi

Head of Product Management
Ather Energy

Mr. Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar

Executive Director of Product Management
Athenahealth