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  • calendar_today June 16, 2023
  • location_on Victor Menezes Convention Centre, IIT Bombay


Jun 16

IIT Bombay’s Annual CSR Conclave 2023

Ranked first in India and 47th globally [Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2023] in Engineering and Technology, IIT Bombay is committed to developing technologies that will contribute to nation-building. The academic programs and research initiatives of IIT Bombay are focused on fuelling areas of strategic national importance such as defence applications, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity; driving economic development through the growth of critical industries such as semiconductors, green energy, electric vehicles, drugs, and pharmaceuticals and creating last-mile impact through technologies in SDG-aligned sectors such as healthcare, sanitation, clean water, and education technologies. 

IIT Bombay is keen to partner with Corporates that are committed to making a difference through their CSR efforts. The partnerships will fuel national priorities and help the country leverage technology towards achieving self-reliance and elevating its economic standards. 

The second edition of IIT Bombay’s Annual CSR Conclave 2023, to be held on June 16, 2023, on campus, will be based on the theme “Technology for Development,” towards addressing social, economic, industrial, and environmental challenges in India. This event will provide a platform for meaningful corporate engagement and collaboration with the Institute through the route of CSR funding.

Panel Discussions of The Annual CSR Conclave 2023

The critical role that technology plays in solving social, economic, and environmental challenges will be highlighted through three panel discussions. Aligned with the three themes of the Annual CSR Conclave 2023, the deliberations will see participation by industry experts, CSR and corporate heads, and academicians. 

Panel Discussion 1: Technology for Strategic National Imperatives

IIT Bombay continues to play a defining role in technology development and self-reliance in areas of strategic national importance such as semiconductors quantum technologies, digital trust, and advanced materials. 

Panel Discussion 2: Technology Leading to Industrial and Economic Development 

With a focus on sectors such as Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, and Chemicals, IIT Bombay is committed to playing a defining role in technology-led industrial growth in India, contributing to job creation and overall development. 

Panel Discussion 3: Technologies for Last-Mile Impact

The Centers of Excellence and labs of the Institute have already deployed technologies for last-mile impact in areas aligned with Sustainable Development Goals such as healthcare, sanitation, water, and ed tech. 

Technology Showcase

The conclave will host a “Tech Showcase” comprising two segments- project presentations and an exhibition. Professors and students will demonstrate the use of technology for addressing critical issues such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. The exhibition will provide corporate and CSR leaders with an opportunity to interact with the students and professors involved in the technology initiatives.

CSR Awards Ceremony

The conclave will also host an exclusive award ceremony, recognising and honouring corporates who have made significant CSR contributions to IIT Bombay and collaborated with the Institute on high-impact initiatives.

Agenda

TimeActivitySpeaker
9:30 am – 10:00 amBreakfast and Registration
10:00 am – 10:10 amKeynote addressProf. S. Sudarshan,  
Deputy Director (AIA), IIT Bombay
10:10 am – 10:30 amAddress by the Chief GuestDr. Ganesh Natarajan, 
Executive Chairman and Founder of 5F World
10:30 am – 10:50 amPartnering with IITB for CSRMr. Ravishankar,  
CEO, IIT Bombay Development Relation Foundation
10:50 am – 10:55 amInstitute Tech Video
10:55 am – 11:10 amTea Break
11:10 am – 12:10 pmPanel Discussion – 1 
Technology for Strategic National Imperative
Moderator: Prof. Swaroop Ganguly,  
Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay 
Mr. Anil Shama, 
Head – Corporate Incubation, Tata Consultancy Services 
Dr. Shridhar Shukla,  
Co-Founder, Chairman, KPOINT Technologies 
Prof. Udayan Ganguly,  
Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay
12:10 pm – 1:10 pmPanel Discussion – 2   
Technology for Industrial and Economic Development
Moderator: Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi, 
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations 
Mr. Gajanan V Gandhe, 
Country Head & Vice-President, Dana India 
Mr. Pankaj Doshi, 
Head of Predictive Science, Pfizer 
Mr. Rajeev M. Pandia, 
Independent Director – various chemical companies and Past President – Indian Chemical Council 
Mr. Vinay Malhotra, 
Managing Director, Schlumberger India
1.20 pm – 2:10 pmLunch Break
2:10 pm – 2:40 pmRecognition of CSR PartnersProf. K. V. Krishna Rao, 
Deputy Director (FEA), IIT Bombay
2:40 pm – 3:40 pmPanel Discussion – 3   
Technology for Last Mile Impact
Moderator: Prof. Pramod P. Wangika,  
Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay 
Mr. Ashwini Saxena,  
Chief Executive Officer, JSW Foundation 
Mr. Pratyush Kumar Panda,  
Head ESG, LTIMindtree 
Ms. Rekha Koita,  
Co-Founder, Koita Foundation 
Ms. Rema Mohan,  
CEO, National Stock Exchange Foundation
3:40 pm – 4:30 pmTech Exhibit / Tea Break
4:30 pm – 5:25 pmTech Showcase and Q&A
5:25 pm – 5:30 pmVote of thanksProf. Ravindra D. Gudi,  
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations

Speaker Profiles

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Chief Guest: Dr. Ganesh Natarajan

Executive Chairman and Founder of 5F World

Panel Discussion 1: Technology for National Impact

Moderator: Prof. Swaroop Ganguly

Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay

Mr. Anil Shama

Head - Corporate Incubation, Tata Consultancy Services

Dr. Shridhar Shukla

Co-Founder, Chairman, KPOINT Technologies

Prof. Udayan Ganguly

Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay


Panel Discussion 2: Technology for Industrial and Economic Development

Moderator: Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi

Dean - Alumni and Corporate Relations

Mr. Gajanan V. Gandhe

Country Head & Vice-President, Dana India

Mr. Rajeev M. Pandia

Independent Director - various chemical companies and Past President - Indian Chemical Council

Mr. Vinay Malhotra

Managing Director, Schlumberger India


Panel Discussion 3: Technology for Last Mile Impact

Moderator: Prof. Pramod P. Wangikar

Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay

Mr. Ashwini Saxena

CEO, JSW Foundation

Mr. Pratyush Kumar Panda

Head ESG, LTIMindtree

Ms. Rekha Koita

Co-Founder, Koita Foundation

Ms. Rema Mohan

CEO, National Stock Exchange Foundation