The Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay, hosted the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Analytics & Management Sciences (BAMS) and the 57th Annual Convention of the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI).

Over 700 global delegates participated in this prestigious event. They included distinguished academicians, industry leaders, and policymakers, who discussed transformative trends in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and business analytics.

The conference showcased keynote addresses, panel discussions, and an exhibition of cutting-edge AI and analytics tools, providing a forward-looking view of technology and innovation.

The exceptional lineup of dignitaries from diverse sectors, offered attendees a wealth of perspectives and insights. The gathering of such a distinguished group of professionals from various industries was a truly remarkable achievement, highlighting the event’s significance and breadth.

They included:

• Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay
• Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director, IIT Bombay
• Chief Guest, Mr. Harish Mehta, Co-Founder and First Chairman of NASSCOM
• Prof. Manoj K. Tiwari, Director, IIM Mumbai
• Shri. Nitin Chugh, Deputy MD and Head, Digital Banking & Transformation, SBI
• Mr. B. Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Blue Star Ltd.
• Ms. Lakshmi Gopalan, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
• Mr. Rakesh Sony, Group Corporate Director, The Times Group
• Mr. Aashish Kshetry, Vice President – Information Technology, Asian Paints
• Mr. Ashish Khushu, Chief Technology Officer, L&T Technology Services
• Mr. Sudhakar VR, Team Lead, Analytics, Digital Business, BPCL
• Ms. Farhana Haque, Senior Director and Cloud Leader – Strategic Solutions, Microsoft
• Mr. Arun Saravanakumar, Head Supply Chain and Director of Operations, L’Oréal India
• Mr. Akshay Sukhwal, Vice President, Hitachi Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Kunal Pande, National Co-Head – Digital Risk and Cyber, National Leader – Digital Trust for Financial Services Sector, KPMG in India
• Ms. Ruchi Solanki, Head of Alexa – Artificial Generative Intelligence for Asia Pacific and Middle East, Amazon
• Prof. Kalyanmoy Deb, Koenig Endowed Chair Professor, Michigan State University, USA
• Mr. Mukesh Ranjan Das, Executive Director (HR), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
• Dr. Sunil Luthra, Director, AICTE
• …and many other distinguished guests who contributed to the success of this landmark event.

The contributions of the speakers and the lively exchange of ideas among participants created an invaluable platform for cross-disciplinary discussions and practical insights.

This conference not only highlighted the cutting-edge advancements in AI and analytics but also underscored IIT Bombay’s commitment to fostering innovation and facilitating meaningful cross-disciplinary collaboration. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, IIT Bombay continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology, research, and industry. The event stands as a testament to the institute’s dedication to creating an environment where ideas thrive and transformative solutions are born.

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