To keep step with the increased growth of its event, the Manfest Committee (a committee comprising of 14 students) decided to add another feather to its cap:- ISO 9001 Certification. Says Neeraj Trivedi, Manfest Committee Member “It was a big challenge for us to sustain the growth momentum acquired in the past 2/3 years. Hence, there was a strong need to put in place efficient systems and processes. ISO certification speaks about the quality level of our initiative and also inspires confidence amongst our participants and partners”. This is a milestone in Manfest’s history that marks the culmination of efforts to institutionalise their success over the years. The passion, glory and charisma that have been the hallmark of this journey now have the support of processes and a commitment to continuous improvement. With this, Manfest will move steadily towards better quality management each year. Every successive conclave will bring Manfest closer to achieving its vision of becoming Asia’s most recognized business conclave.

ISO certification achieved by Manfest is only a reflection of the superior quality of the students at IIM Lucknow and their willingness to dwell deeper into the application of Management concepts and theories Dr. Devi Singh, Director, IIM Lucknow “ ISO certification achieved by Manfest is only a reflection of the superior quality of the students at IIM Lucknow”.

Manfest 2007, the Magnum Opus, is woven around the theme ‘Indian Roots, Global Ambitions’ and aims to capture the essence of Indian thinkers and organizations making big pioneering strides in the global arena. Talks by eminent speakers start off with a lecture by Ms. Roopa Purushothaman, co author of the influential BRICs Report and Chief Economist, Future’s Group. She will talk to the students of IIM Lucknow on the Truth and Myths of India Growth Story. This will be followed by talks by Mr. Prahlad Kakar – Ad Maker; Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan – CEO, Rediff; Mr. Raghu Pillai – Chief Executive, Reliance Retail; Mr. F C Kohli – Father of Indian IT Industry; Mr. Chandra Sekaran – MD, Cognizant and Mr. Robbert De Haas – Global HR Director, ING.