Dr Alok Saklani, Director, Apeejay School of Management welcomed the three guests of honour, Mr. YS Rajan, noted space scientist and Principal Advisor, Confederation of Indian Industries, Mr. David Wittenberg, CEO, The Innovation Workgroup and Dr K.R. Srivathsan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, added the release.

Dr. Ranjan delivered the inaugural speech citing the innovations in management practices to growing complexity, diversity and connectivity while warned iconization and over-centralization as its nemesis. Dr. Wittenbery talked about breaking traditional Indian shackles and move to innovation. Meanwhile Dr. K.R. Srivathsan addressed the need of changing the education system and triggering innovation, added the release.

Moreover, about 60 research papers were presented in nine concurrent technical sessions on contemporary issues, as per the release.