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CONFERENCES

Dr. NachiketMor, the former India director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered the opening
keynote address on the first day of the conference. He discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence-ML in public
health settings. He elaborated on the utilisation of the data for disease surveillance, public health education,
and research. Dr. Avik Sarkar, PhD, former head of the Data Analytics Cell at NITI Aayog and faculty at
the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, delivered another keynote address. Dr. Sarkar discussed the
role of analytics and policy modelling in assessing the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals’
progress (SDG). He elaborated on the application of various modelling concepts, including integrated energy

modelling, integrated assessment framework, and analytics, to pan-Indian policy interventions such as the
POSHAN Abhiyaan.
Dr. Uttam Kumar, a former NASA visiting scientist and faculty member at the International Institute of
Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore, spoke on day two of the event. In his keynote address, he discussed

the significance and application of machine learning, the evolution of statistical learning, and the future uses
of big data, geospatial data, and machine learning applications in natural resource management issues.

Prof. Chandrasekhar M., Director of IIMV, emphasised the pervasive application of machine learning and
data science in business management while addressing the virtual gathering. He stressed the importance

of skill building, public policy reform, and innovation in this field. Prof. Shivshanker Singh Patel, symposium
chair and head of IDeAL, discussed the symposium’s objective, motivation, and the significance of inter-
disciplinary research. He welcomed and thanked the keynote speakers, as well as the presenters, for their
participation. He also described the mission and accomplishments of IDeAL since its founding.

PROGRAMME INAUGURATIONS

IIM Visakhapatnam inaugurates the flagship programs

25 JULY

IIM Visakhapatnam welcomed the 8th batch of the Master of Business Administration (PGP) program, the
4th batch of the prestigious (PhD) program and the 4th batch of the Post-Graduate Program in Management
for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) on Saturday in VMRDA Children’s Arena.
Shri Manish Goyal Vice President, Bain & Co. & Chief Operating Officer, Bain Capability, addressed the
incoming batches as the chief guest for the inauguration. Speaking on the essence of leadership, he said
about the 4P’s that one needs to follow in their career: Purpose, Passion, Pride, and Performance. He talked
about the importance of being resilient and adaptable which enables one to sustain in the long run and
produce effective results. In his inaugural address, he spoke about the dynamic environment of business.

He said, “In the last two decades, across the globe, growth has come down by 50 per cent, and volatility
has gone up by 50 per cent. But the unique feature is that the valuation has increased by 50 per cent.
This phenomenon is unique, as companies registering negative profits are more valuable today than the
companies that pay a good dividend; this paints a picture of uncertainty and management students must
brace to handle the uncertainties. He explained this situation as the abundance of financial capital and
discussed the implications for business managers. He urged the students to prepare themselves for such

challenging conditions and advised them to chase their career goals during the 2-year MBA rather than the
outcome, which is placements.

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