Kolkata, 31th March 2025: JIS School of Business Management, JIS University & JIS Group successfully hosted the two-day long International Management Literary Conclave 2025. This pioneering event got together leaders, industry experts, academicians and students and explored storytelling’s role in management, aligning with Industry 5.0 and NEP’s interdisciplinary vision.

The conclave was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Chief Guest, Mr. Madan Mohanka (Chairman, Tega Industries); Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay (Director, IIM); keynote speaker Dr. Ravinder Rena; special speaker from Durban; Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Neeraj Saxena (JIS University); Ms. Jaspreet Kaur (Director, JIS Group); Artuto Lavelle (Director, UniMarconi University, Italy); and Dr. Mathews (JIS International Consultant). Their collective expertise set the stage for stimulating discussions on modern management trends. A highlight was the Kalpana Katha-O-Kahini film workshop (Phase I), followed by student-made film screenings and over 70 case study presentations in Phase II. Industry experts like Ashoke Viswanathan, Sudeshna Roy, and Satarupa Sanyal provided insights on cinema’s role in management education.

With over 200 participants daily, the conclave garnered academic-industry collaboration, cementing its place as a pioneering event in management education.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also announced between JIS School of Business Management and UniMarconi University, Italy, to launch an online executive program tailored for working professionals.

Speaking about the conclave, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group, said, “At JIS University, we believe in redefining management education through innovation and interdisciplinary learning. The International Management Literary Conclave 2025 stands as a vision to our commitment to integrating creative thinking with business acumen, preparing students to navigate the evolving global landscape.”