Noida, March 31, 2025 – The three-day international conference at IMS Noida concluded with a panel discussion and an award ceremony, marking the successful completion of the event. Distinguished guests shared their insights and delivered inspiring messages aimed at driving societal change.
The closing ceremony, held on Saturday, marked the grand conclusion of the “Empowering Change: Innovations for a Transformative Future @ Viksit Bharat 2047” conference (ECIFT-2025), which served as a powerful platform to highlight the role of women in leadership across industries. The event featured two inspiring panel discussions under the overarching theme of “Breaking Barriers: Women’s Leadership Panel Discussion.” The first panel, “Disruptive Changes Across Industries – The Future of Business & Technology,” brought together dynamic women leaders instrumental in transforming industries through innovation and leadership.
The esteemed speakers included Ms. Sangeeta Kaushik (Executive Director, NTPC), Ms. Nalani & Kamalini Asthana (Padmashri Awardees), Dr. Sujata Khandai (Director of ASB & ACCF, Amity University), Ms. Lakshika Joshi (Legal Leadership & Global IP Head, Capgemini), Ms. Jaya Goyal (Managing Partner, PAM’s Enterprises), and Dr. Yagbala (Assistant Professor, GL Bajaj). The second panel, “Empowering Women, Redefining Progress Across Frontiers, Creating Tomorrow’s Vision,” focused on women in management, technology, and entrepreneurship, fostering an inclusive and progressive business ecosystem. It featured Ms. Arundhati Mukherjee (CEO, Aaroh), Ms. Swati Mehrotra (An Unconventional Entrepreneur), Dr. Anuja Sehgal (Trainopreneur, Brand Architect, Chairperson, Women Empowerment Committee, NMA), Ms. Sonu Rathore (Founder of S4R Consulting Services), Chandandeep Kaur (Cofounder & Director, Access Infotech Private Limited), and Ms. Veena Swarup (Former Director HR, EIL).
The event was graced by Ms. Lata Gautam, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Welfare, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. Additionally, distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Amit Dhawan (Director and Scientist (G), DRDO), Ms. Veena Swaroop (Executive Director (HR), EIL), Padma Shri awardees Kamalini Asthana and Ms. Sangeeta Kaushik (Executive Director, NTPC) added prestige to the occasion. Professor (Dr.) Vikas Dhawan, Director General of IMS Noida, addressed the gathering, underscoring the importance of women’s leadership in shaping the future. The event successfully celebrated resilience, innovation, and progress, inspiring future generations to break barriers and redefine leadership across industries.
Professor (Dr.) Vikas Dhawan Director General of IMS Noida, emphasized that IMS Noida aims not only to provide a platform for knowledge exchange but also to inspire students and researchers toward innovation and excellence. He congratulated all participants for their contributions to the conference and stressed the need for more such initiatives in the future.
The conference concluded with an award ceremony honoring students and faculty for their outstanding research work. Winners were recognized in various categories, including Best Research Paper, Best Business Idea, and Best Poster Presentation.
Best Research Paper Awards:
Sachin Batra & Lalitank Jain (Mass Communication Faculty)
Jitendra Kumar & Dr. Manish Kumar (IT Faculty)
Varlika Nigam (Law)
Best Business Idea Awards:
1st Prize: Varun Khera & Farhan
2nd Prize: Radhika Kumari & Punyashree Gupta
3rd Prize: Jiya Pahuja
Best Poster Making Awards:
Anshika Goyal, Angela Antony, and Anushka Mishra
The event concluded on a high note, with participants and organizers looking forward to future collaborations and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
