Global Marketing & Innovations Advisor, Satjiv S. Chahil to deliver PU Colloquium Lecture on March 21

Chandigarh, March 18, 2025: Chandigarh, 18 March 2025 – Global Marketing & Innovations Advisor, Satjiv S. Chahil will deliver prestigious Panjab University Colloquium Lecture on March 21. 

Globally renowned marketing and innovation expert from Silicon Valley, USA Mr. Chahil will speak on the topic of “Silicon Valley – Driving Global Innovation and Change” at the PU Law Auditorium at 11.00 am. The session will be presided over by Professor Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, who is also the Patron of the Colloquium Series.

Chahil, PU Alumnus, is widely acknowledged pioneer and thought leader in the commercialisation of transformative technologies. He has held top leadership positions at Apple, Palm, and HP and has been a strategic advisor to major global brands, including BMW, Sony, Beats, and Swarovski. His expertise spans digital transformation, scaling startups, and integrating business with social purpose.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Chahil has spoken at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC, INSEAD, and the Sorbonne. He is a Founder’s Council Member of the American India Foundation, serves on the Board of Directors of the ASU Foundation, and is a Director of Cinequest, the Silicon Valley Film Festival. Holding a Master’s degree from the Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management, USA, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Panjab University, India, he has also attended executive leadership courses at Stanford Law School.

During the lecture, Chahil will explore the evolution of Silicon Valley, the mindset that fuels innovation, significant paradigm shifts, emerging macro trends, challenges, and key insights for the future.

The Panjab University Colloquium Series is a distinguished platform that brings eminent scholars, industry leaders, and global experts to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community. It fosters intellectual exchange, encourages discourse on contemporary issues, and provides valuable insights from diverse fields, ranging from science and technology to business, culture, and policy.