Scholars from 7 countries present 90+ research papers at GITAM Bengaluru’s 2nd Conference on latest trends in Business Management

Bengaluru, March 27, 2024: GITAM School of Business, Bengaluru, hosted the 2nd International Conference on Latest Trends in Business Management: Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability. The conference aimed to delve into innovative strategies, technological advancements, and sustainable practices driving business growth and success in today's dynamic landscape.

The event featured the presentation of over 90 research papers from scholars from seven countries, including the USA, Singapore, Oman, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Ethiopia, showcasing the latest developments and insights across various disciplines. The outstanding presentations received 'Best Paper Awards' presented by Chief Guest Dinesh A.U., Director of HR and Admin at Rittal India Pvt Ltd, during the conference.

The recipients of the esteemed awards included Dr. Manisha Seth, Associate Professor at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, for HR & OB, Gauwdami Poyyamoli, Student at Christ (Deemed to be University), for Operations & BA, Dr. Kritika Mathur, Assistant Professor at Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi, for General Management, Liya Teressa Alex, Research Scholar at Central University of Tamil Nadu for Marketing Management, and Dr. Faisal Usmani, Assistant Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology, VIT University, Vellore for Finance & Accounting.

The conference also featured distinguished speakers, including Parthiban Bhavanisankar, Manager - Global Talent Outreach & Engagement at ServiceNow, who graced the occasion as the Guest of Honor. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Raviseethamraju, Associate Professor at The University of Sydney Business School, offering valuable insights into the future of business management.

Parthiban Bhavanisankar stated, “To excel in the current job market, we cannot afford to ignore the role of emerging technologies for ushering innovations.” In his keynote address, Prof. Raviseethamraju emphasized, "In the realm of business, embracing technology must always walk hand in hand with honoring the human element." In his presidential address, Dr. KNS Acharya, Pro Vice-Chancellor, GITAM Bengaluru, spoke about the importance of technology in making informed business decisions and encouraged the participants.