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Operations Conclave 2026 | Sustainable by Design, Intelligent by AI: From Efficiency to Impact

Date: 26 September 2026 Share on WhatsApp
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The Operations Domain of St. Joseph’s Institute of Management successfully organised Operations Conclave 2026 on 26th September bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders for insightful conversations on the evolving landscape of operations. Centred on the theme of operational excellence beyond efficiency, the conclave explored how Artificial Intelligence, sustainability and resilience are transforming operations across manufacturing, e-commerce, quick commerce, technology and services.

Industry Insights
• Mr. Vivekanand Chikale, with his expertise in automation, smart manufacturing and digital innovation, highlighted how Automation, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation are redefining operational excellence and shaping the future of technology-driven operations.

• Mr. Ashit Gaurav, a seasoned Supply Chain and Operations leader, shared valuable perspectives on scalability, process design, infrastructure planning and operational readiness, drawing from his extensive experience across diverse business environments.

• Ms. Pearl George explored transformation, leadership and the growing role of AI, offering thought-provoking insights into how organisations and future leaders can adapt to an increasingly intelligent and technology-driven workplace.

Adding an element of energy and participation, the Operations Riddles segment engaged the audience between sessions and brought core operations concepts to life in an interactive way.