Operations Club

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

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.

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Operations Conclave 2025 – The Next Frontier in Operations: Integrating Technology and Talent

September 27, 2025
St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM) successfully hosted Operations Conclave 2025 on September 27, 2025, under the theme “The Next Frontier in Operations by Integrating Technology and Talent.” The conclave focused on how the fusion of human expertise and technological innovation is transforming operational excellence across industries.

The event began with a traditional inauguration ceremony, graced by Rev. Dr. Roshan David Pereira SJ (Director), Dr. Rajiv Noronha (Dean), Fr. Prashanth Wesly D’Souza (Finance Officer), along with Faculty Coordinator Komal J D’Souza and Mr. Mohith G (Head of Operations Domain).

The session featured five thought-provoking student presentations on emerging operational trends such as sustainability, service innovation, automation, and AI integration.
Distinguished industry speakers brought valuable real-world perspectives:
• Mr. Amit Kumar, Flipkart – “The Human Side of Automation Anxiety”
• Mr. Joseph Zando, Oasis Express Cargo & Logistics – “Optimising Transportation for Lean Manufacturing”
• Mr. Rajal Thakur, The Notary App – “The Talent-Technology Tango”

The conclave also hosted a Narrative Poster Presentation Competition to encourage analytical thinking and creativity among students.

Conclave 2025 stood as a testament to SJIM’s mission of fostering industry-academia collaboration and preparing future leaders for the evolving landscape of operations management. The event was organised by Operation Domain headed by the faculty coordinator Dr. Komal J D’Souza and the student Coordinator Mohith G.

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Operations Conclave 2024: Embracing the Future of Operations in a Dynamic World

11 November 2024

SJIM hosted an insightful Operations Conclave under the theme, “The Future of Operations: Adapting to a Changing World.” The event was attended by a captivated audience of SJIM students, eager to learn from industry experts about evolving trends and strategies in operations.

Mr. G. P. Vittal Krishna, Supply Chain, Spark Plugs, Bosch discussed the strategic role of supply chain management in cost control. Mr. Udaya Kumar, Director, Sourcing, NIDEC highlighted logistics opportunities for young professionals in India, while Ms. Jasmine Maria Dennis, Vice President at Wells Fargo, an SJIM alumna 2018, shared her expertise in operations within the banking sector.

This enriching session, coordinated by Prof. V. J. Lawrence and Ms. Anika Singh, provided students with essential industry insights.

The event took place on November 09, 2024.

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