New Delhi, 20th November 2024: Fame Finders Media, in collaboration with CSR Research Foundation, hosted the much-anticipated 2nd National Conference on the Era of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Management at Desire Hall, Le-Meridien, Janpath, New Delhi. Supported by leading organizations like RK Group of Education, Sampoorna EV, Aadishank, Construmart, Aditya Birla Capital, Bir Tikendrajit University, and Voods Lifestyle, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and AI experts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in management.

The day commenced with Registration and Fellowship, accompanied by breakfast, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The Inaugural Session, held between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM, featured an esteemed panel of dignitaries:

• Keynote Speaker: Gopal Krishna Agarwal, National Spokesperson for Economic Affairs, BJP
• Welcome Address: CA Deendayal Agrawal, Chairman of CSR Research Foundation & Former Director, Bank of Maharashtra
• Guest of Honour:
  • Ashok Thakur, Director – NAFED, Government of India
  • Mukesh Singhal, CMD, URS Group – India
  • Naresh Chandra Bansal, Chairman – R K Group of Education
• Vote of Thanks: Reena Mehra, Director, Fame Finders Media
• Moderator: Ved Prakash Mahawar, President, CSR Research Foundation & Former Director, ONGC and OMPL

Exploring the Future of AI-Powered Management

The conference was divided into multiple thought-provoking sessions, each addressing critical themes and trends in artificial intelligence and its impact on business and leadership:

Session 1: Future of AI in Management: Opportunities and Challenges

(11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Speakers discussed the evolving role of AI in industries, the balance between human intuition and AI-driven insights, and strategies for adapting to AI-driven transformations.
Speakers:

• Mukesh Mohan Gupta, President, CIMSME & CEO, Nodefaulters.com
• Vikas Gupta, Founder, Sampoorn EV Private Limited
• Dhritiman Chakraborty, Director of Operations, Ingram Micro India Limited
• Dr. Ranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, Shobhit University
• CA. Kamesh Kant Acharya, Former Director, Coal India Ltd

Session 2: AI and Leadership: Changing Roles in a Tech-Driven Era

(12:45 PM – 1:45 PM)
This session focused on fostering AI-driven innovation and building leadership capabilities to navigate AI-powered ecosystems.
Speakers:

• Dr. Rajnish Kumar, General Manager, Operations Research
• Pratyush Ranjan, Head of Digital Services & Fact Checking, PTI
• Col. Jai Prakash Singh, HR, Operations & Disaster Management Expert
• CA Kapil Mahani, Co-Founder, Cretum Advisory
• Prof. Dr. Divya Tanwar, Cybersecurity Expert
• Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Associate Professor, SOIL School of Business Design

Session 3: Artificial Intelligence – Research and Development

(2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
The discussion revolved around AI breakthroughs, generative AI, and its applications in healthcare.
Speakers:

• Dr. Pravesh Mehra, Director Prof., Lady Hardinge Medical College
• Dr. Surinder P. Singh, Head, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory
• Dr. Saarthak Bakshi, Forbes 30u30 Entrepreneur
• Parin Somani, Founder, LOSD
• CA Nikhil Bansal, Director, RK Academy of Art & Design

Session 4: AI’s Role in Business Management

(3:40 PM – 4:40 PM)
The final session examined AI’s role in streamlining operations, data-driven decision-making, and risk management.
Speakers:

• Ankit Kumar, Regional Training Head, Aditya Birla Capital
• Umesh Agarwal, Business Head, Construmart Online Pvt. Ltd
• Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO, InsightAI
• CA Shweta Pathak, Former Vice Chairperson, NIRC of ICAI

Valedictory & Honouring Session

The event concluded with the Valedictory & Honouring Session, presided over by H.E. Dr. Janis Darbari, Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Montenegro. A high tea session followed, offering networking opportunities for attendees.

Fame Finders Media’s Founder, Manoj Joshi and the Director Reena Mehra, both expressed their gratitude to all speakers, guests, and participants for making the event a tremendous success and emphasized the importance of continuing to explore AI’s role in shaping the future of business management.