FORE’s FICC 2023 Emerges As A Platform Of Empowerment For A Sustainable Future

Updated on: 8 June 2023 1:25 pm

FORE’s FICC 2023 Emerges As A Platform Of Empowerment For A Sustainable Future

India, 8th?June 2023: As the curtains drew on the FORE International Case Conference (FICC) 2023, it left in its wake a trail of inspiring and transformative ideas for the?future. The FORE School of Management organized this remarkable event on June 02 and 03, 2023. It brought together academicians, scholars, students, and industry experts to explore the challenges of management in emerging markets through the lens of innovation and sustainability.?

Themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Future”,?FICC 2023 served as a dynamic platform for participants to?showcase?their cases and collaborate on groundbreaking solutions. The two-day conference featured a stellar lineup of keynote?presentations and engaging case study discussions, amplifying diverse voices and perspectives.??

“FICC 2023 is a platform that brings together academia and industry to deliberate on the problems that advanced industries face today and find innovative solutions supporting a sustainable future. It is a testament to our commitment to better management practices with ecological and?economical?approaches.?We?are proud to host this conference and?provide?a space for knowledge exchange and collaboration,” said?Dr?Jitendra?Das, Director General of FORE School of Management, New Delhi.?

Over two captivating days, the FICC 2023 conference hall buzzed with intellectual discussions, fostering?collaborations?and encouraging participants to explore renewed ideas, keeping?sustainability at its heart. Our esteemed speakers,?Dr?Nagendra?V.?Chowdary, Head of Academic Content at?TimesPro?& ET Cases,?Ms?Sangeeta?Menon, Publishing Relationship Manager (Emerald Publishing), and?Dr?Jitendra?Das,?Director General of FORE School of?Management, New Delhi, broke the ice at the inaugural ceremony, setting the tone of the event. Prof.?Ashutosh?Pandey, a convener of the conference, coordinated the inaugural session and a vote of thanks was given by Prof.?Rajarshi?Debnath.?

A special session delivered by the notable Prof. Michael M. Goldman, Editor-in-Chief of Emerging Markets Case Studies, University of San Francisco, offered thought-provoking insights and visionary ideas on the theme, leaving a mark on the audience. Prof.?Ashutosh?Pandey,?a conference convener, introduced Prof. Michael Goldman and?facilitated?his speech. Additionally, the engaging panel discussion featured?Mr?Amiya?Vikram, Head HR (India) & Director of?Axalta?India board.?Axalta?Coating Systems India Pvt. Ltd.,?Mr?Ganesh?Sahai, CTO of?Nagarro, and?Dr?B.?Athiyaman, Scientist F & Head (Computer & Network Division) at MOES, added a layer of depth and diversity to the conference. Prof.?Chiradip?Bandyopadhyay, a conference convener, integrated the various viewpoints and summarized the panel discussion.??

The ‘Distinguished Speaker Series’ featured?Ms?Vicky Lester, CEO, The Case Centre; Prof K.B.L?Srivastava, IIT?Kharagpur; Prof.?Bikramjit?Rishi, Shiv?Nadar?University; Prof?Anuja?Pandey, AIMA; and?Mr?Partha?Sen?of?Avyay?Solutions. A power-packed session, delivered by the academic stalwarts, delved into various aspects of case writing and emerging trends in case-based teaching pedagogy. Prof.?Rajarshi?Debnath, a conference convener, moderated the session and presented a summary of?the discussions at the end of the ‘Distinguished Speaker Series’.??

A total of 87 cases were presented across 17 tracks over June 02 – 03, 2023. An intense and close competition ensured a challenging time for the session chairs and co-chaired in evaluating?the presentations.?Ms?Antra?Katoch?and?Md?Zaki?Mahmood?in the UG/PG category;?Ms?Garima?Kumari?and?Mr?Milesh?Dongre?in the research scholar category; Prof.?Tarun?Kumar?Soni?and Prof.?Semele?Jatin?Sardesai?&?Dr?Surabhi?Gore in the academicians/industry professional category were declared winners and runners up in respective categories.??

The grand finale of FICC 2023 was marked by the valedictory speeches delivered by two distinguished leaders:?Mr?Vinit?Tiwari, CEO of Star Cement, and?Mr?Raveen?Beemsingh, CTO of Leadzen.ai. Their addresses were filled with profound knowledge and invaluable wisdom, inspiring the participants to pave the way for a sustainable future. Prof.?Chiradip?Bandyopadhyay, a convener of the conference, coordinated the session and conveyed the vote of thanks.??

FORE School of Management is one of the top-most B-schools emphasizing thought leadership, and with the remarkable success of FICC 2023, they have furthered their ambition. The conference has carved a suitable passage to drive sustainable practices in the new-age business environment.??