NSHM Business School, a part of NSHM Knowledge Campus, organised an international management conference ‘New Convergence for Learning and Value Enhancement’ (NCLAVE 2023) on September 22nd & September 23rd in Kolkata. The conference was attended by both corporate leaders as well as academicians. The inaugural panel had Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh (Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer, Bandhan Bank, and President, Bengal Business Council) as the Chief Guest. Mr. Avishek Auddy, Director, Chandra’s Chemical Industries (P.C. Chandra Group), and Chairman of Bengal Business Council, was the Guest of Honour. The other dignitaries who graced the inaugural panel and shared their valuable insights were Mr. Miraj Shah (Vice Chairman, Bhawanipur Education Society College), Mr. Cecil Antony (Chief Mentor, NSHM Knowledge Campus), and Dr. Subir Sen (Principal, NSHM Business School, Kolkata). Honourable Chief Guest, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh asserted that programs like NCLAVE 2023 provide students the right platform to network with industrialists, who can bridge the gap between theoretical and practical learning experiences. Respectable Guest of Honour, Mr. Avishek Auddy laid emphasis on how taking input from such conferences, students can explore opportunities in the field of entrepreneurship. At the end of the inaugural session, the panel members launched the conference proceedings of the extended abstracts.

The theme of NCLAVE 2023, “Theorizing Practices in Emerging Contexts: Priorities and Challenges” featured issues like HR trends, financial innovations, sustainability, market dynamics, and entrepreneurship. NCLAVE embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. With a rich history of academic excellence and a commitment to nurturing talent, NSHM Business School was well-poised to host such an event that aimed to ignite intellectual discussions and forge new pathways for growth and development. The conference hosted academicians, such as Prof. Ramendra Singh (Professor of Marketing, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta), and Prof. Premkumar Rajagopal (President of Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Malaysia). There were brainstorming panel discussions on topics like “Strategic challenges in emerging geopolitical dynamics” moderated by Prof. Suman Mukerjee (Director, The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata), “Bridging industry-academia gap for social-purpose driven enterprises” headed by Mr. Rahul Bose (Business Consultant, Ex-IBM Corporation, Kolkata), and “Reciprocal reinforcement of innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets” moderated by Dr. Debaprasanna Nandy (Senior Director, Advanced Studies, The Institute of Cost Accountant of India, Kolkata).

NCLAVE 2023 offered a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights from global experts, amplify research through prestigious publications, reignite the passion for research, expand professional networks, and broaden horizons through interactive sessions. Esteemed industry panel members, including Dr.Mridula Mishra (Director, Ipsos Research Private Limited, Haryana), Mr. T.V. Srinivas Shenoy (Executive-in-Charge (Bearings), Tata Steel Limited, and President, Calcutta Management Association), Mr. Neelanjan Biswas (Director, Consulting Services – Banking and Financial Markets UK, CGI UK), academic stalwarts like Prof. Parijat Upadhyay (Associate Professor, IIM Shillong), Prof. Rameshwar Dubey (Professor, Montpellier Business School, France), Prof. Tirthankar Nag (Dean- Research & International Relations, IMI, Kolkata), Prof. Gopal Das (Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore), and budding entrepreneurs like Dr. Arijit Banerjee (Executive Director, Ramaesis RPL), Mr. Subhashis Dutt (Business Head, Mohendra Dutt & Sons, and General Secretary, Bengal Business Council), and Avelo Roy (Managing Director, Kolkata Ventures), fostered an enriching atmosphere of learning. NCLAVE 2023 aimed at shaping the future of academia and business through knowledge, innovation, and networking.

Sharing his views on the Conference, Mr. Cecil Antony said, “Such conferences signify the vital intersection of academia and industry, a place where theory transforms into practice and where collaborative endeavours lead to ground-breaking solutions.” According to Mr. Miraj Shah, “Such conferences help the students to interact and learn the best practices directly from the industry leaders.” Dr. Subir Sen added, “This year’s conference promises to be a truly enriching experience, featuring a diverse array of keynote speakers, expert panel discussions, and research presentations. It provides an opportunity not only to learn from leading experts but also to connect with peers and forge lasting professional relationships, ultimately strengthening the bridge between the academic and corporate worlds”. The two-day conference offered a dynamic and immersive learning experience, complemented by invaluable industry collaboration and opportunities for professional growth. Designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, foster intellectual engagement, and stimulate innovation, this event provided participants with a platform to share their expertise, delve into trending topics, gain insights from distinguished experts, present scientific papers, and engage in vibrant intellectual dialogues.