CHAIRMAN’S NOTE
Mr. C P Gurnani
MD & CEO – TechMahindra
Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Nagpur
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to Zero Mile Samvad, a global thought leadership summit connecting students, alumni, and industry leaders. India aims to become a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25, and despite pandemic setbacks, it stands at $3.75 trillion. In this pivotal moment, academia plays a vital, often understated role.
This two-day summit delves into technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and policy-making. It bridges generations, principles, industries, and intellects, creating an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Join us to collaborate, share ideas, and contribute to India’s trillion-dollar economy. Through informed discussions and effective collaboration, this summit shapes our nation’s economic trajectory.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Dr. Bhimaraya Metri
Director, IIM Nagpur
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to the Zero Mile Samvad, hosted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, dedicated to contributing sustainably to this historic city and the nation. Scheduled for December 15 & 16, 2023, this summit promises engaging discussions for the head, heart, and hands.
At this event, global leaders will convene to discuss advancements in business, technology, and sustainability, exploring the roles of technologies like the Metaverse and GAI in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Special sessions on ESG will highlight its impact on business models. With over 1000 global experts, the event will reshape business models, revenue strategies, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more through discussions, workshops, masterclasses, and networking. IIM Nagpur and partners envision a mutually beneficial cooperation for regional and national development. We look forward to your presence at IIM Nagpur for the Zero Mile Samvad.