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Kalidas Auditorium
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302
India

Akash Ganesan

Chess Grandmaster

Akash Ganesan, India's 66th Chess Grandmaster and the youngest National Chess Champion in 2012 has represented India in over 15 countries, including the World Cup. He coached the Indian Women's B Team to 8th place at the 2022 Chess Olympiad and led the Indian team to gold and silver at the Asian Juniors. His accolades include wins at various international chess opens and multiple medals in Commonwealth and World Junior events.

Amresh Yadav

General Manager, Employer Branding

Amresh Yadav is a pioneering force in Employer Branding, with over 11 years of experience. His passion for storytelling and connecting people with purpose led him to this dynamic field, where he believes every organization has a unique narrative waiting to be told. As the current General Manager of Employer Branding at a leading company, he spearheads initiatives across India, Pacific, and NEA, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse talent pools. His expertise in developing a strong Employer Value Proposition has been instrumental in fostering employee wellbeing and success, ensuring individuals feel valued and aligned with the organization’s mission. Amresh is redefining Employer Branding as an engaging experience, positioning organizations as employers of choice in an evolving landscape. His visionary leadership and dedication to inclusivity and community service are paving the way for a brighter future in talent engagement.

Anshuman Jain

Business Growth Strategist (eCommerce)

Anshuman Jain, with 15 years of eCommerce experience, is the Country Director at an eCommerce firm, where he drives business growth through innovative eCommerce solutions. He specializes in enhancing digital presence and sales strategies for merchants, agencies, and partners across D2C, B2B, and cross-border sales.

Capt. Dr. Dinisha Singh

Army Veteran + Educationist

Captain (Dr.) Dinisha Bhardwaj Singh, one of the first female officers in the Indian Army, transitioned from a distinguished military career to a leading educationist, bringing resilience, discipline, and leadership from the battlefield to the classroom

Dr. Satobhisha Mukherjee

Skincare Startup Founder + Scientist

Dr.Satobhisha, a brilliant scientist and visonary, is passionate about solving real-life skincare challenges. With her sharp intellect and deep understanding of skin health, she is dedicated to creating high-quality, effective skincare solutions. As the Founder and CEO of her own skincare company, she brings innovative dermocosmetic products from an Indian brand to the global stage and empowers people to achieve their healthiest skin.

Sougata Bhattacharjee

VLSI Expert

Sougata Bhattacharjee, a Senior Staff Engineer/Manager at a leading Semiconductor Research Institute, has over 10 years of expertise in VLSI, chip design, and IC. An M.Tech graduate from BITS Pilani, he's pursuing another in Blockchain from IIT Patna. A 2X TEDx speaker and LinkedIn Top Voice with 43,000+ followers, Sougata actively mentors the VLSI community, speaks at engineering colleges, and volunteers with CRY for social causes.

Sudipta Ghosh

Partner (Consulting) + Data and Analytics Leader + Industrial Products Leader

Sudipta Ghosh, a gold medalist from IIM Calcutta and silver medalist from IIT Kharagpur, has over 26 years of experience in the field of Data and Analytics. He drives AI, Advanced Analytics, Cloud and Industry 4.0 solutions, especially in Digital Operations and Supply Chain. Sudipta is also a visiting faculty at IIM Calcutta and IIT Kharagpur, an advisory council member of IIM Calcutta's PGDBA and SP Jain's PGEMP, and a key member of the Global Data & Analytics leadership team at a leading firm.