About conference
PMI Gujarat Chapter Conference 2023 is an illustrious gathering, uniting project management practitioners, industry stalwarts, academia and professionals. This conference facilitates the exchange of best practices, cutting-edge trends, and technological advancements. It’s a testament to our commitment to enable project managers to be future-ready in the era of Industry 5.0.
In an age of rapid technological evolution and global industry transformation, we stand at the precipice of Industry 5.0 – a revolutionary phase poised to redefine the way businesses operate. Our conference theme, “Crafting Tomorrow’s World: Strategic Project Management for Industry 5.0,” encapsulates the essence of this momentous shift and its profound implications for enterprises worldwide.
We aim to engage in this transformative discourse, join and emerge with a blueprint for crafting a prosperous and sustainable tomorrow in the world of Industry 5.0. Together, we will explore the possibilities of Crafting Tomorrow’s World.
Why attend?
- Conceive and enhance PM culture among MSME and Large-scale industry in synergy with MNC.
- In-depth Industry Insights: Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Industry 5.0 and understand how strategic project management can drive success in this dynamic environment.
- Expert Speaker Discussions: Hear from industry experts, thought leaders, and experienced project managers who will share their knowledge, best practices, and real-world case studies.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, peers, and potential collaborators in the field of strategic project management. Build a strong professional network to enhance your career prospects.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Be inspired by success stories, innovative projects, and motivational talks that will energize and invigorate your approach to strategic project management in the industry 5.0 era.
- Earn PDUs: Earn up to 6 Professional Development Units to maintain all PMI credentials
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Agenda
Start Time | Track | Speaker |
09:00 AM | Registration and Networking | |
10:00 AM | Delegates Welcome + Event Announcements + Ceremonial Lighting + Spiritual Invocation | |
10:20 AM | Opening remarks by PMI Gujarat Chapter President + Address by Nirma University | |
10:40 AM | Address by Distinguished Chief Guest | Mona Khandhar, IAS |
11:00 AM | Opening keynote: “The rise of AI in Climate Tech and Sustainability – Solving real-world problems” | Geetha Gopal |
11:45 AM | Networking Break | |
12:00 PM | Expert Session: “Adoption of Wielding Technology in Industry 5.0” | Nhung Nguyen |
12:30 PM | Case Study: Industry 5.0:Revolutionizing with Human Centric Approach | Rohan Shah |
12:45 PM | Case Study: Smart Construction Unveiled: A Case Study on Embracing Smart Technology as a Strategic Partner for Human Expertise | Gauri Seth |
01:00 PM | Networking Lunch | |
02:00 PM | Recognition Ceremony: Honoring Contributions from Generous Donors and Volunteers | |
02:15 PM | Panel Dialogue: Smart Factory Synergy: Can Project Management Bridge the Gap between Technology and Operations in Industry 5.0? | Kishore Upadhyay, Arpan Shah, P.S.Patel, Nimit Sheth, Dr.Bhargav Dave (Moderator) |
03:15 PM | Group Photo | |
03:30 PM | Networking Break with High Tea | |
03:45 PM | Panel Dialogue: Is Sustainable Infrastructure the Key to Tomorrow’s Projects in Industry 5.0? |
Nirmit Jhaveri, Apurva Parikh, Abhinand Pandya, Anand Sharma, Jayraj Bhatt, Shankar Subrahmaniyam (Moderator) |
04:35 PM | Trivia Break | |
04:45 PM | Case Study: Adoption criteria for Industry 5.0: Mott MacDonald enforcing through enabling digital approach. | Arpan Shah |
05:00 PM | Panel Dialogue: Funding the Future: Financing Strategies for Industry 5.0 Initiatives | Jaimin Shah, Prashant Sharma, Yogesh Shah, Akash Gandhi, Rinkesh Bansal (Moderator) |
05:50 PM | Expression of Gratitude |
Speakers
Geetha Gopal
Chief Operating Officer, Verdana
PMI Future 50 Awardee | CIO100 ASEAN Awardee | Carbon Management | Digital Transformation | Automation, AI and Infrastructure
Nhung Nguyen (Julian)
CEO and Managing Director of Weldtec JSC.
Dr. Bhargav Dave
Co-Founder and CEO, VisiLean Ltd.
Kishore Upadhyay
Head IT & HR, Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt. Ltd.
Nimit Sheth
CMD at RAMANA Safety and Systems India Ltd
Sankar Subrahmaniyam
Co-Founder, InCoBAN Ecosystem
Nirmit Jhaveri
Founder and Lighting Design Principal @ Atelier dada India + Founder and Lighting Design Principal @ Atelier Lights
Apurva Parikh
Director, Multi Media Consultants Pvt Ltd
Jayraj Bhatt
Senior VP& Zonal Head Federal Bank
Rinkesh Bansal
Program Director & Master Inventor at IBM
Jaimin Shah
CEO & Managing Director, Dev Information Technology Ltd
Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM Gujarat | Vice President, TiE Ahmedabad | Chairman, GCCI IT Taskforce
Prashant Sharma
Chief Technical Officer at Zydus Group
Part of Zydus Senior Leadership Team and manages Group Manufacturing & Operations for Formulations & API at Zydus Cadila
Yogesh Shah
Partner at Deloitte haskins & Sells
Akash Gandhi
Associate Director, Operational Excellence , Biocon Biologics, LSSBB