Day 1

Keynote Address

The event commenced with an Expert Talk by Richard S.J. Tol from the University of Sussex, Amsterdam, delving into the economic dimensions of climate change, its measurement, and the vulnerabilities faced by economically disadvantaged nations.

Industry Panel Discussion

The first day further featured a panel discussion on 'Sustainability,' wherein luminaries from the industry including Mr. Ratna Sekhar Adika - Chairman and Managing Director, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd, Ms. Bandana Jha - Executive Director, Philanthropy & Community Impact, Kartik Sathyanarayana - Global Commercial Leader, Schneider Electric and Tania Banerjee - Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group, shared their perspectives. Moderated by Dr. Sanghmitra Bhattacharyya, Professor at Great Lakes, Gurgaon, the discussion explored pathways to sustainable development through industry initiatives, energy efficiency, employee engagement, government action, and inter-sectoral collaboration. A formal dinner with the faculty and speakers followed the insightful discussion.

Day 2

Think-Tank Panel Discussion

The second day commenced with a Think Tank Panel Discussion, including Ms. Mikiko Tanaka - Director, South and Southeast Aisa, Sub Regional Office for UNESCAP; Mr. Tapas Paul, Lead Environmentalist Specialist at World Bank; Mr. Bipul Chattopadhyay, Executive Director at CUTS (Customer Unity and Trust Society). The discussion was full of insights about sustainability challenges from climate change to inequality, using G20 and SDG frameworks to illuminate India's progress and global comparisons.

Address by Chief Guest

Ms. Sanyukta Samaddar, IAS, provided a unique perspective on SDGs post-COVID hurdles, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. The presence of esteemed guest Prof. Brandon Randolph-Seng from Texas A&M University added charm to the occasion. He addressed the audience on examining the complexities of sustainable development amid global imbalances and business challenges, urging collaboration and deeper understanding.

Keynote Address

Presence of another esteemed guest Prof. Brandon Randolph-Seng- Texas A&M University added charm to the occasion. He addressed the audience on examining the complexities of sustainable development amid global imbalances and business challenges, urging collaboration and deeper understanding.

Endnote

The closing session featured distinguished speakers Dr. Leila Dagher and Professor Rudolph from Texas A&M University – Commerce, offering invaluable insights, particularly in statistical research and management theory. The session emphasized key takeaways, resonating with engaged researchers and offering practical guidance.

Their respective expertise in statistical research and management theory provided invaluable insights for the audience, encompassing minor details like the critical role of cover letters in securing publication consideration. Emphasis was placed on the alignment of theories with chosen journals, the necessity of evidence-based gap-filling, and the importance of relevant citations. These key takeaways resonated with the engaged researchers present, offering practical guidance.

Fireside Chat

A fireside chat session was also hosted for the participating researchers with Keynote Editors - Professor Brandon Rudolph and Prof. Aviral Kumar Tiwari along with Dr. Leila Dagher.

Upcoming researchers also participated in the event and presented their rigorous research and analysis to the keynote editors and speakers. The participants received feedback from panellists who are at the forefront of cutting-edge research in various sustainability areas.

Winners at Winter Business School Conference 2023

The following participants won the award for the ‘Best Research Paper’ at WBSC 2022:

• Ms. Shriya Sharma for her research paper titled - “Analysing the framework of turnover intentions and work behaviour- Role of ambidextrous learning and psychological capital”
• Ms. Amrita Pani for her research paper titled - “An insight into the emissions- A Case Study of two decades of emissions in India”
• Mr. Akshay KR. Mishra for his research paper titled - “Role of financial planning wellbeing: The mediating role of perceived risk”

The event provided a platform for dialogue between experts in a long-term vision of sustainability and those who pursue excellence in short-term efficiency. The overall objective of raising awareness on the balance of efficient functional business areas & sustainable practices, and promoting research on the same was effectively realized through the conference.