AIMS

Overview

The 35th Annual Management education focuses on the current and anticipated challenges which management education in India faces and the way forward to ensure that we offer an excellent value proposition to our stakeholders. The journey to excellence is a continuous process. The Convention will be held in Meerut, a city with a glorious history and often called the sports city of India. Over 10 interactive sessions are planned with eminent speakers from the industry, academia and governance contributing to this “think-festival” . The convention is a commitment of AIMS to be a management education torch bearer in India and engage with all stakeholders to further this.

The 3 day convention will have over 10 thought provoking panel discussions, keynote speakers, awards and commendations and provides a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, showcasing and networking.

The conference sub-theme is the quest we are undertaking: To be Aviral (continuous improvement) Advitiya (to be unique) and Anant (to accept that this is an infinite journey).

Which leads to the convention title Perpetuum- which means “forever”

Convention Theme

The three earlier annual conventions of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) focused on the challenges of management education in post-pandemic society, which is struggling to recover and reflecting on the emerging management paradigm. The proposed theme for the 35th Convention, PERPETUUM, literally means "Perpetual." It is in continuity with it, as the quest for Gyaan (knowledge) is AVIRAL, ADVITIYA, and ANANT : unending, unique and infinite. The theme for this convention resonates with the idea of change with continuity.

Apart from the intellectually stimulating sessions, the Convention includes several competitions and awards, providing opportunities to recognize talent and celebrate achievements. These competitions are designed to promote and acknowledge management research and the outstanding work of management academicians and institutional leaders. The panel discussions, networking opportunities, and commendations for excellence in management education make the 35th AIMS Convention a hub of learning, collaboration, and celebration. Join us at Master School of Management Meerut from December 15th to 17th, 2024, as we embark on this infinite journey of growth, reflection, and transformation!

Key Discussion Points

Through an intensive process of dialogue and conversations with over 30+ experts from the world of academics, administration , industry and even spirituality, the convention committee has created 5 focus areas. The sequencing is as below

Addressing The Tectonic Shifts In The Education Environment

The aim is to understand the BANI world in the context of management education and its implications for the future.

Enhancing Faculty Competencies For The New Paradigm

What do faculty need in terms of skills, abilities and competencies to face the “new reality” which has emerged and is gathering quantum speed.

Research & Innovation in the Indian Context

Our Onus as management educators to be accountable for contributing to the India story and Viksit Bharat.

Pathways To Create Excellence In Management Education

The issues of accreditations and rankings which are in a churn and the way forward for quality enhancements both in letter and spirit.

Revitalising The Triple-Bottom Approach For Management Education

The issues of accreditations and rankings which are in a churn and the way forward for quality enhancements both in letter and spirit.

About Pre convention workshops

The pre-convention workshops are specially curated sessions to help b-school and other interested stakeholders to empower themselves.

The workshop on international accreditation offers an opportunity to understand the benefits , the processes and outcomes of a successful accreditation and how it will help institutional growth. The workshop will be lead by experts from global agencies

Institutional brand-building: This workshop will be delivered by eminent directors of India’s leading “best-brand” b-schools who will share rich insights, lessons and suggestions to enhance brand value and perception for b-schools . The workshop akin to a case-study approach of learning and will provide practical and doable insights.

Agenda

14 December