Speakers

Mr. Chandan Anand is the founder, CEO & founding editor of ArdorComm Media Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Anand is a strategist cum implementer with recognised proficiency in spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans and goals successfully. An MBA graduate with over 17 years of experience, has been playing eminent leadership roles in areas such as team building, sales & marketing strategies, planning, content creation & brand management. Outstanding exposure in the print, electronic, digital & social media space. While hosting many conferences and symposiums in India & Abroad, has given him the exposure of inheriting strong community reach in sectors like Education, Governance, Healthcare, HR, Media & SMBs. Mr. Chandan has been previously associated with media conglomerate TOI (Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd), Sakal Media Group, Infosys BPM, SBI Life, Quikr.com, Elets & InnoServ to name a few. His positive attitude, passion, and ambitious approach to business have enabled ideation to impact the value chain of innovation.

Prof. (Dr.) Amit Jain, a distinguished academician, and leader, currently serves as the President/Vice-Chancellor at Amity University Rajasthan. Holding a Ph.D. from Sardar Patel University and an MBA, along with completing the FDP from IIM Ahmedabad, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Prof. Amit’s roles at Amity include Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dean Faculty of Management, and Director of Amity Business School. As a Visiting Professor at University of Technology Sydney, Szechenyi Istvan University, Hungary, and Selye Janos University, Slovakia, he has contributed globally. A National Council Member at Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), he has designed and conducted training programs for various organizations. Prof. Amit is an Editorial Board Member of the Indian Journal of Training and Development, reflecting his commitment to advancing education and research in areas like Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, and Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Amit P Ganatra is the Provost of Parul University. With his strong adherence towards developing the scope of higher education, he is amongst the most seasoned academicians in the scope of technical and higher education. Dr. Ganatra is a recipient of several prestigious awards and recognitions from reputed bodies in recognition of his overall contributions to the academic fraternity. He holds to his name a Bachelors of Engineering in computer engineering from Gujarat University, along with a Master of Engineering from DDU in computer engineering along with a Ph.D in Kadi Sarva Vishwavidhyalaya in computer engineering. He holds an enriching experience spanning for over 22 years of teaching and 18 years in research and administration. He has also been known for his contributions to the academic knowledge bank through his authorship of 130+ research publications and his supervision of over 100 industry projects, 100+ dissertations, and 12 Ph.D. research scholars. In recognition of his contribution and excellence in service, he was awarded the achievers award for his contribution in the field of academics and educational management, he also received the best digital transformation in the education sector at GESIA IT awards, and also holds a fellow membership in the International Research Organization for Science, Engineering and Technology.

Parth Kotecha, a trustee of Noble Group of Institutions in Junagadh, is an inspirational international motivational speaker with a decade of experience in business management and five years as a speaker and trainer. A proud alumnus of Rajkumar College, Rajkot, and a Management graduate from Indira Gandhi National Open University, he participated in the “International Experience Program” organized by Gujarat Technological University in Canada in 2015. As the Associate Vice President of Noble Group, he conducts impactful training programs for both corporate and student communities. Serving as visiting faculty at various management institutes, his seminars and workshops are renowned for their insightful content delivered with an engaging style. Having spoken at numerous organizations worldwide, Mr. Kotecha has positively impacted the lives of over 50,000 individuals through his motivational sessions.

Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Chakravorty is the Executive President of Indus University. He is Ph.D in (Power System), M.E. Software Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and Gold Medalist in B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He is an able academician and administrator, who aims to lead with sustained prominence and strategic focus on advanced initiatives to fulfil the vision and mission of the University with the up-gradation of the competitive, educational and qualitative professional indices in an empowering environment. Dr. Chakravorty has contributed to the field of Power System Planning, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Tools, and Soft Computing and have published articles in refereed journals and conferences. He is also in the advising and reviewing committee of many International and National Journals. His other notable achievements include framing of Industry oriented courses, design and installation of PV stand-alone systems, etc. Prof. Sandeep is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Prof. (Dr.) Prafulkumar Udani, currently serving as Provost (I/C) at Sankalchand Patel University in Ahmedabad, brings a wealth of experience in academia, research, and technology development. With a background as Director General at CVM University and President/Vice Chancellor at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership. With 29 years of Research & Development experience at Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad, Dr. Udani has made significant contributions to remote sensing data products, satellite navigation receivers, and technology commercialization (IGiS – GIS & Image Processing Software, QPAD – Mobile GIS Software). He served as Deputy Project Director for the National Database for Emergency Management, a joint project for Disaster Management. Prof. Udani’s extensive work includes roles as Regional Coordinator for ISRO’s Village Resource Centre program and Project Manager for Technology Development in various National Level programs. A Fellow Member of IETE, he has published over 40 research papers and held key positions, such as Director at ISTAR – NAAC A Grade P G Studies & Research Institute in Gujarat from 2013-17.

Dr. Parag Sanghani, the Executive Dean at P.P Savani University, is an accomplished academician and seasoned professional with a global perspective on education. An Endeavour Fellow from QUT, Australia, he possesses extensive experience in the education systems of Europe, Australia, and the UK. With a background as Head of Academics in leading UAE universities, Dr. Sanghani imparts his wealth of knowledge in subjects like Innovation, Creativity, Information Systems, and Operation Management at institutes worldwide. A sought-after trainer for executives globally, he has contributed significantly to enhancing the quality of higher education through collaborations with organizations like NAAC, India, and QS, Singapore. Dr. Sanghani’s expertise extends to managing substantial PPP mode projects worth 250 Million USD in education and infrastructure in India. His prolific career is marked by numerous publications and scientific articles in reputable journals, showcasing his commitment to advancing education.

of. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar is the Director, Gujarat National Law University with about 30 years of teaching experience at prestigious universities including Hidayatullah National Law University. Prof. Shanthakumar is holding in charge as the Director of Gujarat Maritime University and also appointed as the President of Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre. He is an alumnus of Madras University, Chennai, where he earned his graduation, post-graduation and doctorate degree in law. Before joining the legal academia, he had practiced at the Madras High Court for seven years. His areas of specialization are Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, International Law and Constitutional Law. He has authored 3 books on Environmental Law and 2 books on Human Rights Law published by LexisNexis, National Law School of India University (CEERA), Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, etc. He has published a number of research articles on contemporary legal issues in various national and international journals and edited volumes. He is also the recipient of prestigious awards like the Environmental Law Champions Development Award from Asian Development Bank, Philippines and the Best Social Scientist Award from the Indian Society of Criminology. At the IP Fest 2020, Prof. Shanthakumar has been recognized as the IP director of the year. He had travelled around the globe extensively and had the privilege of being invited to deliver lectures at 30 premier Universities in various countries.