Speakers

Prof. (Dr.) N.V. Subba Reddy is a distinguished academic leader and accomplished computer scientist. Currently serving as the Pro Vice Chancellor at CMR University in Bengaluru, he has held several significant positions in the field of education and research. Dr. Subba Reddy’s illustrious career includes his tenure as Vice Chancellor at Mody University (MITS Deemed to be University) in Rajasthan from May 2010 to March 2014. He also served as the Director of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and Associate Director of Research and Development at MIT, Manipal. With extensive expertise in computer science and engineering, he has made substantial contributions in areas such as machine learning, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, and more. Dr. Subba Reddy has successfully guided numerous Ph.D. and MSc (Engg) by Research scholars, contributing significantly to research and development. His administrative experience spans government and private institutions, and he has a deep understanding of regulatory requirements in technical education. Dr. Subba Reddy’s dedication to academia is exemplified by his authored textbook and research accolades, including a Best Paper Award at an international conference. His leadership and expertise continue to influence the academic landscape, fostering innovation and knowledge dissemination.

Dr. Sharanabasappa R. Harwal is a distinguished medical professional born on March 22, 1958, in Kalaburagi. He completed his primary and secondary education at Sharanabasaveshwar Institute in Kalaburagi and pursued his higher education, earning both an M.B.B.S and M.S in General Surgery from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi. Dr. Harwal further honed his expertise by obtaining an M.Ch in Pediatric Surgery from the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research in Chandigarh. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Harwal has held various academic and administrative positions, including serving as a lecturer, associate professor, and ultimately as a professor of surgery at M.R. Medical College. He has made significant contributions to the medical community, actively participating in associations such as the Association of Surgery, Association of Trauma Care of India, Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Indian Association of Pediatrics, and the Indian Medical Association. He was elected as the Vice President of the Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society in 2021.

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.

Dr. Kiran Reddy Completed her MBA from Bangalore University with a Specialization in HRM & Marketing. Dr Reddy has thirty five years of rich experience in academics that includes teaching to post graduate management students; administration as head of the institution, member in the Academic Council (three terms); Syndicate (two terms); Senate (one term) of Bangalore University; Member of Board of Examinations (BOE); Member of Board of Studies (BOS) of Bangalore University; External Examiner of MBA students of Bangalore University. She has also acquired an insight into the processes, Quality Policies and administration of the educational institution by serving as: Chairperson & Member for Local Inquiry Committee of Bangalore University; Member – AICTE Inspection Committee and certified Assessor for NAAC audits. Twenty Seven years of dedicated effort to nurture Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS) from a ‘two UG -programme institute’ to a prestigious ‘Fourteen Programme Institute’ that now competes with well established and long standing institutes in India.