International Conference on Confluence of AI, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Industry 5.0 Era

Organized by the School of Management, IMS Unison University in collaboration with Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan

The School of Management at IMS Unison University, in collaboration with Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan, successfully inaugurated a two-day International Conference on “Confluence of AI, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Industry 5.0 Era” on 4th April, 2025. The conference was held under the esteemed patronage of Sh. Amit Agrawal, President, Board of Governors, and Prof. Anil SubbaRao Paila, Vice Chancellor, IMS Unison University.

A key highlight of the inaugural day was the announcement of a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMS Unison University and Gedu College of Business Studies. This upcoming agreement aims to foster academic excellence through collaborative faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and professional development initiatives between the two institutions.

In his inaugural address, Prof. Anil SubbaRao Paila emphasized the importance of the event in shaping the future of AI and sustainability:

“This event offers a unique platform to engage with thought leaders, exchange ideas, and drive transformative change in the context of Industry 5.0. It reflects our commitment to global collaboration and innovation.”

Dr. Tshewang Phuntsho, International Collaborator of the conference, shared insights on the growing relevance of Generative AI and Machine Learning in shaping global business dynamics.

The conference featured engaging sessions led by eminent speakers including:

• 1. Dr. Saksham Khandelwal, Director & Head of Strategy, Wipro
• 2. Prof. Pooran Chandra Pande, South Asian University, New Delhi
• 3. Ms. Nitu Agarwal, CFO, Fiserv Global Services
• 4. Dr. Nandeesh V Hiremath, Professor & Director, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Karnataka

The event was successfully convened by Dr. Sneha Badola, Dr. Garima Saxena, and Dr. Priyanka Chopra, under the leadership of Prof. Rajeev Srivastava, Dean, School of Management.

This international academic exchange marked a significant milestone in IMS Unison University’s journey towards shaping a sustainable, innovative, and AI-driven future aligned with the global Industry 5.0 vision.