Industry Interaction
At SME | IIT Jodhpur we ensure that practice meets theory across all disciplines. Through the Leadership Talk Series at SME | IIT Jodhpur, we aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the ground realities of the business world by inviting industry experts, academic luminaries and entrepreneurs to share their vast array of hard-earned experiences. Students have many opportunities for engagement with industry leaders throughout the year. The initiative aims to have eminent personalities from the business world, share their experience and guide students who aspire to become leaders in the future. These interactions are spread over the course of the entire year and the guest speakers cover both technical and soft-skills during their sessions.
The Corporate Relations Team conducts a series of value-driven sessions to prepare MBA students of SME IIT Jodhpur for a successful corporate journey ahead, making them ready for summer internship, final placement, and live project opportunity. These sessions are designed to provide clarity, capability, and industry exposure, ensuring students are well-informed and industry-ready as per Industry 4.0.
Leadership Talk: Enables students to learn from experienced industry leaders as they share insights from their professional journeys across multiple roles, domains, and industries, offering practical perspectives on leadership, decision-making, and career growth.
Capability Session: Focuses on personal and professional development by helping students enhance communication skills, build strong resumes, understand corporate expectations, and prepare themselves to be industry-ready.
Pre-Placement Talk (PPT): Helps students gain a clear understanding of the company, including role expectations, career trajectory, growth opportunities, compensation structure, work culture, and what professional life at the organization will look like in the long run.
Industry Talk: Provides students with in-depth knowledge of specific industries, covering current trends, growth prospects, challenges, and emerging opportunities, thereby bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry realities.
List of Notable Speakers in 2025
| S.No | Name | Designation | Company | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhinav Johri | Partner | EY | Leadership Talk |
| 2 | Shashi Bhatia | HR Manager | Royal Enfield | Leadership Talk |
| 3 | Mayank Mohan | VP | Genpact | Industry Talk |
| 4 | Roma Abhichandani | Site HR | Genpact | Industry Talk |
| 5 | Sachin Gulati | Director HR | American Express | Preplacement Talk |
| 6 | Anshika Juneja | Sr Manager | American Express | Preplacement Talk |
| 7 | Nitya Shaktawat | HR Manager | Genpact | Capability Session |
| 8 | Rohit Khanna | Sr VP | Genpact | Industry Talk |
| 9 | Santoshi BvB | Partner | EY | Preplacement Talk |
| 10 | Anil Joseph | Sr. VP | Sutherland | Preplacement Talk |
| 11 | Sarfraz Amin | AVP | Sutherland | Preplacement Talk |
| 12 | Nitin Agrawal | Co Founder | Navadhan | Leadership Talk |
| 13 | Anshula Verma | Director HR | EY | Leadership Talk |
| 14 | Varun Bisaria | Director | Grant Thornton | Industry Talk |
| 15 | Yatharth Jhawar | Executive HR | Grant Thornton | Industry Talk |
| 16 | Sanjay Kukreja | Global Head | Eclex | Preplacement Talk |
| 17 | Amit Bhadgaonkar | Head of Planning | Audi India | Industry Talk |
| 18 | Prithika Priyanshi | MD | Accenture | Industry Talk |
| 19 | Dipen Chotalia | Cluster Lead | Bosch Rexroth | Industry Talk |
| 20 | Ridhi Nahata | Manager Risk | Kaufman Rossin | Capability Session |
| 21 | Kiranveer PN | COO | Cognizant | Preplacement Talk |
| 22 | Sumeet Nair | Head Campus | Cognizant | Preplacement Talk |
| 23 | Archana CR | Engagement Lead | Accenture | Preplacement Talk |
| 24 | Saipriya Mangalore | Asso Director | Accenture | Preplacement Talk |
| 25 | Vinit | Partner | EY | Preplacement Talk |
| 26 | Saumya Kamade | Manager Risk | EY | Preplacement Talk |
| 27 | Anushka | HR Manager | EY | Preplacement Talk |