About the Program

At CEIC, Acharya Institute of Technology, we are committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry by bringing distinguished industry leaders and practitioners to our campus. Over the past two years, we have proudly hosted 28 eminent industry stalwarts and successfully conducted 14 high-impact events, enriching our students with real-world insights and practical exposure.

Our annual calendar features a series of flagship events, including Finance & Analytics, HR, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Summits, culminating in a grand Annual Conclave. Beyond campus initiatives, CEIC actively facilitates student participation in prestigious off-campus conferences, conclaves, and summits organized by leading industry bodies such as AIMA, CII, ASSOCHAM, KASSIA, FKCCI, NHRDN, SHRM & ET Education—ensuring holistic industry engagement.

The Entrepreneurship summit aims to inspire students to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and employment generators who can contribute meaningfully towards building a self-reliant and developed India. The programme will bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, investors, startup mentors, and innovators to discuss the future of entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and global leadership.

Objectives of the Program

  • To promote entrepreneurial thinking for building a self-reliant and developed India by 2047.
  • To encourage innovation and technology-driven business solutions among students and young entrepreneurs.
  • To foster inclusive entrepreneurship by supporting diverse ideas, startups, and social enterprises.
  • To create collaboration opportunities between academia, industry, investors, and policymakers.
  • To develop global leadership competencies and a future-ready entrepreneurial mindset among participants.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Enhanced awareness about entrepreneurship opportunities aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
  • Increased student engagement in innovation, startups, and incubation activities.
  • Stronger industry-academia networking and collaborative partnerships.
  • Generation of innovative ideas addressing societal and economic challenges.
  • Development of leadership, problem-solving, and global business perspectives among participants.

Committee Members

  • Dr. C K. Marigowda, Principal, AIT
  • Dr. Abhishek Venkateshwar – Professor & Dean IED,HOD - Business Administration,Director- Global MBA
  • Dr. Ramesh C Raina- Professor and Head Centre of Excellence for Industry Collaborations, Department of Business Administration, AIT

Resource Persons

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Ms. Uma Reddy

Designation: President ,
Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industries “FKCCI”
MD, Hitech Magnetics & Electronics Pvt Ltd

1

Commander S Vijayasimha (Retd)

Designation: DGM
MSME Technology Centre, Govt of India, Bengaluru

1

Mr. Praveen Kumar M P

Designation: HOD, Training Department
MSME Technology Centre, Govt of India, Bengaluru

1

Mr. Manoj Sebastian Kulatharayil

Designation: Founder Softnest
CO-Founder Klib , X- Talisma, Amazon, Yahoo, Flipkart

1

Mr. Nitesh Kumar

Designation: Talent Aquisition, Adobe India and US, X- Amazon, Kelly Services, Arris Technologies

1

Dr. Abhishek Venkateshwar

Designation: Professor & Dean IED,
HOD - Business Administration,Director- Global MBA

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Dr. Ramesh C Raina

Designation: Professor of Management
Head Centre of Excellence for Industry Collaborations “CEIC”
Acharya Institute of Technology- Department of Business Administration

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