The ISTD National Convention 2023 (NATCON-2023), scheduled for December 15-16 at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, is poised to be a dynamic gathering of professionals, experts, and thought leaders from across the country. With the theme 'Navigating the Future,' this Golden Jubilee edition, chaired by Ayush Gupta, Director-HR at GAIL, promises to be a significant platform for knowledge exchange, idea sharing, and industry innovations.
Mukesh Vyas, the Convener and Chairman of ISTD Jaipur Chapter, emphasizes that this national-level event is tailored to foster collaboration and insights across various fields. GAIL India Limited stands as the title sponsor for this edition, aligning with the convention's theme, which is deemed relevant in the current global situation.
The convention's main theme is strategically sub-categorized into five tracks: Skill, Leadership, Technology, Markets and Economy, and Human Resources. Held under the supervision of ISTD National President Anita Chauhan, NATCON-2023 is expected to draw over 500 business visionaries, global leaders, CEOs, senior and middle-level managers, consultants, trainers, and functional heads from diverse industries and corporate organizations.
This two-day convention boasts several major attractions, including addresses by prominent industry and motivational speakers, a paper presentation featuring selected authors, a poster display of papers, an exhibition by national exhibitors, a cultural program by Meena Sapera & troupe, and an ISTD felicitation ceremony.
The lineup of prominent speakers includes:
- Kiran Bedi: Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
- Ira Singhal: Special Secretary of Education, Arunachal Pradesh
- Joyita Mondal: Transgender Social Activist
- Sadhviji Bhagwati Saraswati: Spiritual Leader
- Ayush Gupta: Director HR, GAIL (India) Ltd
- Dr Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Trichy
- Hasit Trivedi: CTO & Global Head AI, Tech Mahindra
- Harjeet Khanduja: SVP- HR, Reliance Jio
- Chinmay Sharma: CHRO, Glaxo SmithKline
- Naresh Pinisetti, President Deepak Fertilizers
- Dr Amandeep Kapoor, Director-CDTI
As the convention unfolds, it aims to provide a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into key industry topics, exchange insights, and collectively navigate the future of their respective fields.