IIT Roorkee

About Confluencia

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CONFLUENCIA is a National Level Symposium to be hosted by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee. It is a departmental event that aims at bringing together luminaries from industry and academia on one platform to share their views on the latest trends in the Industry.In its first edition, CONFLUENCIA 2008 is a sincere attempt to bring together the ideas from the eminent speakers and experts from varied disciplines on one platform. It will focus on issues and challenges faced by the management fraternity. CONFLUENCIA 2008 makes an earnest attempt at not only defining the problem statements but also at evolving sustainable solutions by leveraging the knowledge base of some of the leading experts from the industry. The event will aim at providing an absorbing learning environment for all the participants through peer learning and brainstorming sessions.The event will see active participation from the next generation of managers from the Department of Management Studies and students from other Departments of IIT Roorkee making it a truly interdisciplinary event. CONFLUENCIA 2008 will provide a great opportunity for the students in IIT Roorkee to learn from the industry experts and augment their knowledge and understanding of the contemporary issues in the industry. The event will be open for participation from other engineering and B-Schools in the country as well.

Speakers for Confluencia 2008

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Finance: 6th September
Theme: Indian Financial Markets - Past, Present and Future

Key Note Address:

Shri G.P.Gupta
DirectorNational Institute of Financial Management

Speakers:

1. Dr. Alok Pandey
Professor (Finance)IMT, Ghaziabad

2. Mr. Sanjeev Krishan
Executive Director
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd.

3. Mr. Rajan Sehgal
Managing DirectorPro Fin Capital Services Ltd.

4. Mr. Tushar Pandey
Country HeadStrategic Initiatives & Advisory - GovernmentYes Bank Ltd.
IT/Consulting: 7th September
Theme: Sustaining Leadership through IT and Consulting in the changing global scenario

Key Note Address:

Shri Nirmal Jeet Singh Kalsi
Joint SecreataryGovernment of IndiaMinistry of Home Affairs
Speakers:

1. Mr. Navin Agrawal
Executive Director
KPMG

2. Ms. Nalini Narayan
Head - Industry Solutions Lab
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

3. Mr. Abhimanyu Roy
Associate Vice President
Avalon Consulting

4. Mr. R. Sumanthra
Primcipal Consultant
eGestalt Tech. Pvt. Ltd.

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Event Diary - Finance and its constituents

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Event Diary - Finance and its constituents
FINANCE: 6th September 2008
Indian Financial Markets - Past, Present and Future

Economists all over the world agree upon the fact that a sound financial system is indispensable for any economy to sustain a high and stable rate of growth. A plethora of financial sector reforms have been undertaken in India over the last decade or so. However, India's financial system has many structural shortcomings. The incentives for the key players are skewed and economic outcomes are less than optimal. This program aims at understanding the key elements and growth story of Indian financial system and the reforms required in India's quest for higher growth in future.

TOPICS COVERED:

Origin & Development of the Indian Financial Market :
This session will aim at experts throwing light on the development of the Indian financial markets covering the pre and post independence scenario and major financial breakthrough in this era. Also,

Why there is a need for a financial Market?
Composition and structure of Indian Financial markets
How the Indian Financial Markets have developed over the years?

Present Scenario of Indian Financial Market
This 2nd session will aim to catch the views of the experts from different financial sectors about their roles in the Great Indian growth story.Also,

Indian Capital Market ,Is it still the hottest destination for the investors?
$500 billion investment in infrastructure by 2012 a myth or reality?
Transformed role of Private Equity in the current turbulent times?
Increasing role of Derivatives in Indian Financial Markets!
Full Capital Account Convertibility - A need for developed Bond market!
High Growth and Low Inflation - Is it possible?

Future of the Indian Financial Market
With decoupling of financial markets a myth, the time has come for the regulators to address the certain gaps in the regulatory framework.This session will see leaders from the Indian financial industry discussing their strategies and groundwork to prepare for the new scenario.

Increasing role of financial regulators in India.
Evolving Role of Regulator with respect to the Primary Market -
What does it mean for Market Intermediaries?
Are the Indian banks ready for the implementation of the BASEL II norms?
‘Mature Indian Financial Markets’-Essential Pre-requisites.
Evolving role of Credit rating firms in the current global scenario.

Evasivness of IT and Consulting

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IT and CONSULTING: 7th September 2008

Sustaining Leadership through IT & Consulting in the Changing Global Scenario

Sustaining Leadership would require India to identify breakthrough collaboration between industry and government alike at a global level. Constant and rapid innovation for contemporary business solutions is the need of the hour. Going forward, continuously enhancing operational efficiencies would be the survival mantra for companies. The Role of ICT and Consulting is pivotal in taking India to the Next Level of growth. The Opportunities are large but not without its share of issues and challenges. Sustaining Global Leadership hence, requires efficient and effective use of IT as a strategic tool. Consulting Domain has emerged as a powerful medium to harness the true power of Information Technology to address some of these issues and provide the impetus for a sustainable growth.

Topics Covered:

EMERGING TRENDS
Emerging trends in the Business and delivery models
New service delivery frameworks taken up by IT/ITES companies in wake of recent globalization.

Managing next generation IT infrastructure
Increasing focus of IT sector on SMEs. New challenges that require radical re-thinking of the conventional ways of using IT and rise of models such as “Software as a Service”(SaaS framework).

Strategic Initiatives for grabbing global opportunities in Indian IT sector

Strategic initiatives required for reinforcing image of Indian IT companies as leaders in global service delivery arena.

Outsourcing

According to NASSCOM-McKinsey Report 2005, India has the potential to capture more than 50 % (estimated at $300 bn) of global off shoring market by 2010. This session aims at enriching audience the latest trends evolving outsourcing in Indian context including Domestic Outsourcing.

INTEGRATING IT WITH OTHER SECTORS

According to IBM's 2008 Global CEO Study, 'The Enterprise of the Future,' found that a “Globally Integrated” enterprise is one of the top 5 concerns of a CEO.

The topics addressed would be:

Delivering Software as a service
ERP Sourcing
ERP Integrating inter-departmental functions.
IT - the gear of auto industry
Use of IT in the financial sector.
Consulting an organization for its IT needs

ROLE OF CONSULTING COMPANIES IN THE CHANGING INDIAN SCENARIO

India being a hot destination, every company is trying to grab its share of this pie. The role of a consulting company in such emerging markets becomes extremely important. They are roped in to bring fresh ideas, business solutions and new perspectives to an organization. This session will showcase their functional aspects and the services offered by them.

Business & Risk Advisory Services
Financial Analytics Services
Restructuring of companies through M&A

Sustaining Competitive advantage in the era of ONE

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MARKETING: 16th September 2008
The new age of globalization has also brought in with it, the new concepts in consumerism to India. The new Indian consumer is smart, informed and an independent entity. The preferences and demand is changing rapidly from one consumer to the other. This has posed new challenges to the business community. Businesses now have a task of suiting their offerings to the individuals taste. "Personalized"has become the BUZZ word for the current generation of the marketers. Sustaining competitive advantage in this new generation market of size ONE calls for innovations at all levels of product / service offering be it product development, marketing, sales and distribution, supply chain or managing business relationships.Topics Covered:Evolving brand strategies to retain mind share!The Indian Consumerism is witnessing a “Renaissance” of sorts. Globalization and more “Wallet Power” is driving the Indian consumers’ changed shopping habits. This has forced the Businesses to put on their thinking hats to find newer ways to woo the new Indian Customer.Striking the right marketing mix: Relevance of the 4Ps !What you want is what you get: Taking customization to new levels!Customer Loyalty Programs: Do they really help?Indian Advertising coming of ageIndian Advertising industry has made a mark in the global map owing to its recent success in Cannes Grand Prix. With the increasing affluence in the Indian Middle Class, the Indian advertising scenario is also looking up like never before presenting it’s share of opportunities and challenges. This session takes a look at some of the burning issues in media and advertising industry.Advertising for ONE: Issues and challenges in media & advertisingIn the age of customerization and personalization!The Dhoni Effect: Rise of the Tier II and Tier III cities!Rise of the new channels: Online and digital advertising!Advertising BPO: Is India onboard the advertising BPO bus?Emerging trends in Sports MarketingSports and marketing have a long history of association. With the advent of IPL and rise of other sports as well, the sports marketing industry is looking at larger and newer dimensions.Talking Emerging Trends and Issue,Business of Sports: Is sports giving you the right kick for your marketing buck?Moving beyond Cricket: The rise of other sports and its implications for sports marketing?Branding Sports itself: The rise of sports events like IPL and it’s Impact on the sport’s marketing industryHarnessing full potential of marketing in sports : Issues and Challenges!

Operations Management: The New Strategic Focal Point

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OPERATIONS: 17th September 2008

In response to an increasingly global and competitive environment, the flexibility to adapt to changing market needs and develop innovative cross-functional processes is quintessential to success. With area of Marketing, Finance, IT has already been explored to the fullest, the focus has again been shifted to the different fields of Operations like Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing etc. The focus is again shifted on understanding the key cost and performance drivers, by which time to delivery, the simplicity of doing business, flexibility of production, product quality, product cost, and customer service are all examined in a holistic fashion, when looking at the value chain.

TOPICS COVERED:

Making Operations Lean and Mean

We have arrived at the nexus of a powerful trend in business process improvement and product manufacturing operations management. Lean and Mean operations, which offer streamlined flow of value to the customer with minimal inventory and waste. This can result in highly competitive pricing positions and healthy profit margins. The trend is ostensibly valid response to competitive price pressure, offering significant advantages with respect to cost.
The session will aim at experts throwing lights on some of the frequently asked questions:

How do executives remain true to the tenants of lean while stretching their company value stream across the globe?
How do companies build close relationships with suppliers if each party speaks, and acts, differently?

Challenges in creating effective Supply Chain

Outsourcing. Lean manufacturing. Just-in-time inventory. While some of these best business strategies in the world can help minimizing the costs and free companies to focus on core competencies, these strategies may also stretch supply chain to its breaking point. Without realizing it, company's best intention to become a fierce competitor can leave the company vulnerable.

Significant supply chain disruption can reduce company's revenue, cut into market share, inflate costs and threatens production and distribution. This session will see industry leaders addressing the following changes in creating a effective supply chain

How to develop a strong supplier base?
How to improve efficiency and quality of the manufacturing process?
How to reduce logistics and transportation costs?
How to develop efficient distribution channels?
How to promote information exchange along the supply chain?

Using Quality Management as a tool to survive and grow

Quality management is a method for ensuring that all the activities necessary to design, develop and implement a product or service are effective and efficient with respect to the system and its performance. Quality management is focused not only on product quality, but also the means to achieve it. Quality management therefore uses quality assurance and control of processes as well as products to achieve more consistent quality. Quality Management is all activities of the overall management function that determine the quality policy, objectives and responsibilities and implement them by means such as quality control and quality improvements within a quality system so that the business survive and grow at a consistent pace.

This session will see the speakers addressing the three broad areas of Quality Management:

Quality control
Quality assurance
Quality improvement