Third International Leadership Conference

SDMIMD, Mysuru, successfully hosted the 3rd International Leadership Conference on the theme “Leading in a Disrupted World: Reimagining Leadership for Complexity, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Innovation.” This prestigious event was organized in collaboration with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) – SDMIMD Centre for Management Excellence.
 
The conference was inaugurated with a keynote address by Ms. Susheema V, Co-Founder & JMD, SYConE CPMC Pvt. Ltd., who spoke on “From Leadership to Exponential Futures.” In her insightful talk, she emphasized the impact of the changing geopolitical landscape, the disruptions shaping today’s business environment, and the need to redefine business strategies in an increasingly competitive world. She highlighted the importance of adopting an exponential mindset for leaders in the dynamic global context.
 
While reimagining leadership, Ms. Susheema underlined the necessity for leaders to design innovative projects and build futuristic development models. She also stressed that true leadership lies in inspiring and motivating people through impactful initiatives.
 
Dr. (Lt Col) Prasad S. N., Director, SDMIMD, Mysuru, delivered the inaugural address, focusing on the essence of great leadership. He stated that effective leadership is about taking responsibility and driving meaningful change within organizations and society.
 
Dr. L. Gandhi, Conference Chair and Associate Professor – OB & HRM, SDMIMD, provided a detailed conference briefing and outlined its objectives.
 
A highlight of the event was a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of Technology.” Distinguished industry leaders shared valuable perspectives on balancing technological advancement with human-centric values in leadership. 
 
The conference also brought together leading experts, academicians, and industry professionals who presented their research, innovative ideas, and perspectives, making the event a rich platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative learning.