The Indian School of Business (ISB) Executive Education hosted the inaugural edition of the CXO Summit under the theme “Innovate to Accelerate” on its campus in Hyderabad on Thursday.
The event witnessed the participation of more than 250 senior leaders as delegates and highlighted ISB Executive Education’s commitment to fostering future leaders. It was a confluence of a diverse group of top executives, industry leaders and thought leaders facilitating meaningful discussions on various business and leadership topics.
The summit featured keynote sessions from industry experts, panel discussions on innovation, leadership and networking opportunities. These sessions provided attendees with insights into contemporary strategies and approaches relevant to the modern business environment.
The event was flagged off by Professor Deepa Mani, Deputy Dean, ISB Executive Education, and Digital Learning, and Professor of Information Systems at ISB, who emphasised the importance of adaptable leadership in response to economic, geopolitical and technological changes, saying, “In this dynamic business environment, when people experience you as a leader, they will experience you as someone with superior judgment. This judgment calls upon leaders to think analytically, critically and incorporate diverse perspectives. With the CXO Summit, our goal is to equip you with the insights, knowledge and strategies necessary to drive business growth and transformation in this era of rapid change and disruption.”
Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, conveyed a vision of India’s burgeoning potential. He highlighted the country’s youthful aspirations, innovation and resilience in the face of global challenges. Emphasising the importance of adapting to technological advancements and ethical business practices, he highlighted the role of Indian businesses in fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Sujatha Kumaraswamy, Executive Director, Executive Education, and Digital Learning, ISB, said, “The CXO Summit – Innovate to Accelerate focuses on three tracks in the Indian growth story: India’s Emergence on the Global Stage, the Technology Innovation Ecosystem and Nurturing and Leveraging Talent.
Conversations and experiences such as this reinforce the need for a platform where senior leaders engage and learn and look at ways to innovate and accelerate their growth stories.”
ISB hosts inaugural of CXO Summit Emphasis on adapting to tech advancements
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