IIM Mumbai to Host 30th Edition of AVARTAN 2024 Annual Business Festival

The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) is set to host the 30th edition of its flagship annual business festival, AVARTAN 2024, starting December 9. Spanning four days, the event will bring together industry professionals, academic experts, and over 8,000 B-school students to participate in an array of conclaves, workshops, and competitions.

Focus and Objectives

AVARTAN 2024 aims to enhance the skills of management students, preparing them to align their career aspirations with emerging industry demands. With participation from over 250 corporate representatives and 25+ CXOs, the festival reinforces IIM Mumbai’s commitment to fostering knowledge-driven productivity and developing future-ready leaders.

Event Highlights

The festival will feature:

• Specialized Workshops:
  • Ekatva: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Workshop (December 10).
  • Investor Awareness Programme (December 10–11).
• National-Level Competitions:
  • Prerana General Quiz.
  • Lakshiwz.
  • On The Job Achievers’ Contest (OJAC).
• Keynote Conclaves and Panels:
  • Prerana Business Meet, Supply Chain Management Conclave, and Green Lantern Sustainability Conclave (December 9).
  • Prerana Strategy Conclave, Product Management Conclave, and HR Conclave (December 11).

Legacy and Vision

According to the institute, “AVARTAN, with its 29-year legacy, has become one of the most sought-after annual business fests in the country.” The event reflects IIM Mumbai’s vision of preparing students to excel in an evolving business environment through collaboration and experiential learning.

Director’s Message

Manoj Kumar Tiwari, director of IIM Mumbai, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating:
“AVARTAN is a testament to IIM Mumbai’s legacy of excellence. This annual management festival has continually evolved into a premier platform for collaboration, learning, and growth. We are thrilled to host industry leaders, academicians, and top B-school students on our campus. AVARTAN provides students with unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry leaders and gain insights that will shape their careers, empowering them to navigate the ever-changing business landscape with confidence and competence.”

AVARTAN 2024 promises to be a dynamic platform for ideas, networking, and skill enhancement, ensuring its position as one of India’s most prestigious business festivals.