Lloyd Convergence Conclave
October, 06, 2021

Lloyd Group of Institutions organized the "Lloyd Convergence Conclave" themed "Industry 5.0: Smart Automation in Management, Pharmaceutical and Technology Sector” to address the current trends in automation and discuss the future challenges. The chief guest for the event was Mr. Narendra Bhooshan -CEO Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority.The conclave was perceived to bring together the stalwarts from the industry from varied streams and share their views on the need of multidisciplinary approach and identifying the skill gap for the benefit of the students and creating the future work force. The event featured representatives from various Government agencies, multinational corporate groups.

Mr. Manohar Thairani, President & Dr. Vandana Arora Sethi, Group Director,Lloyd Group of Institutions welcomedthe Chief Guest, Mr. Narendra Bhooshan. CA Gaurav Arora, Senior Vice-President Kotak Mahindra Bank, delivered the keynote address and described the transition from Industry 1.0 - Industry 5.0. He emphasized that to fit into this evolved set up students ought to develop new skill sets and contribute to national growth.

The chief guest Mr. Narendra Bhooshan in his address reiterated the need for continuous learning suggested that the students should develop a learning curve and should continuously update their knowledge.He stressed upon that, “The government is the major facilitatorof Industry 5.0and urged more and more students to join the government and contribute in to creation of smart cities.” He quoted “Make the solution/be the solution,don’t be a problem.”

This was followed by a panel discussion on the topic where various expert panelists shared their insights on the Progression of Smart Automation that has started to creep into Pharmacy, Management & Technological Sectors. The panel witnessed important deliberations from 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐫, Commercial Excellence Leader, GE Renewable Energy; Mr. MeenuSinghal, VP and Global Distribution Head, Industry Automation, Schneider Electric; MrAlokBhatnagar, Proprietor Modular Machines,Founder Director- Desmoto electrics Pvt. Ltd. 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧, Senior Program Manager, Adobe; 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚, Product Head-Tools & Technology, Tata Consultancy Services; 𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐞, President, Particle Technologies India; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢 Head - Formulation Development, Dabur Research Foundation. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐫𝐚, Associate Professor, Lloyd Business School moderated the entire panel discussion with great enthusiasm. At the end questions from students were taken up by the panelists.

Overall, the conclave was engaging and added value to all participants. Eminent speakers shared their corporate experience and views with the audience and motivated everyone to be life-long learnersand apply the learning in their journey ahead for socially beneficial cause.