SAS Nagar (Mohali): Department of Pharmaceutical Management, NIPER S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) orchestrated the 3rd edition of the Conclave – ‘SAMPRABHAV – UNION OF MAGNATES’ on February 17-18. Eminent personalities graced the occasion, including Ashok Goyal, Founder, Director & CEO of Tirupati Group & Chairman of Pontika Aerotech, who presided as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Girish Sahani, Chairman of the Board of Governors at NIPER S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) & Ex-Director General of CSIR, who undertook the role of Honorary Chairperson.
Adding to the event’s prestige, Dr. Sanjeev Juneja, Founder of Divisa Herbals Pvt. Ltd. & SBS Group of Companies, renowned for his creation of brands such as KESH KING, DR. ORTHO, PET SAFA, SACCHI SAHELI, and famously known as ‘The Brand Machine’ served as the Guest of Honor. Delivering the keynote address was Dr. Dulal Panda, the Director of NIPER S.A.S. Nagar. Prof. Anand Sharma, Head of the Department, eloquently introduced the distinguished guests and speakers of the event.
Under the theme ‘The Entrepreneur’s Mind : From Vision To Venture’, luminaries such as KK Bhagchandani (CEO, Empyrian and CBO, Axcess.io), Dr. Vikram A. Munshi (Founder & CEO, WhiteSpace Consulting & Capability Building), and Vivek Mishra (Founder & CEO, Fibroheal) shared profound insights.
Exploring the intricacies of ‘Pharmaceutical Marketing Unveiled : Beyond Familiar Territory’, industry veterans like Harmeet Lamba (Founder & CEO, Harmeet Lamba Consultancy & Advisory Services) and Priyanka Srivastava (Senior Associate Director, Eli Lilly & Company) offered invaluable perspectives based on their rich experiences. Additionally, Bhagwat Kharat (Deputy General Manager- Human Resources, Unichem Laboratories Ltd.) and Shipra Kumar (Owner and Lead Consultant, Artezian HR Consulting) shared their expertise on the topic ‘HR Think Tank: Diving Into Strategy Brilliance’.
Insights into the ‘Capital Narratives : Understanding The Science of Finances’ were provided by Dr. Anil Kumar Angrish (Associate Professor, Finance and Accounting, NIPER S.A.S. Nagar), CA Punit Bansal (Director and Promoter, Theon Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Angel Investor), and Dr. Deepak Chhabra (Senior Business Advisor & Technical Consultant, Chrysalis India). Furthermore, Nishu Sharma (Senior Manager, AdametNext) and Vivek Shankar Mishra (CEO, India, reach52) shared their perspectives on ‘Trends Shaping The Future: Next-Gen Pharma’.
The felicitation of speakers, sponsors, and campus ambassadors with bouquets and mementos was gracefully conducted by Prof. Anand Sharma, Head of the Department, Dr. Anil Kumar Angrish, Dr. Manjinder Singh Gill, and Chandan Chandna. The event, which drew over 1000 participants pursuing B.Pharm., MBA (Pharm.), MBA, Ph.D., and M.Pharm. from approximately 15 institutes nationwide, was not only physically attended but also live-streamed, enabling virtual participation. The Conclave received widespread acclaim from both speakers and participants, serving as an exemplary platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.
