Utkarsh 8.0 – The Future of Industries
Date: 22 August 2026 | Venue: IIM Nagpur Campus
Utkarsh 8.0, the flagship corporate and HR conclave of IIM Nagpur, brings together industry leaders, HR practitioners, academicians, and future managers for meaningful conversations on the forces shaping tomorrow’s world. The 8th edition, themed “The Future of Industries – What Will Shape Tomorrow’s World?”, will explore the evolving landscape of industries, businesses, and talent.
The conclave will feature three thematic panel tracks:
Examining Industries Through the Lens of Automation and Global Trends Navigating Customers’ Expectations and New Business Models Preparing Talent for Tomorrow’s Skills and Careers.
Through focused discussions on automation, Industry 5.0, emerging business models, customer expectations, reskilling, future careers, and leadership, with 30+ industry leaders Utkarsh 8.0 aims to foster industry–academia dialogue and offer diverse perspectives on
building future-ready organisations and workforces.