IIM Nagpur Hosts Utkarsh 7.0: HR Beyond
Boundaries in the Age of AI and
Automation

On August 23, 2025, The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur successfully hosted the seventh edition of its flagship HR conclave, Utkarsh 7.0, on the theme "HR Beyond Boundaries in the Age of AI & Automation - Innovating Work, Workforce & Workplace." The event brought together 21 eminent HR leaders, academicians, and industry experts to deliberate on how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping the future of human resources.

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar lighting the lamp at the function of Utkarsh 7.0

Over the years, Utkarsh has evolved into a premier platform for engaging discussions on emerging HR trends, attracting participants from across the country. This year's conclave focused on how AI is not just a technological transformation but a cultural shift influencing work dynamics, workforce capabilities, and workplace designs. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Chairman and Managing Trustee, Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, along with Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur, and distinguished dignitaries Mr. Ashok Tewari, Joint President, Birla Group, and Mr. Mussarat Hussain, HR Head, Suzuki R&D. The occasion was also graced by senior faculty members, including Prof. Prashant Gupta (Dean - Faculty & Academics), Prof. Alok Kumar Singh (Dean - Executive Education), Prof. Shailendra Nigam (Chairperson - Career Development Services), Prof. Prakash Awasthy (Chairperson - MBA) and other faculty members.