National, 7th August 2024: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam and TimesPro’s initiative – ET Cases, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices (CRISP). The joint initiative aims to advance responsible management education and sustainable practices aligned with global standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The virtual signing ceremony was attended by key figures including Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam, Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro, Dr. Amit Chakrabarti, Head – Centre for Responsible Management Education, IIM Visakhapatnam and Sunil Sood, Chief Growth and Partnership Officer, TimesPro. CRISP is scheduled for December 13-14 and seeks to bring together academicians, industry leaders, policymakers and students for discussions on sustainable practices, innovations and challenges. The conference will focus on two important aspects, i.e., Innovation and Sustainability, and will feature six thematic tracks aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

On the occasion, Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam said, “We take immense pride in collaborating with TimesPro to disseminate high-quality education that is both accessible and affordable. The Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices enhances our joint efforts in knowledge generation, offering a platform for showcasing sustainability innovations. This initiative provides a splendid platform for participants to showcase exemplary innovations in sustainability. At IIM Visakhapatnam, we prioritise environmental and social contributions alongside economic value This conference, embedding sustainability principles across our programmes, will significantly influence management education and support a broad spectrum of industry and academia stakeholders. These case studies will form a remarkable repository, marking a pioneering endeavour in this domain.”

Echoing Prof Chandrasekhar, Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro said, “We are delighted to collaborate with IIM Visakhapatnam in advancing responsible management education through the Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices. Institutions must adopt a holistic approach to sustainability for lasting impact. As sustainability has become a board-level priority, this is an opportune moment to develop essential reference materials for educational purposes for future generations. At TimesPro, we focus on future-centric sustainability and our team at ET Cases is diligently constructing a repository of pivotal learning tools. This initiative, which seamlessly integrates the sustainability agenda through CRISP is truly commendable.”

The CRISP conference will address critical global challenges by focusing on sustainability and responsible innovations. It will feature six major thematic tracks aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Sustainable Business Models and Practices, Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship, Social Innovation and Inclusive Development, Health, Well-being, and Safety, Urbanisation and Smart Cities, and Governance, Policy, and Partnerships. The conference will include keynote addresses from eminent speakers from academia and industry, panel discussions, case study presentations, networking sessions, and poster sessions.

Faculty members from Central or State Government institutions, as well as those from institutions ranked in the top 50 by NIRF, are eligible to submit cases at the conference. Additionally, PhD scholars, MBA students, working professionals, NGO representatives, and industry members are welcome to submit cases, provided they have at least one faculty member as a co-author.