ISME Marketing Conclave
About Marketing Conclave
ISME Marketing Conclave is a flagship annual forum that brings together leading industry practitioners, thought leaders, and marketing strategists to deliberate on the most contemporary themes shaping the world of marketing. Each year, the conclave serves as a vibrant platform for insightful keynote sessions, engaging panel discussions, and knowledge sharing by distinguished speakers from across industries. The initiative enables students and faculty to gain first-hand perspectives on emerging trends such as digital transformation, AI-driven marketing, consumer behaviour shifts, and evolving brand strategies. By bridging academic learning with real-world marketing practice, the conclave creates a dynamic environment for dialogue, inspiration, and critical thinking. More than just an event, the ISME Marketing Conclave is a celebration of ideas, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration that prepares future marketers to navigate and lead in an ever-evolving business landscape.
Marketing Conclave 2025
ISME Marketing Conclave 2025, held on 13th September 2025 at Navatara Auditorium, centered on the theme “Beyond D2C: The Direct Brand Revolution.” The conclave brought together distinguished industry leaders and marketing practitioners to examine how brands are redefining consumer engagement in an increasingly digital-first world.
Featuring a keynote address by Mr. Vinay Gopinath, COO at Adukule, along with a thought-provoking panel discussion with senior leaders from Manjushree Spntek, ASUS, Barbeque Nation, and Yoga Bar, the event offered deep insights into the evolving dynamics between direct-to-consumer strategies and traditional distribution models.
By combining industry perspectives, interactive discussions, and student engagement, the conclave created a powerful platform for experiential learning, critical dialogue, and meaningful industry–academia engagement, reinforcing ISME’s commitment to preparing future marketing leaders.
Marketing Conclave 2024
ISME Marketing Conclave 2024, held on 14th September 2024 at the Navatara Auditorium, centered on the theme “Business Transformation in the Digital Era.” The event brought together industry leaders, marketing practitioners, and students to explore how digital technologies are reshaping businesses, marketing strategies, and customer engagement.
The conclave featured insightful sessions by Mr. Biswapriya Bhattacharjee, Director at Kantar, and Mr. Sandeep Sharma, VP – Business Development & Marketing at Wizergos Software Solutions, who shared perspectives on digital transformation, data-driven marketing, and emerging opportunities in technology-driven markets. A panel discussion on “Digital Disruption: Marketing Strategies for the Modern Era” with experts from organizations such as Reliance JioMart, Cello, Tally Solutions, Allen, and C2C Advanced Systems further enriched the dialogue.
The event created a vibrant platform for learning, dialogue, and meaningful industry–academia engagement, reinforcing ISME’s commitment to experiential learning and industry relevance.
