Organized by:

Faculty of Engineering Technology and Computing
Department of Business Management & Commerce
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
IQAC, Desh Bhagat University
Mode: Hybrid (In-person and online)
Location: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Inaugural Session: Held at the Mahapragya Seminar Hall on DBU campus

Inaugural Guests:

Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University
Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor
Dr. Virinder Singh, Advisor to Chancellor
Mr. Surinder Pal Kapoor, Registrar

Souvenir: Release of the INNOVAMES Souvenir during the inaugural ceremony

Convenors:

Prof. (Dr.) Harsh Sadawarti
Prof. (Dr.) Harvinder Kaur Sidhu
Prof. (Dr.) Rajni Saluja
Dr. Khushboo Bansal
Co-convenors and Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Sougata Chattopadhyay, Dr. Avinash Bhatia
Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) Jai Rup Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Punjab

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Surender Singh Saini, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIO, Chandigarh
Dr. Uday Kumar Ghosh, Professor at Lincoln University, USA

Technical Sessions (Day 1):

Agriculture and Life Sciences: Prof. (Dr.) H.K. Sidhu (Chairperson), Dr. Avinash Bhatia (Co-Chairperson)
Business Management and Commerce: Prof. (Dr.) Rajni Saluja (Chairperson), Prof. (Dr.) Navdeep Kaur (Co-Chairperson)
Engineering Technology and Computing (Civil & Computer Science): Prof. (Dr.) Badhai Lonia, Prof. (Dr.) Sachit Vardan (Chairpersons), Dr. Pooja Sharma, Dr. Navneet Kaur (Co-Chairpersons)

Valedictory Session (Day 2):

Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit H Joshi, Vice Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University, delivered a speech emphasizing knowledge, innovation, and leadership for a sustainable future
Three simultaneous technical sessions held

Experts:

• Prof. (Dr.) Anil Verma, Thapar University
• Dr. G.S. Batra, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University
• Prof. (Dr.) Vipin Gupta, California State University
• Report by Prof. (Dr.) H.K. Sidhu
• Vote of Thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Rajni Saluja

Conclusion:

The conference concluded with the national anthem.

Paragraph Summary:

Desh Bhagat University hosted a two-day International Conference on “Novel Opportunities Ventures, Advances in Management, Engineering, and Science (INNOVAMES-2K25)” in hybrid mode, organized by its Faculty of Engineering Technology and Computing, Department of Business Management & Commerce, and Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in collaboration with the IQAC. The inaugural session, held at the Mahapragya Seminar Hall, featured notable personalities such as Dr. Zora Singh (Chancellor), Dr. Tajinder Kaur (Pro-Chancellor), and Dr. Virinder Singh (Advisor to Chancellor). The chief guest, Prof. (Dr.) Jai Rup Singh, Former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Punjab, highlighted the importance of scientific temperament in his address. The conference included keynote talks by Dr. Surender Singh Saini and Dr. Uday Kumar Ghosh. Three technical sessions on various themes, including Agriculture, Business Management, and Engineering, were conducted on the first day, with distinguished chairpersons and co-chairpersons overseeing the sessions. On the second day, the event concluded with a valedictory session, where Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit H Joshi emphasized the importance of combining knowledge, innovation, and leadership for a sustainable future. The conference concluded with the national anthem after a report presentation by Prof. (Dr.) H.K. Sidhu and a vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Rajni Saluja.