**IIM Indore to Host Sport and Business Conference 2.0 on India’s Readiness to Host 2036 Olympics**
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): As India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics gain momentum, the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I) has announced that it will host a key deliberation on the nation’s preparedness to take on this mega sporting event.
The discussion will take center stage at the **Sport and Business Conference 2.0**, scheduled for October 9–10, under the theme **“Is India Ready to Host the 2036 Olympics?”** This announcement was made during IIM Indore’s 29th Foundation Day celebrations, where Director Prof Himanshu Rai highlighted the institute’s expanding global stature and its commitment to engaging with issues of national and international importance.
IIM Indore underlined that the upcoming calendar of events, including the Olympics-focused conference, underscores its position as a hub for intellectual discourse and global collaboration.
### Conference to Foster Dialogue on India’s Olympic Ambitions
The conference is expected to bring together policymakers, academicians, industry leaders, and sports professionals to examine the feasibility of hosting the Olympics in India. Discussions will cover multiple facets such as infrastructure readiness, financing, sports ecosystem development, and the potential impact on India’s global image.
With increasing calls for India to establish itself as a serious contender for hosting the Games, the focus on the 2036 Olympics is both timely and crucial. Analysts believe that such platforms could play a significant role in shaping public discourse and influencing policy direction.
### Recognition of Excellence on Foundation Day
A highlight of the Foundation Day was the felicitation of faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions.
– The **Best Teacher Award for 2024** was conferred upon Prof Prashant Salwan, recognizing his exceptional dedication to teaching and his remarkable ability to inspire students.
– Prof Ganesh Nidugala received the **Best Case Award** for his insightful case study titled *‘Indian Rupee Crisis of 2013’*.
– The **Best Teaching Innovation Award** was presented to Prof Sanjeev Tripathi for pioneering innovative classroom pedagogy approaches that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Additionally, students rated six faculty members among the top 5% of teachers at the institute. These highly rated professors included Prof Manoj Motiani, Prof Bhavin J Shah, Prof Harshal Lowalekar, Prof Shrihari S Sohani, Prof Jatin Pandey, and Prof Saumya Ranjan Dash.
### Upcoming Events at IIM Indore
IIM Indore’s vibrant schedule of events further reflects its commitment to fostering academic collaboration and discussion on pressing global and national issues:
– **International Partners’ Day:** A platform for institutions worldwide to unite in collaboration, shared objectives, and trust.
– **Sport and Business Conference 2.0 (October 9–10):** Exploring the theme “Is India Ready to Host the 2036 Olympics?”—a timely reflection on national ambition, infrastructure, and collective imagination.
– **18th All India Conference of China Studies (October 24–26):** Examining “Rewiring Globalisation: The China Factor in Trade, Technology, and Sustainability in a Multipolar World.”
– **18th Eduniversal World Convention:** Reinforcing IIM Indore’s leadership and commitment to intent-driven excellence on the global stage.
As IIM Indore continues to cement its place as a beacon of knowledge and innovation, these events underscore its vital role in shaping informed dialogue at the intersection of business, education, and global developments.
*Story by Staff Reporter*
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