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Pandit Auditorium
Hall no 5,. ILS Law College, Pune
Pune, Maharashtra, 411004
India

Arshiya Singh

Director of global Compensation, Boston Consulting Group

Ms. Arshiya Singh is an exceptional leader, excelling in both corporate and academic realms with expertise in Economics, Business Law, and HR. Her tenure as Director of Global Compensation at Boston Consulting Group, along with numerous HR leadership awards, highlights her profound influence. She has been honoured with the ETHR 40 under 40, Key to Purpose Awards, Young HR Leader Award, and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Her involvement in numerous CXO forums and roundtables places her among the top HR leaders globally.

Avinash Dharmadhikari

Social Activist, Educationist, Journalist, Author, Administrative Innovator, Poet, Teacher

Avinash Dharmadhikari exemplifies dedicated service and proactive citizenship. With a decade of voluntary activism, he seamlessly transitioned into the Indian Administrative Service, spearheading innovative initiatives for responsive governance. From resolving disputes to championing literacy and social movements, his commitment to positive change shines through. His establishment of Chanakya Mandal underscores his vision for a better society. His extensive experience is reflected in his authored books, including the recent "75 Soneri Paane" among others.

Col. Rajendra Patil

Indian Army Veteran

Col. Rajendra Patil (Retd.) is a retired officer of the esteemed Indian Army. He served for almost 4 decades in terrains ranging from dense jungles to arid deserts to high altitudes. He has diverse field as well as staff posting experience from commanding an unit during OP Vijay to maintaining peace and order following OP Bluestar. He has served as the Deputy Director at Army Headquarters, New Delhi and furthermore was an instructor at College of Materials Management, Jabalpur.

Dr. Pushkar Lele

Hindustani Classical Vocalist

Pushkar Lele, a maestro of classical music, embarked on his musical journey at a tender age, honing his skills under the guidance of Pandit Vijay Sardeshmukh. His latest album, "Srujan," showcases his mastery over various classical forms, influenced by the legendary Pandit Kumar Gandharva.

Komal Gupta

Chief Innovation Officer at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Ms. Komal Gupta, a law graduate with over two decades of experience in Legal Services, is the Chief Innovation Officer at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. She is a seasoned leader driving innovation in the practice of law. She has been instrumental in driving the culture of innovation and leading in-house initiatives. The role is a combination of a lawyer, technologist, strategist, consultant, facilitator, listener, solution provider and an advocate.

Manisha Awhale

IAS Officer

Manisha Awhale, AIR 33 CSE 2018 , is a proud alumna of ILS Law College, Pune and currently serving as Assistant Collector in Solapur, Maharashtra. Her journey embodies resilience and dedication to advocating for gender equality.

Megha Phadkay

Climate policy researcher, Law student

Megha Phadkay, 22, an environmental law student at ILS Law College, started by building wildlife-waterholes at Nagzira Sanctuary. Now a Climate Policy Researcher at Pune International Centre, she's globally recognized for her climate leadership. Representing India, she advises on climate policy and aims to craft carbon policies for Global South cities, driven by empathy and hope in combating the climate crisis.

Pasha Patel

Former member, Maharashtra Legislative Council

Pashaji, a veteran farmer leader with over four decades of grassroots engagement, is dedicated to uplifting farmers, particularly in Marathwada region. He is spearheads a bamboo movement nationwide, tirelessly traveling from Maharashtra to Assam to Orissa, advocating for its profitability and environmental significance. Pashaji has held over 1000 meetings, reaching out to lakhs of farmers, urging them to embrace Bamboo cultivation for better income and climate resilience.