AMA hosts Innovation Conference 2026 on “Transforming for Tomorrow, Growth with Resilience”

~Experts Chart the Roadmap for a Resilient Future
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Feb 21, On the occasion of Management Day celebration, the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) hosted the Innovation Conference 2026 on the theme “Transforming for Tomorrow, Growth with Resilience” at AMA.
AMA Sources, said today, The conference brought together industry titans, academic leaders, and digital pioneers to discuss the evolving landscape of global management and innovation.
Achal Bakeri, Past President of AMA and Chairman & Managing Director of Symphony Limited presented the Inaugural Address and emphasized that the fusion of innovation and resilience is no longer a choice but a necessity for businesses aiming to thrive in an increasingly volatile global economy. Parth Devariya (AI & Technology Consultant, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, GFuture Tech Pvt. Ltd.,) delivered the special address offering practical perspectives on leveraging emerging technologies for growth and competitive advantage.
CA Vivek Shah (Senior Partner, Ramanlal G. Shah & Co.), Ankit Kapasi (Lead – Sustainability Services, dss+), Snehal Jariwala (MD & CEO; NEPRA Environmental Solutions Technologies), Ritika Goenka (Founder, Planetary Plus) addressed the panel discussion on “ESG & Sustainability: Innovating for Sustainable and Responsible Growth.” The discussion, moderated by Anjanee Patel (Senior Sustainability Consultant, Savvy Greens), focused on how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks are becoming core drivers of corporate value.
Kiran Nair (Chief Digital Officer, Adani Renewables Green) and Bhavesh Nainani (General Manager, Information Technology, Zydus Group) addressed the panel discussion on “AI & Digital Innovation: Driving Innovation through AI and Digital Technologies” and Anuja Parikh (CEO, Intech Systems Pvt. Ltd.) moderated the session. Experts highlighted how AI and digital technologies are streamlining operations and creating new competitive advantages in the green energy and healthcare sectors.
Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Srivastava (Vice Chancellor, KN University, Ahmedabad), Archit Bhatt (Managing Director, Tripada Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd), Dr. Sonal Pandya (Professor and Head, Department of Communication and Journalism, Gujarat University); Dr. Vishal Dahiya (AI & Big Data Researcher, Startup Strategy Enthusiast; Professor & Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University) addressed the panel discussion on “Innovation in Education Sector: Transforming Education for Future Skills” and Dr. CA Achyut Dani (Director General & Provost, JG University) moderated the session. The panelists discussed the urgent need to transform educational curricula to align with the skills required for the future workforce.
Highlighting the rapid professionalization of the industry, Dr. Jatin Soni (Former Vice Chancellor, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University and DPES Saurashtra University); Dr. Pritesh Shukla (Registrar, TransStadia University); Nirav Shukla (CEO/ Founder, Fame IT Consultancy, Digital & Media Head (Freelance – International Cricket League Teams) addressed a panel discussion on “Innovation in Sports: Technology, Performance, and the Business of Sports” and Krunal Shah (Manager, Elixir Foundation) moderated the session.
The conference concluded with an inspiring Valedictory Session by Positive Paaji (Kuldipsingh Kaler), a renowned Entrepreneurial and Motivational Speaker, Author and Writer. His address focused on the mindset required to navigate change, leaving the audience with a message of optimism and grit.