**IIM Indore to Host Sport and Business Conference 2.0: “Is India Ready to Host the 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 it will deliberate 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?”**
The announcement was made during the celebration of IIM Indore’s 29th Foundation Day, where Director Prof. Himanshu Rai highlighted the institute’s growing global stature and its commitment to engaging with issues of national and international significance. Prof. Rai emphasized that the upcoming events calendar—featuring the Olympics-focused conference—underscores IIM Indore’s role as a hub for intellectual discourse and global collaboration.
### Exploring India’s Olympic Readiness
The Sport and Business Conference 2.0 is expected to bring together policymakers, academicians, industry leaders, and sports professionals to examine the feasibility of hosting the Olympic Games in India. Key topics will include infrastructure readiness, financing strategies, sports ecosystem development, and the potential impact on India’s global image.
This focus on the 2036 Olympics comes at a crucial juncture, amid rising calls for India to position itself as a serious contender for the Games. Analysts believe that forums like this can play a vital role in shaping public discourse and influencing policy direction.
### Faculty and Staff Recognized for Excellence
A highlight of the Foundation Day celebrations was the felicitation of faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions.
– **Best Teacher Award 2024** was conferred upon Prof. Prashant Salwan, recognizing his exceptional dedication to teaching and his ability to inspire students.
– **Best Case Award** went to Prof. Ganesh Nidugala for his case study titled *“Indian Rupee Crisis of 2013.”*
– **Best Teaching Innovation Award** was awarded to Prof. Sanjeev Tripathi for pioneering innovative classroom pedagogy that enhances student engagement and learning outcomes.
Moreover, students rated six faculty members among the top 5% of teachers at the institute. These highly rated professors include 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
The institute has an exciting lineup of events planned, including:
– **International Partners’ Day:** A platform for global institutions to come together in the spirit of collaboration, shared purpose, 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:** A landmark event reiterating IIM Indore’s leadership and commitment to intent-driven excellence on the global stage.
These events reinforce IIM Indore’s position as a premier institution addressing contemporary issues through collaborative and meaningful engagement.
*Story by Staff Reporter*
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