The Bharat 2.0 Conclave, co-hosted by The Enterprise World and Business Viewpoint Magazine, concluded on a high note, bringing together a distinguished gathering of leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators to explore the future of leadership and India’s growth journey.
The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting led by keynote speakers Amrita Asrani, Rashika Kaul, Taruna Gupta, and Vikram Oza, alongside Dhruv Apte, setting the tone for a day dedicated to insight-driven dialogue and collaboration.
Keynote Insights on Future-Ready Leadership
The conclave featured impactful keynote sessions that addressed critical themes shaping Bharat’s future.
- Amrita Asrani emphasized preventive healthcare as foundational infrastructure.
- Rashika Kaul spoke on inner transformation as a driver of national progress.
- Taruna Gupta highlighted the role of intellectual property in innovation economies.
- Vikram Oza shared perspectives on long-term, value-driven leadership.
Panel Discussions Driving Strategic Conversations
The first panel discussion, moderated by Saidutt Kamat, brought together Dr. Kanak Wadhwani, Lata Vasisht, Minal Chandra, and Amit Kulkarni, focusing on leadership, talent, and industry-building for a trillion-dollar economy.
The second panel, moderated by Dhruv Apte, featured Akhlesh Mathur, Yogesh Rao, Giriraj Bajaj, Dr. RK Sharma, Dr. Shweta Singh, and Dr. Chitra Rajan, exploring how digital innovation is reshaping India’s workforce and economic landscape.
Special Address by Dr. Kiran Bedi
The Bharat 2.0 conclave welcomed Dr. Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman IPS officer, as the honorary guest. Following her felicitation, she presented the Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 and delivered a masterclass on “Creating Leadership,” emphasizing discipline, courage, and service.
Celebrating Excellence: Leadership Awards 2026
The awards recognized outstanding leaders and organizations across industries, including:
Abdullah Khan, Alka Chandiramani, Anish Maheshwari, Anjali Batra, Anup Khandelwal, Avijit Dasgupta, Balkrishna Shirgaonker, Bharathi TMT, Debojit Sen, Dr. Chitra Rajan, Dr. Mrunal Patel, Dr. Nayana Sivaraj, Dr. Pooja Sidharth Rao, Dr. Shweta Singh, Fiona Diamonds, Girish Sodani, Lata Vasisht, Madhavan Srinivasan, Manish Chaturvedi, Minal Chandra, Mitesh Soni, Moukthik Kiran Reddy, Nagabushana Reddy, Dr. Neha Rambhiya, Pankhuri Bansal, Rajini Ravi, Rashika Kaul, RBMI Group of Institutions, Ritesh Kumar, Robin Verma, Ruchi Agnihotri, Sanjoy Ghosh, Shashi Jaligama, Soliteck Digisolutions Pvt. Ltd., Sonal Pinto, Tania Ahuja, Vijay K Banda, Vijay Pandit, Vijayaraghavan P, Vikash Raj, and Viral Siddharth Jasubhai.
Some leaders received virtual awards, including Dr. Chandani Kapadia, Thiru Damodharan, Poonam Sharma, Amrinder Singh, and Amrin Qureshi Prity.
Extending Impact Beyond the Event
With Republic TV as the official broadcast partner, the event’s conversations reached a wider national audience, amplifying its impact. The Bharat 2.0 Conclave successfully created a platform for meaningful dialogue, reinforcing the importance of leadership in shaping India’s future.
