Gurugram: MDI Gurgaon successfully hosted the 29th edition of Delphique, its iconic flagship National Management Convention, which attracted the participation of industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and students over two days of stimulating presentations, contests, and mutual learning. Founded on the principles of the Delphi Technique, Delphique remains a venue where valid views and useful conversations prevail and this year reinforced this concept further.
Held on campus, Delphique 2025 displayed MDI Gurgaon and its effort to maintain an education with high academic excellence, real world relevance, and progressive leadership. The activities consisted of keynote addresses, a high-impact panel discussion, numerous student-run competitions and various cultural showcases.
Reflecting on the event’s success, Dr. Arvind Sahay, Director, MDI Gurgaon, said: “Delphique embodies the spirit of MDI Gurgaon, where ideas are challenged and future leaders are shaped. This year’s edition brought strong participation and meaningful conversations that highlight the value of such platforms in preparing managers for a rapidly changing world.”
This year’s speaker lineup featured:
● Ms. Pooja Mirchandani, CHRO, CRISIL
● Mr. Vijay Gogoi, Partner, KPMG and MDI alumnus
● Mr. Kaustuv Chatterjee, Brand Director, The Times of India and MDI alumnus
The focus of the panel discussion entitled “AI, Spirituality, and Leadership” by Dr. Swati Jain (Deloitte), Mr. Vishal Jain (Accenture), and Mr. Vikram Shastry (Black Lotus Technologies). In this discussion, the panelists reviewed the interrelationship between technological possibilities and an individual’s relationship with the universe to create new forms of leadership in today’s global society.
The focus of the panel discussion entitled “The Future of HR Policy Making: AI & Human” by Mr. Navendu Shekhar (India Today Group), and Mr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi (Nestlé). In this discussion, the panelists reviewed how HR policy design is changing at a time when AI is quickly changing employee expectations, organizational cultures, and people-centric decision-making.
Speaking about the platform’s growing relevance, Prof. Jyotsna Bhatnagar, Dean Graduate Program, MDI Gurgaon, said: “As a place for students to connect with Real-World Complexities, not Just Academic Templates, Delphique is now in its 29th edition and has fostered a continuous dialogue for 29 years on technology, leadership value and how important it is for Future Managers to Look Outside Functional Skills to Consider Other Larger Forces On Society. The Quality of Dialogue and Participation Highlights the Highly Intellectual Nature of the MDI Gurgaon community”