IIM Shillong actively participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, held on February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati. As the largest investment promotion initiative by the Government of Assam, the summit showcased Assam’s economic potential, investment opportunities, and strategic position as a gateway to Northeast India and Southeast Asia.
Highlighting the critical role of entrepreneurial business institutions, incubators, and policymakers, Prof. Rohit Dwivedi, Faculty – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, IIM Shillong, emphasized the need to reduce the stigma around failure and promote risk-taking as a fundamental aspect of success during the thematic session on “Start-up Ecosystem” at Advantage Assam 2.0.
In the session on “Leveraging MDB Resources to Unlock Opportunities for the Private Sector,” Prof. Neelam Rani, Faculty – Finance, IIM Shillong, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Auguste Tano Kouame, Country Director, The World Bank. Addressing her question, Kouame stated, “Human capital, digitization, and policy support are essential for attracting private sector investments to the state.”
Hemango Kishore Dutta, Joint General Manager – Corporate Affairs, IIM Shillong, represented the institution, reinforcing its commitment to industry-academia collaborationsand fostering stronger engagement between business leaders and academic institutions.
Additionally, 23 students from IIM Shillong attended the plenary sessions, gaining first-hand exposure to discussions on investment strategies, economic policies, and the evolving business landscape in Assam. Their participation highlighted the institute’s emphasis on experiential learning and engagement with real-world economic challenges.
Through its active participation, IIM Shillong reaffirmed its commitment to shaping industry-driven policy solutions, fostering entrepreneurship, and contributing thought leadership to accelerate economic growth in the region.
