Tourism | Hospitality | Aviation | Events
Student Conclave India 2024
Date
30th September - 1st October, 2024
Venue
St. Claret College, Bangalore
Tourism | Hospitality | Aviation | Events
Student Conclave India 2024
Date
30th September - 1st October, 2024
Venue
St. Claret College, Bangalore
About The Conclave
Attendees Profile
- Students
- Academicians
- Industry professionals
- Government Departments and Foundations
- Curious Learners
- Researchers & Research Fellows
WHY TO ATTEND?
Networking Opportunities & Industry Insights
Skill Development & Career Advancement
Personal Growth & Dynamic Discussions
Foster Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Diverse Exposure
Explore New Job Opportunities & Hire New Talent
Participate in Peer Learning and Networking
The Student Conclave India 2024
Job & Internship Fair - 2024
About Job & Internship Fair - 2024
Benefits of Participants
- Access to internship and job opportunities from leading companies in the industry
- Networking with industry professionals and peers
- Insights into current industry trends and best practices
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Secure your job before you finish the degree.
- Appear in the 8 one to one interviews on the day of the job fair
- 4 Online mentoring sessions to prepare for the Job & Internship fair: Resume & Cover Letter, Personal branding through LinkedIn, Soft Skills & Hard Skills (Industry insights), Interview etiquette & preparation tips, Group discussion & Mock Interview, Practice Sessions
Agenda
| Day 1 – 30th September, Monday | ||
| Time | Monday, 30th Sept | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Registration & Networking | |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Ice-breaking session/ Introduction of the Campuses | |
| 10:00 – 11:10 | Learning Labs – 01 Dr. Rajeev Narvekar – Asst. Professor – DM College, Goa Topic: Adventure Travel – People & Personality Mr. Kushal Chakravarti – Regional Sales Head – Pakka Topic: Importance of sustainable foodservice packaging for the tourism and hospitality industry Mr. Raveesh Khullar – Head – Alliances and Category, Pickyourtrail Topic: AI & Automation in Tourism: Revolutionising Customer Experience Dr. Anup Tarafdar – Founder & CEO – Metaverse Expo Topic: Empowering the Next Generation: Navigating MICE Industry Trends, Technology, and Career Pathways | |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Official Inauguration and Keynote Sessions | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Plenary Session- 01 Topic: Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration for Future Talent Dr. Joby Thomas – Dean- Yeshwanthpur Campus – CHRIST University Dr. Lajwanti Naidu – Assistant Director, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Dr Nitin Mittal – Founder & CEO – Hotel N Apartment Mr. Bindeshwari Prasad – Executive Director- Axplore Travelplus Mr. Aman Kaushik – Founder & CEO, Fulcrum-Push Mr. Devraj H. S. – AGM (Hotels) – Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Mr. Vikas Tembhare – Founder – DTORR – Moderator | |
| 12:45 – 13:30 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 13:30 – 14:15 | Competition Final Round (Sustainable Tourism Case Study) / Faculty Industry Round Table | |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Plenary Session – 02 Topic: Gen Z & The Future of Work: What the Next Generation Expects from the Campus? Dr. Priyakrushna Mohanty – Assistant Professor – Christ University Mr. Somanath Oli – Assistant professor (Tourism) – KLE S Nijalingappa College Dr. Poonam Sadekar – Assistant Professor -IMBA (H&T) Goa Business School Ms. Shreya R– Student – 3rd year ( Tourism) – St. Claret College Ms. Sanchari Chowdhury – Director- IIHM South Region & Young Skal, Bengaluru Mr. Raveesh Khullar – Head – Alliances and Category, Pickyourtrail – Moderator | |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Learning Labs – 02 Mr. Aman Kaushik – Founder & CEO- Fulcrum-Push Topic: Professional or Entrepreneur – Dilemma of a Tourism Student Mr. Sebastian Kuruvilla – Chief Coordinator – Tourism For Life Topic: Shaping future Workforce for Sustainable Tourism & SDGs Mr. Amith Shivaram – Head – Sales & Distribution, South India – Spicejet Topic: Aviation Sales & Distribution from a Corporate & TMC Channel Perspective | |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Competition Final Round (Startup & Innovation Challenge) | |
| 16:30 – 16:44 | Destination Gandikota | |
| 16:45 – 18:30 | Cultural Evening and Closing of Day One | |
| Day 2 – 1st Oct, Tuesday | ||
| Time | Tuesday, 1st Oct | |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Storytelling Workshop | |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Learning Labs – 03 Dr. Prem Kumar – Assistant Professor – Garden City University Topic: Navigating Academic Research Mr. Ashish Sharnagat – Co-Founder – Digitory Topic: Smart Solutions: Leveraging AI And Data Science to Revolutionize Dining Experience Ms. Najma Shariff – Founder: Najma Shariff Academy -Communication and Grooming Expert Topic: Communication and Grooming for the Service Industry Mr. Udayan Deshpande – Founder- Home Awaits & Airbnb Superhost Topic: Creating Micro Entrepreneurs through Airbnb | |
| 11:15-12:00 | National Quiz – Final Round | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Plenary Session- 03 Topic: Unlocking Future Opportunities: Emerging Sub-Sectors in Tourism & associated industries. Ms. Ajita Madan – Co-Founder – NthAdventure Mr. Vishal Kodial – Co-Founder, Indian Roots Foundation Ms. Priya Venkatesh – Founder- The Naturalist School Mr. Balaji VP – CEO- UrTripo Aviation Mr. Udayan Deshpande – Founder- Home Awaits & Airbnb Superhost Dr. Siddalingappa Poojari – Associate Professor (Tourism) St. Claret College – Moderator | |
| 12:45 – 13:30 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Competition Final Round (Best Campus) / Faculty Industry Round Table | |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Learning Labs – 04 Ms. Gurleen Kaur – Senior Vice President- Ideck Topic: Tourism Infrastructure development in India with data and scheme Mr. Rohit Hangal- Director, Sphere TravelMedia & Exhibitions Topic: Exploring the Synergy between Travel Media, Exhibitions, and Destination Branding Ms. Rajani Deb Nair – Commercial Director – Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Topic: Know the Nuances of Career in Hospitality Mr. Bindeshwari Prasad – Executive Director- Axplore Travelplus Topic: The Future of MICE & Event Management: Innovation, Adaptation, and Growth | |
| 15:45 -16:30 | Plenary Session – 04 Topic: Preparing the Next Generation: Tackling Skill Gaps, Inclusive Mindset & Raising Industry Standards Mr. Rajat Saran – Founder & MD – TRAAEXPLORE Dr. ladonlang Tynsong – Assistant Professor – Martin Luther Christian University Mr. Vishal Kodial – Co-Founder, Indian Roots Foundation Ms. Rashmi Sharma – BBA (Tourism) – First year – Christ University Dr. Supriya Sikari – Associate Professor – NSHM Knowledge Campus Dr. Sweety Jamgade – Associate Professor & Head – M.S.Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences – Moderator | |
| 16:30 – 16:45 | Evening Tea Break | |
| 16:45 – 18:00 | Valedictory Function & Awards – Closing of the Day two | |
National Level Competitions
| Sr. No | Activity/ Competition | Team Size | Mode |
| 1 | Start-up & Innovation Challenge | 2 | Online- Elimination Rounds, Onsite- Final Rounds |
| 2 | Sustainable Tourism- Case Study | 2 | Online- Elimination Rounds, Onsite- Final Rounds |
| 3 | Best Destination Reel | 1 | Online- Elimination Rounds, Onsite- Final Rounds |
| 4 | Best Campus (Best National & Regional) | 5 | Onsite |
| 5 | National Quiz Competition | 1 | Online + Offline |
| 6 | Best Event Logistic Planning Presentation | 2 | Online + Offline |
Conclave Awards
Dronacharya Award
Young Educator Award
Young Researcher Award
Campus Friendly Employer Award
Best Yuva Tourism Club
Advisors / Speakers / Jury
Advisory Committee
Prof. I C Gupta
Veteran Academician
Prof. S. C. Bagri
Veteran Academician
Dr. Thomas V. Thennadiyil
Principal- St. Claret College
Prof. Sitikantha M
Veteran Academician
Prof. Dr. Manoj Dixit
VC - Maharaja Ganga Singh University
Prof. M S Dayanand
Professor, Goa Business School
Prof. Jitendra Mohan Mishra
Dean - CTU, Andhra Pradesh
Prof. Jan Louise Jon
Professor - University of New Haven
Dr. Lajwanti Naidu
Asst Director- Capacity Building at APTA
Prateek Hira
Chairman - FICCI & IATO, Uttar Pradesh
Rohit Hangal
Director, Sphere Travel Media
Aman Kaushik
Founder & CEO, Fulcrum-Push
Bindeshwari Prasad
Executive Director- Axplore Travelplus
Balaji V P
CEO- UrTripo Aviation
Raveesh Khullar
Senior Category Manager -Pickyourtrail
Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan
Facilitator - Amity University Tashkent
Speakers & Jury
Natalia Bayona
Executive Director - UN Tourism
Gurleen Kaur
Senior Vice President- (iDeCK)
Ajita Madan
Co-Founder - NthAdventure
Dr. V T Bindu
HOD- Avinashilingam University
Udayan Deshpande
Founder- Home Awaits
Dr.K.Lalitha
Associate Professor RMC College
Dr. Anup Tarafdar
Founder- Metaverse Expo Pvt. Ltd.
Ashish Sharnagat
Co Founder - Digitory
Sebastian Kuruvilla
Chief Coordinator - Tourism For Life
Dr. Supriya Sikari
Tourism Educator - NSHM
Satish ChamyVelumani
CEO / Business Head- Pakka
Vishal Kodial
Co-Founder, Indian Roots Foundation
Dr. Rajeev Narvekar
Tourism Educator - DM College Goa
Yogesh Khandelwal
Founder - RAAVII
Dr. Rohit Ravindra Borlikar
Assistant Professor - IGNTU
Dr. Iadonlang Tynsong
Assistant Professor - MLCU
Prashanth P
HOD - St. Claret College, Benagluru
Dr. K.Vijayalaksmi
Tourism Educator-SDNBVC
Vikas Tembhare
Founder - DTORR
Rajat Saran
Founder & MD - TRAAEXPLORE
Dr. Sujood
Faculty - GLBIMR
Priya V
Founder- The Naturalist School
Amith Shivaram
Regional sales Leader- SpiceJet
Akhil Manohar
HOD - Travancore School
George Jaison
Principal- VVIHMCT Mysore
Dr. Sweety Jamgade
Associate Professor -M.S.RU
Dr Nitin Mittal
Founder & CEO of Hotel N Apartment
Sanchari Chowdhury
Director- IIHM & Young Skal
Dr Joby Thomas
Dean - Yeshwanthpur Campus CHRIST
Kushal Chakravarthi
Regional Sales Head - SICD , Pakka
Dr. Poonam J. Sadekar
Assistant professor of M S
Najma Shariff
Founder- Najma Shariff Academy
Shreya R.
Student - St. Claret college
Dr Prem Kumar
Tourism Academic & Research - GCU
Priyakrushna Mohanty
Assistant professor at Christ University
Rashmi Sharma
Student - Christ University
Siddalingappa Poojari
Associate Professor at St. Claret college
Ms. Rajani Deb Nair
Commercial Director - Hilton & HGI
Mr. Devraj H. P.
AGM (Hotels) - KSTDC
Mr. Somanath Oli
Asst. Prof. - KLE S Nijalingappa College
Support Partners
FAQs
- Start-up & Innovation Challenge (Individual/Group; Maximum 2 Participants in a group)
- Sustainable Tourism- Case Study (Maximum of 2 participating students)
- Best Destination Reel (Individual)
- Best Campus (Best National & Regional) (Maximum of 5 participating students)
- Best Event Logistic Planning Presentation (Maximum of 2 participating students)
- National Quiz Competition (Individual) (Online + Offline)
Note: After Registration, all the details of the competitions will be passed on to the participating university and students.
- Start-up & Innovation Challenge (Individual/Group; Maximum 2 Participants in a group)
- Sustainable Tourism- Case Study (Maximum of 2 participating students)
- Best Destination Reel (Individual)
- Best Campus (Best National & Regional) (Maximum of 5 participating students)
- Best Event Logistic Planning Presentation (Maximum of 2 participating students)
- National Quiz Competition (Individual) (Online + Offline)
Note: After Registration, all the details of the competitions will be passed on to the participating university and students.
This competition invites participants to present a comprehensive plan for a hypothetical event, covering all logistical aspects. Industry Corporates can sponsor this competition and engage with participants for potential recruitment.
The National Quiz Competition tests participants’ knowledge in various domains related to tourism, hospitality, aviation, and general knowledge. Sponsoring this competition can enhance your company’s visibility among future professionals.
Yes, there is a fee of INR 500 per student.
Internships, part-time, full-time and volunteer positions are typically available at the job & internship fair.
We will be providing 4 Online mentoring sessions to prepare for the Job & Internship Fair:
- Resume & Cover Letter, Personal branding through LinkedIn
- Soft Skills & Hard Skills (Industry insights)
- Interview etiquette & preparation tips
- Group discussion & Mock interview, Practice Sessions.
Opportunities include internships and jobs in travel consulting, airline operations, hotel management, event planning, customer service, sales and marketing.
Research the companies attending, practice your elevator pitch, and prepare questions for employers.
Focus on your skills, coursework, volunteer experiences, and any extracurricular activities that demonstrate your abilities.
Send a thank-you email within 24-48 hours, mentioning specifics from your conversation to help them remember you. Also connect with them on their professional social media handles (ie; LinkedIn)
Bring multiple copies of your resume, a notepad, a pen, and possibly a portfolio. Dress in business casual or professional attire.
Companies can participate by registering on the official event website. You can choose to be part of the job & internship fair, sponsor the event, or both.
For more details: https://forms.dtorr.in/JFC
Sponsoring the event provides numerous benefits, including brand visibility, networking opportunities, direct engagement with potential employees, and positioning your company as a leader in the industry.
Reserve Your Place
INR 5299/-
Students (Outstation)
(For 3 Nights Stay)
Inclusions :
- 3 Nights Accommodation
- Meal (2B+2L+2D)
- Networking with participants & faculties
- Transport (Accommodation to Conclave Venue) (Fixed Timings*)
- Full Access to Conclave
- Access to National Level Competitions
- Participation & Winning Certificate
- Welcome Kit
INR 4499/-
Students (Outstation)
(For 2 Nights Stay)
Inclusions :
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- Meal (2B+2L+2D)
- Networking with participants & faculties
- Transport (Accommodation to Conclave Venue) (Fixed Timings*)
- Full Access to Conclave
- Access to National Level Competitions
- Participation & Winning Certificate
- Welcome Kit
INR 3699/-
Students (Outstation) (For 1 Night Stay)
Inclusions :
- One Night Accommodation
- Meal (2B+2L+2D)
- Networking with participants & faculties
- Transport (Accommodation to Conclave Venue) (Fixed Timings*)
- Full Access to Conclave
- Access to National Level Competitions
- Participation & Winning Certificate
- Welcome Kit
INR 5799/-
Faculty, Industry & Others
(Outstation for 3 nights)
Inclusions :
- 3 Nights Accommodation
- Meal (2B+2L+2D)
- Capacity Building Sessions by Industry for Faculty only
- Networking with participants & faculties, Transport (Accommodation to Conclave Venue) (Fixed Timings*)
- Full Access to Conclave
- Faculty Award participation (Only for Faculties)
- articipation & Winning Certificate
- Welcome Kit
INR 4999/-
Faculty, Industry & Others
(Outstation for 2 nights)
Inclusions :
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- Meal (2B+2L+2D)
- Capacity Building Sessions by Industry for Faculty only
- Networking with participants & faculties
- Transport (Accommodation to Conclave Venue) (Fixed Timings*)
- Full Access to Conclave
- Faculty Award participation (Only for Faculties)
- Participation & Winning Certificate
- Welcome Kit
INR 799/-
Student, Faculty, Industry & Others
(Local)
Inclusions :
- Lunch Coupons (2) (Only for Local Participants)
- Capacity Building Sessions by Industry (for Faculty only)
- Networking with participants & faculties
- Full Access to Conclave
- Faculty Award participation (Only for Faculties)
- Participation & Winning Certificate
- Welcome Kit