- K J Somaiya Institute of Management hosts IconSWMCE and IPLA Global Forum 2023, attracting various research presentations from 44 countries, showcasing global insights and expertise
K J Somaiya Institute of Management hosted the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management & Circular Economy (IconSWMCE) and IPLA Global Forum 2023. This event served as a pivotal platform for discussions and knowledge sharing among diverse stakeholders, addressing global challenges such as resource exploitation, waste generation, increased emissions and the impact of rising temperatures.
The conference was organised by the International Society for Waste Management Air & Water (ISWMAW) and the International Partnership for Expanding Waste Management Services of Local Authorities (IPLA), featured associate partners, including the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, UNCRD, State Bank of India, SME Chamber of India, Chemical Engineering World and SINTEF (Norway).
The distinguished speakers, including Dr Raman Ramachandran, Sadhan K Ghosh, Gert Morscheck, Raghunath K Shevgaonkar, C R C Mohanty, Shigemoto Kajihara, Misuzu Asari, Bart De Jong, Dr Prasad Modak, Dr Kare H Karstensen, V N Rajasekharan Pillai, Nandkumar Gurav, Sanjeev Kumar, Prasanta Dey and Pariatamby (Professor, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Malaysia) shared insights on waste management and the circular economy. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between ISWMAW and JSMCWM. The 4-day conference saw robust participation, with 380+ research and white paper presentations across 53 tracks from 44 countries, making it a hub of global insights and expertise.
“Hosting this conference underscores our commitment to sensitise business school faculty and students to the importance of responsible citizenship, technology, business model innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable waste management”, Raman Ramachandran, Ph.D., Director, KJSIM, stated.
