ENSEMBLE 2011

Bridging the Gap

IDEA SUMMIT

About XLRI
Founded by Fr. Quinn Enright in 1949, XLRI is the oldest business school in the country, spearheading the cause of progress and development through the journey of independent India. Through the years, XLRI has stood by its motto of Excellence and Integrity, and is known today as a beacon of academic excellence and social awareness, churning out responsible human beings. Over the years, XLRI has developed its own identity. The hallmark of this identity is to strike new routes; to be second to none, but to be the first to respond to the needs of the people and the nation.

Ensemble
Ensemble is XLRIs flagship annual management festival. From its humble beginnings in 2001, Ensemble has grown into one of the most awaited events in the business school circuit. It is a platform for the brightest minds from across the best business schools in the country to showcase their skills, and compete in a wide spectrum of events across varied functions. The thrill of the fight, the urge to achieve, the passion to showcase ones strengths and the desire to win all there is, drive teams & individuals to participate and battle it out for the top honour.

Idea Summit

The Idea Summit has always been the highlight of ENSEMBLE, with some of the most respected minds from across India gracing the occasion. The speakers included eminent personalities like: Jagdish Capoor - With more than 39 years of work experience in banking and finance Mr Jagdish Capoor has held esteemed positions of responsibility.. He has also been former Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange and former Deputy Governor of RBI. Michael Ferreira - A notable amateur player of English billiards from India, he has won the World Billiards Championship four times. An alumnus of St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, Mr Ferreira is a lawyer by profession and obtained his degree in law from the Government Law College, Mumbai. Leena Nair - The first woman to make it to HULs Management Committee (MC), and also the youngest Executive Director(ED). As the HR boss, she heads a team of 250 people who looks in to the well-being of about 15000 employees across 70 different locations in the country. Prahlad Kakkar -Renowned Ad-man, Restaurateur, Marine Conservationist; He is the founder of one of Indias leading production houses, Genesis Film Productions, Kakkar is best known for his Pepsi commercials with Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bacchan. He has also set-up a scuba-diving school at Kadmat Island and runs Casa Amore, a wine bar and restaurant, at Mumbai.

Idea Summit 2011

Theme for Ensemble 2011 - Bridging the Gap

Growth is but an illusion if not driven by the multitude. Dreams remain dreams if not infused with the daring of the masses. We aspire as a nation to lead the world, but we cant provide for our very own. The elite crow about our march towards progress, but the proletariat gets nary a whiff of its fruits. Greatness doesnt lie along this path. We affirmed our commitment to future glory in Ensemble 2010, where we vowed to strive towards a greater tomorrow. Now we take our first step towards that goal, as we aspire towards Bridging the Gap. We pledge to stamp out all inequity; wealth, gender, employment, justice, race, colour, creed. We aim to make inclusive growth a reality and bring prosperity to each and every rural household. We will break down all boundaries and create a mass consciousness that will span the length and breadth of this country; a national identity that will strive with singleminded focus towards global domination. This is the ethos of Ensemble 2011, to once again find the unity in our diversity and leverage that for the betterment of our country. The future beckons

Your Valuable Contribution

As in previous editions, The Idea Summit 2011 will be the focal point of Ensemble. Luminaries from various fields will come together and provide that all important first step; a step that ignites the transition from hope to belief; a step towards bridging the gap An actor, screenwriter, director, social activist, and rugby union player, you have earned numerous accolades through your multi-diversity. You have displayed exemplary commitment to your art, and your contribution to the acting profession is unique. An advertising professional who left it all to pursue his dream, your story inspires us to take risks and work hard to achieve our goals. Being famously mentioned by Time magazine as the superstar of Indian art-house cinema, you have portrayed a wide variety of roles in mainstream cinema as well. A passionate campaigner for social justice, your determination to make a difference by highlighting injustice and lobbying for change has never flagged. As an ambassador for India in the World Youth Peace Summit, you stirred action through your insights and opinions. With this years Ensemble working on the theme bridging the gap, we would be honoured to have with us someone who successfully bridges the gap between dreams and reality.
Contact : Prakash Pynadath General Secretary, XLRI Jamshedpur Ph - 07209429693 | Email - gensec@xlri.ac.in