Innovation has been the driving force of our growth. We have been growing despite pandemics over the past decades, have become the 5th largest economy in the world, and are expected to be the third largest economy by 2027, said Devi Ahilya University Vice Chancellor Renu Jain while addressing the concluding session of the 19th Prestige International Conference organized on the topic Changing Business Paradigm as the chief guest.

She said Indore highlighted the importance of knowledge systems towards innovation, governance, and sensitivity. Sustainable use of resources is the key to the bright future of society.

Speaking on the importance of education, the special guest of the valedictory function, Professor Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Trichy, said that fundamental clarity comes when engaging with each other in such conferences. There is a great need in the education world today to talk beyond the syllabus so that entrepreneurial culture can develop in today's era. Youth should take planned risks and move forward, which will lead to success.

Professor Prashant Mishra of IIM Kolkata said that incentives are one of the most valuable things. Appreciation from your loved ones matters most. He said that the achievements of the people around you always give importance to role models, but choose your role model wisely.

Dr. Davish Jain, Chairman of the Prestige Education Foundation, said that with the changing dynamics of the business environment, it is now extremely important to explore new areas of innovation. Expressing his gratitude to the guests present at the conference, he described the expert discussion on the changing scenario in the business world and its impacts during the two-day conference as extremely effective.

On this occasion, State Cabinet Minister Tulsi Silawat honored Sheikh Mansoor bin Khalifa Al-Thani on behalf of the Madhya Pradesh government. He thanked Al Thani for coming to India and choosing Indore as his first destination.