21st MSC - AI shaping today and the future - 27 Sep 2022

THE PLATFORM

Among the set of disruptions and technologies shaping the future, AI is foremost in among them which is changing the rules of the game across nearly every industry It is already the main driver of emerging technologies like big data, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT), and it will continue to act as a technological innovator for the foreseeable future.

AI enables systems to encapsulate cognitive functions along with adaptive and learning capabilities for accomplishing specific tasks by processing large amounts of data and recognizing patterns in the data, which may be too complicated for humans.

Some common everyday applications today include Gmail email filters (into Primary, Social, Promotions, …), Pinterest's LENS tool to identify objects in images, Google predictive searches, Spotify's music recommendations, amongst many others. The capabilities and impact of AI is only expected to expand over the near future, with Deloitte's Global Artificial Intelligence Industry whitepaper predicting that the world will see AI-driven GDP growth of $15.7 trillion by 2030.

As with two sides of a coin, one needs to be aware of the risks involved in over-indulgence and yet counter any unintended consequences by progressively developing resilience.

This convention seeks to provide key perspectives and insights on the emerging trends in the area of Artificial Intelligence, the challenges, and opportunities relevant to management students who are about to enter the exciting world of business and management profession. Perspectives are provided through focused special sessions on four broad sub-themes:

tAI as a Knowledge discipline

tAI as a Career

tAI for Entrepreneurial Success

tAI transforming Lives beyond work

The above topics will be covered through a mix of lively speeches, intense panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions.

SPECIAL SESSION 1: AI as a Knowledge discipline

There are primarily three large application areas in AI: Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Vision. Each one requires a different learning path. One can proactively choose a learning path that aligns to one's vision and competence. However, knowledge of programming is a base requirement for anyone who seeks to develop AI skills. Knowledge acquired in any of the disciplines can be used to develop AI solutions in the real world to address business problems and arms one with the latest technological skills, which are gaining increasing prominence every day

SPECIAL SESSION 2: AI as a Career

AI offers opportunities to work with life-changing technology applied across industries and an outlet for creativeness and invention. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a ~31% increase in jobs for data scientists and mathematical science professionals by 2030. By Forbes' estimates, machine learning jobs are expected to be worth $31 billion by 2024, witnessing a 40%+ growth over six years. This also implies that, in order to be competitive, people will need to develop latest technological skills. The roles can vary from a data scientist to a machine learning engineer to AI legal and ethics amongst many others.

SPECIAL SESSION 3: AI for Entrepreneurial Success

AI systems can perform complex tasks, suggest decision steps, and also continuously learn independently from their surroundings, making them invaluable for any business. Entrepreneurial success impinges on customer ecstasy - AI can help improve customer experience to provide quick responses, offer high efficiency and offer personalization. AI can also help improve decision making and optimize costs, including identification of current customer needs and prediction of future needs based on data trends, automation of digital marketing efforts, determination of optimal resource requirements in manufacturing and service decisions, etc. Amongst many other industry, the healthcare and sports industries have seen multiple entrepreneurial ventures which have harnessed the power of AI to build new businesses.

SPECIAL SESSION 4: AI transforming Lives beyond work

AI has become all-pervasive in human lives. Like electricity or computers, AI is increasing becoming a general-purpose technology with a multitude of applications making everyday lives simpler From customized content and target advertising on social media, voice assistance in the form of Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa, email communication improvement via smart replies and email filters, and product recommendations for online purchases based on preferences and buying habits to generation of millions of tunes and animated music-conditioned dancing sequences for music artists, and self-driving and auto parking of cars, AI is transforming lives.

On the downside, easy access to personal data can lead to data theft and data manipulation. Policies around data collection, replication and usage are being developed to ensure adequate control and governance.

PAPER PRESENTATION COMPETITION

Each competing team (comprising two students) must submit an e-copy of the written presentation on the theme: 'AI shaping today and the future' to conventions@mmachennai-events.in, not exceeding 1000 words, by Monday, 05 September 2022.

BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

Each competing team (two students) must submit a write-up on a Commercially Viable Business Idea on any industry/service of their choice E copy of the business plan, not exceeding 1000 words, must be mailed to conventions@mmachennai-events.in by Monday, 05 September 2022

THE BIG DEBATE

A Debate is always provocative. A heated debate is all the more so. The objective of the debate is to enable students to showcase their communication and logical reasoning skills. The ABC of Communication, Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity will all be exhibited before a strong audience. A team of two from each institute will speak, one FOR and one AGAINST the proposition. Any number of teams can be nominated from the same B School.

Teams will be called for a debate on the topic “'AI is likely the best or the worst thing to happen to humanity' - Stephen Hawking. What side do you lean on?” at MMA Management Center, Chennai on Saturday, 17 September 2022. A distinguished Panel of Jury will evaluate and select the winners of the Big Debate.

THINK TANK: THE MASTER BRAIN

Management Quiz Competition

This Inter-B School Quiz tests the knowledge of Management Students on the world of Management and Businesses around us. Rather than testing only memory, the format of the event will force the contestants to apply their whole body of acquired expertise and knowledge on the presented questions forcing them to make the connection and then come up with the answers. A team comprising two participants from the same B School can participate in the Quiz scheduled on Friday, 16 September 2022 at MMA Management Center, Chennai. Any number of teams can be nominated from the same B School.

CHANAKYA - THE MASTERMIND

We are pleased to announce the tenth edition of the Competition to select the BEST MANAGEMENT STUDENT OF THE YEAR. The “Chanakya“ Award will recognize the best student on his/her all round abilities based on a series of contests and criteria. As a fitting finale the chosen finalists will participate in the final two rounds in front of the 1,800 strong audience. Chanakya, the legendary strategist is renowned for his management, administrative and thinking skills. The winning student will be a master strategist and crowned “Chanakya”. Any student interested in joining the contest should login at www.chanakyathemastermind.in and apply online.

PRIZES

Prize Quiz

First ` 20,000 ` 20,000 ` 20,000 ` 15,000

Second ` ` ` 15,000 ` 10,000

Third ` ` `

REGISTRATION FEES

Member Non-Member

Paper Presentation Competition Per Team ` 2,500 ` 3,000

Business Plan Competition Per Team ` 2,500 ` 3,000

The Big Debate Per Team ` 2,500 ` 3,000

Management Quiz Per Team ` 2,500 ` 3,000

Delegate Fee for Convention Students ` 1,000 ` 1,500

Faculty ` 1,200 ` 2,000

Corporate ` 1,500 ` 2,500

The participation fee includes GST of 18%

Chanakya - The Mastermind

` 1,00,000

No entry fee for ‘Chanakya - The Mastermind’

Note:FeeincludesConvention lunch andDelegateKit.

Last date for registration for Competition and for Submission of Papers: Monday, 05 September 2022. Guidelines for Competitions attached.

Delegate fee to attend the Convention on 27 September 2022 is waived for teams participating in the Paper Presentation, Business Plan, Quiz & The Big Debate Competitions.

Certificates will be given to all participants in the competition and delegates attending the Convention.

Mode of Payment: Pay online - website - mmachennai.org or Credit Card/Debit Card at MMA or DD/Cheque drawn in favour of 'Madras Management Association' payable at Chennai. Nomination will only be confirmed on receipt of participation fee. The Fee paid is nonrefundable. However participation by a substitute will be allowed.

theme: AI shaping today and the future

21st MMA All India Management Students Convention

27 September 2022 | Auditorium, IIT Madras Research Park |Tharamani | Chennai 600113

GUIDELINES FOR THE COMPETITIONS

Paper Presentation Competition

1 Each competing team (comprising two students) must submit an e copy of the written presentation on the theme: ‘AI shaping today and the future’, not exceeding 1000 words in the format given below:

t Introduction

t Your View on the topic, examples, case studies, illustrations

t Conclusion

t A bibliography (references) must be attached with the Basedpaperonevaluation of the papers, teams will be invited for Competition at MMA, Chennai, on Friday, 23 September 2022 before a panel of Judges.

General Instructions for Paper Presentation

1. Each competing team can have a maximum of 2 student members

2. The cover of the paper must clearly specify the title of the paper, names of the team members, Year of study, Institute & address, personal email id and contact numbers

3. E c o p y o f t h e p a p e r m u s t b e m a i l e d t o conventions@mmachennai-events.in by Monday, 05 September 2022.

Business Plan Competition

Participants must submit a proposal, not exceeding 1000 words, on a commercially viable business idea on any industry/service of their choice. The proposal should

1.contain:Executive Summary not exceeding 100 words

2. Introduction, Mission

3. Business Structure, Strategy and Processes including product potential, technology availability, marketing strategy etc.

4. Financial viability & ROI

5. E copy of the business plan must be mailed to conventions@mmachennai-events.in by Monday, 05 September 2022.

The ideas presented will be evaluated by venture capitalists. Based on evaluation of the ideas, teams will be invited for a round of presentation at MMA Management Center, Chennai on Thursday, 22 September 2022 before a panel of venture capitalists to select the winning team.

The Big Debate

A Debate is always provocative. A heated debate is all the more so. The objective of the debate is to enable students to showcase their communication and logical reasoning skills. The ABC of Communication, Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity will all be exhibited before the audience. Teams will be called for a debate on the topic “‘AI is likely the best or the worst thing to happen to humanity’Stephen Hawking. What side do you lean on?” at MMA Management Center, Chennai on Saturday, 17 September 2022

A team comprising of 2 students from each institute with one speaking For and one Against the Proposition may be nominated. Any number of teams can be nominated from the same B School.

Management Quiz Competition

Think Tank: The Master Brain

A team comprises of two students from the same B School. Any number of teams can be nominated from the same B School.

The eligible teams will participate in the Preliminary Round of Quiz scheduled on Friday, 16 September 2022 The Preliminary Round will be in the form of written quiz to be answered as a team on the answer template provided. The results of the Preliminary Round will be announced on the same day and the Top 6 Teams will be selected for the OnStage Grand Finals to be held on the same day at MMA Management Center, Chennai.

The Grand Finals will consist of different rounds of quizzing and the rules of the same will be announced prior to the competition.

To Participate, give a missed call to 97899 60398 For details please contact: 044-2829 1133 / 4863 2711 Ph.D [94447 00068] Mr R Sathish Kumar 77700] Mr Kaushik 03433]

21st MMA All India Management Students Convention

The Best Management Student of the Year 2022

CH AN AKYA - T H E MAST E R MI N D

Guidelines for the Competition

MMA's “Chanakya - The Mastermind” Award was instituted in 2010 and will crown one of the most significant events of the 21st MMA All India Management Students Convention, to be held in Chennai on 27 September 2022 at Auditorium, IIT Madras Research Park, 32, Kanagam Road, Kanagam, Tharamani, Chennai 600113. It is a contest to select the Best Potential Manager of the year 2022 from amidst Management Students from all over India. Grilling but rewarding, it promises to bring out the best in you. So gear up, and fight your way to the top. It is one of the first chances in life to prove your managerial material !

There is only ONE Chanakya. The “one & only” Winner gets a Cash Award of ` 100,000 ! Eligibility

Students currently undergoing a post graduation programme in management (any discipline) from any recognized business school in India.

Details of the Contest

1. Any student interested to join the contest should login at www.chanakyathemastermind.in and apply online.

2. There would be 4 stages of selection to arrive at the MMA Chanakya of 2022

a. Application, submission of essay and quiz

b. Preliminary Online Screening

c. Pre-Finals in Chennai

d. Finals, on stage during the Convention at the Convention Venue

3. The application forms duly filled along with a write up not exceeding 500 words on “Why am I the Best Manager?” should be uploaded on or before Monday, 05 September 2022.

4. There is no Enrolment Fee to the MMA Chanakya Award 2022.

5. The shortlisted/selected students will be called to Chennai for a Pre-final selection process at MMA on Monday, 26 September 2022 These students are eligible to attend the 21st MMA All India Management Students’ Convention 2022 as special invitees.

6. Pre-final selection which is designed to assess the participant’s Analytical, Decision Making and Innovation Skills, includes:

4 Behavioral Assessment (psychometric)

4 Group Discussion

4 Management Games, Simulations etc. to measure the various managerial skills of the Pre Finalist.

7. TEN students who are short-listed in Pre-final stage will participate in the Finals at the MMA Convention. The Finals will be conducted on stage in front of the audience in two rounds. The First round on stage will witness elimination of 5 students leaving the other five in the fray for a Panel Interview on stage, which would include rapid fire round resulting in the selection and crowning of the winner as the MMA “ChanakyaThe Mastermind” for the year 2022.

8. This will be the most attended/watched event of the Convention and will be Webcast Live across Colleges, Universities and Management Schools in the country and also live on youtube and facebook.

9. The winner of the MMA “Chanakya - The Mastermind” 2022 would win a Cash Award of ` One Lakh !

To Participate, give a missed call to 97899 60398 For details please contact: 044-2829 1133 / 4863 2711

Gp Capt (Dr) R Venkataraman (Retd) Ph.D [94447 00068] | Mr R Sathish Kumar [96770 77700] | Mr Kaushik [63746 03433]

Email to: conventions@mmachennai-events.in or gm@mmachennai.org