Kamal Ghorui
Rohtak: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), a premier business school located in Greater Noida, India, hosted its annual flagship event, Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0, organized by the PGDM-International Business program. The event serves as a platform for global dialogue, where ideas converge to foster meaningful international discourse.The event concluded with Team LeBroom from IIM Rohtak emerging as the winners. Team Magnus from FORE School of Management secured the second position, followed by Team Strategy from Shri Ram College of Commerce as the second runners-up.This year’s theme, “Should Countries Prioritize Energy Independence to Ensure Global Energy Security Amid Rising Geopolitical Uncertainty?”, addressed a question of growing significance in today’s rapidly evolving global energy landscape. As energy is no longer merely an economic resource but also a geopolitical tool, the theme resonated strongly with contemporary global challenges.The national-level competition witnessed participation from premier business schools across India, recording an impressive 250+ registrations. The total prize pool stood at ₹60,000.12 nations represented included the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Germany, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China, Australia, the United States, and Japan.The event comprised multiple rounds: an initial knowledge-based assessment on Unstop to evaluate cognitive agility and decision-making, followed by a case submission round showcasing analytical and multidimensional thinking, and culminating in a final round—a battle of perspectives. In this round, participants represented different nations and articulated their viewpoints on energy independence, simulating deliberations akin to those at the United Nations and G20 forums.Finalists hailed from esteemed institutions such as IIM Udaipur, IIM Rohtak, BIMTECH, Shri Ram College of Commerce, IIT Patna, International Management Institute, FORE School of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, National Insurance Academy and NIA Pune.The distinguished jury panel featured Mr. Rajeev Kher, IAS (Retd.), Former Commerce Secretary, Government of India, and Mr. Sumanta Chaudhuri, IAS (Retd.), Principal Advisor, International Trade Policy, Confederation of Indian Industry. Their evaluations were based on critical dimensions of international trade, diplomacy, and policy-making.
