Indian Achievers’ Forum, unwavering in its commitment to acknowledge and celebrate commendable efforts and endeavors, successfully concluded the 64th edition of the National Summit and Awards for 2023. This annual event serves as a dynamic platform to commend and encourage a diverse array of contributors.
The 64th National Summit and Awards unfolded on August 21st at Le Meridien Hotel, in collaboration with CSR Times. This grand event brought together a distinguished gathering of dignitaries, award recipients, and over 300 delegates.
The summit commenced with an inaugural ceremony, followed by enlightening addresses from eminent personalities. Chief Guest Shri SPS Baghel, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, extended his congratulations to all participants and winners, underscoring CSR’s potential to project India onto the global stage. The morning session boasted Guests of Honor including H.E. Mr. Dilshod Akhatov, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of India, Lt. Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), Member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, and Maj. Gen. Ravindra Singh of the Indian Army.
The inaugural session featured the commendation of CSR Times award recipients followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the theme “Achieving SDGs Through CSR in Developing Economies: Role of G20 Nations.” The second session turned the spotlight on the Indian Army’s CSR initiatives, emphasized through a presentation by Brigadier Vikas Bhardwaj, Brig DAV. Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (RS) and Spokesperson – BJP, addressed the gathering as the Guest of Honor, underscoring the collective responsibility of CSR engagement, extending beyond corporates to every individual.
Furthermore, several remarkable accomplishments of PSUs, Corporates, Corporate Foundations, MSMEs, and individuals received recognition through the Indian Achievers’ Award, honoring their commendable contributions. These individuals and organizations demonstrated unwavering dedication to the cause of nation-building.
One of the achievers was Surabhi Sinha, Machine Learning Engineer, Adobe, who was conferred with the Young Achievers’ Award for her exemplary achievements. With over six years of experience in the ever-evolving realm of machine learning and AI, Surabhi Sinha is a machine learning engineer currently working in the domain of generative AI at Adobe, a Fortune 500 company. Her journey has been a dynamic fusion of innovation, technical prowess, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
She has contributed in the domain of machine learning and AI to various flagship products embraced by millions of creators and professionals across the globe. In the pursuit of crafting state-of-the-art solutions, she has filed patents in the area of optimizing generative AI. She has been invited as a keynote speaker to share her insights on optimization in the domain of generative artificial intelligence. Additionally, she has also been invited to be a judge for industry awards like Globee and has been invited to join Criya’s expert circle, an exclusive community where experts may share their experiences and build a strong professional brand.
Additionally, she has been invited to judge numerous national and international peer-reviewed conferences. Her commitment to research in AI is further highlighted by her role in technical program committees, shaping the discourse of emerging trends and innovations.
In a heartening gesture, the summit presented the CSR Times Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023 to Ms. Shallu Jindal for her sustained and exceptional contributions to the socio-economic upliftment of marginalized communities through sustainable community development initiatives.
Among the distinguished attendees were Mr. Ratnesh, Executive Director – United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), Air Marshal VPS Rana PVSM, VSM (Retd), Mr. S. Ravi Shankar, Executive Committee Member – CSR Times Awards, H.E. Mrs. Daniela Mariana Sezonov-Tane, Ambassador of Romania to India, H.E. Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira, High Commissioner – High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda to India, Dr. László Makk, Deputy Head of Mission, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Hungary, and Shri Shaurya Doval, Founding Member – India Foundation, Dr. Sudipta Narayan Roy, Director, IAF. The gathering witnessed these esteemed guests addressing the summit, inspiring participants with renewed fervor and compassion for social endeavors.
Mr. Harish Chandra, Editor of CSR Times & President, Indian Achievers’ Forum, extended his congratulations to all winners and participants, expressing gratitude to the event’s partners for their pivotal role in ensuring the event’s resounding success. The summit concluded with a resounding vote of thanks, leaving attendees galvanized and determined to sustain their collective efforts in pursuit of national betterment.
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