PIBAR 2024
PIBAR 2024
The Pan India Booth Alumni Retreat (PIBAR) is an annual event organised by the Chicago Booth Alumni Club of India, designed for a weekend of networking, learning, and socialising among alumni. The 2024 PIBAR will take place from December 6th – 8th at Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa, a luxurious seaside destination renowned for its serene ambiance and stunning views. This event is significant as it provides a unique platform for alumni to forge valuable professional connections, gain insights from workshops and panel discussions on industry trends and business strategies, and participate in social activities that strengthen community bonds within the Chicago Booth network in India. The 2024 retreat promises to combine the tranquil environment of Taj Fisherman’s Cove with a robust agenda of enriching experiences.
Live / act / experience sustainability at PIBAR 2024!
It’s NOT just talking heads gyan!
A unique experience unlike any other reunion / conference…
Details about the venue
Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa is a stunning resort located along the scenic East Coast Road in Chennai. The resort is in close proximity to notable attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage site Mahabalipuram, the vibrant Covelong Beach, and the Crocodile Bank. Guests can also enjoy the nearby Dakshinachitra cultural museum, showcasing South Indian heritage and crafts.
Recommendation for participants:
- There are going to be fun workout and beach activities on day 2 and day 3 . Please bring comfortable work out gear and shoes.
- Chennai weather is pleasant during December but mild humidity persists. Please bring comfortable clothes (nothing very warm).
- Please bring umbrellas as we would be still in the midst of NE monsoon.
Agenda
2.00 pm onwards
Registrations
Welcome drinks mixer
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Welcome address and event overview – Kavitha Rajaram, Chicago Booth Alumni Club
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Back to school by Sanjog Mishra*
6:20 pm - 7:15 pm
7:25 pm - 7:40 pm
7:50 pm - 8:40 pm
8:45 pm onwards
7:00 am - 8:00 am
8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Breakfast: Sumptuous breakfast with sustainable and tasty elements (millet upma, ragi dosa, organic free range egg omelettes, goat cheese, etc)
- Speed dating sessions for career guidance, entrepreneurship, life coaching (parallel sessions)
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Travel back to the hotel & Siesta time
Optional – Career coaching for Kids of Boothies seeking undergraduate and postgraduate options by Nikita Desai (Booth alumni)
4:30 pm - 5.15 pm
Geopolitics and India’s role and impact In conversation with T. S. Tirumurti (Former Ambassador / Permanent Representative of India to the UN) and Vijay Keshav Gokhale IFS, retired Indian diplomat and the 32nd Foreign Secretary of India. Gokhale previously served as the Ambassador of India to China.
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
7:30 pm onwards- Dinner, Drinks and Poster event
Poster event showcasing booth start ups and sustainability based start ups
6:00 am - 7:00 am
7:15 am - 7:30 am
Transport to Crocodile bank
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Wildlife conservation & co-existence: A live experience at Madras Crocodile Bank tour by Zai Whitaker, co-founder
8:45 am - 10:00 am
Breakfast
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Business & economics of sustainability: The panelists will discuss the financial, technical and policy aspects of India’s transition to a greener and more sustainable energy economy.An expert session led by our own Nagesh A Basavanhalli, Vice Chairman Greaves Cotton, Dibirath Sen, MD and India Lead for Sustainable Finance, HSBC and Dhruba Purkayastha, Director, growth and institutional advancement, CEEW.
11:30 am - 12:15 am
A “no holds barred” conversation with actor and entrepreneur Arvind Swamy and acclaimed film director, Padma Shri Mani Ratnam.
12:45 am - 1:30 pm
Closure of PIBAR 2024, handover to PIBAR 2025 team, actions for the future by India Booth alumni (Prachi Windlass, Kavitha Rajaram)
1:30 pm onwards
Closure of PIBAR 2024, handover to PIBAR 2025 team, actions for the future by India Booth alumni
(Prachi Windlass, Kavitha Rajaram)
1:00 pm onwards
Lunch and bidding poitte varen, poyyi vasthaamu, au revoir, hasta la vista
Events
Event - 1
“Run, Play, Stretch & Splash” The Ultimate Beachside Fun Run Experience!” By Versatude – a multi-faceted health and fitness company focused on virtual wellness programs for individuals and groups. Their goal is to make people stronger and resilient to lead a balanced lifestyle
Beach Fun Run Circuit: Enjoy a light beachside jog interspersed with playful activity stops, including stretches, a mini obstacle course, a beach scavenger hunt, and sand relays. Wrap up with a refreshing cool-down stretch or ocean dip to relax and recharge. Perfect for fitness and fun!
Event - 2
“Fueling strength sustainably: Nutrition and fitness for a Greener You” By Adarsh Gopalakrishnan. https://www.move101.net/
“Strength for everyone: Nutrition and fitness for an independent you”A stronger and smarter consumer makes better choices with their shopping cart and at the gym. Mindful eating and a discerning strength training are not just buzzwords. They are crucial practices that aim to improve what companies stock on store shelves and how people spend their time on the gym floor.
PIBAR 2024 Pricing Details:
The venue PIBAR, Taj Fisherman Cove is fully booked.Registrants from Oct 27, 2024, will be offered stay at Intercontinental/ Sheraton Grand (We will arrange for shuttles from the respective stay to the PiBAR venue)
* Convenience Charges based on the mode of payment are extra.
Secure your spot and experience PIBAR 2024 to the fullest!
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