IIMA Convocation 2026: 629 Graduates Urged to Lead with ‘Integrative Intelligence’
IIMA Convocation 2026: Graduates Urged to Lead with ‘Integrative Intelligence’ in an AI-Driven World
Chandrika Tandon Calls for ‘Wholly Human’ Leadership at IIMA Convocation
IIMA Convocation 2026: Leadership Beyond Intelligence
From Classrooms to Complexity: IIMA’s Class of 2026 Steps Into a Non-Linear Future
‘Step Out of Your Bubble’: Chandrika Tandon Inspires IIMA Graduates
Bharat Bhasker Urges Graduates to Embrace Change in a Non-Linear World
Resilience Key to Success, Says Bharat Bhasker at IIMA Convocation
🎓 Convocation Snapshot
- Institute: Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
- Occasion: 61st Convocation (2026)
- Total Graduates: 629 students
👥 Key People
- Chief Guest: Chandrika Tandon
- Director: Bharat Bhasker
- Chairperson: Pankaj Patel
💡 Key Messages
- “Integrative Intelligence” — blending insight, intention, and humanity
- Leadership must go beyond AI and analytics
- Emphasis on resilience, adaptability, and values
- Careers will be non-linear and constantly evolving
🌍 Core Takeaway
- Success isn’t just about intelligence — it’s about being “wholly human” leaders who create meaningful impact
- A total of 629 students were awarded their degrees at the 61st Annual Convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) held on 28th March the iconic Louis Kahn Plaza on the campus. Chandrika Tandon, Business Leader, Humanitarian, Grammy-Award Winning Musician, and alumna of IIMA’s PGP Class of 1975, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
- Bilkul Online | Sunday Special
- Ahmedabad | 29 March 2026
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad awarded degrees to 629 students at its 61st Convocation, highlighted by a powerful call for purpose-driven leadership in the age of artificial intelligence.
Chief Guest Chandrika Tandon emphasized “Integrative Intelligence,” urging graduates to combine insight, intention, and humanity to become effective leaders.
Speakers including Pankaj Patel and Bharat Bhasker encouraged resilience, adaptability, and values-based decision-making as students step into a rapidly evolving global landscape.
At IIMA, a Convocation That Asked: What Does It Mean to Be Human in the Age of AI?
On a warm March evening at the Louis Kahn Plaza, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad celebrated more than graduation — it marked a transition into a world being reshaped by artificial intelligence, uncertainty, and opportunity.
As 629 students crossed the stage at IIMA’s 61st Convocation, the spotlight turned to a deeper question: what kind of leaders will they become?
For Chandrika Tandon ( Grammy-Award Winning Musician, and alumna of IIMA’s PGP Class) , the answer lay beyond algorithms and analytics. In a compelling address, she spoke of “Integrative Intelligence” — a way of thinking that blends insight, intention, inner stillness, and impact.
Her message was clear: the future will not belong to those who are merely intelligent, but to those who are fully human.
She urged graduates to step out of their comfort zones, seek intersections rather than straight paths, and act with clarity and commitment. Breakthroughs, she noted, rarely happen in isolation — they emerge where disciplines, ideas, and perspectives collide.
Earlier, Pankaj Patel (Chairperson of the Board of Governors at IIMA) framed the moment as an inheritance of legacy. The IIMA name, he said, is not just a credential but a responsibility — one built over decades of impact across industries and societies.
Meanwhile, Director Bharat Bhasker pointed to a future defined by unpredictability. Careers will no longer follow straight lines, he said, and success will depend on adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to keep learning.
The institute itself is evolving with that future, expanding globally and investing in artificial intelligence through new academic initiatives.
Yet, amid all the talk of disruption and innovation, one theme remained constant: values.
As the ceremony concluded, the message that lingered was simple but powerful — leadership is not just about reaching the top, but about leaving the world better than you found it.
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