<h3 data-start="80" data-end="172"><strong data-start="84" data-end="170">International Collaboration: MANCOSA (South Africa) &ndash; BITM &ndash; SBUP (Case Quest 2.0)</strong></h3>
<p data-start="174" data-end="410">I played a key role in facilitating academic collaboration between <strong data-start="241" data-end="282">MANCOSA</strong>, <strong data-start="284" data-end="325">Balaji Institute of Technology &amp; Management</strong> (BITM), and <strong data-start="338" data-end="379">Sri Balaji University Pune</strong> (SBUP) for <em data-start="391" data-end="407">Case Quest 2.0</em>.</p>
<p data-start="412" data-end="745">This collaboration aimed to create a global academic platform fostering cross-cultural learning, strategic analysis, and international exposure for management students. It strengthened institutional partnerships through knowledge exchange, competitive engagement, and future opportunities for joint research and academic initiatives.</p>
<h3 data-start="752" data-end="794"><strong data-start="756" data-end="792">About Case Quest 2.0</strong></h3>
<p data-start="796" data-end="1172"><em data-start="796" data-end="812">Case Quest 2.0</em> is a global-level case competition designed to enhance analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and industry-oriented problem-solving skills among management students. It presents real-world business challenges requiring innovative and data-driven solutions. The initiative promotes experiential learning, global collaboration, and corporate readiness.</p>
<h3 data-start="1179" data-end="1246"><strong data-start="1183" data-end="1246">International Invitation &ndash; AI Thought Leadership Initiative</strong></h3>
<p data-start="1248" data-end="1521">I have also been invited by <strong data-start="1276" data-end="1317">MANCOSA</strong>, South Africa, to participate in an international initiative addressing the accelerating integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education, public administration, and policy leadership.</p>
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<p data-start="1523" data-end="1957">This initiative adopts a human-centred approach to AI, positioning technology as an enabler of human intelligence rather than a substitute. Through a Fireside Chat format involving dialogue, lived experiences, and moderated engagement, it aims to contribute to thought leadership, applied research, and policy-relevant insights that strengthen inclusion, accountability, democratic governance, and public value creation in the AI era.</p>