Mumbai: Mumbai participated in the national Curtain Raiser of India Energy Week (IEW) 2027 through a live webcast held at the S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR). The programme connected students and academic institutions with developments shaping India’s energy, technology and innovation landscape.
The Mumbai audience joined the proceedings being held in Kolkata, where the event was addressed by the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, along with other distinguished dignitaries.
India Energy Week 2027 Curtain Raiser Connects Mumbai and Kolkata
The live webcast enabled participants in Mumbai to be part of the national-level Curtain Raiser programme taking place in Kolkata.
The Mumbai segment brought together representatives from the energy industry, academic institutions, start-ups and the student community. The programme focused on creating greater awareness among young talent about emerging developments and opportunities across the energy sector.
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HPCL Leadership Addresses Mumbai Programme
Senior leadership from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) participated in the Mumbai programme.
The event was attended by:
- K S Shetty, Director – Human Resources, HPCL
- Srividya Venkataraman, Director – Finance, HPCL
- Prof. Varun Nagaraj, Dean and Professor of Information Management and Analytics, SPJIMR
- Prof. B. N. Chaudhari, Principal, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Representatives from start-ups
- Students and other distinguished guests
The participation of HPCL leadership and academic representatives provided an opportunity for students to interact with professionals and understand developments taking place across the energy ecosystem.
MC²+ IGNITE Introduced at Mumbai Event
The Mumbai segment also featured an introduction to MC²+ IGNITE, highlighting the role of innovation and technology in the evolving energy sector.
The programme provided students with an opportunity to connect their classroom learning with real-world developments in:
- Energy
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
The interaction was aimed at encouraging greater engagement between students, industry professionals and the wider energy ecosystem.
Academia and Industry Come Together
The event created an interface between academia, industry, start-ups and students, allowing young participants to gain exposure to ideas and innovations shaping India’s energy future.
The Mumbai programme also highlighted the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and industry in preparing students to understand and contribute to the changing energy landscape.
The Curtain Raiser programme marked an effort to connect young talent with emerging developments in India’s energy sector while promoting greater interaction between industry and academia.
About Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a major Indian public sector oil and gas company engaged in refining, marketing and distribution of petroleum products. The company operates refineries and a nationwide network for the marketing and distribution of fuels and other energy products, and is also expanding its presence across emerging energy segments.
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