IIT Gandhinagar prides itself on its broad-based engagement of students. The Convocation at IITGN marks the culmination of student engagement in the institute and serves as the starting point for their future journey. The occasion celebrates the achievement of each student and recognizes the central goal of the institute, namely student engagement, enlightenment and excellence. The event mirrors the institute’s culture of caring for and inspiring its members. IITGN lives through its students and the Convocation at IITGN serves to portray this ethos.

Chief Guest: Aditya Ghosh, Co-founder of Akasa Air

Aditya Ghosh is a business leader, investor, mentor, and philanthropist. He has been recognized as Fortune 40 Under 40 globally and Fortune India 40 Under 40 for three consecutive years. He is a co-founder of Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline.

As the President and Whole-time Director of IndiGo for 10 years, he is credited with turning IndiGo into the largest and most profitable airline in India. He served as the CEO of OYO Hotels & Homes South Asia and continues to be a member of the company’s board. A passionate supporter of the start-up world, Aditya, through his family office Homage Ventures, has invested in diverse consumer-facing businesses such as Blue Tokai, Ladies Who Lead (as Co-Founder), Burger Singh, Wholsum Foods, and Genepath Diagnostics. Aditya is committed to driving social impact as the Chairperson of the Social Enterprise Central body of SEWA and the Chairman of the CII National Committee on Skill Development & Livelihood. He is also one of the founders of Ashoka University.

A lawyer by training, Aditya is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (HBS), having completed its flagship Advanced Management Programme.