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: Dr. Swati Piramal, Vice-Chairperson, Piramal Group

Dr. Swati Piramal has used her background in medicine, public health and business to change the trajectory of healthcare, education, and public policy in India. She is one of India’s leading scientists and industrialists and is involved in public health and innovation. Born in 1956 Dr. Piramal earned her medical degree from Mumbai University. Dr. Piramal is a member of the Dean's Advisor to Harvard Business School & Public Health and was also member of Harvard Board of Overseers (2012-2018).

She is the Director of Piramal Enterprises, a leading Indian multinational company in Healthcare, Financial Services and Information Management. The company aims to bring innovative medicines to reduce the burden of disease globally, supplies medicines to over a 100 countries.

As Director of the Piramal Foundation, she helps promote health in rural India with mobile health services, women’s empowerment projects and supporting community education that create young leaders. As the first woman president of India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce in 90 years, she helped influence important public policies and governance. She served as an adviser to the Indian Prime Minister in science, technology and economic policy.

She is a leader who makes a positive difference to the community and the world. Her contributions in innovations new medicines and public health services have touched thousands of lives.