Chennai, October 12, 2026: The Madras Management Association (MMA) hosted the 25th MMA All-India Management Students’ Convention 2026 at Valluvar Kottam Auditorium, Chennai, on October 12, marking the Silver Jubilee of its flagship student event. Under the theme “Future-Ready Leadership: Reinventing Management for a Changing World,” the convention brought together management students and industry leaders to explore emerging business challenges and future leadership skills.
Ms Sai Sudha Chandrasekaran of Alpha Alternatives and former CEO of the India Fintech Foundation delivered the keynote address, while Mr Mithun Sacheti, Founder of CaratLane and Partner at Q Partners – Axana Estates, delivered the inaugural address, highlighting innovation, resilience and value creation. Four thematic sessions explored entrepreneurship, AI-driven organisational transformation, career readiness and adaptive leadership.
Experts from Agnikul Cosmos, Sweet Karam Coffee, Raptee.HV, Saint-Gobain India, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, Marsh, Cyient, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, MongoDB, CavinKare and Lightspeed India shared industry insights. The grand finale of “Chanakya – The Mastermind” featured ten finalists competing for the Best Management Student of the Year 2026 title and a ₹1 lakh cash prize.
Mr Shyam Srinivasan, Senior Advisor and Operating Partner at TVS Capital Funds and former Managing Director of Federal Bank, delivered the valedictory address, emphasising adaptability, continuous learning and responsible leadership.
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), Executive Director, MMA, highlighted the convention’s success and the importance of preparing young managers to lead confidently and responsibly.
The Silver Jubilee edition reaffirmed MMA’s commitment to nurturing management talent and connecting students with industry expertise and the evolving demands of business.
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