- Kanwal Rekhi to share real-world life lessons with IITGN students on January 26
- A rare fireside chat on leadership, resilience and ethical entrepreneurship
- Interactive Q&A promises direct mentorship moments for young innovators
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, JAN 24
In a must-attend learning experience for aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs and future leaders, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) will host a special session titled ‘Thinking Big, Building Bold – a conversation with Kanwal Rekhi’ on Monday-January 26, 2026.
The event offers students a rare opportunity to interact directly with Kanwal Rekhi, one of India’s most respected global technology leaders and entrepreneurs, whose career spans decades of building, mentoring and scaling technology ventures.
Designed as an open and engaging conversation, the session will delve into Rekhi’s life journey, professional experiences, and the lessons learned while navigating leadership challenges, high-stakes decision-making, resilience during setbacks, ethical entrepreneurship and uncertainty in the real world.
Students will gain practical, experience-driven insights shaped by Rekhi’s long engagement with the global technology ecosystem, making the interaction especially relevant for those exploring careers in startups, deep tech, corporate leadership and innovation-driven enterprises.
The event will be conducted in a fireside chat format, featuring a 45-minute moderated conversation, followed by a 15-minute interactive Q&A session, allowing students to ask questions, seek guidance and engage directly with the speaker.
The session will be held from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jagdish Patel Learning Theatre (AB10/201) on the IIT Gandhinagar campus.
By bringing lived experiences straight from the field into the classroom, the interaction aims to inspire students to think ambitiously, act boldly, and focus on long-term value creation in their professional journeys.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
- Learn from a living legend: Gain first-hand insights from Kanwal Rekhi, a pioneer who has built and guided global technology ventures.
- Real-world lessons, not textbooks: Understand how leadership, resilience and ethical decision-making actually play out in high-stakes careers.
- Ask your questions directly: The interactive Q&A gives students a rare chance to seek personal guidance and clarity on career dilemmas.
- Inspiration beyond grades: Discover how to think big, take bold risks and create long-term value in startups, tech and leadership roles.
- A Republic Day experience to remember: Turn January 26 into a milestone moment for your personal and professional journey.
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