Mrs. Sweety Thakkar is an accomplished academician, researcher, entrepreneur, and management professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, business development, and industry engagement. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Vishwakarma University, Pune, where she also holds key leadership roles including Deputy Director of the Centre for Sustainability Nexus, Coordinator of the I-Qube Incubation Center, Faculty Leader of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, and Editor of the Vishwakarma Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. She is presently pursuing her Ph.D. and holds an M.Phil. with distinction, an MBA (Gold Medalist), and a BBA (Silver Medalist) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Her academic and research interests span entrepreneurship, marketing management, digital transformation, talent management, sustainability, artificial intelligence applications in management, and consumer behavior. She has authored several research papers published in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals and has contributed book chapters and edited scholarly books in multidisciplinary domains. In addition to her academic pursuits, she has actively contributed to family-owned businesses as a Director, Business Development Leader, and Digital Marketing Consultant. Mrs. Thakkar is a recipient of awards for academic excellence and innovative pedagogy and has been invited as a speaker at numerous institutions on topics including management essentials, interview skills, personality development, negotiation, and conflict management. She has also completed professional certifications from Harvard Business School, upGrad-MICA, and Saylor Academy. Through her commitment to teaching, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, she continues to inspire students and professionals while contributing meaningfully to academia and industry.

“Sustainability & Green AI” Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the modern world through automation, data-driven decision-making, and digital innovation. However, behind the rapid advancement of AI lies an often-ignored concern: its environmental impact. The increasing use of large AI models, cloud computing, and data centres has significantly increased energy consumption, carbon emissions, and electronic waste, creating an urgent need for sustainable technological practices. This presentation on “Sustainability & Green AI” aims to provide a critical perspective on the balance between technological growth and environmental responsibility. The session will begin with the fundamentals of sustainability and Green AI, followed by a reality check on how excessive digital dependency and energy-intensive AI systems are affecting the planet. The presentation will further discuss the importance of responsible innovation, energy-efficient AI models, ethical technology adoption, and sustainable digital transformation. The session also highlights how Green AI can become a strategic approach for organisations, researchers, and policymakers to align technological advancement with global sustainability goals. Through practical insights, emerging trends, and real-world examples, the presentation encourages participants to rethink the future of AI , not only as intelligent technology, but as technology that is environmentally conscious, ethical, and sustainable for future generations.