The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) hosted the sixth edition of its flagship international debate event, Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0, bringing together participants from across India and representing 12 countries in a high-impact policy discussion.
Organised by the institute’s PGDM-International Business programme, the event focused on the theme: “Should Countries Prioritize Energy Independence to Ensure Global Energy Security Amid Rising Geopolitical Uncertainty?”—a topic reflecting the growing intersection of energy, geopolitics, and global economic stability.
The national-level competition witnessed over 250 registrations from premier institutions, with a total prize pool of ₹60,000. Participants represented countries including the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Germany, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China, Australia, the United States, and Japan.
The competition was conducted in multiple stages, beginning with a knowledge-based assessment on Unstop, followed by a case submission round, and culminating in a final round simulating global policy deliberations similar to the United Nations and G20 forums.
Finalists represented leading institutions such as IIM Udaipur, IIM Rohtak, BIMTECH, Shri Ram College of Commerce, IIT Patna, International Management Institute, FORE School of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and National Insurance Academy (NIA), Pune.
The event concluded with Team LeBroom from Indian Institute of Management Rohtak emerging as the winners. Team Magnus from FORE School of Management secured the first runner-up position, while Team Strategy from Shri Ram College of Commerce finished as the second runner-up.
The jury panel featured eminent experts including Rajeev Kher, former Commerce Secretary to the Government of India, and Sumanta Chaudhuri, Principal Advisor – International Trade Policy at the Confederation of Indian Industry. The evaluation focused on critical dimensions such as international trade, diplomacy, and policy-making.
Speaking on the theme, Rajeev Kher noted that the subject is “becoming more relevant every hour,” while Sumanta Chaudhuri highlighted the evolving nature of global alliances, stating that strategic partnerships can shift rapidly in today’s geopolitical landscape.
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Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, emphasised that global energy security must be viewed holistically, incorporating technological innovation, trade dynamics, and dependencies on critical resources.
Hermes’ Dialogue, an initiative of BIMTECH’s Cosmopolitan Club, continues to serve as a platform for experiential learning and global discourse, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to developing globally aware, future-ready leaders.
The event also paid tribute to the legacy of the institution’s founders, Late Basant Kumar Birla and Late Sarala Birla, reaffirming BIMTECH’s focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth, supported by accreditations such as AACSB, NBA, and NAAC.
