IIM Rohtak Wins BIMTECH’s ‘Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0,’ a National Debate with Participants Representing 12 Countries

In a recent academic event, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, successfully organized its flagship program “Hermes” Dialogue 6.0.” The event brought together students from top colleges across India to discuss an important global issue related to energy and international relations.

About the Event

Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0 was organized by the PGDM-International Business students of BIMTECH. It is an annual event that aims to create a platform where young minds can share ideas and discuss global challenges. This year, the event saw participation from many well-known institutes, making it highly competitive and engaging.

Theme of the Competition

The theme for this year was: “Should Countries Focus on Energy Independence to Ensure Global Energy Security in Times of Geopolitical Uncertainty?”

This topic is very relevant today because energy is not only important for economic growth but also plays a big role in global politics. Countries are now thinking more about becoming self-dependent in energy to reduce risks during international conflicts.

Participation and Representation

The competition received more than 250 registrations from students across India. Participants also represented 12 different countries, including India, the United States, China, Russia, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.

This wide participation made the discussion more diverse and interesting.

Competition Rounds

The event was conducted in three main rounds:

• The first round was online test held on Unstop, where participants were judged on their knowledge and quick thinking.
• The second round involve case study submissions, where teams presented their ideas and solutions in a structured way.
• The final round was the most exciting, where participants represented different countries and shared their views on energy independence. It was similar to discussions held in global forums like the United Nations and G20.

Winners of the Event

• Team LeBroom from IIM Rohtak won the competition and secured the first position.
• Team Magnus from FORE School of Management came second, while Team Strategy from Shri Ram College of Commerce secured the third position.

The total prize money for the event was Rs.60,000.

Finalists and Jury Panel

Students from top institutions such as IIM Udaipur, IIM Rohtak, BIMTECH, IIT Patna, IMI Great Lakes Institute of Management and NIA Pune reached the final stages.

The event was judged by experienced professionals, including Mr. Rajeev Kher, former Commerce Secretary of India, and Mr. Sumanta Chaudhari, Principal Advisor at the Confederation of Indian Industry. They evaluated participants based on their understanding of global trade, policy and diplomacy.