Jai Hind College’s BDS Students Bring Industry Leaders Together for Its Fest: Digital Nexus 2025

Jai Hind College, in partnership with IIDE - The Digital School, recently hosted Digital Nexus 2025, an electrifying two-day fest under its Bachelor in Digital Strategy (BDS) Program. This initiative aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, offering students an immersive experience in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

The fest, held on February 21st and 22nd, brought together industry stalwarts, influencers, and digital pioneers to discuss the future of digital strategy, marketing, and innovation. Through live podcasts, fireside chats, and expert panels, students gained invaluable insights into real-world applications of digital marketing, content creation, cybersecurity, and branding.

Highlights of Digital Nexus 2025

• Live Podcast with Aleena Dissects ft. Imran Khan (21st February, 3 PM) - An exploration of digital transformation and its impact on industries.
• Metaverse Panel - First-year students analysed how the Metaverse is reshaping human interactions and professional spaces.

Industry Expert Talks (22nd February)

• Deeksha Anand, Product Marketing Manager, Google, on brand positioning.
• Aadil Poonawala, Head of Operations, HOWL, on scaling brands digitally.
• Vishal Rupani, Founder & CEO, Sprect, business & brand strategist on brand storytelling.
• Divyam Golcha, Founder, Grow More Marketing, a performance marketing specialist on driving measurable growth.
• Anushka Sani, Founder & Creative Director, Thought Over Design, Chief Creative Advisor at The Whole Truth Foods, on creativity in branding.
• Adesh Jain, Integrated Marketing Specialist (Ex-Leo Burnett, Dentsu, TBWA), on omnichannel marketing.

Fireside Chats

• Ritesh Bhatia, Founder, V4WEB, cybersecurity consultant on cybercrime investigations and data privacy.
• Gagan Jain, Founder & CEO, Crack Media, digital marketing specialist on scaling digital businesses.
• Sean Andrade, Content Marketing Specialist, IIDE, on content marketing trends.

Influencer Panel

Featuring Nikhil Taneja, CEO, Yuva Growth; Trinetra Haldar, Actress, Medical Doctor & Content Creator; Kanchi Sharma, Influencer & Dancer; Rhea Gurnani, Influencer & YouTuber; and Sahil Mehta, Digital Creator, who shared insights on digital branding and content creation.

Leadership Insights: Preparing Students for the Digital Economy

Dr. Rakhi Sharma, Director of Management Studies, Jai Hind College, stated: "The fest enlightens students on how to think digital-first in the new digital economy, aligning with Jai Hind College's vision of always progressing towards the future."

Dr. Vijay Dabholkar, Principal of Jai Hind College, added: "This platform fosters collaboration and learning beyond the classroom, preparing students for the digital era."

Mr. Karan Shah, Founder & CEO of IIDE, emphasised: "At IIDE, we focus on real-world exposure. Digital Nexus 2025 gave students first-hand insights into what's going on in the world of digital from top industry experts."

The fest saw top Mumbai colleges participate, including RA Podar, Wilson, Xavier's, KC Colaba, Dalmia, Patkar, BSE Institute, RD National, Nagindas Khandwala and many more. With 200K+ social media impressions, here's a glimpse of Digital Nexus 2025

With an overwhelming response from students and industry professionals alike, Digital Nexus 2025 successfully established itself as a premier platform for aspiring digital strategists.

This article is published on behalf of IIDE - The Digital School, Asia's leading provider of digital marketing courses. IIDE offers a PG in Digital Marketing and online courses for students aspiring to build a career in the digital industry.