At the 2nd International Smart City Conclave 2026, JK Business School, Gurugram (JKBS) continued its exploration of future-ready urban ecosystems with Session Theme 2 titled “Smart Infrastructure & Clean Energy: Building Cities of Tomorrow.”
Held on 27th March 2026, this session brought together industry leaders, consultants, and academicians to discuss how infrastructure and energy systems are evolving to support sustainable and scalable urban growth.
Distinguished Speakers
The session featured an insightful panel of experts:
- Mr. Digamber Bahuguna, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Grrow
- Mr. Rakesh Bohra, Chief Operating Officer, Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd
- Ms. Kamya Sethi, Consultant, PwC
- Mr. Anand Kumar Mishra, Entrepreneur
- Dr. Sukhamaya Swain, Professor, JK Business School, Gurugram
- Dr. Srinka Bose, Assistant Professor, JK Business School, Gurugram
Each speaker contributed perspectives spanning infrastructure development, financial ecosystems, consulting insights, and entrepreneurial innovation.
Key Discussion Highlights
The session focused on how cities can evolve through smarter infrastructure and cleaner energy solutions:
1. Clean Energy as a Growth Enabler
The conversation highlighted how renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource management are becoming central to modern urban planning.
2. Smart Infrastructure for Scalable Cities
Panelists discussed the role of intelligent systems, data-driven infrastructure, and integrated urban planning in building resilient cities.
3. Industry and Policy Alignment
Effective collaboration between policymakers, private enterprises, and urban planners was identified as critical to executing large-scale infrastructure projects.
4. Investment and Innovation
The session explored how financial models, entrepreneurship, and consulting frameworks are enabling innovation in infrastructure and energy sectors.
Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow
The discussions emphasized a clear shift in how cities are being designed and managed. The focus is no longer just on expansion, but on efficiency, sustainability, and long-term impact.
From clean energy adoption to smarter infrastructure systems, the session reflected how integrated thinking is driving the next phase of urban development in India.
The JKBS Perspective
At JK Business School, Gurugram, such platforms are an extension of its commitment to industry-aligned learning and real-world exposure. Students gain direct insights from leaders who are actively shaping sectors like infrastructure, consulting, and energy.
Supported by the 141+ years legacy of the JK Organisation, JKBS continues to position itself as The perfect Eco-Centre of Success, bridging academic knowledge with practical industry relevance.
Session 2 reinforced an important idea:
The future of cities depends on how intelligently we build today.
Smart infrastructure and clean energy are not parallel conversations, they are deeply interconnected pillars of sustainable urban growth.
