WAI focuses on skilling, AI & gender diversity in 2nd industry-


After successful first edition, The Warehousing Association of India (WAI) in collaboration with The Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, hosted the 2nd Industry-Academia Interface Conference on Logistics & Warehousing. After the inaugural lamp lighting ceremony, Manu Raj Bhalla, President, WAI, and Sanjay Gupta, MD & CEO – NCML opened the panel discussions as keynote speakers. With their deep industry expertise, they focused on the evolving landscape of logistics and warehousing, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities. The conference featured thought-provoking discussions on automation and AI in

logistics, the future of skill development, workforce transformation and the growing role of women in the warehousing industry. Designed to foster collaboration between industry and academia, this platform connected professionals , researchers, and students, providing invaluable networking and learning opportunities.