The Department of Commerce, in association with the Commerce Association, organized an enriching session titled “Creative & Ethical Mind for the Future” on Monday, 11 August 2025, at 2:00 PM. Held at Fr. Aggaeus Hall, the session featured C. S. Jasweth, Product Designer at Microsoft AI Research and Development, as the keynote speaker. Participation was open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as faculty and staff, with approximately 50 attendees joining the session following registration.

The session's core purpose was fourfold: first, to encourage participants to critically reframe how they observe the world through “finding design in everyday life”; second, to spotlight future skill sets—such as creativity, adaptability, and ethical awareness—that are highly sought after by modern employers; third, to engage with the theme of Responsible AI, exploring both its do’s and don’ts to foster ethical practices; and finally, to inspire attendees via the personal journey of C. S. Jasweth—from a B.Com graduate to a Product Designer at Microsoft—underscoring the power of passion-guided career evolution.

The event proved to be highly impactful. The setting fostered active engagement, with participants expressing appreciation for the integrated emphasis on creative insights, career guidance, and ethical consciousness. Key takeaways included enhanced awareness of design thinking as a part of daily observation, a clearer understanding of ethical responsibilities in AI work, and motivation drawn from a relatable, real-world success story that illustrated how purposeful effort can lead to remarkable professional achievements.