{"id":10201,"date":"2025-05-06T06:54:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/best-org-to-work\/?page_id=10201"},"modified":"2026-05-08T06:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T06:57:51","slug":"agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/best-org-to-work\/agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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09:00 \u2013 10:00 AM<\/span>Registration<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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10:00 \u2013 10:05 AM<\/span>Setting the tone<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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10:05 \u2013 10:20 AM<\/span>Keynote: Celebrating Talent - The Core of Every Organization and behind all innovation<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>

In an era dominated by technology, this session reaffirms that human potential remains an organization’s most asset. It explores how shifting the focus from “resource management” to “talent celebration” creates a culture of belonging and high performance. Attendees will gain insights into why recognizing individual contributions is the primary driver of long-term organizational resilience.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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10:20 \u2013 11:05 AM<\/span>CHRO Power Panel: In depth discussion on - Are Traditional Career Paths Losing Relevance? <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>

This panel examines the transition from linear corporate ladders to the dynamic “career lattice” favoured by Gen Z and Millennials. Industry leaders will discuss the impact of the gig economy and why skill-based meritocracy is beginning to outweigh traditional tenure. The conversation focuses on how organizations can offer the personalized, purpose-driven journeys that modern digital natives now expect.<\/p>

\u2022 Rise of the Gig and Freelance Economy
\u2022 More employees, especially Gen Z and Millennials, are seeking freelance, project-based, or side-hustle opportunities.
\u2022 Shift Toward Skills Over Tenure
\u2022 Digital Natives Expect Personalized Career Journeys \u2022 Purpose and Experience Over Titles<\/p>

Speakers<\/strong>
\u2022 Shobha Ratna, CHRO, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited*
\u2022 Nirav Shah, CHRO, Arvind International*
\u2022 Poonam Burman, CHRO, Godrej Industries*
\u2022 Amit Prakash, CHRO, Marico Industries*
\u2022 Chinmay Sharma, CHRO, GSK Consumer Healthcare*<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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11:05 \u2013 11:45 AM<\/span>Debate: Architecting the Ideal Workplace: Legacy Stability vs. Next-Gen Agility<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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11:45 \u2013 12:15 AM<\/span>Fireside Chat: The AI Equation: How Technology and AI Are Changing Job Roles<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>

This session addresses the practical evolution of the workplace as AI moves from a tool to a strategic collaborator. The discussion will highlight how technology is automating repetitive tasks to allow for higher-level creative and empathetic work. It aims to provide a balanced view on mitigating “AI anxiety” while leveraging tech to enhance human capability.<\/p>

Speakers<\/strong><\/p>

\u2022 Praveen Kuruvalli, CHRO, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel*<\/p>

\u2022 Sanket Patil, CHRO, Mahindra Group*<\/p>

\u2022 Abhyudai Dwivedi, CHRO, Tata Motors*<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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12:15 \u2013 12:25 PM<\/span>Guest of Honour Address: Purpose-driven leadership driving engagement and innovation<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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12:25 \u2013 12:30 PM<\/span>Unveiling of the Coffee Table Book<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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12:30 \u2013 13:00 PM<\/span>Felicitations of the Best Organisations<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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13:00 onwards<\/span>Networking Dinner<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>