{"id":2115,"date":"2024-04-16T07:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T07:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/hr\/dev\/?page_id=2115"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:47:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:17:09","slug":"agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/hr-transformation\/agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2115\" class=\"elementor elementor-2115\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9beef4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9beef4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d95512d\" data-id=\"d95512d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5212826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5212826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Agenda<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53a0564 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53a0564\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b5133c9\" data-id=\"b5133c9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8fd47 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"ce8fd47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"agenda\" data-settings=\"{&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"216595783\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-pen-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">09:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Registration<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-microphone-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">10:00 AM \u2013 10:10 AM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Welcome Address<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">10:10 AM \u2013 10:20 AM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Opening Keynote Address: The Innovation Mandate: Building a Global Culture from Campus to C-Suite<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p><strong>Speaker:<\/strong><br \/>Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education\u2019s Innovation Cell (MIC), GOI<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">10:20 AM \u2013 11:00 AM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Panel Discussion: CEO vs. CHRO: The Power Play or The Perfect Partnership?<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This session will explore how CHROs can transcend traditional expectations to become indispensable strategic advisors alongside the CEO. Discover the secrets to fostering radical trust and aligning on audacious talent visions and jointly steering the enterprise through an era of unprecedented human and technological transformation.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>How CEO&#8217;s expectation of the CHRO has changed in the last five years.<\/li><li>What is stopping CHROs to become CEOs.<\/li><li>CEO-CHRO partnership in 2030.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">11:00 AM \u2013 11:30 AM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Fireside Chat:  The Brand Clinic: Diagnosing Your Employer Image &amp; Prescribing a Potent Strategy<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>Is your company&#8217;s image attracting the right people? Our Image Guru and People leaders in this interactive \u2018Brand Clinic\u2019 use real-world examples to explore key problems like tough recruiting, catching on the latest tech or losing good staff. Collectively they will brainstorm &#8216;prescriptions&#8217; for a potent, authentic, and irresistible workplace image.<\/p><p><strong>Speaker:<\/strong><br \/>Harish Bijoor, Brand Specialist<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">11:30 AM \u2013 11:40 AM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Presenting Partner Session<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">11:40 AM-12:00 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Networking Break and The HR Transformation Gallery<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>Step into an interactive exhibit showcasing HR&#8217;s journey from past to future. Explore our &#8220;Past&#8221; wall for a nostalgic look at HR&#8217;s evolution, then confront today&#8217;s &#8220;Present&#8221; challenges. Most importantly, contribute your bold visions on our &#8220;Future Vision&#8221; wall by sketching ideas, predicting trends, or sharing the enduring &#8220;human&#8221; challenges AI won&#8217;t solve. This immersive space invites reflection, inspires creativity, and builds a collective picture of tomorrow&#8217;s HR.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">12:00 PM \u2013 12:40 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">CHRO Power Panel: Beyond the Job Description: Unearthing Your Team&#039;s Superpowers &amp; Purpose<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This session redefines talent by looking past traditional roles to uncover the unique strengths and individual aspirations that truly drive your team. Learn to identify and leverage the &#8220;superpowers&#8221; (hidden talents, passions, and unique skills) within your workforce, aligning them with team and organizational purpose.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Beyond bullet points: What&#8217;s your team&#8217;s secret sauce?<\/li><li>Hidden talents: How do we find them?<\/li><li>Passion projects: Unlocking purpose at work.<\/li><li>Skill swap: Leveraging unique abilities.<\/li><li>Motivation hacks: What truly ignites your team?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">12:40 PM \u2013 01:10 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Trialogue: Well-being Whisperer: Crafting a Holistic EX that Fuels Performance, Not Burnout<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This fireside chat will highlight explores how people leaders strategically design a holistic employee experience that prioritizes well-being to drive sustainable high performance. It moves beyond basic perks to integrate comprehensive support for physical, mental, financial, and social health. The focus is on empowering leaders, measuring the ROI of well-being initiatives, and navigating flexible work models to ensure a thriving workforce where people excel without sacrificing their health or work-life balance.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>ROI of well-being: Tangible business impact?<\/li><li>Manager&#8217;s role: From stress-inducer to well-being champion?<\/li><li>Flexibility: Blessing or curse for burnout?<\/li><li>Mental health: De-stigmatizing workplace support.<\/li><li>Financial wellness: Our responsibility or theirs?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-microphone-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">01:10 PM \u2013 01:15 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Powered By Partner Session<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-tv\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">01:15 PM \u2013 01:30 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Spotlight Session: What Went Wrong &amp; How We Fixed It<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>In this candid session, three senior HR leaders bravely share their biggest &#8220;failed experiments&#8221; in transformation, revealing the unexpected curveballs, the critical lessons learned, and how those setbacks ultimately paved the way for greater success. No sugarcoating, just raw insights and actionable wisdom.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">01:30 PM \u2013 02:00 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Trilogue: Performance Beyond the P&amp;L: Redefining Success in the Modern Enterprise!<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This session challenges the traditional view of success, moving beyond purely financial metrics to explore a more holistic definition of organizational performance. People leaders will discuss how they are measuring and prioritizing intangible assets like culture, talent engagement, innovation, and stakeholder impact to drive long-term success and ensure their enterprise thrives in an ever-evolving world.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Stakeholder value: Whose definition matters most?<\/li><li>Short-term vs. long-term: Where do you draw the line?<\/li><li>Culture as capital: How do you value it?<\/li><li>Innovation pipeline: Your top non-financial indicator?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-microphone-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">02:00 PM \u2013 03:00 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Luncheon<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-microphone-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">03:00 PM \u2013 03:30 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Fireside Chat: The Human-AI Co-Pilot: Navigating the Future of Work Together<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This session explores the transformative shift from AI as a mere tool to an integrated &#8220;co-pilot&#8221; in our daily work. It delves into how leaders and HR can strategically design environments where human ingenuity and AI capabilities augment each other, driving unprecedented productivity, fostering innovation, and reshaping the employee experience.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Beyond automation: What&#8217;s a true AI co-pilot?<\/li><li>Reskilling: Which human skills become paramount?<\/li><li>Ethical AI: Building trust in shared decisions.<\/li><li>Productivity leap: How AI frees human creativity.<\/li><li>Job redesign: What does an augmented role look like?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-users\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">03:30 PM \u2013 04:00 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Trialogue Session: DEI Beyond Talk: The Power of Belonging in Shaping Everyday Employee Experiences<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are more than just corporate buzzwords\u2014they are fundamental to shaping a positive and productive work environment. This trialogue session will explore how fostering a sense of belonging goes beyond DEI policies to impact everyday employee experiences. By creating inclusive workplaces where every individual feels valued and empowered, organizations can drive engagement, innovation, and overall success.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The distinction between DEI policies and fostering a true sense of belonging<\/li><li>Practical strategies for embedding DEI into daily operations and decision-making<\/li><li>Measuring the impact of belonging on employee engagement and performance<\/li><li>Overcoming challenges in creating an inclusive culture<\/li><li>Real-world examples of organizations successfully enhancing employee experiences through DEI initiatives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">04:00 PM \u2013 04:15 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Chief Guest Address: Shramev Jayate: Harnessing Talent for Viksit Bharat<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This session explores the transformative shift from AI as a mere tool to an integrated &#8220;co-pilot&#8221; in our daily work. It delves into how leaders and HR can strategically design environments where human ingenuity and AI capabilities augment each other, driving unprecedented productivity, fostering innovation, and reshaping the employee experience. The focus is on cultivating the skills, mindsets, and ethical frameworks needed for a symbiotic human-AI workforce that thrives in the new era of work, ensuring people are empowered, not replaced, in the pursuit of enhanced performance.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Beyond automation: What&#8217;s a true AI co-pilot?<\/li><li>Reskilling: Which human skills become paramount?<\/li><li>Ethical AI: Building trust in shared decisions.<\/li><li>Productivity leap: How AI frees human creativity.<\/li><li>Job redesign: What does an augmented role look like?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-users\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">04:15 PM \u2013 04:45 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Felicitations: Impactful HR Leaders<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>Step into an interactive exhibit showcasing HR&#8217;s journey from past to future. Explore our &#8220;Past&#8221; wall for a nostalgic look at HR&#8217;s evolution, then confront today&#8217;s &#8220;Present&#8221; challenges. Most importantly, contribute your bold visions on our &#8220;Future Vision&#8221; wall by sketching ideas, predicting trends, or sharing the enduring &#8220;human&#8221; challenges AI won&#8217;t solve. This immersive space invites reflection, inspires creativity, and builds a collective picture of tomorrow&#8217;s HR.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-users\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">04:45 PM \u2013 04:55 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Presentation: Research Partner by Median Research<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; 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border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">12:30 PM \u2013 12:40 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Welcome and Setting the Tone<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>Are you truly ready for the workforce&#8217;s newest disruptors? This address dives into the unique aspirations, digital fluency, and purpose-driven mindset of Gen Z, offering actionable insights for leaders to pivot their hiring strategies from attraction to retention, ensuring this dynamic generation finds their purpose and thrives within your organization.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>What Gen Z truly values in a job beyond salary.<\/li><li>Digital initiatives from the organizations.<\/li><li>Adapting to their demand for continuous, candid feedback.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">12:40 PM \u2013 01:15 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Panel Discussion: Gen Z is Here: How Ready is Your Hiring Strategy?<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>Are you truly ready for the workforce&#8217;s newest disruptors? This address dives into the unique aspirations, digital fluency, and purpose-driven mindset of Gen Z, offering actionable insights for leaders to pivot their hiring strategies from attraction to retention, ensuring this dynamic generation finds their purpose and thrives within your organization.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>What Gen Z truly values in a job beyond salary.<\/li><li>Digital initiatives from the organizations.<\/li><li>Adapting to their demand for continuous, candid feedback.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">01:15 PM \u2013 01:30 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Partner\u2019s Session<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-users\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">01:30 PM \u2013 02:00 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Fireside Chat: Skills-First Safari: Hunting for Talent in the Wild, Beyond Degrees<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>The traditional resume and degree are becoming relics. This session takes you on a &#8220;Skills-First Safari,&#8221; exploring innovative ways to unearth talent by prioritizing demonstrable capabilities, soft skills, and real-world experience over conventional qualifications. Learn how to design hiring journeys that discover hidden gems, democratize access to opportunities, and build truly agile, future-ready workforces.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Shifting focus from degrees to demonstrable skills.<\/li><li>Widening access for diverse, non-traditional candidates.<\/li><li>How tech dependent is your recruitment platform?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">02:00 PM Onwards<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">LUNCH<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <script>\r\n            jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    var $accordion = $(\"#ganesh-accordion-b0043b8\");\r\n\r\n    $accordion.find(\".ganesh-header\").on(\"click\", function(){\r\n        var $content = $(this).next(\".ganesh-content\");\r\n        if (!$content.length) return; 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border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon fas fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">12:30 PM \u2013 12:40 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Welcome and Setting the Tone<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon far fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">12:40 PM \u2013 01:15 PM<\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Panel Discussion:  Happy People, Healthy Profits: The Irresistible Equation of Well-being &amp; Value<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p>This session will explore the direct business benefit of prioritizing employee well-being and smart rewards, making a clear connection to organizational success. 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