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PULSE POINT: THE PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel Discussion 1
Date: 6th September 2025, Timings: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Venue: Penman Auditorium
Panel
Name Designation LinkedIn
Members
Panelist and Partner Director of Engineering,
Mr. Sanjib Biswas Link
Moderator Microsoft
Senior Management, Talent
Panelist Mr.Tarun Giridhar Link
Management, Zscaler
Panelist Mr. Asif Zafar Director of Strategy, Global Regions Link
Assistant Professor, IIT ISM
Panelist Prof Shikha Singh Link
Dhanbad
Panel Theme: “Redefining Employability: Human Skills, Technology, and Leadership
for the Next Generation Workforce”
Suggestive Questions for the Moderator:
Shifts in Employability: How is the very definition of “employability” evolving in
your industry, and what key trends are driving this change?
Human Skills vs. Digital Skills: In a world where technology is advancing rapidly,
how do you see the balance between human-centric skills (like creativity, emotional
intelligence, collaboration) and technical expertise playing out?
Future of Leadership: What qualities or approaches will distinguish effective
leaders in the next decade, especially as workplaces become more digital and diverse?
Bridging Campus to Corporate: From your perspective, what are some practical
gaps between academic preparation and industry requirements that need urgent
attention to redefine employability?
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PULSE POINT: THE PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel Discussion 2
Date: 6th September 2025, Timings: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Venue: Penman Auditorium
Panel
Name Designation LinkedIn
Members
Panelist and Mrs. Paapori
Functional Unit, Head, Mjunction Link
Moderator Chakravarty
Panelist Mr. Arpit Shrivasta Global Head, CX, Sutherland Link
Panelist Mr. Ashay Sinha Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Link
Panelist Mr. Sachin Sharma Associate Director, KPMG Link
Panel Theme: “The Evolving and Tech-Integrated Roles of MBAs in an AI-Driven
Economy”
Suggestive Questions for the Moderator
Changing Role of MBAs: How do you see the traditional role of MBAs transforming
as AI and digital technologies become central to business decision-making
Skill Integration: Which technical or analytical capabilities are now expected to
complement the classical management toolkit of MBAs?
Cross-Functional Value: How are MBAs contributing in cross-functional teams
where business acumen, technology, and data science converge?
Future Relevance: Looking ahead, what unique value will MBAs bring to
organizations that increasingly rely on AI and automation?
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Panel Discussion 3
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Date: 7 September 2025, Timings: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Penman Auditorium
Panel
Name Designation LinkedIn
Members
Panelist and
Mr. Ankur Chaturvedi ESG Lead, Emami Link
Moderator
Panelist Mr. Alfonzo Davis Founder, Peak Academy NA
Associate Director HR operations
Panelist Mrs .Monica Garg Link
support, Fresensius Medical Care
Founder and Director, Mediversal
Panelist Mr. Bhanu Pratap Link
Healthcare
Panel Theme: “Green HR: Aligning Talent Strategy with Sustainability Goals and
Climate Commitments”
Suggestive Questions for the Moderator
Shaping HR Practices: How are HR policies and practices evolving to integrate
sustainability and climate-conscious strategies within organizations?
Talent Strategy: In what ways can talent acquisition, development, and retention be
aligned with an organization’s sustainability goals?
Cultural Shift: How can HR leaders embed a culture of environmental responsibility
across the workforce, beyond compliance and CSR initiatives?
Future of Green HR: What role will HR play in driving organizational
accountability toward climate commitments while balancing business growth?
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PULSE POINT: THE PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel Discussion 4
Date: 7th September 2025, Timings: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Venue: Penman Auditorium
Panel
Name Designation LinkedIn
Members
Panelist and Sr DY, General Manager (IE), Super
Mr. Arghya Sarkar Link
Moderator Smelters
Panelist Mr. Asit Kumar Shukla Senior HR, Zydus Link
Mr. Sai Krishna Talent Acquisition Campus
Panelist Link
Gandham Recruiter, Genpact
Panelist Dr. Pramod Pathak Professor, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad NA
Panel Theme: “Inclusive Leadership in the Age of Hybrid Work: Bridging Generational,
Gender, and Cultural Gaps”
Suggestive Questions for the Moderator
Defining Inclusive Leadership: What does inclusive leadership look like in today’s
hybrid work environment, and how is it different from traditional leadership models?
Generational Dynamics: How can leaders effectively bridge generational
differences in expectations, communication styles, and work approaches?
Gender & Cultural Inclusion: What practices are proving most effective in
ensuring gender equity and cultural sensitivity in hybrid workplaces?
Sustaining Inclusion: How can organizations embed inclusive leadership into
everyday decision-making rather than treating it as a standalone initiative?
