IIM Jammu Hosts Gurugram Roundtable Conference

IIM Jammu hosted a landmark Roundtable Conference on 15th Nov 2024 at Crowne Plaza, Gurugram bringing together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. The event focused on strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, addressing workforce evolution, and leveraging technology to prepare students for future employment. 

The conference began with participant registration, a lamp-lighting ceremony, and an introductory video of IIM Jammu, setting the stage for insightful discussions. 

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Milind. P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu in the presence of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu and Soma Mondal, Member, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu and Ex-Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited.

The Gurugram Roundtable Conference held on 15th Nov 2024 featured three insightful panel discussions that brought together industry leaders and experts to address critical issues shaping the workforce of tomorrow.

The first-panel discussion, "Creating a Future-Ready Workforce: Strategies for Adaptation and Resilience," was moderated by Soma Mondal, Member BoG, IIM Jammu and Ex-Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited. She emphasized adaptability and digital transformation as key to preparing a future-ready workforce. The panel included Mr. Nagendra Kumar, Head-HR, Max Healthcare; Anjali Dutta, VP – Head of Digital Studio- (CX + EX + BRAND Ops), Tech Mahindra; Shveta Verma, Inclusion & Diversity Leader-India and APAC, PwC India; Brish Bhan Vaidya, Head of APAC Strategic Sourcing and Global Buying Center, Uber; Parived Bhatnagar, Director, HR, Accenture; Mr. Brij Nandan Yadava, COO, Hero Realty Pvt. Ltd. who discussed strategies for agility, digital literacy, and resilience.

The second-panel discussion, "Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership," was moderated by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. He highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership for innovation and long-term success. The second panel featured Chandraprakash Jain, Vice president of Operations, Teleperformance;  Chhitiz Kumar, VP of Health Systems, Philips; Vidhi Trehan, Vice president of Learning & Development Evalueserve;  Sudhir Dasamantharao, Senior Director, of global business Services & Chief Transformation Leader-APAC, Boston Scientific;  Piyush Jain, Executive Creative Director, Grey Group;  Sonia Luthra, Associate Director- National Talent Acquisition Lead for Tax, PWC India; and Arvind Gulati, Senior Director, Ola Electric; who discussed strategies for fostering diversity, breaking barriers, and promoting inclusive growth.

Present on the occasion were Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Chairperson, Placements, IIM Jammu, and Dr. Baljeet Singh, Co-Chairperson, Placements, IIM Jammu. The Gurugram Roundtable Conference further strengthened academia-industry collaboration, paving the way for actionable outcomes benefiting students and the corporate world. IIM Jammu remains committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and shape the future of education and professional development.