About the Conference

Now in its fifth year, and growing

The Agile Leadership Summit is a leading platform for the Lean-Agile community, bringing together leaders, practitioners, researchers and industry experts to exchange ideas shaping the future of work.

This edition focuses on “Future of AI in the Workplace”, exploring how organisations can move from AI experimentation to AI-native maturity and what this means for businesses, teams, leaders and workplace culture.

JIMS Rohini is proud to co-host the summit, offering students from PGDM, PGDM – Retail Management and PGDM – International Business an opportunity to engage with industry experts and understand how AI is transforming business, careers and the future workplace.

About the Institute

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) in 32 years of its being has created a niche for itself in the fields of Management and Information Technology. The Postgraduate programs namely, PGDM, PGDM-International Business, PGDM-Retail Management are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and are accredited from National Board of Accredi- tation (NBA). All programs have also been granted equivalence to MBA degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Category II Graded Autonomy by AICTE.

The institute has been awarded the prestigious accreditation certification named South Asian Quality Standards (SAQS) from the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia a SAARC recognized body. The institute has been ranked and rated highly by ac- creditation bodies, newspapers, magazines and ranking organizations for delivering quality education. JIMS continues to remain in the list of ELITE B-SCHOOLS (Top100) of India for the 10th year in a row in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Times of India in 2025 also ranked JIMS Rohini at the 14th position among Top B-Schools in India. Apart from providing gainful and descent place- ment, JIMS also encourages the spirit of entrepreneurship and acts as an incubation center for aspiring entrepreneurs and young startups. JIMS thus proves to be an ideal place for those wishing to engage in academic pursuits and seek intellectual fulfillment.

Expert Speakers

Experts and Professionals from across the country
KEYNOTE

Vinod Sood

Co-Founder & Managing Director
Hughes Systique Corporation

KEYNOTE

Sunil Goyal

Dy. Chief Executive Officer
Sopra Steria India

SPEAKER

Krishna Kabra

ndia Head (Global Capability Center)
Orange Business Services

SPEAKER

Rahul Jain

Chief Strategy Officer
PNB Housing Finance

PANELIST

Rupesh Ranjan

Global Delivery Leader - AI, Data & Digital Transformation
Thoughtworks

PANELIST

Divik Thareja

Director
TO THE NEW

SPEAKER

Gagandeep Singh

Founder
Hello Excellence Consulting

PANELIST

Rahul Kumar Gupta

Vice President, Digital Engineering
Incedo Inc

PANELIST

Seema Rani

Vice President - Program Management
Mastercard

PANELIST

Simin Askari

Former Group CHRO &
Head – Business Excellence
DS Group

PANELIST

Kashish Kapoor

CHRO
Newgen

PANELIST

Rajaat Jasujaa

Manager, People Business Partner
SentinelOne

PANELIST

Runu Jain

CHRO
Magic EdTech

Program Review Committee

Objective of the Program Committee is to build a valuable and high quality program

The Review Committee comprises the Conference Chairperson and the Reviewers. The Review Process is led by the Conference Chairperson. The Reviewers follow the defined Review Process to assess and select the session proposals that are submitted through the Call for Proposal process The Conference Chairperson is responsible for defining the final program through exercising a formal consensus with the Reviewers.

Chair

Ravi Pratap Singh Chauhan

Mentor & Advisor

Reviewer

Vikram Jain

Group CEO MarConPra Pvt. Ltd

Reviewer

Parasuram Chandrasekaran

Manager Consulting Expert CGI IT Services and Consulting

Program Schedule

4 Keynotes, 5+ Session Talks, 1 Panel Discussion and many tales
08:45 – 09:30

Registration

09:30 – 09:45

Lamp Lighting & Welcome Note

Dr. Pooja Jain
Professor and Director JIMS Rohini
09:45 – 10:00

Program Overview

Ravi Pratap Singh Chauhan
Chair
Agile Gurugram & Delhi National Capital Region 2026 Conference
10:00 – 10:30

Keynote — Leadership in the Autonomous Age

Sunil Goyal
Dy. Chief Executive Officer Sopra Steria India
10:30 – 11:00

Keynote - The Future of AI in the Workplace - Leading Beyond the Algorithm

Krishna Kabra
India Head (Global Capability Center) Orange Business Services
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Tea / Coffee Break

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Panel Discussion — Your Next Role in an AI-First World

Runu Jain

CHRO
Magic EdTech
Moderator

Simin Askari

Former Group CHRO &
Head – Business Excellence
DS Group

Kashish Kapoor

CHRO
Newgen

Rajaat Jasujaa

Manager, People Business Partner
SentinelOne

12:30 PM – 01::00 PM

Speaker - Enterprise AI in Action: Building an AI Assistant for Scientific Research

Rupesh Ranjan
Global Delivery Leader - AI, Data & Digital Transformation Thoughtworks
01:00 PM – 01:30 PM

Speaker - AISDLC - Why, What and How

Rahul Kumar Gupta
Vice President, Digital Engineering Incedo Inc
01:30 – 02:30

Lunch Break

02:30 PM – 03:15 PM

Speaker - Swinging Forward: The Four Human Superpowers for an AI-Native World

Seema Rani
Vice President - Program Management Mastercard
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM

Speaker - Emotional Intelligence through the Lens of Sports

Gagandeep Singh
Founder Hello Excellence Consulting
03:45 PM – 04:15 PM

Speaker - Redesigning Leadership for the AI Enterprise

Divik Thareja
Director
TO THE NEW
04:15 PM – 04:45 PM

Tea/Coffee Break

04:45 PM – 05:15 PM

Keynote — Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Vinod Sood
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Hughes Systique Corporation
05:15 PM – 05:45 PM

Keynote - The AI Shift: Skill Gaps & the Changing Workplace

Rahul Jain
Chief Strategy Officer
PNB Housing Finance
05:45 – 06:00

Closing Note

*Program Schedule is subject to change as information evolves, and due to unforeseen circumstances

Future of AI in the Workplace: Key Benefits for PGDM Students

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organizations operate, make decisions, engage customers, and manage talent. As businesses across industries embrace AI-driven technologies, the skills expected from future managers are also evolving.

The conference offers PGDM students a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders, technology experts, business strategists, HR professionals, and digital transformation practitioners who are shaping the future of work.

The discussions will highlight critical skills needed in the AI-driven workplace, including:

  • AI literacy and technology awareness
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Innovation and adaptability
  • Leadership in digital environments
  • Effective communication and collaboration

These capabilities are increasingly becoming essential for management professionals across industries.