Co-hosting such a conference not only strengthens the collaborative association
between business and academics for JIMS Rohini but also serves as a connection
point between both sectors to discuss technologies transforming how
organizations operate.
Setting the Stage
The conference was inaugurated by lighting the lamp which was
done in presence of Mr. Varenya Gupta, Mr. Labhya
Gupta, Dr. Pooja Jain, Ms. Sonia Dhir and Ms. Parminder
Bajaj & Mr. R.K Singh from JIMS along
with Mr.Priyank Pathak and Mr Ravi Pratap Singh
Chauhan from Agile Network India & Pvt Ltd and Mr. Sunil
Goyal, Deputy CEO Sopra Steria (India)
The welcome note was given byDr. Pooja Jain,
Director JIMS Rohini which laid the framework
stating how quickly technology is changing and so should our
organizations and workplace structures as well. Next on the
agenda was Conference “Chair Ravi Pratap Singh Chauhan,
who presented a program summary providing an overall framework
through predefined pathways to understand better where we are
heading with different sessions lined up.
Keynote Highlights
The keynote schedule delivered a breadth of leadership, strategy and
workforce planning insights:
- Sunil Goyal (Dy. CEO, Sopra Steria India): Spoke on
"Leadership in the Autonomous Age," discussing how leaders must
adapt their strategies for an environment increasingly driven by
autonomous systems.
- Krishna Kabra (India Head – GCC, Orange Business
Services): Delivered "Leading Beyond the Algorithm,"
focusing on the importance of human-centric
decision-making in an AI-dominated landscape.
- Vinod Sood (Co-Founder & MD, Hughes Systique Corporation):
Addressed "Building a Future-Ready Workforce in the AI
World," sharing strategies for long-term organizational
readiness and managing change.
- Rahul Jain (Chief Strategy Officer, PNB Housing Finance):
Spoke on "The AI Shift: Skill Gaps & the Changing
Workplace," highlighting the imperative to bridge emerging
talent gaps as AI redefines industry roles.
Panel Discussion: Your Next Role in an AI-First World
A standout session of the day was the panel "Your Next Role in an AI-First
World" Interestingly, it was moderated by Runu Jain (CHRO, Magic EdTech). In
the discussion AI changes on career paths, and how human skills & the
growth mindset + flexibility will continue to be at the core of career
resilience.
Panelists included:
- Runu Jain (CHRO, Magic EdTech): Moderated a session
exploring how AI is reshaping careers, emphasizing the need for
essential human skills, growth mindsets, and adaptability.
- Simin Askari (Former Group CHRO): Contributed expert
perspectives on adapting leadership styles in an AI-first era.
- Kashish Kapoor (CHRO, Newgen): Discussed organizational
shifts required to support employees in an AI-integrated
workplace.
- Rajaat Jasujaa (Manager, People Business Partner, SentinelOne):
Offered insights into balancing AI efficiency with human
roles.
Speaker Sessions: From Strategy to Execution
In addition to the keynotes and panel, five speaker sessions explored the
implementations of enterprise AI go-to-market strategies:
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Speaker
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Session
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Focus
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Rupesh Ranjan (Global Delivery Leader, Thoughtworks)
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Enterprise AI in Action
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Operationalizing AI at scale, including AI assistants in
scientific research
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Rahul Kumar Gupta (VP, Incedo Inc)
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AISDLC – Why, What and How
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A framework for managing the AI Systems Development Lifecycle
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Seema Rani (VP, Mastercard)
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Swinging Forward: The Four Human Superpowers for an AI-Native
World
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Creativity and talent as lasting professional differentiators
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Gagandeep Singh (Founder, Hello Excellence Consulting)
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Emotional Intelligence through the Lens of Sports
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Unconventional leadership models and EQ development
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Divik Thareja (Director, TO THE NEW)
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Redesigning Leadership for the AI Enterprise
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Managing teams where AI agents play a functional role
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Key Takeaways
Across the keynotes, panel, and speaker sessions, a few themes stood out:
- Leadership itself is being redefined: from leading
people to leading a combination of people and autonomous technology.
- Human skills are the differentiator, not the liability:
creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability were repeatedly
framed as the edge AI cannot replace.
- AI needs structure: this is why frameworks like the AI
Systems Development Lifecycle (AISDLC) have arisen: in terms of managing
enterprise-level changes to an organization, scaling AI will be as much
a governance issue as it will be technical.
- Your workforce is prepared for the now: organizations
that prioritize reskilling and change management at the early stage will
be more likely to take advantage of an AI-first shift.
JIMS Rohini's Role in the Conversation
JIMS Rohini further
reinforced its vision of empowering students and faculty alike with direct
dialogue with the people shaping the future of work, by hosting the Agile
Gurugram & Delhi NCR 2026 Conference. Events like this provide the JIMS
community a front-row seat into how AI is playing out in real organizations
— an experience that feeds directly back into the academic programs
and industry-facing initiatives at the institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the theme of the Agile Gurugram & Delhi NCR 2026
Conference?
The theme of the conference was "Future of AI in the Workplace" which focused
on Artificial intelligence being a game changer for our leadership, career
and agility~enterprise.
Who co-hosted the Agile Gurugram & Delhi NCR 2026
conference?
The free event was organized by the Agile Network India community and
co-located with Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini.
When and where was the Agile Gurugram & Delhi NCR 2026 conference
held?
This happened on the 21st and 22nd of August, 2026 at Hotel Crowne Plaza,
Rohini, Delhi.
Who were the keynote speakers at Agile
Gurugram & Delhi NCR 2026 conference ?
Sunil Goyal (Sopra Steria India), Krishna Kabra (Orange Business Services),
Vinod Sood (Hughes Systique Corporation) and Rahul Jain (PNB Housing
Finance) were the keynotes at this event.
What was the main panel discussion about at the Agile Gurugram &
Delhi NCR 2026 conference ?
Moderated by Runu Jain (CHRO, Magic EdTech) the panel "Your Next Role in an
AI-First World" focused on how careers are transforming as a result of AI
and what human skills cannot be replaced with AI in an AI-first workplace.