MET Institute of Management (MET IOM) conducted an insightful HR Conclave on the theme “Future of Work” on 10th October 2026, bringing together eminent industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and evolving human capabilities are redefining the workplace. The programme commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Nilesh Gokhale, Director I/C, MET IOM and context setting by Dr. Farida Virani, Professor - HR, MET IOM.
The keynote addresses by Ms. Sheba Banerjee, Vice President – HR, Aditya Birla Group; and Mr. Prashant Deshpande, Senior Vice President – HR Strategy & Planning, Reliance Retail, delved into the transformative power of AI, workplace flexibility and the changing nature of jobs. Their insights highlighted that while technology is making information more accessible and work more dynamic, human wisdom, adaptability and decision-making remain irreplaceable.
Bringing energy and dynamism to the discussion, Dr. Saumya Dutta, Vice President – HR, Business & Corporate Strategy, Goldstar Jewellery, moderated an engaging panel discussion featuring Ms. Gauri Das, SVP – Head HR and CSR, India Factoring & Finance Solutions; Mr. Yogesh Gandhi, Head, Employee Experience, Mahindra Group; Dr. Brillian S.K.,Chief People Officer, Times Pro; Dr. Ashish Pinto, Chief HR Officer (CHRO), NESCO Ltd.; Mr. Rohan Desai, Senior Manager – HR, HDFC Bank; and Ms. Savita Saklani – CCA & Head (AVP), Learning & Talent, Shoppers Stop. Her interactive moderation encouraged lively exchanges on ethical AI adoption, critical thinking, prompt engineering, patience and continuous learning. The discussion reinforced a powerful message: the future of work is not simply about what technology can do, but what people can achieve with it.
Through meaningful industry–academia engagement, MET IOM, Mumbai continues to foster future-ready management professionals equipped to lead in a rapidly transforming world.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Rashmi Bhadani, Assistant Professor, MET IOM.
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