Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Waknaghat, hosted its highly anticipated HR Conclave 2025, bringing together a distinguished cohort of HR leaders, corporate executives, and academic visionaries to discuss the evolving landscape of human resources, campus hiring, and talent readiness in the digital era. The event unfolded on May 2 at the JUIT Campus, marked by insightful keynote sessions, power-packed panel discussions, and an enthusiastic student-industry exchange.
The conclave began with a ceremonial lamp lighting graced by key dignitaries including Narinder Ahluwalia (EVP, Covalience), Debashish Ghosh (Sr. VP, Berkadia), Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra Kumar Sharma (Vice Chancellor, JUIT), Retd. Brig. R.K. Sharma (Registrar and Dean of Students, JUIT), Retd. Brig. Sanjay Dawar (T & P Head, JIIT), Prof. Ashok Kumar Gupta (Dean-Academics, JUIT), Prof. Sudhir Kumar (Dean-Research and Internationalization, JUIT), Prof. Sunil Kumar Khah (Dean-Accreditations, JUIT), Prof. Tiratha Raj Singh (Media In-charge, JUIT), Sanjay Tewatiya (Assistant Registrar, Academics), Dr. Saurabh Bansal (Faculty In-charge, T&P, JUIT), Pankaj Manta (T&P Coordinator, JUIT). All HoDs, Faculty members and students joined this perceptive event. Prof. Hemant Sood welcomed the guests as she was the master of the ceremony, emphasizing the event’s role in enhancing academic-industry synergy.
Two keynote addresses were delivered by eminent experts. First Keynote Address by Narinder Ahluwalia on From Campus to Corporate: Equipping Freshers for Employer Expectations offered actionable insights on workplace readiness and leadership, underpinned by his extensive experience in corporate coaching and employee engagement. The second Keynote Address by Debashish Ghosh delved into Generative AI in Cyber Threats, sparking a critical dialogue on the intersection of HR, cybersecurity, and future technologies.
Narinder Ahluwalia specifically mentioned during his interaction with the media that now JUIT is in pilot mode of its progression since Manu Bhaskar Gaur, CEO, JUIT has taken the charge. He mentioned that Manu ji’s vision will take JUIT to its new heights. He also mentioned that faculty of JUIT are learned and progressive people, many with excellent international exposures. Debashish Ghosh through his message invited all HR Executives of India to visit JUIT and then see personally how an excellent University is pursuing its excellence in Education, Training and Infrastructure since last 23 years.
Two thought-Provoking Panel Discussions were featured where first Panel Discussion was on The Fresher’s Dilemma – Is Technical Expertise Enough?, moderated by Ravneet Malik (Netsmartz) where panelists were Ritu Sharma (Brillio), Teevrta Kaul (Net Solutions), Anisha Raghav (Edifecs), Manisha Parmar (KPMG), and Akash Deep Sharma (Ind-Swift Group). This session emphasized the growing need for emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication skills in complementing technical capabilities.
Second Panel Discussion was on Accelerating Career Readiness: The Power of Internships & Practical Projects, moderated by Rishika Verma Vohra where panelists were Karishma Sharma (EY), Sanjeev Doshi (RCFL), Narendra Sharma (NTPC), Madhuri Sankhyan (Paxcom), Jahanvi Singh (SEO Discovery), and Prof. R.K. Sharma (VC, JUIT). The discussion underscored the impact of experiential learning and urged institutions to embed real-world projects in academic curricula.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in vibrant dialogue, sharing best practices in HR, talent acquisition, diversity, leadership, and the digital transformation of workplaces. The sessions offered valuable strategies for aligning student capabilities with evolving industry expectations. Pankaj Manta, Training and Placement Cell Coordinator, JUIT played a crucial role in the organization of this event. The event concluded by the felicitation of guests by Vice Chancellor Prof. Sharma and with a vote of thanks by Prof. Sood.
