01
The Shrinking Shelf-Life of Skills
Build dynamic, real-time skills architectures that keep pace with rapid obsolescence—replacing static role definitions with agile skill networks.
Exclusive Leadership Conference
The Architecture of Disruption: Building an Adaptive Organization Through Skills
Degreed×Stepping Cloud
The lifespan of professional skills is shrinking faster than ever before. In an era where disruption is constant, organizational survival is no longer about rigid job titles it is about how rapidly an enterprise can identify emerging capability gaps, develop real world proficiency, and adapt at scale.
Date
Thursday, 8th October
Time
5:00 PM onwards
Venue
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
×
By Invitation Only
Reserve Your Seat
Join an exclusive conversation with HR leaders exploring the next generation of Employee Experience powered by AI.
About
About the Executive Conference
Transitioning from theoretical training catalogs to high-velocity, practical skills execution
Indian enterprises face an acute talent paradox: despite unprecedented access to digital learning platforms, internal capability gaps continue to widen. The challenge is rarely access to content; it is sustaining proficiency, employee engagement, and speed to market.
Thriving amid relentless change demands an Architecture of Disruption. To build an inherently adaptive enterprise, organizations must look beyond rigid job hierarchies and embrace fluid skills networks. By pairing continuous, hyper-personalized learning journeys with generative AI role-plays and real-world scenario practice, market leaders are slashing time-to-productivity, eliminating learning friction, and fostering confident, future-ready workforces.
Why Attend
Five conversations that will reshape how you lead.
02
Immersive AI Simulations & Scenario Role-Plays
Move beyond passive e-learning to interactive, GenAI-driven scenario practices and realistic role-plays that bridge the gap between concept and workplace execution.
03
Compressing Time-to-Productivity
Map internal skill adjacencies to cross-skill, onboard, and mobilize teams into critical business initiatives in weeks instead of quarters.
04
Hyper-Personalization & Flow of Work
Deliver frictionless, consumer-grade learning pathways embedded directly within daily workflows, driving voluntary engagement and an elevated employee experience.
05
Measuring Real Business Velocity & ROI
Quantify organizational capability shifts with actionable skill data that directly ties learning investments to agility, talent retention, and bottom-line impact.
Featured Speakers
Voices shaping the future of work.
Aadesh Goyal is a prominent global executive, board director, and advisor with over three decades of leadership across HR, IT, and software operations across five continents. Best known as the former Global CHRO at Tata Communications and former leader at Hughes Software Systems, he brings rare dual expertise in digital transformation and human capital strategy. Today, he advises high-growth global platforms, enterprise boards, and technology founders on executive agility and workforce innovation. He remains a leading strategic voice on organizational culture, AI adoption, and the future of work.
Luke Knowles serves as the Sales Head for APJ at Degreed, directing regional go-to-market strategy, enterprise sales, and revenue growth. He partners with leading organisations across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region to modernise enterprise upskilling and close workforce skill gaps. With deep domain expertise in regional enterprise software, he helps leadership teams align learning investments directly with business outcomes. His focus remains on driving strategic market expansion and fostering key ecosystem partnerships across APJ.
Paresh Parmar is the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Degreed, leading global pre-sales architecture and solution consulting teams. He specialises in translating complex workforce requirements into scalable, integration-ready learning and skills technology architectures. Working closely with enterprise IT and HR leadership, Paresh ensures seamless implementations that maximise platform value and compliance. He serves as a key technical authority, guiding enterprise clients through comprehensive digital learning transformations.
Shazir Viqar is the Global Head of Sales at Stepping Cloud Consulting, spearheading international commercial strategy, enterprise client acquisition, and market expansion. With over two decades of enterprise technology leadership - including senior sales tenures at SAP, Oracle, and EY - he brings deep expertise in digital HR transformation and Cloud HCM platforms. He partners with CHROs and enterprise leadership across regions to architect and deploy modern workforce technology solutions. His focus centers on scaling Stepping Cloud’s global partner ecosystem and driving measurable business impact through tailored cloud consulting services.
Agenda
An evening crafted for impact.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking / High Tea
- 5:30 PM – 5:50 PM
Degreed & Stepping Cloud Introduction
- 5:50 PM – 6:25 PM
Keynote Address by Special Guest: Building Adaptive Enterprises
- 6:25 PM – 7:05 PM
Customer Reference Panel Discussion
- 7:05 PM – 7:35 PM
Degreed Product Overview & Innovation Showcase
- 7:35 PM – 7:55 PM
Interactive Q&A Session
- 7:55 PM – 8:15 PM
Customer Awards & Felicitation
- 8:15 PM Onwards
Executive Networking Dinner & Cocktails
Who Should Attend
Curated for senior leaders defining the future of HR.
- CHROs
- Heads of Workforce Strategy
- Employee Experience Leaders
- Culture & Engagement Leaders
- HR Transformation Leaders
- Senior HR Executives shaping the future of work
Venue
Taj Lands End
Join us at Mumbai's premier luxury business destination. Overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Taj Lands End provides the perfect backdrop for networking, innovation, and growth.
Address
Konkan Auditorium, Taj Lands End, B.J. Road, Mount Mary, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
When
Thursday, 8th October · 5:00 PM onwards
Limited Seats Available
Reserve Your Seat
Join an exclusive conversation with HR leaders exploring the future of Employee Experience powered by AI.
Request InvitationBy Invitation Only