10:00 – 10:10 hrs

Welcome Address                                                                         

Suchita Dutta,

Executive Director, Indian Staffing Federation

10 10 – 10 15 hrs

Lighting of Lamp

10 15 – 10 30 hrs

President Address

Lohit Bhatia,

President, Indian Staffing Federation (Chief Executive Officer, Quess Corp Ltd)

10 30 – 10 55 hrs

Chief Guest Address

SHRI AKASH PANDURANG FUNDKAR

Honourable Minister

Ministry of Labour, Government of Maharashtra*

10 55 – 11 00 hrs

Photo – Opportunity

11 00 – 11 30 hrs

Networking Break (refreshment)

11 30 – 11 45 hrs

Special Session

Bridging the Talent Gap: New Age Skills and Alternative Pathways

By Zoho Corporation

11 45 – 12 00 hrs

Key note Address

12 00 – 12 45 hrs

Session 1

Employment at Scale: Staffing, Skilling and Reform-Led Growth for a $5 Trillion India

As India advances towards a $5 trillion economy, employment generation at scale remains a defining challenge and opportunity. This panel will explore how staffing models, future-ready skilling ecosystems, and labour reforms can collectively unlock inclusive growth. Industry leaders will discuss policy enablers, workforce agility, and collaborative solutions needed to build a resilient, job-rich economy aligned with India’s growth ambitions.

Key focus areas include:

·       Scalable staffing models for high-growth sectors

·       Skilling pipelines aligned to industry demand

·       Reform enablers: labour codes, compliance, digitization

·       Public–private partnerships for employment acceleration

12 45 – 13 30 hrs

Session 2

Building India’s Manufacturing Edge: Labour Reforms, Staffing & Global Supply Chains

As India positions itself as a global manufacturing hub, the convergence of labour reforms, agile staffing models, and resilient supply chains is critical. This panel will examine how labour codes, workforce flexibility, and staffing-led solutions can enhance productivity and global competitiveness. Industry leaders will share insights on aligning talent strategies with evolving supply chain demands to strengthen India’s manufacturing edge in a shifting global landscape.

Key focus areas include:

·       Labour reforms enabling manufacturing scale

·       Skill readiness for advanced manufacturing

·       Integrating India into global supply chains

13 30 – 14 30 hrs

Networking over Lunch

14 30 – 14 45 hrs

Special Session

14 45 – 15 45 hrs

Workshop

Labour Codes Implementation: Case Studies, Scenarios & Solutions

 This hands-on workshop will decode the practical realities of implementing India’s new labour codes across diverse business contexts. Through real case studies, scenario-based discussions, and expert-led guidance, participants will gain clarity on compliance challenges, operational impacts, and risk mitigation strategies. The session will equip organisations with actionable solutions and best practices to ensure smooth transition, compliance readiness, and sustainable workforce management.

Key focus areas include:

·       Key implementation challenges across states

·       Compliance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies

·       Technology and process solutions for smooth transition

15 45 – 16 15 hrs

Fireside Chat

Frontline Economy: Employment Reforms in Retail & Logistics

Retail and logistics are at the forefront of India’s employment engine, driven by rapid digitisation, e-commerce growth, and evolving consumer demand. This fireside chat will feature industry leaders sharing real-world perspectives on employment reforms, frontline workforce management, and flexible staffing models. The discussion will highlight how policy reforms and innovative talent practices can improve productivity, worker formalisation, and scalability across India’s dynamic frontline economy.

Key focus areas include:

·       Reform impact on frontline hiring models

·       Flexibility, compliance, and workforce scale

·       Productivity and cost optimisation at ground level

·       Future skills for retail and logistics workforce

16 15 – 16 30 hrs

Vote of Thanks

Narayan Bhargava

West Chapter Co-Chair, Indian Staffing Federation; (Founder & CMD, CalibeHr Business Support Services Pvt. Ltd)

-Close of Conference-

Networking Over Refreshments