AI & The Future of Work — Rethinking Business Education
A faculty & industry forum at IIT Bombay exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business education, workforce development, and the future of professional skills.
About the Forum
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the business landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for educational institutions. This forum brings together distinguished faculty members, industry pioneers, and academic leaders to explore how business education must evolve to prepare students for an AI-driven future.
Our comprehensive program addresses critical questions about curriculum design, pedagogical approaches, and the integration of AI tools in business education. We'll examine how traditional business disciplines are being reshaped by artificial intelligence and explore innovative teaching methodologies.
Key Highlights:
- • Practical, not theoretical — hear real experiments universities and corporates are running today
- • Hands-on demos — experience simulation-led learning
- • Network & collaborate — join a national faculty network
Our Mission
To foster dialogue and collaboration between academia, industry, and innovators, advancing the responsible integration of AI into management education.
Our Vision
A world where management education harnesses AI to cultivate adaptive leaders and enable organizations to solve complex global challenges.
Key Themes
AI in Management Education
Reimagining teaching with AI-driven tools
Experiential Learning
Using AI and gamification for immersive experiences
Future of Work & Skills
Preparing leaders for AI-enabled workplaces
Ethical AI Alliances
Championing fairness and accountability
Who Should Attend
B-School faculty & course owners (Strategy, Operations, HR/OB, Finance, Analytics)
Deans, Chairs, and Programme Directors
Corporate L&D leaders & learning architects
Assessment specialists & Centres for Teaching & Learning
Postgraduate researchers and ed-tech practitioners
Outcomes & Deliverables
What You'll Walk Away With
Curriculum Strategy & Industry Alignment
A skills-demand map from industry highlighting curriculum priorities
Pedagogical Resources & Toolkit
Draft Faculty Playbook including lesson plans and assessment rubrics
Faculty Development & Training
Practical exposure to simulation pedagogy for classroom use
Collaboration Network
Access to ongoing network of researchers and professionals
Expected Impact
Short-term (6-12 months)
- Pilot AI modules in core courses
- Faculty training programs launched
- Industry mentorship programs
Long-term (2-3 years)
- Full curriculum transformation
- Industry-recognized certifications
- Global best practice model
Agenda
| Time | Session | Speakers / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Networking Tea | — |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Inauguration |
Prof. K. S. Mallikarjuna Rao (Head, IEOR, IIT Bombay) Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf (Guest of Honor) |
| 10:20 – 11:10 | MSgames: A Platform for Experiential Learning |
Prof. Manjesh Hanawal, Prof. T. T. Niranjan, Akshat Rathi, Anusar Modi |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Keynote by Leading Academician | Prof. Anurag Mairal (Stanford University) |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Address by Director and Secretary |
Prof. Shireesh Kedare (Director, IIT Bombay) Shri Vineet Joshi (Secretary, MoE, Govt. of India – Chief Guest) |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion (Directors & Deans of Top B-Schools) |
Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar (Director, IIM Bangalore) Prof. S. V. D. N. Nageswara Rao (Head, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) Dr. Nihar Amoncar (Pro VC, IILM) Dr. Arijit Bhattacharya (Dean, IBS Mumbai) Dr. Janakiraman Moorthy (Associate Dean, SPJIMR) Dr. Veena Vohra (Dean, NMIMS) |
| 12:30 – 12:50 | Keynote by Leading Academician | Prof. Gaby Odekerken-Schröder (Maastricht University) |
| 12:50 – 13:50 | Networking Lunch | — |
| 13:50 – 14:40 | Experiment Showcases (Lightning Talks) | — |
| 14:40 – 15:40 | Business Session: How AI is Reshaping Industry |
Ashwin Raguraman (Bharat Innovation Fund) Ajay Singh (Global Director & Head of AI, HCLTech) Vaithialingam S. (Technology Head – GenAI Solutions, TCS) Prasad Ramanathan (CTO, TIH, IIT Bombay) |
| 15:40 – 16:10 | Keynote by L&D Leader | Dr. Srinivas Chunduru (VMentor.ai & Yugma.ai) |
| 16:10 – 16:20 | Coffee Break | — |
| 16:20 – 16:50 | Small-Group Open Discussions | — |
| 16:50 – 17:20 | Way Forward & Endnote | — |
*Subject to change
Featured Speakers
Prof. U Dinesh Kumar
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Prof. U Dinesh Kumar
Professor U. Dinesh Kumar is the Director of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a leading voice in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Business Analytics. With over two decades of academic and research leadership, he has been instrumental in advancing data-driven decision-making in management education and shaping the integration of AI into business strategy and learning.
Prof. Dr Gaby Odekerken
Maastricht University
Prof. Dr. Gaby Odekerken-Schröder
Chair in Customer-Centric Service Science, School of Business & Economics, Maastricht University Prof. Dr. Gaby Odekerken-Schröder leads the field of service science at Maastricht University, where she researches and teaches how organizations can design compelling customer experiences within complex service ecosystems. Her work spans service-innovation in retail, healthcare and manufacturing, focusing on how technology such as robotics and AI drives value in service networks. With over 19,000 citations and an H-index of 39, she is a global authority on managing service relationships and value co-creation.
Prof. S.V.D. Nageswara Rao
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
Prof. S. V. D. Nageswara Rao
Head of Department, Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay Prof. S. V. D. Nageswara Rao serves as the Head of Department at the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay. A distinguished academic in finance and economics, his expertise spans corporate finance, capital markets, mutual funds, and governance. With extensive contributions to both academia and industry, he continues to play a pivotal role in shaping management education and guiding its evolution in the era of AI and data-driven decision-making.
Dr. Anurag Mairal
Stanford University
Dr. Anurag Mairal
Dr. Anurag Mairal serves as an Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Director of Global Outreach Programs at the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University. He leads multidisciplinary efforts to apply the biodesign process to underserved settings world-wide, guiding students, faculty and fellows in scaling health-technology innovations. With a career spanning technology development, global health partnerships and startup leadership, Dr. Mairal is an influential voice in translating academic research into real-world impact.
Prof. Nihar Amoncar
Institute for Integrated Learning in Management
Prof. Nihar Amoncar
Pro Vice-Chancellor & Director, School of Management, IILM University, Greater Noida Prof. Nihar Amoncar brings over 14 years of international experience in higher education leadership, and currently serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of the School of Management at IILM University. His expertise spans entrepreneurship, innovation in curriculum design, and integrating AI-driven learning models into management programs. Under his stewardship, the institution has strengthened global partnerships and advanced its focus on experiential and future-ready business education.
Prof. Janakiraman Moorthy
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Prof. Janakiraman Moorthy
Associate Dean (Academics & Research), SPJIMR, Mumbai Prof. Janakiraman Moorthy is Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean (Academics & Research) at SPJIMR, Mumbai. With over three decades of teaching and research experience, he specialises in marketing decision-making, new product development, marketing analytics, and customer insights. He has taught at leading management schools in India and abroad, developed online courses on strategic brand management, and led academic and research initiatives that strengthen management education and industry-facing scholarship.
Prof. Arijit Bhattacharya
ICFAI Business School Mumbai
Prof. Arijit Bhattacharya
Dean (Research), IBS Mumbai Prof. Arijit Bhattacharya is the Dean (Research) at IBS Mumbai, where he leads the institution’s research strategy and scholarly initiatives. With a strong foundation in marketing and an active interest in innovation, Dr. Bhattacharya has been instrumental in positioning IBS Mumbai as a hub for high-quality research and thought leadership. His work bridges academic rigor with emerging themes in management education, equipping future leaders for challenges in a data-driven and digitally evolving world.
Prof. Veena Vohra
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Prof. Veena Vohra
Vice Dean, School of Business Management (SBM), NMIMS Mumbai Prof. Veena Vohra is a distinguished academic in the areas of human resources and behavioural science, serving as Professor and Vice Dean at the School of Business Management (SBM), Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai. She brings a wealth of experience in leadership development, emotional intelligence, and people-centric management education—guiding the next generation of business professionals in adapting to a dynamic, human-driven workplace.
Industry Pioneers
Srinivas Chunduru
Vmentor.ai
Srinivas Chunduru
Founder, VMentor.ai and Yugma.ai Srinivas Chunduru is the Founder of VMentor.ai and Yugma.ai, platforms that enable scalable mentorship, employability, and lifelong learning. A former CXO and board member across multiple industries, he brings decades of leadership experience spanning strategy, transformation, and talent development. His current work focuses on reimagining education and workforce readiness through AI-driven mentorship and experiential learning, shaping the future of talent in the digital era.
Ashwin Raguraman
Bharat Innovation Fund
Ashwin Raguraman
Co-Founder & Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund Ashwin Raguraman is Co-Founder and Partner of Bharat Innovation Fund, where he leads investments in early-stage deep tech, health tech, and digital innovation startups. With a strong background in product strategy, startup scaling and venture capital, he has helped launch and grow multiple technology ventures and guided them through seed to Series A rounds. His experience in fostering innovation and building ecosystems makes him a valuable speaker on how management education must evolve to meet the demands of a startup-led, technology-driven future.
Ajay Singh
HCLTech
Ajay Singh
Global Director & Head of AI, HCLTech Ajay Singh is the Global Director and Head of AI at HCLTech, leading the company’s AI strategy and delivery across industries to drive large-scale AI-enabled digital transformation. He combines deep technical expertise with industry experience to build AI capabilities, solutions, and partnerships that accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI and responsible AI practices. Dr. Singh is a frequent speaker at industry forums and contributes to shaping AI initiatives that impact business outcomes and workforce transformation.
Dr. Prasad Ramanathan
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH), IIT Bombay
Dr. Prasad Ramanathan
Dr. Prasad Ramanathan is the CTO of TIH at IIT Bombay. He brings over 32 years of industrial experience having worked at organizations like Capgemini, Honeywell, GE to name a few. He is a technology leader and previously at senior directorship level leading projects and delivering solutions across Automation, Analytics and AI/ML techniques. Dr. Prasad leads industry–academia technology collaborations and engagement initiatives, providing orientation and insights to diplomats, international delegations, and government bodies across sectors such as agriculture, fintech, and healthtech. He has a passion for teaching and actively contributes to industry-academic collaborations at various institutions including BITS Pilani and NMIMS University. He completed his Ph.D. in engineering from The Ohio State University in 1993.
Vaithialingam S
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Vaithialingam S.
Technology Head – Cloud & Generative AI Solutions, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd Vaithialingam brings 25+ years of robust experience in the IT sector, and currently leads the Cloud & Generative AI Solutions function at Tata Consultancy Services. His career has encompassed large-scale technology transformations, agile delivery, and mentoring teams on emerging AI architectures. A certified cloud architect and agile practitioner, he is passionate about advancing generative AI’s role in enterprise strategy and elevating management education to include these next-gen capabilities.
Call for Lightning Talks
We invite faculty members, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for 10-minute lightning talks showcasing innovative approaches to AI integration in business education.
Topics of Interest:
- • Novel AI-powered teaching methodologies
- • Case studies of successful curriculum transformations
- • Student engagement strategies using AI tools
- • Assessment and evaluation innovations
- • Industry-academia collaboration models
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Length: 200-300 words
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Notification: November 18, 2025
Format: 10-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A
Contact Us
General Inquiries
Phone
+91 77422 71457
Venue Location
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
Detailed venue information and campus map will be shared with registered participants.
Partners
ServiceSetu Academics is a trusted partner in higher education, registered as ServiceSetu Foundation under Section 8 (non-for-profit) of Companies Act 2013. Our mission is to empower the academic community through knowledge, upskilling, and global partnerships. We have partnered with leading B-Schools and universities worldwide to drive academic and research excellence. Our portfolio spans strategic outreach, executive education, global immersion programmes, certification programmes, FDPs/MDPs, short-term courses, and training with top international institutions.
MSgames is an IIT Bombay–initiative building experiential learning infrastructure for the AI era. Through its portfolio of interactive business simulations and adaptive learning systems, MSgames enables educators to deliver real-world decision-making experiences in the classroom. As the Experiential Learning Partner for this conference, MSgames is helping shape how management education evolves in an AI-driven world.