CXO ROUND TABLE

ABOUT THE EVENT

In an era of rapid technological transformation, the governance of projects and organizations is more critical than ever. The CXO Roundtable 2025, organized by the PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter, brings together senior leaders, executives, and change-makers to engage in high-level discussions on how to lead in the Project Economy of 2026.

This is not just an event — it’s a strategic leadership forum designed for trust-building, shared learning, and forward-looking insights. Participants will explore how to drive delivery excellence, adopt ethical and data-driven AI, and embed governance frameworks that scale.

KEY THEMES

AI-Driven Leadership
  • Harnessing AI for decision-making
  • Predictive analytics and data-driven strategy
Ethics & Governance in AI
  • Establishing AI governance structures
  • Ensuring transparency, bias mitigation & compliance
Delivery Excellence
  • Automation, risk management, and predictive modeling
  • Best practices for consistent, high-quality delivery
Change Management
& Inclusion
  • The human factor: skills, workforce transformation
  • Building inclusive growth in an AI-first world

EVENT AGENDA

TIME SESSION FOCUS
4:00 PM
Welcome, Coffee, and Networking
Arrival, informal meet and greet, refreshments
5:00 PM
Welcome Address – Rinoo Rajesh (PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter)
Event objectives, setting expectations, ground rules, overview of key themes and outcomes
5:15 PM
Welcome Address – PMI South Asia Team
Chapter support and regional leadership remarks
5:30 PM
Panel Discussion: “The Human Factor – Skills, Change Management, and Inclusive Growth”
Debate on organizational/societal change for AI and project economy, skills, minimizing bias, inclusion
6:00 PM
Round Table Discussions (All Participants)
Group discussions, cross-industry insights, sharing of best practices
6:30 PM
Vote of Thanks – Amit Jain
Formal close of the main program
6:35 PM
Dinner & Networking
Open networking, dinner, informal exchanges, lasting connections
10:00 PM
Event Close

SPEAKERS

Rinoo Rajesh

President
PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter

Amit Jain

VP- Corporate Outreach
PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter

PANEL DISCUSSION

Topic: The Human Factor: Skills, Change Management, and Inclusive Growth
Krishnan Raghunathan

Chief Business Transformation Officer, WNS

Dr. Mohit Dubey

Pro Vice Chancellor, MIT ADT University, Pune

Niket Karajagi

Vice Chair CII Pune GCC Forum Founder Director & CEO, Atyaasaa

Dr. Vishwas Mahajan

Founder & CEO, Whizible

Rahul Sudame

Vice President of Engineering, Group Delivery Head @ Persistent Systems

Critical Leadership Drivers for the AI-Enabled Future

Strategic Leadership

FXOs must anticipate and navigate AI disruption

Sustainable Governance

Build frameworks to ensure responsible innovation

Operational Excellence

Improve delivery predictability through automation and risk controls

Inclusive Growth

Enable organizations to grow equitably and adaptively

Peer Insights

Engage with top executives who are grappling with similar challenges

Executive Insights and Strategic Outcomes

Insightful perspectives on AI-driven governance and project delivery

Best practices for ethical leadership and change management

Tools and strategies for resilient, adaptive, and inclusive organizations

Opportunities for cross-industry learning and collaboration

GALLERY