THE OLYMPUS JOURNEY:
CHRONOLOGICAL FLOW
07th March 2026 – CareStack, Embassy Taurus Techzone
A meticulously structured immersive experience designed to rotate through the core pillars of modern people management.
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Registration
Arrival, check‑in and informal mingling ahead of the inauguration ceremony.
09:20 AM – 09:30 AM
Introduction & Welcome
Small inauguration ceremony and official opening remarks.
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
The Icebreaker
Facilitated activity led by Vishnu Prasad M V (Senior HR Manager, Srishti Innovative) to get everyone talking.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
How do product companies hire - and why does it matter?
Smitha S P (Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition CareStack) covers hiring criteria, resume analysis and mock interviews.
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
High‑Intensity Networking Break
Quick coffee break designed for cross‑pollination between students and professionals.
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM
HR in AI Era
Justin George (Director & Head People Systems, UST) explores the impact of AI on HR practices.
12:20 PM – 01:25 PM
Working Power Lunch
Lunch‑with‑experts format – a networking meal where students sit with professionals to discuss careers and industry topics.
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Strategic Forecasting Panel
Panel moderated by Vishnu Prasad M V with industry leaders debating workforce planning and succession through 2035.
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Employee Lifecycle
Deep dive session led by Deepa Nair (Senior Manager, 6D Technologies) on stages from hire to retire.
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Employer Branding
Nadia Baba (Manager, HR Programs CareStack) discusses why some companies don’t hire, but get chosen.
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Experience sharing, thank‑you notes and a final call‑to‑action to connect on LinkedIn and complete the external branding loop.
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Event Schedule
The Icebreaker (9:30 AM – 10:00 AM)
Vishnu Prasad M
Senior HR Manager, Srishti Innovative
How do product companies hire - and why does it matter? (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Smitha S P
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition CareStack
HR in AI Era (11:20 AM – 12:20 PM)
Justin George
Director & Head People Systems, UST
Employer Branding (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Nadia Baba
Manager, HR Programs, CareStack
Employee Lifecycle (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Deepa Nair
Senior manager 6D technology
Panel Discussion
Strategic Forecasting (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Moderator - Strategic Forecasting (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Vishnu Prasad M V
Senior HR Manager, Srishti Innovative
Strategic Forecasting (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Jithin Chakkalakkal
Head of People & Culture Reflections Info Systems
Strategic Forecasting (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Priya Shaji
Senior Manager HRBP Equifax Analytics Private Limited
Strategic Forecasting (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Remya Nair
Sr. HR Manager AOT technologies
Strategic Forecasting (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Vijin V R
Assistant Manager People & Culture ReBid