Future: Skills Asia

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM SGT

Future Skills Asia: Building Tomorrow’s Talent Today

Registration opens for all attendees.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM SGT

Welcome & Stage-setting: Skills Are The New Gold

Welcoming attendees to the event starting with "TCB Insights: Why Today Matters," followed by an introduction to the opening speaker.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

09:15 AM - 09:30 AM SGT

Opening Address: From a CEO’s Lens: Right-Skilling Talent for the Business

Listen to the opening address by our speaker.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

09:30 AM - 09:45 AM SGT

Table Talk

White space for self-introductions.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

09:45 AM - 10:15 AM SGT

Panel Discussion: It Takes More to Tango: Partnering for Future Skill-building

How can Companies, Universities, Govt and Solution Providers collaborate to create future ready talent?

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM SGT

The Skills Advantage: The Why, What & How of Future Skilling

Anish shares the business case for skills-based development in the modern business landscape, offering insights on how to embark and accelerate this journey.

Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management, A.P. Moller-Maersk

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM SGT

Table Talk

White space for attendees.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM SGT

Skills Based Development: Driving Internal Talent Mobility

In this session, learn how to curate meaningful career pathways through skill assessment and explore tech-driven marketplaces.

Gurpreet Grewal, Asia Talent Management Program Director, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

01:15 PM - 03:30 PM SGT

Elective Sessions & Process

Attendees will be briefed on afternoon elective sessions and how to participate. The elective breakout sessions will cover: A - Is your Talent Digitally Fluent: Digital & AI Skill-building B - The Next Big Thing: Green Skills C - The Hard Work of Building Soft Skills D - Building Inclusive Culture

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM SGT

Networking Break

Networking Break

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM SGT

The How of Future Skilling: What They Didn’t Teach us at HBS

This session looks into strategies and practical insights to navigate tomorrow's workforce landscape.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

04:45 PM - 05:15 PM SGT

Table Talk: How Did Today Matter for You?

White space for attendees.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

05:35 PM - 05:45 PM SGT

Future Agendas & Closing Remarks

Close of event

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

05:45 PM - 07:15 PM SGT

Networking over Cocktails

Light refreshments and drinks will be available to enjoy for all attendees.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific

06:30 PM - 06:45 PM SGT

Reflections: So What & What Next?

Join the plenary session discussing current challenges and how to chart the path together.

Sandhya Karpe, Leader, Human Capital Center, Asia, The Conference Board Asia-Pacific