Agenda of the event

Day 01: 07 February 2025 | Parallel Tracks

Social Immersion

DD is the Deshpande Foundation’s flagship event, bringing together a diverse ecosystem of individuals and organizations passionate about creating positive social impact. So join the powerful network of changemakers in Hubballi, collaborating to build a more equitable and sustainable future.

Day 01: 07 February 2025 | Parallel Tracks

SkillPlus Conclave

The SkillPlus Conclave unites academicians, educators, students, recruiters, and policymakers to empower youth from Tier II/III towns and villages for India’s growing economy. This annual event celebrates success stories and collaborative plans that drive job opportunities in the organized sector. By fostering partnerships between academia, industry, and communities, SkillPlus creates a robust ecosystem through panel discussions, speaker sessions, and recruiter insights. With over 2000 students engaged in 2023-24 and 100+ securing pre-placement offers, the conclave showcases the impact of joint efforts. SkillPlus empowers rural youth, ensuring India’s economic growth reaches all communities.

Day 02: 08 February 2025

Agenda of the Conclave

08:30 am

Coffee & Networking

09:20 am

Welcome Address

09:30 am

Song Presentation and Watering the Plant

9:45 am

Introduction to Skilling & Context Setting

10:00 am

Keynote address

10:20 am

Panel

Scope Of Partnerships For Scale & Impact

11:35 am

Networking Tea Break

12:05 pm

Panel

Talent for workplaces in the new world order

01:25 pm

Lunch Break

02:35 pm

Panel (Rural Dialogue - Breakout session)

Building Resilient Hr Practices In The Not-For-Profit Sector

02:35 pm

Panel

College Expectation From Skilling Program

03:30 pm

Networking Tea Break

04:05 pm

Panel

Mainstreaming Impactful Models Into Formal School Education

05:00 pm

Panel

Valedictory Address

An Evening of Remembrance

06:00 pm

Kick-off

06:05 pm

Musical Performance

06:50 pm

Beneficiaries Interactive Session

07:20 pm

Vote of Thanks

07:30 pm

Networking Dinner