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.
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
50 min
Ananth The Grand Registration Desk
09:20 am
Welcome Address
10 min
09:30 am
Song Presentation and Watering the Plant
15 min
9:45 am
Introduction to Skilling & Context Setting
10 min
10:00 am
Keynote address
15 min
10:20 am
Panel
Scope Of Partnerships For Scale & Impact
01 hr 15 min
11:35 am
Networking Tea Break
30 min
12:05 pm
Panel
Talent for workplaces in the new world order
01 Hr 05 min
01:25 pm
Lunch Break
01 hr 05 min
02:35 pm
Panel (Rural Dialogue - Breakout session)
Building Resilient Hr Practices In The Not-For-Profit Sector
01 Hour
02:35 pm
Panel
College Expectation From Skilling Program
50 min
03:30 pm
Networking Tea Break
30 min
04:05 pm
Panel
Mainstreaming Impactful Models Into Formal School Education