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PMI PUNE–DECCAN INDIA CHAPTER · EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM
CXO Roundtable 2025
Project Economy 2026: Delivery Excellence | AI | Governance
This is a past-event archive. The roundtable took place on 22 November 2025. Programme and roles are preserved as published; registration is closed.
ABOUT THE EVENT
A forum for leadership in the project economy.
The original event introduction, preserved from the chapter’s 2025 page.
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
Four perspectives on the AI-enabled future.
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
From conversation to connection.
The published programme, from welcome and networking through the evening close.
All times are India Standard Time (IST). The published start times are retained; no additional session durations have been inferred.
| TIME | SESSION | FOCUS |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome, Coffee, and Networking | Arrival, informal meet and greet, refreshments | |
| Welcome Address – Rinoo Rajesh (PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter) | Event objectives, setting expectations, ground rules, overview of key themes and outcomes | |
| Welcome Address – PMI South Asia Team | Chapter support and regional leadership remarks | |
| 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 | |
| Round Table Discussions (All Participants) | Group discussions, cross-industry insights, sharing of best practices | |
| Vote of Thanks – Amit Jain | Formal close of the main program | |
| Dinner & Networking | Open networking, dinner, informal exchanges, lasting connections | |
| Event Close | – |
SPEAKERS & PANEL
Leaders in conversation.
Names and roles are preserved as published for the 2025 event.
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Human Factor: Skills, Change Management, and Inclusive Growth
Krishnan Raghunathan
Chief Business Transformation Officer, WNS
LinkedIn profile of Krishnan Raghunathan
Niket Karajagi
Vice Chair CII Pune GCC Forum Founder Director & CEO, Atyaasaa
LinkedIn profile of Niket Karajagi
Rahul Sudame
Vice President of Engineering, Group Delivery Head @ Persistent Systems
LinkedIn profile of Rahul SudameLEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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
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
Moments from the roundtable.
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FY 2025–26 · REPORTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Executive exchange recorded in the annual report
The invite-only round table at The Westin Pune on 22 November 2025 examined delivery excellence, AI-enabled leadership, governance, skills and change management. The account emphasises cross-sector peer exchange and the human capabilities needed for enterprise transformation.
Explore the continuing CxO ForumSource: Annual Impact Report 2025–26, pages 22, 23.