Saturday
14
March 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM IST
Location
Room 135, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Central Campus
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Expectations from Gen-Z as the Future Workforce
Industry Talk
Pranjal Sarkar
Product and Growth Head
IBM India
Speaker
As Gen-Z enters the professional world, understanding evolving industry expectations is becoming increasingly important. This session aims to explore the key skills, attitudes, and values that employers seek in young professionals today, including adaptability, digital fluency, critical thinking, effective communication, and a proactive approach to learning. It will also discuss how workplace dynamics are changing and what organisations expect from the next generation of employees. Through this session, students will gain insights on how to align their abilities with industry demands, prepare themselves for future opportunities, and build a strong and responsible professional presence.
Speaker
Pranjal Sarkar
Pranjal Sarkar, Product and Growth Head - IBM India, is a seasoned Product Management Specialist with over 19 years of experience, currently leading strategic product initiatives at IBM in the areas of data security, generative AI, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation. With the experience of founding three startups, he brings a strong blend of entrepreneurial perspective and corporate product leadership. Mr Sarkar has driven end-to-end product lifecycles, crafted impactful go-to-market strategies, and mentored professionals across global platforms. He is also an active educator, sharing his product expertise with learners worldwide through workshops and online programmes.
