St. Francis Institute of Management and Research - SFIMAR

Gen Z × AI × The Future of Work!
What happens when Gen Z meets AI in the workplace? 🤖👩‍💼

SFIMAR Renaissance Forum (HR), in association with the ISTD Mumbai Chapter, brings an insightful Expert Panel Discussion for MMS Second Year students on:

🎯 “Gen Z, AI and the New Employee Experience”

The session will explore how AI and Gen Z are transforming employee expectations, HR practices, workplace culture and the overall employee experience.

📅 26 August 2026 | Wednesday
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 SFIMAR
🎓 MMS II – HR, IT & Operations Specializations

🎙️ Moderator:
Dr. Kavita Pandey – Honorary Secretary, ISTD Mumbai Chapter; Assistant Professor & TPO, ADMIFMS, University of Mumbai

🌟 Distinguished Panelists:
• Shri Chetan Tupe – Head, Learning & Development, Aegis Gas (LPG) India Pvt. Ltd.
• Dr. Vishal Khedekar – Group Head, Human Resources, Aegis Vopak Terminals Ltd.
• Shri Milind Digambar Rane – AVP, HR, IR & Administration, ORIX Leasing & Financial Services India Ltd.
• Ms. Ruchitaa Panicker – Assistant Manager, Dangerous Goods Management India Pvt. Ltd.

💡 Because the future of HR isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, expectations and experiences.

🔥 Are you ready for the new employee experience?

What makes a brand WIN?
It starts with understanding the consumer! 🎯

SFIMAR presents an insightful Guest Talk on “How Consumer Research Shapes Winning Brands” featuring Mr. Ankit Maniyar, Research Director – Ipsos.

📊 Discover how consumer insights, research & data-driven thinking transform ideas into powerful brands.

📅 22nd August 2026
⏰ 11:40 AM – 1:10 PM
📍 Auditorium, SFIMAR

✨ Because great brands don’t just sell—they understand.

When Experience Meets Curiosity, Future HR Leaders Are Born!
Get ready for an insightful session on “Compensation & Benefits in Practice: Current Trends and Industry Insights” with Mr. Jayant D. Duraphe, Deputy Vice President – HR, TATA AIA Life Insurance.

🎯 An exciting opportunity for MMS Semester III – HR Specialization students to explore real-world compensation strategies, emerging benefits, industry practices, and the future of employee rewards.

📅 22nd August 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 11:35 AM – 1:05 PM
📍 Lab – 109, SFIMAR

Come prepared to learn, engage, and gain industry perspectives that go beyond the classroom! 🚀

Celebrating unity, peace, and togetherness this Sadbhavna Diwas
Let’s build a future where harmony comes first. ❤️🇮🇳
SFIMAR will observe ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ or ‘Harmony Day’ on Thursday, 20 August 2026, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Shri Rajiv Gandhi, India’s youngest Prime Minister.

Sadbhavana Diwas promotes national integration, communal harmony and unity among individuals, irrespective of their religious, linguistic or regional differences. It encourages mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and positive interaction among people belonging to diverse faiths and cultures.

80 Years of Freedom. A Future Full of Possibilities! 🇮🇳

This Independence Day, let’s come together to celebrate the spirit of freedom, honour the sacrifices of our heroes, and inspire a future filled with hope, unity and progress. ✨

🇮🇳 Honouring Freedom | Inspiring the Future 🇮🇳

Join St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMAR) as we celebrate the 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting, the SFIMAR Anthem, an inspiring address by our Chief Guest Ms. Tejasvee Abhishek Ghosalkar (Corporator, MCGM), and vibrant cultural performances. 🇮🇳✨

📅 15th August 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 SFIMAR Campus, Borivali (West)

Let’s celebrate the past, cherish the present, and build a stronger India for tomorrow. ❤️🤍💚

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳