Hiring in 2026
Hiring in 2026 was an insightful career-focused event exploring how recruitment trends are evolving with technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Participants learned what companies expect from future professionals, the importance of adaptable skills, and strategies to stand out in a competitive job market.
Understanding future recruitment and workplace expectations
partners & collaborators
CATALYZE by Zuntra is a platform designed to empower students through career-focused events, workshops, and collaborative experiences that encourage skill development, innovation, and practical learning for future-ready professionals.
Agenda
27th December 2025
Saturday 9:30am- 01:00pm
09:00 a. m.
Registration
10:00 a. m.
Welcome Address
Introduction to Design-PAC 2.0 and event objectives.
10: 10 a. m.
Industry-Oriented Approaches in UI/UX Design
11:20 a. m.
Building and Strengthening the UI/UX Design Community
12:30 p. m.
Design Challenge Activity
Speakers
Industry leaders and recruitment professionals shared their perspectives on modern hiring practices, emerging job roles, and the impact of technology on recruitment. Their sessions helped participants understand employer expectations, improve professional readiness, and prepare for evolving workplace environments.
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Anuradha Viswanathan
Digital learning leader in AI-driven education solutions
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Creative Design Learning Experience
Ai & Hr/marketing
HACKATHON
Trends
Participants explored emerging recruitment trends, including AI-assisted hiring, digital portfolios, and skill-based assessments shaping the future workforce.
Skills
Sessions highlighted the importance of adaptability, communication, problem-solving, and technical skills that employers seek in future professionals.
Preparation
Attendees learned strategies for preparing resumes, building professional profiles, and confidently approaching recruitment opportunities.
Hiring in 2026
Hiring Trends
Future Skills
Career Guidance
Industry Insights
Professional Growth
ORGANIZERS
Event Chairs
Hiring in 2026 was organized by Zuntra under its CATALYZE initiative supporting student careers.
JANANI C S
Executive HR Manager
Business-Focused HR Strategy & Talent Optimization Leader
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VARSHA SARAVANAN
Executive Program Manager
Outcome-Driven Marketing Program Strategist
MITHUN L
AI Agent and Automation Lead
AI-Driven Data Intelligence Strategy Architect
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SWETHA S
Legal and HR Associate
Turning Legal clauses into Collaboratrive Teams
VARSHAA R
HR Associate
Making great plans happen effortlessly
KUMUDAPRIYA V
Operations and Finance Associate
Finance & HR Ninja balancing money, people, and execution.
MAGESHWARI M
HR Associate
Built for Balance - Budgets and Behaviour
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HEMADHARSHINI A
HR Associate
Managing Talent, Timing and everything in between
SIRISHA S
Social Media Marketing Associate
Mixing trends with a twist.
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Key Moments
Careers
Hiring
Insights
Networking
Skills
Industry
Preparation
Growth
