Press Release
March 31, 2026

iMocha Joins Global Talent Leaders at Degreed LENS and UNLEASH America 2026 to Explore the Future of Skills-Based Workforces

Pune, India - March 31, 2026 - iMocha, a leading Skills Intelligence platform, recently participated in two of the most influential global HR and learning events, Degreed LENS 2026 and UNLEASH America 2026, as a Bronze Sponsor. As a strategic partner of Degreed, iMocha played an active role in advancing conversations around skills-based transformation, AI adoption, and workforce readiness.

Over the course of multiple weeks across the United States, the iMocha leadership team engaged with HR, L&D, and talent leaders from global enterprises. These interactions highlighted a clear and accelerating shift in how organizations are approaching talent development and workforce planning.

Key Industry Insights from the Events

Across both events, several consistent themes emerged:

  • Shift to skills-based organizations
    Enterprises are moving beyond traditional role-based structures and actively implementing skills-based models to improve agility and decision-making.
  • From learning activity to capability validation
    The focus is no longer on courses completed or hours spent. Organizations are prioritizing measurable outcomes that prove real capability.
  • AI as a catalyst for workforce transformation
    AI is being applied across learning and talent ecosystems, from mapping job roles to skills, to enabling dynamic learning pathways and real-time capability insights.
  • Growing demand for unified skills intelligence
    Leaders are seeking integrated ecosystems that connect HR systems, learning platforms, and validated skills data to enable informed talent decisions.
  • Internal mobility as a strategic priority
    In uncertain market conditions, organizations are investing in internal talent mobility powered by accurate skills visibility.

These interactions enabled deeper, context-rich discussions with enterprise leaders on how skills intelligence is being applied in real-world workforce strategies.

Meaningful conversations with enterprise leaders revealed a strong appetite for solutions that deliver:

  • Real-time skills visibility
  • AI-driven skills inference and assessment
  • Measurable impact on workforce readiness
  • Seamless integration across HR and learning systems

Leadership Perspective

Talking on the participation, Amit Mishra, CEO of iMocha, said:

“Events like Degreed LENS and UNLEASH America highlight a defining shift in how organizations think about talent. The conversation is no longer about learning inputs, but about validated capability and business outcomes. At iMocha, we are committed to helping enterprises build a truly skills-first, evidence-based workforce using AI-driven Skills Intelligence.”

The Road Ahead

As organizations continue to navigate rapid technological and economic change, the need for accurate, real-time skills data will only grow stronger. iMocha plans to build on the momentum from these events by:

  • Expanding its AI-driven Skills Intelligence capabilities
  • Strengthening integrations with leading HR and learning platforms
  • Supporting enterprises in accelerating their transition to skills-based organizations

With a clear industry shift toward capability-driven decision-making, iMocha remains focused on enabling organizations to bridge skill gaps, enhance internal mobility, and future-proof their workforce.

About iMocha

iMocha is a global provider of AI-powered Skills Intelligence platform that helps organizations execute a skills-first strategy across hiring, workforce readiness, internal mobility, and continuous learning at scale. Its Skills AI agents form a closed-loop system - inferring skills from resumes, certifications, and work data, validating them through assessments and conversational AI interviews, and delivering structured insights that drive smarter talent decisions at scale. Underpinned by an AI-driven skills taxonomy and ontology, iMocha gives organizations a continuously accurate view of their skills and talent landscape.

iMocha is an invisible layer that fits seamlessly into existing stacks through integrations with leading HCMs (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday), learning platforms (Degreed, Udemy, Cornerstone On Demand), and ATS solutions (iCIMS, Greenhouse, and more).

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