Event Schema Code:
SHRM Unconference26 SHRM Unconference26
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Open to Everyone

No titles. No hierarchies.
Just people.

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Driven by Participants

You bring the ideas.
We build the agenda.

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Meaningful Conversations

Real dialogue. Diverse
perspectives. New insights.

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Ideas into Action

Takeaways you can use.
Impact that lasts.

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Introducing

The Futurist
The Culture Curator
The AI Geek
The Rebel
The Change Catalyst
Story Story
How It Works

Simple. Flexible. Human.

Build the prompt

Start with a real question, tension, theme, or challenge worth opening up.

Open the room

Bring in multiple voices so the format feels conversational, not one-way.

Exchange ideas

Let perspectives collide, sharpen, and evolve into stronger possibilities.

Carry it forward

Walk away with insight, energy, and something practical to move next.

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Lighthouse Talks

Where HR and related concepts are explored through experiential learning.

Corporate Vaastu Science × Workplace Productivity
Perfumery × Recognition & Rewards

Unconventional Workshops

Hands-on experiences that transform perspectives

Habits & Mindsets
From Snakes to Ladders
The Art of Storytelling

Speakers

Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM APAC & MENA

Shiv

Shiv

Operating Partner, Advent Private Equity & Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council

Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Captain
Indian Cricket Team

G V Prasad

G V Prasad

Co-Chairman & Managing Director
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Pranjal Sharma

Pranjal Sharma

Board Advisor and Author, India Innovates &
Member, SHRM India Conferences & Council

Richard Rekhy

Richard Rekhy

Vice Chair, Grant Thornton Bharat & Former CEO, KPMG in India

Pavitra Singh

Pavitra Singh

Chief Human Resources Officer & Vice President
PepsiCo India & South Asia

Raj Nayak

Raj Nayak

Founder & Managing Director
House of Cheer Networks

Sarthak Ahuja

Sarthak Ahuja

Investment Banker, ISB Gold Medalist and Author
Director, Niamh Ventures LLC & Partner, Sandeep Ahuja & Company

Prasiddhi Singh

Prasiddhi Singh

Gen Alpha Climate Leader, Global Speaker, PM National Child Awardee,
UNICEF Youth Advocate AI Builder, Author and Social Entrepreneur

Ankit Vengurlekar

Ankit Vengurlekar

Founder
Antar Wellness

Tarun N P Varma

Tarun N P Varma

Global Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer
Tata Consumer Products

Mayank Rautela

Mayank Rautela

CHRO
Apollo Hospitals

Nanjappa B S

Nanjappa B S

Executive Vice President - Human Resources
Infosys

Kavita Kurup

Kavita Kurup

Chief People Officer
Cyient

Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari

Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari

Group CHRO
Amara Raja Group

Dhirendra Nath

Dhirendra Nath

Chief People Officer
Altimetrik

Dr. Elton Ron Nathan

Dr. Elton Ron Nathan

Head - L & OD
Apollo Health and Lifestyle

Kapil Gupta

Kapil Gupta

Chief Executive Officer
Solh Wellness

Naresh Harwani

Naresh Harwani

Founder & CEO
RemoteStar

Dr. Rubvita Chadha Rajput

Dr. Rubvita Chadha Rajput

Associate Professor
School of Business, Woxsen University

Sapan Shrimal

Sapan Shrimal

Director
Mindfulness Index (MEx)

Nimish Ramesh

Nimish Ramesh

Head HR
Lupin Digital Health

Monika Tandon

Monika Tandon

Business Storytelling Coach & Founder
Katha Pachisi - The Story Bank

Teena George

Teena George

Founder
Habits and Mindsets

Divvya Chhabra

Divvya Chhabra

Logical Vastu Expert, Entrepreneur & Founder
DivyVastu

When Conversations End
The Vibe Begins.

With the creators of some of the most recognizable contemporary soundscapes, including the iconic score from the movie ‘Animal’.

Threeory Live

THREEORY LIVE

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Session Highlights

Day 1
Wed, July 15

Opening Segment

Host & Presenter

Ankit Vengurlekar

Ankit Vengurlekar

Founder, Antar Wellness

Welcome Address

Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

CEO, SHRM APAC & MENA

UNSCRIPTED | Celebrity in Focus

Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Captain, Indian Cricket Team

Shiv

Shiv

Operating Partner, Advent Private Equity & Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council

Hotseat

UNCLOCK | Work Duration vs Productivity

Naresh Harwani

Naresh Harwani

Founder & CEO, RemoteStar

Impact Address – UC20

UNBOX | Why I Decided to be on My Own

Sarthak Ahuja

Sarthak Ahuja

Investment Banker, ISB Gold Medalist and Author, Director Niamh Ventures LLC & Partner, Sandeep Ahuja & Company

Workshop

Habits and Mindsets: The Powerful Formula HR Underutilizes

Teena George

Teena George

Founder, Habits and Mindsets

Lighthouse Talk

Notes That Matter: Crafting Recognition Like a Fragrance (Perfumery x Recognition)

Kapil Gupta

Kapil Gupta

CEO, Solh Wellness

Knowledge Accelerator

THE ICEBERG STORY: Most Organizations Run on People Nobody Talks About

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma

Director HR, Ayvens

Lighthouse Talk

Go With the Flow: The Hidden Geometry of Work, Space, and Technology

Divvya Chhabra

Divvya Chhabra

Logical Vastu Expert, Entrepreneur & Founder, DivyVastu

Lighthouse Talk

From Snakes to Ladders: Responsible Leadership in Action

Dr. Rubvita Chadha Rajput

Dr. Rubvita Chadha Rajput

Associate Professor, School of Business, Woxsen University

UNCORK & UNSYNC

The UnConference Anthem – Music Concert with Networking and Happy Hour at Expo

Threeory

Threeory (Music Band)

Live Music Performance

SHRM MENTORMATCH

Speed Coaching Lounge

OPEN

Open to All Delegates

First-come, First-served

Day 2
Thu, July 16
Day 2 Opening

CURTAIN RAISER | The Inner Game©: Signature Experience

Sapan Shrimal

Sapan Shrimal

Director, Mindfulness Index (MEx)

Day 2 Opening Segment

UNSEEN | Shadow a Leader. Then Judge Them.
3 Perspectives
• Young Leader
• Senior Leader
• Mentor

Pavitra Singh

Pavitra Singh

Chief Human Resources Officer & Vice President, PepsiCo India & South Asia

Impact Address – UC20

UNBORROWED | The Future Doesn't Belong to Us. We're Borrowing It.

Prasiddhi Singh

Prasiddhi Singh

Social Entrepreneur and Environmental Activist

Impact Address – UC20

UNFILTER | What Do I Find Delightful in a Leader / Colleague

G V Prasad

G V Prasad

Co-Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

UNAGENDA

Hot Takes on Cool Themes

Pranjal Sharma

Pranjal Sharma

Board Advisor and Author, India Innovates & Member, SHRM India Conferences & Council

Workshop

The Power of Storytelling in Leadership Communication

Monika Tandon

Monika Tandon

Business Storytelling Coach & Founder, Katha Pachisi - The Story Bank

Workshop

The Inner Game©: Discover the Most Powerful Leadership Asset

Sapan Shrimal

Sapan Shrimal

Director, Mindfulness Index (MEx)

Workshop

Can AI See Stress Before We Do?

Kapil Gupta

Kapil Gupta

CEO, Solh Wellness

SHRM MENTORMATCH

Speed Coaching Lounge

OPEN

Open to All Delegates

First-come, First-served

Registration

For special discounts and bulk registration rates, please reach out to [email protected]

🏫  Attend any workshop (minimum 1 & maximum 4) for INR 3,500 + applicable taxes in addition to the regular conference registration fee.

SHRM Membership is available at the special pricing of ₹4,067/- (Original Price: ₹9,794/-) (for people joining the conference)

*Registration fee includes event attendance and food and beverages as per details mentioned in the conference agenda.
*Membership will be activated within 2-3 weeks of receipt of payment
*18% GST applicable. | USD Pricing Available

 

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