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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 Talk

Where HR and related concepts are explored through experiential learning.

Calligraphy
Corporate Vaastu Science x Workplace Productivity
Perfumery x Recognition and Rewards

Unconventional Workshops

Hands-on experiences that transform perspectives

Habits and Mindsets
From Snakes to Ladders
The Art of Storytelling
THE

Change Makers

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM APAC & MENA

Shiv

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

Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Captain
Indian Cricket Team

G V Prasad

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

Kalki Koechlin

Actor, Writer & Activist

Pranjal Sharma

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

Richard Rekhy

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

Pavitra Singh

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

Raj Nayak

Founder & Managing Director
House of Cheer Networks

Shiv Kumar

Former Sr. Director - Academic & Student Affairs (ASA)
Indian School of Business

viswanath

Professor (HR & OB)
ICFAI Business School (IBS), icfai University

Prof. Lalit Kumar

HOD – Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM)

Ankit Vengurlekar

Founder
Antar Wellness

Dr. K Sureshkumar Iyer

Associate President HR & COE
Aurobindo Pharma

Suresh Anubolu

CHRO
Aragen Life Sciences

Apsara Reddy

Senior Journalist / Politician

Amitava Mukherjee

Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)
NMDC Limited

K K Thakur

Director - Personnel
NMDC Limited

Prasiddhi Singh

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

Richard Lobo

Chief People Officer
Tech Mahindra

Dr. Sujiv Nair

Chief People Officer
MSN Laboratories

Jeeva Balakrishnana

President & CHRO
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company

Kavita Kurup

Chief People Officer
Cyient

Sarvesh Agrawal

Founder & CEO
Internshala

Naresh Harwani

Founder & CEO
RemoteStar

Mayank Agarwal

CEO
Mekins Industries

Kapil Gupta

Chief Executive Officer
Solh Wellness

Venkatesh Palabatla

CEO
Perpetuity Solutions

Nanjappa B S

Executive Vice President - Human Resources
Infosys

Pragya Singh

Director People Partner
McDonald's

Dhirendra Nath

Chief People Officer
Altimetrik

Dinesh Kumar Murugesan

CEO
EzyAct Consulting

Rohan Sylvester

Talent Strategy Advisor
Indeed

Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari

Group CHRO
Amara Raja Group

Pallav Popli

CRO & Employee Engagement Evangelist
Vantage Circle

Sudheer Kumar Baride

Head – Learning & Organizational Development
Aparna Enterprises

Padmaja Naraharisetty

Sr. Director & Head - Learning & Organization Development
Aragen Life Sciences

Venka Reddy

Chief People Officer
QualiZeal

Dr. Elton Ron Nathan

Head – Learning & Organizational
Apollo Health and Lifestyle

Swarna Annapureddy

Sr. Director - HR & Global Capabilities Center (GCC) Client Partner
MOURI Tech

Jonnas Prasana

Head - People Services & Solutions, India
Novartis

Pratyusha Sharma

Head HR
Invesco India

Sapan Shrimal

Director
Mindfulness Index (MEx)

Shilpi Sahay Choudhury

Vice President – HR
ITC Limited (PSPD)

Anukulya Panda

Vice President - People Team, India
Berkadia

Navaneet Mishra

Senior Vice President & Head, Hexagon R&D India and Global Lead, Strategic Partnerships, Hexagon Capability Hub India

Khalid MKH

Vice President
Genpact

Suhasram Chadhuve

Head - Talent, Learning, Leadership, OD, Culture & Strategy
Apitoria Pharma

Indumathi Singh Valluri

Head - HR
MassMutual India

Deepti Sharma

Director & Head - HR
Ayvens India

Shruti Walia

Head - People & Culture
cult.fit

Nimish Ramesh

Head HR
Lupin Digital Health

Vineet Panchhi

Writer, Communication Coach & Storyteller

Dr. Rubvita Chadha Rajput

Associate Professor
School of Business, Woxsen University

Monika Tandon

Business Storytelling Coach & Founder
Katha Pachisi - The Story Bank

Teena George

Founder
Habits & Mindsets

Divvya Chhabra

Logical Vastu Expert, Entrepreneur & Founder
DivyVastu

Sharmila N

Calligraphy Artist, Educator & Handwriting Mentor
Sharmila Calligraphy

Kavitha Jale (SHRM-SCP )

Founder
Solutions360

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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Conversations

09:0010:00
Pre-Conference
Registration, Expo Interaction & Networking
Hall 4
10:0010:05
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UnConference Opening
Hall 4

Presenter

Ankit Vengurlekar

Founder, Antar Wellness

10:1010:20
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Welcome Address
Hall 4

Achal Khanna

CEO, SHRM APAC & MENA

10:3011:10
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Opening Session
UNSCRIPTED - Celebrity in Focus
Hall 4

Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Captain, Indian Cricket Team

Shiv

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

11:1511:25
Activity
Hall 4 Activity Area
Session Partner:
11:2511:55
Tea & Coffee
UNPAUSE in Expo Zone
Hall 4 Expo Zone
12:0012:30
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Knowledge Accelerator
THE MODERN COCKPIT STORY: Rethinking Entry-Level Talent in an AI-Augmented Workplace
Hall 4
Session Partner:

As routine work becomes automated, organizations must rethink what they hire for, how they prepare early-career talent, and which human capabilities will define success in the AI era.

Moderator

Sarvesh Agrawal

Founder & CEO, Internshala

Nimish Ramesh

Head HR, Lupin Digital Health

Kavita Kurup

Chief People Officer, Cyient

Nanjappa B S

Executive VP - Human Resources, Infosys

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Knowledge Accelerator
THE ICEBERG STORY: Most Organizations Run on People Nobody Talks About
Hall 4
Session Partner:

Are organizations investing enough in the people who make success possible every day?

Dr. Padmaja Naraharisetty

Sr. Director & Head Learning & Organization Development, Aragen Life Sciences

Dr. K Sureshkumar Iyer

Associate President HR & COE, Aurobindo Pharma

Pratyusha Sharma

Head of Human Resources, Invesco, India

Deepti Sharma

Director and Head - Human Resources, Ayvens

12:3513:05
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THE ECOSYSTEM STORY: Making Wellbeing Part of Workplace Culture
Hall 4

A healthy ecosystem thrives when every element works in balance. Workplace wellbeing, too, is the outcome of interconnected people, leadership, culture, and everyday experiences.

Moderator

Suhasram Chadhuve

Head - Talent, Learning, Leadership, OD, Culture & Strategy, Apitoria Pharma

Shruti Walia

Head - People & Culture, cult.fit

Jeeva Balakrishnan

President & CHRO, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company

Anukulya Panda

Vice President - People Team, India, Berkadia

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Knowledge Accelerator
THE CAMPUS STORY: Preparing for Jobs That Don't Exist Yet
Hall 4
Session Partner:

Employability is no longer defined by a degree alone, but by the ability to learn, adapt, and thrive in changing workplaces.

Moderator

Dr. K.N. Viswanatham

Professor - OB & HR, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Icfai University

Dhirendra Nath

Chief People Officer, Altimetrik

Dr. Sujiv Nair

Chief People Officer, MSN Laboratories

Shilpi Sahay Choudhury

Vice President – HR, ITC Limited (PSPD)

13:0514:05
Lunch
UNPLUG in Expo Zone
Hall 4 Expo Zone
14:0514:25
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Hotseat
UNCLOCK - Work Duration vs Productivity
Hall 4

Naresh Harwani

Founder & CEO, RemoteStar

14:3014:50
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UNSAID - Tum Baat Toh Karte
Hall 4

This act asks a simple question: in a world becoming faster, smarter, and more automated, are we slowly forgetting how to talk to each other?

Vineet Panchhi

Writer, Communication Coach & Storyteller

14:5515:25
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Candid Conversation
UNWRITTEN - The Leadership Playbook for Enduring Institutions
Hall 4

Richard Rekhy

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

Amitava Mukherjee

Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), NMDC Limited

15:0015:30
Expo Zone
UNFILTER in Expo Zone
Hall 4 Activity Area
15:3016:30
Expo Zone
Activity x Networking (Happy Hours)
Hall 4 Activity Area / Expo Zone
16:30Onwards
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Day 1 Closing · UNCORK & UNSYNC
The Unconference Anthem - Music Concert with Networking and Happy Hour at Expo
Hall 4
Threeory

Threeory (Music Band)

Creators of the iconic score from the movie 'Animal'

11:3012:15
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Lighthouse Talk · Perfumery × Recognition
Notes That Matter: Crafting Recognition Like a Fragrance
MRG 05 - 06

How organizations can design recognition ecosystems that move beyond transactional rewards to create lasting engagement, loyalty, and performance.

Kapil Gupta

CEO, Solh Wellness

Indumathi Singh Valluri

Head - HR, MassMutual, India

12:3013:15
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Lighthouse Talk · Corporate Vastu × Workforce Productivity
Go With the Flow: The Hidden Geometry of Work, Space, and Technology
MRG 05 - 06

Workplace productivity improves when physical environments, digital experiences, and employee needs are designed to work in harmony.

Divvya Chhabra

Logical Vastu Expert, Entrepreneur & Founder, DivyVastu

Dr. Elton Ron Nathan

Head - Learning & Organizational Development, Apollo Health and Lifestyle

10:3012:30
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Workshop
Tiny Habits and the Powerful Formula that HR Underutilizes
MRG 02

The smallest behavioral shifts often create the biggest impact on culture, performance, and leadership.

Teena George

Founder, Habits & Mindsets

14:0015:00
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Workshop
From Snakes to Ladders: Responsible Leadership in Action
MRG 02

Responsible leadership is built through everyday decisions that strengthen trust, engagement, and long-term organizational success.

Dr. Rubvita Chadha Rajput

Associate Professor, School of Business, Woxsen University

15:0016:00
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Workshop
Ghar Rishton Ka
MRG 02

A poetic hour on relationships, work, and being human.

Vineet Panchhi

Writer, Communication Coach & Storyteller

09:3010:00
UNLEASH - Activity
Hall 4 Activity Zone
10:0010:10
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Day 2 Opening
CURTAIN RAISER - The Inner Game©: Discover the Most Powerful Leadership Asset
Hall 4

Sapan Shrimal

Director, Mindfulness Index (MEx)

10:1010:50
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Day 2 Opening Segment
UNSEEN - Shadow a Leader. Then Rethink Leadership.
Hall 4

3 Perspectives

  • The Industry Leader - C-Suite Member
  • The Facilitator - Academia Mentor
  • The Observer - Young Leader

Pavitra Singh

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

Shiv Kumar

Former Sr. Director - Academic and Student Affairs (ASA), Indian School of Business (ISB)

Mayank Agarwal

CEO, Mekins Industries

10:5511:25
Activity
Hall 4 Activity Area
11:2511:55
Tea & Coffee
UNMIX in Expo Zone
Hall 4 Expo Zone
11:5512:25
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Maze Story
THE MAZE STORY: Tame the Data Dragon
Hall 4

Like navigating a maze, organizations can cut through the noise, focus on what truly matters, and use analytics to drive better decisions and business outcomes.

Moderator

Rohan Sylvester

Talent Strategy Advisor, Indeed

Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari

Group CHRO, Amara Raja Group

Prof. Lalit Kumar

HOD - Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM)

Swarna Annapureddy

Sr Director - HR & Global Capabilities Center (GCC) Client Partner,MOURI Tech

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Knowledge Accelerator
THE FORMULA 1 STORY: Why High Performance Is a Team Sport
Hall 4

As work becomes increasingly interconnected, organizations must rethink what it truly means to build high-performing teams.

Moderator

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Murugesan

Chief Executive Officer, EzyAct Consulting

Venka Reddy

Chief People Officer, QualiZeal

Navaneet Mishra

Senior Vice President & Head, Hexagon R&D India and Global Lead, Strategic Partnerships, Hexagon Capability Hub India

Jonas Prasanna

Head - People Services & Solutions, India, Novartis

13:0014:00
Lunch
UNMINGLE in Expo Zone
Expo Zone
14:0014:20
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Impact Address
UNCOMPROMISE - Legacy Is the New KPI: A Gen Alpha Climate Leader's View from the Boardroom of 2050
Hall 4

Prasiddhi Singh

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

14:2014:40
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Hotseat
UNTHEMED - Ask Apsara
Hall 4

Apsara Reddy

Senior Journalist/Politician

14:4015:00
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Impact Address
UNFILTER - What Do I Find Delightful in a Leader / Colleague
Hall 4

G V Prasad

Co-Chairman & MD, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

15:0015:05
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SHRM HR Excellence Awards 2026 - Winners' Case Studies 2025. Celebrating 15 years of excellence.
Hall 4

Recognising organisations that place people at the center of business impact

Achal Khanna

CEO, SHRM APAC & MENA

Nishith Upadhyaya

Executive Director, Knowledge & Advisory Services, SHRM East

15:0515:30
Tea & Coffee
UNRUSH in Expo Zone (Activity)
Expo Zone
15:3016:00
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Point Counterpoint
UNCONVINCE - 5 Jobs in 10 Years: Chaos or Career Capital?
Hall 4

Pranjal Sharma

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

Suresh Anubolu

CHRO, Aragen Life Sciences

Pragya Singh

Director People Partner, McDonald's

16:0016:30
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Conference Closing Segment
UNBOXED - Conversations Beyond Labels
Hall 4

Kalki Koechlin

Actor, Writer & Activist

Raj Nayak

Founder & Managing Director, House of Cheer Networks

16:30Onwards
Networking · Tea/Coffee
UNWIND in Expo Zone
Expo Zone
11:3012:15
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Lighthouse Talk · Leadership x Calligraphy
Your Leadership Signature: The Weight of Every Stroke
MRG 05 - 06

Create a leadership signature rooted in authenticity, consistency, and trust that inspires confidence long after the conversation ends.

Sudheer Kumar Baride

Head - Learning & Organisational Development, Aparna Enterprises

Sharmila N.

Calligraphy Artist, Educator & Handwriting Mentor, Sharmila Calligraphy

Kavitha Jale

Founder, Solutions360

10:3012:30
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Workshop
The Power of Storytelling in Leadership Communication
MRG 02

Compelling stories transform leadership communication by making ideas more authentic, memorable, and impactful.

Monika Tandon

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

14:0015:00
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Workshop
The Leadership Multiplier©: Practical Tools for Greater Presence, Productivity & Fulfilment
MRG 02

Gain practical leadership tools to stay grounded, sharpen your focus, and bring greater presence and deeper listening to every interaction.

Sapan Shrimal

Director, Mindfulness Index (MEx)

15:0016:00
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Workshop
Can AI See Stress Before We Do?
MRG 02

A proactive approach to workplace wellbeing combines AI-powered insights with people-first strategies to strengthen resilience and support mental wellbeing.

Kapil Gupta

CEO, Solh Wellness

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