20 Years of Celebrating
People & Possibilities
Taj Palace, New Delhi
13th‐14th November 2025
Conference & Expo
13th November 2025
HR Excellence Awards
1800-103-2198 (Toll Free)
The Festival of Work
Welcome to a celebration of everything work can be – purpose-driven, rewarding, and energizing.
The SHRM India Annual Conference 2025 is more than an event – it’s a Celebration of Work. A vibrant convergence of people, ideas, and purpose, where passion meets purpose, ambition meets empathy, and innovation connects with culture – making work not just productive but truly rewarding.
In a world where the way we work is constantly evolving, this is a moment to pause, reflect, and reclaim the joy of work. Whether you are shaping strategy, building culture, driving impact, or simply passionate about making work more human – this is your space to learn, unlearn, reimagine, and celebrate. Because the future of work is not just about change, but about connection, curiosity, and enjoying the journey.
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Where the Future of Work Comes to Life
Mainstage: Ideas That Move People
Hear from visionary leaders and global changemakers. From transformative keynotes to power-packed panels and fireside chats, the Mainstage brings you perspectives that inform, inspire, and ignite action.
Concurrent Arenas: Deep Dives with Purpose
Explore focused sessions on the most critical topics in the world of work – from leadership and policy to HR tech, I&D, skills, and culture. Walk away with insights you can apply immediately.
Showcase Zone: Innovation in Action
From game-changing startups to established disruptors – explore breakthrough solutions and smart tech built to elevate how we work and lead.
People-Tech Expo: Touch. Test. Transform
Step into one of India’s largest HR tech showcases. Experience innovations first-hand through live demos, and discover tools designed to reimagine your work, worker, and workplace.
Experience the Festival of Work
Inspiring Moments
More than just keynotes – immersive sessions with visionary leaders, celebrating transformation, inclusion, innovation, and purpose.
Curated Learning Tracks
Dive into focused, future-ready sessions – designed for today’s evolving world of work.
The Immersive HR-Tech Expo
Explore India’s largest HR tech showcase. From live demos to disruptive solutions – see what’s next in the world of work.
Stories That Stick
Learn from CHROs, bold entrepreneurs, frontline changemakers, and creators – sharing lived experiences and impactful strategies.
Fresh, Engaging Formats
From high-energy panels and peer-led discussions to action-driven sessions – experience content that sparks real connection.
Connections That Count
Network meaningfully in dynamic, curated spaces – over coffee, conversation, music, and shared purpose.
#SHRMIAC25 Speakers
Celebrated Speakers
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
President & CEO
SHRM
Achal Khanna
CEO
SHRM India, APAC & MENA
Achal Khanna
CEOSHRM India, APAC & MENA
Achal Khanna is the CEO for SHRM India, APAC & MENA. SHRM India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management with more than 3,00,000 HR and business executive members in 165 countries.
Achal is responsible for leading the India operations of SHRM, as well as Asia Pacific operations including Middle-East. She serves on the global SHRM Leadership Team and is responsible for building the brand, expanding its business and developing professional relationships with government agencies, and other HR and business associations in the region.
Achal has over 30 years of work experience. Prior to joining SHRM, she was Managing Director for Kelly India operations; Vice President for GE; and Country Manager for Polaroid India. She has also worked with Dupont, ITC and Cosmo Group in various capacities.
She is a recipient of the “Best Women Executive in India” award.
Achal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics; a Master’s Degree in English Literature and she is an MBA from Delhi.
Jessica Jensen
Vice President & Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
LinkedIn
Anand Ramamoorthy
Founding Managing Director
Micron India
Kamal Bali
President & Managing Director
Volvo Group India
Manoj Kohli
Former Country Head, Softbank India
& International Growth Advisor, MK Knowledge LLP
Rajiv Rajgopal
Chairman & Managing Director, Akzo Nobel India Limited & Chairman, Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka (Private) Limited
Rajiv Rajgopal
Chairman & Managing Director, Akzo Nobel India Limited & Chairman, Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka (Private) Limited
Rajiv Rajgopal is the Chairman and Managing Director of Akzo Nobel India Limited and Chairman of Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka (Private) Limited. He was previously the Managing Director of the Company since November 2018. In his more than 30 years of experience, Rajiv has worked across FMCG, Oil & Gas (Lubricants) and Telecom industries.
He has a rich experience in managing and leading diverse high-performance teams which resulted in strong business performances in the companies he has worked with. He joined AkzoNobel in 2013 as Head of Sales and Marketing (Decorative Paints) and was subsequently appointed as the Country General Manager - India in 2014. Thereafter, Rajiv was appointed as the Regional Director- Performance Coatings (Middle East & Africa Continent) in January 2017 and also served on the Boards of several group companies in Middle-East and Africa. Prior to joining Akzo Nobel India, Rajiv was the CEO - Broadband & Data at Bharti Airtel Limited. He has also worked with organizations such as Hindustan Unilever and BP/Castrol India.
Rajiv is a Chemical Engineer from University of Mumbai and an MMS (Marketing) from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. He has attended Management and Leadership programs at Harvard Business School, INSEAD Singapore, Centre for Creative Leadership, and ELT program at IMD Lausanne.
Rajiv is also a Non- Executive Director on the Boards of ICI India Research & Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd, Paints and Coatings Skill Council, Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints LLC, UAE, Akzo Nobel Oman SAOC, and Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints LLC as on 31st March 2025.
Gautam Khanna
CEO
P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre
Gautam Khanna
CEOP.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre
Gautam Khanna is the Chief Executive Officer of PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, one of India’s premier multi-specialty tertiary care hospitals. He is an Inspirational business leader committed to advancing patient care, operational excellence, and digital transformation in the Indian healthcare sector.
He has a rich experience of over 30 years in healthcare and manufacturing sectors successfully managing diverse businesses and creating sustainable shareholder value in challenging environments.
Prior to assuming his role as the CEO of PD Hinduja Hospital, he relentlessly served at 3M Health Care businesses nationally & internationally for over 22 years. He held multiple leadership positions including Executive Director & Country Business Leader, in both Sri Lanka & India.
Gautam Khanna is amongst the coveted members of the QCI (Quality Council of India. He is also the Member, onboarding committee, GSMST, IIT Kanpur, President, Association of Hospitals (AOH)Mumbai. He was also a member of the Board of Studies for Health Care Management Program at Goa Institute of Management. He has held Apex position in FICCI as the Chairman - FICCI Health Services Committee & also chair of FICCI Medical Device Forum. He has also played pivotal roles in other prestigious forums like AMCHAM Medical Device Committee, & Advamed.
Gautam holds a a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Kanpur and a master’s degree in business administration from IIM Calcutta.
Yashwant Mahadik
President – Global Human Resources
Lupin
Yashwant Mahadik
President – Global Human ResourcesLupin
Yash spearheads the global human resources function at Lupin. His experience is diverse and spans a wide range of sectors and geographies.
He has been recognized as one of the top 50 HR thought leaders in the world and in India by the Economic Times, World HRD Congress and SHRM India. Prior to Lupin, he was associated with Philips, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and Colgate Palmolive.
Yash graduated in commerce from the University of Mumbai, and has an MBA from the University of Sheffield, UK.
Sandeep Alur
CTO at Microsoft Innovation Hub
Microsoft India
Sandeep Alur
CTO at Microsoft Innovation HubMicrosoft India
With a career spanning more than 26 years, Sandeep is a true technologist driven by a deep passion for technology. As the Technology Leader at Microsoft, he spearheads the 'Microsoft Innovation Hub,' an Experience Center dedicated to empowering customers on their digital transformation journey.
With a passion for all things tech, Sandeep has earned his reputation as a fervent evangelist, particularly drawn to technologies that profoundly shape human lives.
A true thought leader and a trusted adviser, Sandeep's meticulous approach to implementation sets him apart. He envisions 'Innovation Culture' as the driving force behind the next technological leap, recognizing its potential to revolutionize industries. He believes 'Generative AI' will usher Human-Computer Interaction into a new era of transformative experiences.
Sandeep holds a Bachelor’s degree in ‘Mechanical Engineering’ from RVCE, a Postgraduate degree in ‘Data Science and AI’ from the Indian School of Business, and 'Chief Technology Officer' executive program accreditation from the University of Cambridge.
Sarthak Ahuja
Director, Niamh Ventures LLC &
Partner, Sandeep Ahuja & Company
Sarthak Ahuja
Director, Niamh Ventures LLC &Partner, Sandeep Ahuja & Company
A Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in areas of Deal Advisory, Business Modeling and Fractional CFO services, Sarthak is a Partner at Sandeep Ahuja & Co., and a Director at Niamh Ventures Pvt Ltd. In the firm, he heads areas of Startup Advisory and Investment Banking, assisting startups raising equity and debt capital at Series A and beyond. At Niamh Ventures, he works on building educational content around business and finance for entrepreneurs and founders and is currently a passion project.
He is a Gold Medalist for All Round Excellence from ISB. Sarthak has also been published about in the leading financial newspapers such as The Financial Express as possibly the youngest Indian to have completed the courses of CA, CS and CMA along with a graduate degree in Financial & Investment Analysis from University of Delhi, all by the age of 23 years. He’s a published author, and his books, “Daily Coffee & Startup Fundraising” and "Founder's Office" occupy spots on the top 10 books on Entrepreneurship in India. He teaches courses of Corporate Finance and M&A. In addition, he’s also a TEDx Speaker.
Sarthak Ahuja has a proven track record of guiding startups and established businesses towards sustainable growth. With a passion for entrepreneurship and an in-depth understanding of the financial and regulatory aspects of running a business, Sarthak has become a go-to advisor for businesses of all sizes
Sukhjit Singh Pasricha
Group CHRO
IndiGo
Sukhjit Singh Pasricha
Group CHROIndiGo
Mr. Pasricha has had an illustrious career spanning over 27 years, across sectors and in complex businesses that operate in both the B2B and B2C spaces in. He has been instrumental in building business-aligned HR strategies, driving HR transformational projects and strengthening organisational capabilities through formulation & implementation of HR processes and ensuring proactive HR interventions. Previously, Mr, Pasricha has been Chief of HR & Admin at Bajaj Finance, and in leadership roles at companies such as Bharti Airtel, PepsiCo and Spice Communications as well.
He has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with Honours from Chandigarh and holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Human Resources as well. BA Hons in Sociology from Chandigarh and holds an MBA degree in Human Resources. Mr. Pasricha supports social causes is close to his heart and makes time do to volunteer work regularly.
Pallab Mukherji
Chief People Officer
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Partha Neog
CEO & Founder
Vantage Circle
Partha Neog
CEO & FounderVantage Circle
Partha is the CEO and Co-founder of Vantage Circle. He has over two decades of expertise in product and executive management. Partha has a proven track record of scaling great businesses and was instrumental in developing and launching 99acres.com.
He gained remarkable expertise in various industrial verticals when he worked for Aricent, Hughes Software Systems, and Bharat Electronics. He has gained deep insights in unlocking employee productivity using employee recognition and engagement through his experience with several companies and HR departments. His strategic skills in a learning and entrepreneurial environment, where complexity can require a dive into the content and creativity, problem-solving skills and intelligence are maximally utilized.
Partha is a strong believer in being able to have an impact together with a team. He leads the company with innovative flair, a reason why Vantage Circle enjoys a sustained competitive position in the market. Under Partha's leadership, Vantage Circle has become a globally recognized HR Tech company, establishing itself as one of the leading Employee Rewards and Recognition SaaS-software in India, UAE and North America.
Manmohan S. Kalsy
CHRO
Inbrew Beverages
Manmohan S. Kalsy
CHROInbrew Beverages
Manmohan S Kalsy serves as President - HR & Business Operations at Medi Assist. His key role is to align business outcomes with people practices at the Company which employs more than 5,000 employees and is India’s largest health tech and benefits administration company.
Recently , he has served Inbrew Beverages and Go First airlines as the head of human resources functions. He was CHRO at United Breweries Limited from 2013 to 2020 which was a joint venture with Heineken Prior to UB, Manmohan worked as Executive Director - HR at Xerox where he was also appointed on the board of the Company as a whole- time director.
Across his stints at Gillette, PepsiCo,Airtel, Vodafone, Xerox and UBL, Manmohan has led senior executive hiring at CEO & CXO levels and has been involved with multiple projects of start-ups, acquisitions and mergers.
Manmohan is an MBA from IPM, Meerut and has been certified by INSEAD, DDI, Hogan, Hay and Gallup.Manmohan is associated with Chandigarh University on its corporate advisory board and contributes to the HR fraternity by sharing his thoughts for the function at various HR forums. He has also been a part of CII & various government committees to advise on policy matters pertaining to HR ,IR and safety issues. Manmohan has served the NHRD chapters and is a past Rotarian.
Sandeep Girotra
Executive Director & CHRO
DCM Shriram
Sandeep Girotra
Executive Director & CHRODCM Shriram
Sandeep was born in New Delhi, India and completed his Bachelors in Commerce from Delhi University and Masters in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (T.I.S.S), Mumbai, India.
He started his career in 1992 and over the last almost 24 years has worked across Indian and Multinational companies like SIEL, Dupont, GE, Ranbaxy and HSBC. His work has taken him across industries and geographies, having lived in Japan, Korea, Middle East and Singapore. He has held leadership positions in General Electric, where he worked for 13 years, MENA Regional HR Leader for HSBC at Dubai and with Ranbaxy as the Global Head of Human Resources. Till recently, Sandeep was the HR Head for Emerging Markets, for Xylem Incorporation, based in Singapore. He is currently associated with DCM Shriram as Chief Human Resource Officer.
Sandeep has led HR change agenda through many of his roles, setting up people strategy for growth and building organization and people DNA for business success. During his international stints, he was involved in HR strategy, business reorganization, including Mergers and Acquisitions, Talent and Growth.
Dr. Praveen Purohit
Deputy Group CHRO
Vedanta Resources
Dr. Praveen Purohit
Deputy Group CHROVedanta Resources
Praveen spearheads high impact strategic and transformational interventions at the Vedanta group He started his career with the Group in 2005 and has served across various locations/businesses. He has been instrumental in continuously setting benchmarks in global best people practices, creating a strong pipeline of leaders from within and strengthening and sustaining Vedanta as an ‘Employer of Choice’ through some of the industry leading key initiatives such as –‘ Vice Chairman’s Internal Growth Workshop (Flagship top-talent program) ’, V-Reach (Graduate development program), V-Lead (Anchoring for women leaders) and VLDP (Flagship Campus Leadership program), V – Deliver (Leadership Performance Scorecard). Praveen is a strong proponent of knowledge sharing and regularly contributes articles eminent journals & magazines. Amongst industry recognitions, Praveen has been conferred with Top 100 HR minds –TOI, The Economic Times -Great Managers Award (Overall), Young HR Leader and ‘Star of the Business’
Rohit Vishal Gupta
CHRO
Varun Beverages
Rohit Vishal Gupta
CHROVarun Beverages
Rohit Vishal Gupta is the CHRO of Varun Beverages Limited.
He has been Head Of Human Resources with high performance track record in various industries including FMCG, IT, Healthcare, Packaging & Printing and Apparel industries. Highly Skilled in Talent Management, Strategic HRM, Industrial relations and Employee Engagement with proven credentials in handling scale globally and built capabilities for scaling up of businesses in Subcontinent and working across global stakeholders.
Rohit was a Global Leader at Wipro Ltd for Talent Management, Behavioral L&D, CHRO technology org and HR and prior to that CHRO Wipro GE Healthcare South Asia, Director HR- GEBE. Head CSR & Head Education Solutions Initiative.
He was CHRO and Management Committee Member - Printing and Packaging Business and Personal Care products business in ITC Group
Rohit is Certified Coach, Postgraduate from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Graduate in Industrial Chemistry with top honours from Delhi University
Sanjeev Sahgal
SVP - People Experience & GCC
Assurant
Sanjeev Sahgal
SVP - People Experience & GCCAssurant
Sanjeev Sahgal brings in more than 25 years of experience working in leadership roles across human resources, agile, lean, six sigma, HR technology and was an entrepreneur early in his career. He has worked across the US, Asia and Africa while managing global portfolios with organizations like the World Bank, GE, Genpact, Target and is currently working as the Chief People Officer at Mercy Corps, a global nonprofit.
Sanjeev is an avid learner and an advocate of the ‘human’ experience in organizations and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others succeed.
Sanjeev is an active contributor and speaker with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Exchange Network, Hacking HR, and Shared Services Organizations Network (SSON).
Dr. Chandrasekhar Sripada
Clinical Professor, OB Executive Director, Human Capital & Leadership Initiative (HC & LI), Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, Mohali, India
Dr. Chandrasekhar Sripada
Clinical Professor, OB Executive Director, Human Capital & Leadership Initiative (HC & LI), Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, Mohali, India
Debeshi Chakraborty
President
ICF, Delhi NCR Charter Chapter
Debeshi Chakraborty
PresidentICF, Delhi NCR Charter Chapter
Debeshi Chakraborty is a possibilitarian who met Mother Teresa during the Gulf War as a student—an encounter that inspired her to ‘Design the Inner Hero’ in individuals.
Trained as a Smart City Designer in London, she transitioned from designing cities to shaping leaders, bringing her global experience across Fortune 500 firms, leadership coaching, and education.
Journey as an ICF Volunteering Leader
- ICF Delhi Charter Chapter: President (2025)
- ICF Global: Impact Award Evaluator for Organizations (2024)
- Secretary & Executive Board Member (2023)
- ICF India Awards: Nominated as Core Committee Member (2022)
As the first woman President of the ICF Delhi Charter Chapter, Debeshi is committed to making it a home for all coaches in Northern India. She is ICF-PCC & Gallup certified Strengths Coach, Commonwealth Scholar-London and a Gold Medalist, M.Arch, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Chaitanya Sreenivas
VP HR - AP Region & Strategic Initiatives
Aptiv
Chaitanya Sreenivas
VP HR - AP Region & Strategic InitiativesAptiv
Chinni has over 24 years of work experience having started his career in Corporate Consulting and Corporate Finance with Arthur Anderson in New York. He joined IBM in 2003 and held multiple roles in the business domain. His tryst with HR finally happened in 2005. Today, as the CHRO for IBM India/South Asia, he is responsible for all aspects of HR including the people strategy, leadership, skills, career, engagement, employee services, labor cost, and diversity & inclusion of the workforce across India/South Asia.
HR in IBM has re-designed all aspects of the company’s people agenda and management systems to shape a culture of learning, innovation and agility. The HR function has digitally transformed incorporating AI and Automation across all offerings. Chinni has championed the transformation and adoption of these methodologies- at scale, driving company-wide, co-created solutions.
Chinni strongly believes that it is the open mindedness and willingness to take those calculated risks that takes you places.
On the educational side, he has a Bachelors degree in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA in Finance from Northeastern University.
Avishek Roy
Human Resources Director
Perfetti Van Melle
Raj Tanwar
CHRO
AIonOS
Raj Tanwar
CHROAIonOS
Raj is an official Forbes HR Council member and a well-known as well as recognised HR professional in the Industry. In his two decades of global, cross-cultural HR experience, he has worked in various industries, including IT/ITES, Oil & gas, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and Manufacturing. He has lived and practised HR in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Russia, and Europe.
He is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at AIonOS – A joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Assago Group, spearhead by Industry veteran leader Mr. CP Gurnani. Prior to this, he served as Chief Strategy Officer & Head HR at AdvantageClub.ai, a Global HR Technology (SaaS) platform serving 5 million employees in the domain of HRTech.
In his previous role, Raj has led Concentrix's global digital talent strategy across 40 nations. Additionally, he spearheaded the line HR department for 70,000 employees across 13 locations in India and the ASEAN region. He also started the automation and modernization of Concentrix's HR operation.
Leading newspapers, business journals, TV stations, and international conferences feature his opinions and perspectives. He has also received eight prestigious industry honours for his various contributions:
* ET Global India Leader (2022)
* Topmost HR Leaders (North India) - World HRD Congress (2022)
* Great People Manager Award - Great Manager Institute and Forbes India (2020)
* TA Pai Young HR Leader Award - People Business and Economic Times (2020)
* Great Manager Award - People Business and Economic Times (2019)
* Times Ascent Asia Pacific HRM Awards - HR Tech Projects of the Year (2019)
* ACEF Asian Awards for excellence in HR - HR Leader of the Year (2018)
* 100 Most Influential Tech HR Leaders - Individual Award (2018)
His formal qualifications include PGDM from Symbiosis and further study in Digital Transformation from Columbia Business School, Managerial & Leadership Effectiveness from IIMA, and Design Thinking & Innovation from Emeritus, Singapore. He is also a certified M&A Specialist from Aon Hewitt.
Aditya Kohli
CHRO
Orient Electric
Aditya Kohli
CHROOrient Electric
Aditya is the Chief Human Resources officer at Orient Electric (CK Birla Group), and is responsible for building the culture and the human capital of an organization that is undergoing significant transformation. He is passionate about leading the people agenda that ensures that we get the right people, in the right roles, with the right capabilities to drive differentiated performance and make a significant impact in our Industry.
He has over two decades of experience that spans across multiple facets of HR including Performance, Reward and Benefits, Business Relationship Management, HR Transformation & Change Management, Employee Engagement, HR Technology & Service Delivery Strategy, Shared Services and Global Payroll Models. He is a results-driven leader, who has worked in Singapore, India and London, managing global teams in a highly matrixed global environment. In all of his roles, he has created space to drive change through a multi discipline approach that leverages all aspects of Human Capital Management, Technology and Culture to drive productivity and performance.
Prior to Orient he has worked across sectors in marquee organisations like Clix Capital, Airtel, Standard Chartered Bank and Hewitt Associates (Aon).
Tarun Katyal
Director, Chief Sustainability & Human Resource Head
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Rajesh Rai
Vice President - People & India Head HR
GlobalLogic
Rajesh Rai
Vice President - People & India Head HRGlobalLogic
Rajesh Rai is Vice President – People Team and Head of Human Resources for GlobalLogic in India. Rajesh is responsible for spearheading the company’s HR transformation, Learning & Development, Change Management and D&I & Sustainability initiatives for India. Rajesh works towards building new frontiers that will bolster the company’s vision in building a ‘humans and people first’ culture, drive employee experience, nurture diversity and inclusion, and transform the employees’ and company’s growth journey.
With over two decades of experience in the HR industry, Rajesh has extensive experience of working with global business & HR teams across multiple cross-cultural border teams effectively.
Rajesh has worked with various leading global organizations such as Eicher Motors, Expedia, United Colors of Benetton, Adobe Systems, Ernst & Young, and Arthur Andersen. Rajesh was previously associated with Accenture as Head of HR for their Consulting business in India, along with India Corporate Functions. He enabled HR interventions & strategies for a huge workforce, that focused on crafting industry leading HR practices, commissioning large-scale transformational change and redefining employee experience through Human Capital strategies, Culture, Performance Achievement, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion.
Rajesh holds a Bachelors and masters in chemistry from Delhi University and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is a GALLUP Strengths Coach and loves coaching teams and individuals for leveraging & applying their strengths. Rajesh loves to travel & experience local cultures. He also loves Yoga, meditation, painting, sketching, music, soccer and is an avid reader.
Anupama Kaul
India ABO Human Resources Leader
Cummins India
Pallav Popli
Chief Revenue Officer & Employee Engagement Evangelist
Vantage Circle
Pallav Popli
Chief Revenue Officer & Employee Engagement EvangelistVantage Circle
Pallav is a distinguished leader with nearly two decades of expertise in industries like HCM, SaaS/PaaS, HR outsourcing, and recognition and rewards. His deep knowledge in HR technology, Rewards and Recognition programs makes him a sought-after speaker in the HR space. With a strong foundation in consulting, recognition strategy, and HR solutions, Pallav is known for simplifying complex products and translating them into actionable insights for entrepreneurs, HR leaders and professionals.
His ability to demystify HR technologies, particularly in the recognition and rewards domain, empowers organizations to optimize their HR strategy and boost workforce engagement. Pallav’s extensive experience, combined with his impactful skills, makes him a valuable voice at industry events. He highlights how cutting-edge technologies, and strategic frameworks can streamline HR processes and elevate employee recognition initiatives. Don’t miss the chance to hear from this industry visionary, register now for #SHRMTECH25 and gain valuable insights into HR technology and engagement!
Harpreet Datta
Chief Business Officer -Education
GMR Group
Harpreet Datta
Chief Business Officer -EducationGMR Group
Harpreet is the Group COE Head responsible for Talent Acquisition & Management for the GMR Group of companies. Her focus areas include hiring for Top Management roles for across the group and building internal succession pipelines. During her tenure in GMR, she has hired more than 45 CXOs across the Group. In her current role, in addition she is responsible for Employee Engagement, Culture building through Values & Beliefs and is Chairperson of IC, PASH for the GMR Group.
Harpreet is an Honours Graduate in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) 1989 & Masters in Commerce from University of Delhi 1991. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (MBA) from Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad, 1995 batch with dual majors in Human Resource Development (HRD) and Finance.
Harpreet has been heading HR during the last 16 years for companies across industry. She has worked and contributed to the growth of companies namely SMS Siemag, a German MNC, ABC Consultants, WWIL, a Zee Network Company, Fortis HealthWorld Ltd., The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), The Princeton Review - Manya and Engineers India Limited (EIL).
Harpreet has more than 26 years of rich and diverse experience in areas of Human Resource Management broadly – Organisation Transformation and Management of Change, Organisation Re-structuring, M&A’s, HR Digitalization, Talent Acquisition & Management, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, HR Policies and Guidelines, Organization Development, Learning & Development, Statutory Compliance, Reward & Recognition, Succession & Career Planning, HR Budgets & Audit and Data.
She has been invited as speaker to top academic institutes, committee member in top industry bodies and expert evaluator in industry level competitions including BML Munjal L&D Awards.
Rajlakshmi Saikia
VP - Learning Innovation, Capabilities & Insights, Global Operations Learning
Synchrony
Rajlakshmi Saikia
VP - Learning Innovation, Capabilities & Insights, Global Operations LearningSynchrony
Amarpreet Kaur Ahuja
Country HR Head
AstraZeneca Pharma India
Arti Dua
Partner and National Talent Leader
EY
Arti Dua
Partner and National Talent LeaderEY
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Arti Dua has been with EY for nearly 24 years, steadily rising through the ranks and exemplifying unwavering commitment, deep expertise, and impactful leadership.
She began her career with the Tax practice, where she led complex direct tax engagements, including transaction structuring, cross-border investments, business restructuring, and tax controversy resolution. Arti brings extensive experience across diverse sectors such as technology, telecom, private equity, new-age businesses, and start-ups.
In her current role as Talent Leader for EY India, Arti is passionate about shaping the firm’s people agenda. She is deeply committed to enhancing employee well-being, driving adoption of automation and digitisation in HR and effectively addressing the evolving needs of a multi-generational workforce.
Her leadership reflects a strong focus on building a culture of care, agility and inclusivity, while aligning talent priorities with the dynamic needs of the business.
Srilata Kolachana
Director, Learning & Development
APAC SBU | CGI
Srilata Kolachana
Director, Learning & DevelopmentAPAC SBU | CGI
Srilata currently leads learning for APAC as the Director for Learning and Development at CGI. In her earlier work stints, she was the Country head for Training for India, at Hinduja Global Solutions. Prior to that she was the Senior Director, Talent Management and Development, Sutherland Global Services, heading the Talent Management initiatives for Healthcare Vertical globally and the project leader for the Inclusivity and Diversity initiatives at Sutherland India.
Srilata has previously worked in leading IT firms like Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC India), Franklin Templeton India, Convergys Information Management (India), Tech Mahindra, Health Management Research Institute and Infor Global Solutions leading OD, L&D and Talent Management Functions.
Education & Certifications:
- The Wharton School, Associate Fellow, Talent Management 2018
- Global Talent Management Leader, Talent Management Institute (Credential Id – AFP99894072)
- Independent Director Certificate – Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
- Currently pursuing Executive FPM (PhD) program in Organizational Behavior from XLRi
- Master of Business Administration (Marketing and Finance) Osmania University
- Certified in training - International Certificate in Training Skills - City and Guilds London.
- Certified Assessor- Assessment and Development Centers - T.V Rao Learning Systems.
- Certified Behavioral Analyst
- Certification in LSIP and Power Coach Fundamentals
- Certification workshops in the areas of Instructional Methodology, Psychometric Test Professional, Assessment Centre Analyst, Certified Performance and Competence Developer, Certified Organizational Development Analyst (CODA)
Pascoal Moses Dantas
Group Chief People Officer
YASH Group & HLE Glascoat
Bhanu Sharma
Managing Partner
Helyxa Consulting Group
Bhanu Sharma
Managing PartnerHelyxa Consulting Group
Bhanu is Executive Committee Member at Tega Industries. He is Global Head of HR & IT for Tega, a global leader in design and manufacturing of critical to operate consumables for the mining, mineral processing and material handling industry. He manages a diverse workforce operating in 21 different countries, spread across six continents. He started as a computer science engineer and then moved to HR after his MBA from MDI Gurgaon. Outside of professional life, he is a retired ultra-marathoner (where he has completed 100 km trail run), he is
father of a teenage son, an avid reader and an engaged philanthropist. He actively invests in and mentors non-profits to help them scale up. He is a practitioner of Applied behavioural science, where he actively participates in ISABS Labs and GRC (Group Relations Conference).
Dimple Kaloya
Head HR, Global Service Centres India & Group Functions GSC HTCs
HSBC
Dimple Kaloya
Head HR, Global Service Centres India & Group Functions GSC HTCsHSBC
Dimple is a Head of HR GSC India & Global Functions GSC HTC at HSBC Operations, Services and Technology Centers. She is an experienced HR leader who has worked across industry and consulting with a specific focus on aligning people strategy to business strategy. She has practical and hands on experience in transforming Global HR organizations and partnered with senior business leaders. She has led large HR Operations, Restructures and Organisation Designs, Transformation and HR Shared Services teams. Dimple is an adept problem solver and demonstrates the ability to juggle multiple and competing priorities and translate strategy into clearly defined action plans utilizing sound business acumen and grounded experience. She believes in harnessing the power of people to create customer delight and long-lasting business impact and drives optimal cost and performance of organizations in fast growing, commercial and international arenas. She is passionate about providing evidence-based insight in helping organisations attract and retain talent. She has worked global roles with Ernst and Young, Aon, WNS and Standard and Poors.
Dimple has written many industry papers across a variety of topics in HR and is a Bachelor in Information Technology and has a Masters in Business Administration.
Vimmi Chachra
CHRO
Organization Sopra Steria, India
Ritu Bhatia
Sr. Vice President, Global Hiring Leader
Genpact
Ritu Bhatia
Sr. Vice President, Global Hiring LeaderGenpact
Ritu Bhatia is an experienced Human Resource professional with demonstrated history of working successfully in the Information Technology and Services Industry (ITES) for over 2 decades.
She has an extensive breadth and depth in executive search, recruitment, policies, strategic HR partnership, implementing enterprise level HR transformation projects. Ritu has a proven record of working in a global environment and building strong teams with core focus on providing strategic partnership to stakeholders. She is known for her responsiveness, solution orientation, and solving complex problems. Ritu has been recognised as one of the Forbes 2024 Top 30 Talent leader.
Meghna Bhatt
Head-Talent Management & OD
Ashok Leyland
Akanksha Choudhary
Director, Human Resources & Head of HR, India
Insight Enterprises
Celebrated Voices: SHRM India Advisory Council
Richard Rekhy
Vice Chair, Grant Thornton Bharat & Former CEO
KPMG in India
Pranjal Sharma
Economic Analyst, Advisor & Author
The Next New
Pavitra Singh
CHRO & VP & AMESA Frontline Experience
PepsiCo India & South Asia
Agenda Overview
20+ Main Hall Sessions deliver keynote addresses, fireside chats, power panels, debates, and networking opportunities.
Day 1 emphasizes leadership, recognition, and workplace success, ending with an exclusive awards evening.
Day 2 focuses on future readiness, insights, idea labs, and foresight-driven keynotes.
25+ Concurrent Sessions include masterclasses, workshops, panels, and mega sessions.
Knowledge Pathways
Leadership & HR in the C-Suite
Reimagining Work & Recognition
Learning & Upskilling
Hiring Transformation
People Analytics & Data Storytelling
Diversity, Belonging & Inclusive Culture
Wellbeing & Hybrid Work Models
AI Collaboration & Future Skills
Key Discussion Topics
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Opening Keynote
A Global CEO's Perspective on People Issues
HR Power Talk
Skills-Based Hiring: From Job Descriptions to Job Capabilities
Fireside Chat
Work Unplugged & Reimagined: Shaping New Employee Experiences
Workshop
From Diversity to Belonging: Creating Inclusive Workplaces
CHRO Panel
Ecosystems that Thrive: Designing Workplaces for Collaboration & Growth
Masterclass
The Future of Learning in a Skills-First Economy
CHRO Panel
The Human-AI Era: Co-Creating the Future of Work
Fireside Chat
Beyond Buzzwords: Inclusive Hiring that Fuels Innovation
Case Study
Leadership Agility in Times of Transformation
Executive Talk
Leading the Celebration: CEOs on Culture & the New Code of Work
Spotlight
Celebrating Recognition
CHRO Panel
HR in the C-Suite: Celebrating the Rise of Strategic Leadership
CHRO Panel
Recognition in Action: Building Intelligent Reward Systems
Masterclass
People Analytics in Practice: Turning Data into Stories
Fireside Chat
Redesigning Development Pathways for Hybrid, Cross-Generational Workforces
Case Study
Coaching as a Performance Engine: Closing the Loop on Development
Masterclass
Culture Labs: Embedding Purpose in Workplaces
Workshop
Future Skills for a Borderless Workforce
CHRO Panel
Hybrid Work and Wellbeing: Balancing Flexibility and Engagement
HR Power Talk
People First - Celebrating Collaboration
Key Discussion Topics
Friday, November 14, 2025
Masterclass
The Coaching Mindset: From Performance Management to People Empowerment
CHRO Panel
Upskilling at Scale: Corporate Learning in the Age of Disruption
Fireside Chat
Talent Transformation: Designing a Future-Ready Hiring Engine
Workshop
From Training to Transformation: Personalized Learning Journeys
Masterclass
The Evolving Role of HR as a Business Partner
Fireside Chat
Talent Wars in the AI Era: Reimagining the Candidate Experience Economy
CHRO Panel
The Future of Employee Recognition & Belonging
Case Study
Reinventing Workplaces for Creativity & Innovation
HR Power Talk
Celebrating Evolving Workplaces
Closing Keynote
Future Forward Foresight
Special Address
Celebrating Leadership
Spotlight
Total Wellbeing: Beyond Physical Health to Holistic Growth
CHRO Panel
Celebrate Potential, Not Just Pedigree: Redefining Success
HR Power Talk
Future of Leadership in the Age of AI
Workshop
Building a Culture of Psychological Safety
Workshop
Storytelling with People Data
CHRO Panel
Driving Growth through Inclusive Leadership
Workshop
From Insights to Action - HR's Next Frontier
CHRO Panel
Success Mantras
Debate
Different Strokes: Who's Designing the Future of Work?
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Tracks That Power the Celebration of Work
Talent Acquisition, Management & Development
Building agile, future-ready talent pipelines through innovative sourcing, development, and employee lifecycle strategies
Strategic HR & Organization Design
Redesigning organizations for agility, alignment, and performance with data-driven strategic HR frameworks
Future of Work & Innovation
Exploring workforce transformation, hybrid models, and digital disruption shaping the evolving future of work
HR Technology, AI & Analytics
Harnessing AI, automation, and predictive analytics to drive smarter HR decisions and workforce efficiency
Leadership & Development
Empowering leaders with adaptive mindsets, emotional intelligence, and skills to lead change in complex ecosystems
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Unmatched Visibility
Position your brand at the heart of conversations that matter – across the mainstage, digital platforms, experiential zones, and networking lounges.
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Partner with SHRM, country’s largest HR association, trusted by professionals in 165+ countries.
Engaged & Targeted Audience
Directly connect with the decision-makers who are driving HR transformation, workforce strategies, and business growth.
Thought Leadership Opportunities
Showcase your expertise through co-branded sessions, panel participation, and interactive experiences.
Lead Generation & Relationship Building
Build meaningful connections that go beyond the booth – in a setting designed for genuine engagement.
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