About
The Human Advantage
People as the Differentiator
When technology is accessible to everyone, people become the ultimate differentiator. In its 16th edition, the SHRM India Annual Conference 2027 moves beyond celebrating the ‘power of people’ to focus on how organizations systematically build ‘The Human Advantage’ – a strategic discipline for understanding, developing, and unleashing human capability as a competitive edge.
Reasons to Attend
Uncover the Hidden Advantage
Discover methodologies for identifying capability, creating pathways for growth, and building internal talent markets that rival external recruitment.
Redesign Leadership for Tomorrow
Explore transformational leadership and create cultures where people choose to stay and thrive.
Align Strategy with Human Purpose
Learn to embed meaning into daily work, measure cultural impact, and turn belonging into a business driver.
Master the Human-Technology Equation
Gain frameworks for responsibly integrating AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making while keeping humans at the center.
Connect with the Leaders Shaping Your Industry
Engage directly with CHROs and C-suite executives from India's most admired organizations.
Create an Actionable Roadmap
Explore case studies, tactical frameworks, and actionable peer insights.
Content Tracks
01
Human Capital Ecosystem
Talent Without Borders
Skills Over Jobs
The Retention Equation
02
Leadership That Scales
The Leader as Multiplier
Succession as Continuous Practice.
Strategic Organization Design
03
The Culture Advantage
Purpose-Driven Performance
Inclusion by Design
Trust as a Foundation
04
Future-Readiness
Human + AI Advantage
The New Work Operating Model
Lifelong Learning Systems
Speakers
Achal Khanna
CEO
SHRM APAC & MENA
Shiv
Operating Partner, Advent Private Equity & Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council
Santosh Iyer
MD & CEO
Mercedes-Benz India
Vineet Nayar
Founder & Chairman Sampark Foundation & Former CEO, HCL Technologies
Ambassador Ajay Bisaria
Former High Commissioner of India to Canada & Pakistan
Alexander Alonso, Ph.D, SHRM-SCP
Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM
Richard Rekhy
Vice Chair, Grant Thornton Bharat & Former CEO, KPMG in India
Divya Nanavaty
Managing Director
United India Knowledge Center
Vivek Nath
Senior Managing Director & Head of India
WTW
Raj Nayak
Chairman & MD, YAAP & Founder & MD, House of Cheer Networks
Pavitra Singh
CHRO & VP
PepsiCo India & South Asia
Pranjal Sharma
Board Advisor & Author, India Innovates & Member, SHRM India Conferences & Council
Yashwant Mahadik
President – Global Human Resources
Lupin
Navya Naveli Nanda
Founder, Project Naveli,
Co-Founder, Nimaya Foundation
Bob Goodwin
President, Career Club,
Executive Advisor to SHRM
Pushp Kumar Nayar
Director HR
BPCL
Colonel Tarun Vohra
Vice President & CHRO
Lumax Industries
Arun Leslie George
President & CHRO
Coromandel
Apsara Reddy
Senior Journalist / Politician
Vineet Panchhi
Writer, Communication Coach & Storyteller
Registration
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
Reasons to Partner
Own the Stage
Position your brand and showcase thought leadership where organizational transformation is being defined.
Reach Decision Makers
Connect with leaders who influence talent strategy, technology investment, and organizational transformation.
Shape Industry Thinking
Lead conversations that matter to position your organization as an industry voice.
Build Credibility That Lasts
Enhance your brand credibility and build lasting trust with your target audience.
Create Business Opportunities
Convert conference engagement into qualified leads, partnership opportunities, and strategic relationships.
Amplify Your Reach
Leverage our marketing channels to reach beyond the conference to a broader community.
Partners
Diamond Partner
Emerald Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partner
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Emerging Tech Partners
Supported By
Presenting Partner
Powered By
Recognition & Wellness Partner
Diamond Partners
Emerald Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Associate Partners
Emerging Tech Partners
International Partners
Malaysia
Aisling
Mongolia
Beyond HRM
Korea
KMAC
Malaysia
Malaysia Hr Forum
Indonesia
PPM
Thailand
PMAT
Vietnam
PACE
Malaysia
SMR HR Group
Malaysia
