SHRM INDIA TALENT 2025

Leadership Summit & Expo

Effective talent acquisition and management are crucial for achieving organizational goals. The need of the hour is for people leaders to take charge and foster a sense of inclusion in every team member to achieve organizational success.

The SHRM India Talent Leadership Summit & Expo 2025 is a unique platform to engage with top industry experts, gain practical insights from thought leaders, explore strategies for talent management and learning ways to steer through organizational contingencies.

Join us at SHRM India Talent 25, Bengaluru in its fifth edition to discover cutting edge talent strategies tailored to help you equip your workplace thrive future challenges of the constantly demanding world of work.

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5‐6th

March 2025 Bengaluru

Why Attend

Learn about the latest in the talent space and where the world of work is headed, at SHRM India Talent25.
Here’s what’s in store for you:
  • Experience specialized learning on All Things Talent
  • Gain practical insights from global thought leaders & experts
  • Leverage technologies & tools that will shape future workplaces
  • Maximize peer learning & networking to navigate the future
  • Showcase the best and latest in talent practices at the hyper-interactive expo
  • Curate best-in-class case studies, reports, papers and article

What You Can do at SHRM India Talent 25

Get Trendspotting!

Be future-fit with top projections and expert thoughts of industry leaders

Get Trendspotting!

Be future-fit with top projections and expert thoughts of industry leaders

Be a WorkTech Wiz

Get tech-chasing, to navigate the future of work with knowledge and confidence

Be a WorkTech Wiz

Get tech-chasing, to navigate the future of work with knowledge and confidence

Champion Inclusion

Network and engage with the fraternity and explore ways to synergize

Champion Inclusion

Network and engage with the fraternity and explore ways to synergize

Learn Continuously

Earn PDCs and stay current with your SHRM CP® or SHRM SCP® certification

Learn Continuously

Earn PDCs and stay current with your SHRM CP® or SHRM SCP® certification

Why Partner

  • Showcase your thought leadership and expertise with HR influencers and key decision makers
  • Make the most of super-specialized session formats
  • Leverage innovative branding & promotional opportunities
  • Interact and network with 500+ relevant audience
  • Grow your business with the right solutions
  • Pre-Schedule meetings with key prospects
  • Direct brand reach to SHRM APAC & India Network of 400,000+ HR Professionals through emailers
  • Brand Reach to SHRM APAC & India Social Community of 120mn+

Our Past Speakers at SHRM India Talent

D Shivakumar

Chairman MTPL, an Advent PE Company &
Conference Chair - SHRMIAC24

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA

Suparna Mitra

CEO - Watches & Wearables
Titan Company

Harsha Bhogle

Cricket Commentator & Journalist, Author, Industry Speaker & IIM Udaipur Board of Governors

Prabha Narasimhan

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Colgate - Palmolive (India)

Hari Menon

Co-founder & CEO
Bigbasket.com

Musthafa PC

CEO & Co-founder
iD Fresh Food

Harit Nagpal

Managing Director & CEO
Tata Play

Samik Basu

Chief Human Resources Officer Hindalco
Aditya Birla Group

Ayaskant Sarangi

CHRO
Mphasis

Niranjani C

CFO
The Hershey Company

Vineet Kaul

HR Advisor & Mentor

Pankaj Rai

Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Aditya Birla Group

Ramesh Jude Thomas

President
EQUiTOR, Value Advisory

Savio DSouza

Head Human Resources - Maersk India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka Area
A.P. Moller - Maersk

Sarika Pradhan

Vice President - APAC HR Head
CGI

Dependra Mathur

SVP & Global Head - HRD
Infosys BPM

Anil Santhapuri

Head - Academy for Management & Leadership Excellence
TVS Motor Company

Sonia Almeida Soares

Director Inclusion & Diversity (I&D), Employer Branding & HR Communications
Volvo Group India

Meenalochani Kumar

SVP - Talent Management & Development
Northern Trust Corporation

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  • BENGALURU

Gone are the days of a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to the talent strategy, with today's ecosystem demanding instant gratification, agility, and personalized journeys for each member of the workforce. Right from ensuring a seamless onboarding experience, to purpose-driven talent management throughout the employee life cycle, technology's potential is immense, to reduce friction, automate tasks, and foster a culture of well-being where everyone can thrive. Join this session to transform your talent strategy into a playground of opportunity.

Times of flux call for a renewed organizational strategy. It's time for organizations to redefine its purpose for existence, re-establish its identity, reinforce its contribution for the greater good, and reimagine its position as enablers and change-agents while embracing technology and exploring diverse talent pools. This conversation will delve into the critical aspects that business leaders need to focus on, to ensure organizational success.

While some professional jobs continue to call for a basic qualification, the trend is increasingly swaying towards recruiters casting wider nets. Larger employers are aiming to attract candidates at an early stage, while others will search for hires in technical and non-traditional higher education institutions. This discussion will cover best practices and strategies for talent acquisition success in 2024 and beyond.

In an era where it’s not just workforce demographics and preferences that are rapidly changing, but in many cases the workplace and nature of work itself, there is a need to fundamentally rethink talent management approaches. The ubiquitous (but under-leveraged) Rewards and Recognition (R&R) program is taking on a more strategic role than ever before, driving not just employee engagement but cultural transformation. Learn about the Fundamental Shifts in R&R Practices. Discover how these practices redefine workplace dynamics, drive employee engagement by addressing fundamental human needs and enable behavioural change at scale. Join us for an insightful session that navigates evolving talent trends and showcases how leading organizations are including R&R as strategic priority in future-ready talent management approaches.

The importance of nurturing an inclusive workforce, managed by data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled employee experiences, emphasizing employee wellness, performance management, and succession planning are the key determinants of talent management success in the coming era. Join this discussion to know more about ways to bring out the best in workforces.

The possibilities that technology brings to the world of work are limitless, especially when it comes to aspects that affect people and processes. While Generative AI has created quite a stir with respect to its infinite capabilities and the ethics of it, its entire potential is yet to be harnessed. Equipped with innovative AI tools, the HR digital transformation journey becomes all the more enticing and rewarding - this session discusses how.

From remote to hybrid and onsite work environments, recent times have witnessed transitions like never before. In its wake, the world of work has embraced IED&B to the extent that the stage at which it is, it is no longer possible to stop what organizations are doing, and its far-reaching effects cannot now be avoided or prevented - and pleasantly so. This discussion explores ways to drive the right intent for maximum positive impact and business success.

With the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, there is a growing debate about its role in talent management. This discussion will put the spotlight on leaders from different domains, who will engage in a thought-provoking discourse exploring the role of AI in nurturing the right talent and how this is integral to the strategic visions of finance, marketing, human resources, and information technology. Join in to gain valuable perspectives from seasoned leaders, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between leadership functions, AI technology and talent management.

Gone are the days of a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to the talent strategy, with today's ecosystem demanding instant gratification, agility, and personalized journeys for each member of the workforce. Right from ensuring a seamless onboarding experience, to purpose-driven talent management throughout the employee life cycle, technology's potential is immense, to reduce friction, automate tasks, and foster a culture of well-being where everyone can thrive. Join this session to transform your talent strategy into a playground of opportunity.

Times of flux call for a renewed organizational strategy. It's time for organizations to redefine its purpose for existence, re-establish its identity, reinforce its contribution for the greater good, and reimagine its position as enablers and change-agents while embracing technology and exploring diverse talent pools. This conversation will delve into the critical aspects that business leaders need to focus on, to ensure organizational success.

While some professional jobs continue to call for a basic qualification, the trend is increasingly swaying towards recruiters casting wider nets. Larger employers are aiming to attract candidates at an early stage, while others will search for hires in technical and non-traditional higher education institutions. This discussion will cover best practices and strategies for talent acquisition success in 2024 and beyond.

Generative AI models combine the ability to assimilate knowledge from many sources and use it to automate tasks and enhance human creativity and productivity. The role of generative AI in ensuring improved workplaces by way of detailed job descriptions, personalized employee experiences, customized career plans, and technology-enabled performance evaluations is immense. Join this discussion to know more about ways to bring out the best in workforces by leaning on generative AI technology.

*Overview by Deepa Singhal, Vice President Applications, Oracle India followed by panel discussion and Q&A

In an era where it’s not just workforce demographics and preferences that are rapidly changing, but in many cases the workplace and nature of work itself, there is a need to fundamentally rethink talent management approaches. The ubiquitous (but under-leveraged) Rewards and Recognition (R&R) program is taking on a more strategic role than ever before, driving not just employee engagement but cultural transformation. Learn about the Fundamental Shifts in R&R Practices. Discover how these practices redefine workplace dynamics, drive employee engagement by addressing fundamental human needs and enable behavioural change at scale. Join us for an insightful session that navigates evolving talent trends and showcases how leading organizations are including R&R as strategic priority in future-ready talent management approaches.

The possibilities that technology brings to the world of work are limitless, especially when it comes to aspects that affect people and processes. While Generative AI has created quite a stir with respect to its infinite capabilities and the ethics of it, its entire potential is yet to be harnessed. Equipped with innovative AI tools, the HR digital transformation journey becomes all the more enticing and rewarding - this session discusses how.

Cultivating leaders prepared for the future is crucial for organizations to respond to emerging challenges, capitalise on opportunities and stay competitive in today's dynamic business environment. However, this process demands significant time and effort from organizations. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader necessitates acquiring diverse competencies such as team building, stress management, performance assessment, and motivation, often without adequate support during the transition. An effective solution to establish a sustainable leadership pipeline for long-term success is through purposeful coaching. Tailoring coaching programs to the specific skillsets of new leaders ensures they are well-equipped to successfully execute strategic initiatives, produce results, and attain their personal goals.

From remote to hybrid and onsite work environments, recent times have witnessed transitions like never before. In its wake, the world of work has embraced IED&B to the extent that the stage at which it is, it is no longer possible to stop what organizations are doing, and its far-reaching effects cannot now be avoided or prevented - and pleasantly so. This discussion explores ways to drive the right intent for maximum positive impact and business success.

With the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, there is a growing debate about its role in talent management. This discussion will put the spotlight on leaders from different domains, who will engage in a thought-provoking discourse exploring the role of AI in nurturing the right talent and how this is integral to the strategic visions of finance, marketing, human resources, and information technology. Join in to gain valuable perspectives from seasoned leaders, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between leadership functions, AI technology and talent management.

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