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Achal Khanna
CEO SHRM India, APAC & MENA

D. Shivakumar
Management Thinker & Chairman MTPL - an Advent PE Company & Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council
Business 2.0
In the era of rapid digital transformation, how leaders can harness agile leadership and business acumen to achieve sustainable growth - while positioning HR as a pivotal force.

Zarin Daruwala
Former Cluster Chief Executive Officer, India & South Asia Markets (Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka)
Standard Chartered Bank
- Prioritizing Authentic Human Connection Amidst Automation
- Intelligent Recognition as a Strategic Imperative for Talent Retention & Culture
- Leveraging AI for Deeper, Fairer Recognition

Partha Neog
Founder & CEO
Vantage Circle
Explore how organizations can balance innovation with compliance by implementing people-focused data governance practices. Learn the do's and don'ts of handling sensitive information, ensuring that employees are equipped to protect data integrity, uphold privacy standards, and foster trust in the digital age.

Moderator
Richard Rekhy
Vice Chair, Grand Thornton Bharat Former CEO, KPMG India

Akhilesh Tuteja
Partner & National Leader, Client & Markets; Technology, Media & Telecommunication, and Global Head - Cyber Security, KPMG India

Ajay Trehan
Founder & CEO
AuthBridge
As the nature of work continues to evolve, so do the ways organizations support employee well-being and foster a culture of appreciation. This session delves into the growing role of Agentic AI in shaping the future of workplace rewards & recognition and wellness.

Lokendra Mishra
Senior Vice President - Premium Alliances
AdvantageClub.ai

Shaakun Khanna
Advisor on Board
SHRM India

Santosh D’souza
Director, India
LinkedIn

Achal Khanna
CEO SHRM India, APAC & MENA

D. Shivakumar
Management Thinker & Chairman MTPL - an Advent PE Company & Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council
In a world increasingly shaped by data, AI, and digital transformation, marketing as we know it is rapidly evolving. This panel will explore how organizations can harness emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve—transforming employee engagement, employer branding strategy, and overall business impact.

Moderator
Prasanth Kumar
CEO, GroupM South Asia

Lulu Raghavan
President, APAC
Landor

Deepali Naair
Group Chief Marketing Officer
CK Birla Group
Highlight the emerging discipline of HR engineering and its role in driving value through intelligent redesign of HR systems

Biplab Chaudhuri
Chief Executive Officer
DIGITYS

Shaakun Khanna
Senior Advisor
SHRM India
This SHRM & Tekstac research explores how organizations in India are adapting their L&D strategies in the GenAI era. It highlights key L&D disruptors, top skilling priorities, and workforce readiness to future-proof talent.

Krishnan Unni
Chief Business Officer & Head of GTM
Tekstac
Enhancing engagement and creating data driven decision-making in customer's interest in the public sector - a success study from Ajman Municipality.

Sheikha Dr. Noura Humaid Al Nuaimi
Innovation & Business Development Consultant & Director, AjmanX Center
Ajman Municipality & Planning Department

Yousuf Mohammed AlShaiba AlNuaimi
Digital Transformation Advisor to the Chairman
Ajman Municipality & Planning Department

Hend Salem Matar AlShams
Director, Smart Services Development Department
Ajman Municipality & Planning Department

Dr. En. Khaled Mueen AlHosani
Executive Director, Public Health & Environment Sector
Ajman Municipality & Planning Department

Achal Khanna
CEO SHRM India, APAC & MENA
This session will explore how organizational culture continues to be the cornerstone of success, even as technology drives innovation and transformation.

Anaheeta Goenka
Chief Operating Officer
Lowe Lintas

Dr. Praveer Sinha
CEO & Managing Director
The Tata Power Compaby
In today’s crowded talent market, visibility isn’t enough — relevance is key. This panel explores how precision-targeted employer brand advertising drives better hiring outcomes, improves candidate quality, and delivers measurable impact. Hear from industry leaders on moving beyond broad awareness to smarter, data-driven outreach, and how platforms like Indeed and Glassdoor are transforming talent connection.

Moderator
Rittik Mondal
Country Marketing Senior Specialist
Indeed
- Exploring AI’s impact on candidate experience and recruitment
- Expert insights on AI’s role in talent management, engagement & retention
- Balancing automation & human intuition for better decision-making in HR

Moderator
Subhash Potturi
Vice President, Sales & Strategy
Ceipal

Priti Kataria
Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of Executive Board
Birlasoft

Rajesh Rai
Vice President - People & India Head HR
GlobalLogic

Sayantani Dutta
Chief-Human Resources & Administration
Bajaj Housing Finance
- The rising role of SaaS-based assessment tools in modern talent strategies
- Leveraging psychometrics and behavioral insights for data-driven hiring and development
- Using assessment analytics to identify growth areas and shape succession planning
- Expanding access to diverse online tools: benefits, affordability, and adoption challenges

Moderator
Anjul Pratyush
Co-Founder & CEO
Think Talent Services

Dr. C Jayakumar
Executive VP and Head - Corporate Human Resources
Larsen & Toubro

Santana Ramakrishnan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Zeiss India

Shillpa S Chabria
Human Resources Director, India, Middle East & Africa
The Lubrizol Corporation
- What Culture 2.0 looks like in action & why it’s crucial now in today’s workplace dynamics
- Leveraging Tech to Transform Engagement and Personalization
- Aligning recognition with purpose to drive high performance and position culture as a strategic enabler

Moderator
Kushal Agarwal
Co-founder & CMO
Xoxoday

Adhir Mane
Chief Human Resources Officer - Corporate
Raymond
Address the future of talent management using AI agents, ethical algorithms, and decision augmentation
- Future-ready talent: Balancing humans and agents
- Employee experience in a high-speed AI world
- Compliance, ethics, and fairness

Moderator
Biplab Chaudhuri
Chief Executive Officer
DIGITYS
As the global workforce evolves, the emphasis on innovative, technology-driven recognition and wellness solutions continues to grow. Employees are seeking personalized, impactful programs that resonate with their unique motivations and preferences. This session will dive into how organizations can leverage technology to transform recognition and wellness programs, align them with business goals, and foster a healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce. Panelists will also explore the key metrics to measure the ROI of such initiatives, and emerging trends in shaping the future of workplace well-being.

Devendra Powar
Director, Enterprise Solutioning, Wellness & Engagement
AdvantageClub.ai

Poonam Burman
Chief Human Resources Officer
Godrej Industries (Chemicals)

Rajkumar Dubey
Director - Humar Resources
Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Imagine a world where training earns employees degrees and credits — not just tick off KPIs. This session explores:
- How recognized training is reshaping L&D into a true engine for career growth
- How organizations can align business needs with accredited learning pathways that drive desired business outcomes

Moderator
Pravesh Dudani
Founder & Chancellor, Medhavi Skills University & Founder & Director, Medhavi Foundation & Medhavi Aspire

Charusmitha Rao
Director-Global Talent Development, Asia Pacific & India
Akamai Technologies

Anil Nair
COE Lead - Talent Management & Organizational L&D
Zudys Group
- Debunking the myth of the perfect candidate
- Focusing on cultural fit and potential over perfection
- Implementing effective hiring strategies

Nupin R Pillai
India Head - Product, Technology & Operations
Glider AI

Ashutosh Telang
Director & Vice President - HR & Administration
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

Prapti Lodh Roy
Managing Director – Human Capital
PWC India
- Leveraging AI for smarter HR decisions and personalized experiences
- Designing seamless employee journeys to boost engagement and retention
- Building inclusive culture in a digital-first, hybrid workplace

Moderator
Charles Godwin
HR Leader
Zoho

Nidhi Dhanju
Head, Human Resources
Michelin India

K. S. Shetty
Director, Human Resources
HPCL

Puja Kapoor
Head - Human Potential and Transformation Leader
Hero FinCorp
- Leveraging AI for productivity and smarter decision-making
- Transforming talent strategies with predictive insights
- Aligning AI adoption with business outcomes and agility

Moderator
Saurabh Nigam
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
ProGrowth People Solutions

Dr. Sanjay Chaturvedi
Chief Executive Officer
Apitoria

Sunita Rebecca Cherian
Chief Culture Officer & SVP - Human Resources and Member of Wipro Executive Committee
Wipro
- Defining the human edge in an AI-powered world
- Ensuring trust and transparency in AI-led decisions
- Leadership mindsets & traits for future-ready teams

Gopinath Pullaihgari
Senior Director & Head-Human Resources
Verizon

Ashish Chattoraj
Chief People Officer
Tally Solutions
- Integrating I&D into leadership practices
- Measuring the impact of I&D initiatives
- Approaches to foster inclusive organizational culture

Pooja Minocha
Vice President and CHRO
Bata India

Viekas K Khokha
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sharda Motor Industries

Manjul Tilak
CHRO, Financial Services & Realty
Piramal Enterprises

Sakshee Sud
Director, Human Resoucres
Beiersdorf India
This session is crafted for mid-level professionals from India’s Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), including both HR leaders and business managers with people responsibilities. These professionals work in systems that are traditionally bound by government rules, where innovation and autonomy have often taken a backseat to compliance and protocol. However, recent reforms and policy signals from the Government of India indicate a strong push toward digital transformation, including the adoption of AI in workforce planning, service delivery, and performance outcomes. This session seeks to equip these professionals with the mindset and tools to lead in this AI-powered shift.

Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer
SHRM

Ashissh Kaul
Director - Knowledge and Advisory & Business Head - PSE Business
SHRM India

Anindya Banerjee
Group CFO, ICICI Bank & Member, Executive Committee, The CFO Board

Giridhar Sanjeevi
ex-CFO, Indian Hotels

Rajeev Gupta
Founder, Arpwood Financial Group

Pranjal Sharma
Executive Director, The CFO Board

Achal Khanna
CEO SHRM India, APAC & MENA

D. Shivakumar
Management Thinker and Chairman, MTPL - an Advent PE Company & Chair of SHRM India Conferences and Council
Exploring how leaders can architect change, reinvent strategies, and build adaptive, future-proof organizations in an era of constant evolution as AI, automation and digital acceleration reshape industries

Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer
SHRM

Pranjal Sharma
Economic Analyst, Advisor & Author
The Next New
Gain a first-of-its-kind view into how core business functions - IT, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Sales & Marketing & others, are adapting to the demands of digital transformation, AI integration, and green transitions. This session blends insights from industry leaders, 1:1 interviews, and a nation-wide survey to outline priority skills, capability gaps, and future skilling pathways.
Know more about:
- How India can lead the future of work through function-specific skilling
- Strengthening public–private collaboration in skilling ecosystems
- The broader vision for workforce development and national competitiveness

Ved Mani Tiwari
Chief Executive Officer, NSDC & Managing Director
NSDC International

Achal Khanna
CEO SHRM India, APAC & MENA
Focusing on how HR leaders can navigate the future with innovation and resilience at the intersection of technology, leadership, and the evolving financial ecosystem

A. Balasubramanian
Managing Director & CEO
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
- Integrating GenAI into daily workflows without disrupting core values
- Redefining leadership and employee roles in an AI-augmented culture
- Rethinking recognition & behavioral nudges in an AI-enhanced culture
- Preparing teams for mindset shifts and upskilling for GenAI adoption

Chetana Patnaik
Chief Human Resources Officer
LTIMindtree
- Understanding what AI Agents can do in the world of hiring
- Re architecting systems and processes for real impact
- Building the right foundation for success in the AI era

Sudarsan Ravi
Founder & CEO
RippleHire
Uncovering opportunities, risks, and ethical dilemmas of workplace data, and examining its impact on productivity, privacy, and people strategies in an era where data shapes decisions, culture, and trust

Moderator
Dr.Ajit Ranade
Economist

Sanjay Behl
Jt. President & Chief Operating Officer
Adani Cement

Anurag Mehrotra
Managing Director
JSW MG Motor India

Sunil Kataria
CEO & MD-Designate
Godrej Agrovet

Shantanu Deshpande
Founder & CEO
Bombay Shaving Company & Bombae
AI is rewriting the leadership playbook. This session challenges conventional thinking, exploring how leaders can navigate power shifts, reimagine decision-making, and balance intelligence—both artificial and human—in the evolving workplace.

Puneet Chandok
President
Microsoft India and South Asia
As artificial intelligence reshapes the world of work, HR leaders are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful transformation. This immersive session is specially curated for HR and talent leaders seeking to accelerate talent acquisition, personalize employee development, and prepare their organizations for the AI-powered future.
- Leveraging AI enhanced coaching frameworks to cultivate leadership capabilities across generations
- Reverse mentoring to facilitate mutual learning and foster inclusive leadership
- Building agile leaders equipped to navigate evolving workplace dynamics in a digital era

Moderator
Ayush Gupta
Director, Human Resources
GAIL

R Giridharan
Chief General Manager
Reserve Bank of India

D N Prasad
Founder & Executive Coach
Noētic Step

Joseph Fernandes
Senior VP, People and Capability
Mastercard, South Asia
- Identifying current vs. emerging AI and tech skill requirements
- Strategies to bridge the AI skills gap at scale
- How AI Is redefining job architectures and career paths

Ankur Gupta
Vice President – Marketing
Skillsoft

Vivek Ranjan
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Zensar Technologies

Hemalakshmi Raju
Chief Learning Officer & Leader-Diversity and Inclusion
Reliance Industries

Sejal Haribhakti Mody
Chief Human Resources Officer
Akasa Air
- Balancing automation and empathy
- Synergizing skills and systems for optimal productivity & innovation
- Strategies to foster a culture for people & technology to co-create business value

Priti Singh
Chief People officer
Universal Sompo General Insurance

Mohini Pal Chowdhry
Global Head, People and Culture
Quantiphi
- The Role of AI in Supporting Inclusive Decision-Making
- Designing Inclusive Talent Strategies with Data-Driven Insights
- Balancing Human Judgement with Machine Intelligence in DEI Initiatives

Moderator
Karan Jain
Founder
HROne

Raj Tanwar
Chief Human Resources Officer
AIionOS

Saumya Mondal
Global Head HR-Optical Networking Business
Sterlite Technologies

Megha Goel
Chief Human Resources Officer
Godrej Properties
- Shifting from static skill training to dynamic, business-aligned capability building
- Scaling capability development through agile models, tech-enabled platforms, and experiential formats
- Embedding a culture of learning ownership and humancentric workplaces for business success

Arti Dua
Partner & National Talent Leader
Ernst and Young

Sarika Pradhan
Chief Human Resources Officer & Vice President, Human Resources, APAC
CGI

Samir Gaikwad
Head HR and Administration
Bisleri

Nanjappa B S
SVP & Head HR Business Unit & Head HR EMEA
Infosys
Organizations are shifting from one-size-fits-all training to dynamic, business-aligned capability building that evolves with strategy. In this model, assessments play a crucial role—offering real-time insights into skills, spotlighting gaps, and guiding targeted, high-impact development. The focus is no longer on training for its own sake, but on using data to personalize learning, prioritize key competencies, and build agile, future-ready teams.

Paresh R Ranpara
Director, Human Resources
GRID INDIA

Sukanya Patwardhan
Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development
Jade Global

Nanjappa B S
SVP & Head HR Business Unit & Head HR EMEA
Infosys
- Transitioning from traditional HR practices to prioritizing experiences for all stakeholders
- Applying design thinking principles to reimagine HR processes for better engagement
- How Chief Happiness Officers contribute to fostering well-being & purpose across the organization

Moderator
Bhavya Misra
Chief Human Resources Officer
Godrej Capital

Govindraj M K
Chief Human Resources Officer
Myntra

Shikha Gupta
Chief Human Resources Officer
Luminous India
