- DAY 1 | MAIN HALL
- MEGA CONCURRENT
- DAY 2 | MAIN HALL
- MEGA CONCURRENT

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
Explore how leaders can harness digital transformation, agile leadership, and strategic business acumen to drive innovation and sustainable growth—positioning HR as a pivotal force in shaping boardroom decisions and achieving organizational excellence.

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

Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer
SHRM
Unveiling how with employer branding at the core, organizations are leveraging advanced personalization, predictive analytics, and immersive technologies to transform stakeholder engagement and drive sustainable business growth.

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
CEO
DIGITYS
This session will delve into the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department's pioneering use of AI to enhance citizen engagement, streamline government services, and support data-driven decision-making for public sector innovation.

Sheikha Dr. Noora Humaid Rashed AlNuaimi
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
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
- Leveraging AI for productivity and smarter decision-making
- Transforming talent strategies with predictive insights
- Aligning AI adoption with business outcomes and agility

Dr. Sanjay Chaturvedi
CEO
Apitoria
- 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
- 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

Rajesh Rai
Vice President - People & India Head HR
GlobalLogic

Priti Kataria
CHRO
Birlasoft

Mahendran Dilli
SVP - Global HR & Recruitment
Indium
This masterclass is tailored for professionals in the Indian PSU ecosystem to effectively navigate the evolving AI-driven workplace. The session will uncover actionable strategies and explore how AI is reshaping the public sector, emphasizing human-machine collaboration for skill enhancement while upholding ethical considerations.

Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer
SHRM

Ashissh Kaul
Director - Knowledge and Advisory & Business Head - PSE Business
SHRM India
Imagine a world where training earns employees degrees and credits — not just KPI fulfilment. Join in to explore how recognized training is reshaping L&D into a driver of real career growth.

Pravesh Dudani
Founder & Chancellor, Medhavi Skills University & Founder & Director, Medhavi Foundation & Medhavi Aspire
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
- 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 Corporation
- Debunking the myth of the perfect candidate
- Focusing on cultural fit and potential over perfection
- Implementing effective hiring strategies

Ashutosh Telang
Director & Vice President - HR & Administration
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
- 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
Sr. Director & Head-HR
Verizon

Ashish Chattoraj
CPO
Tally Solutions
Integrating I&D into leadership practices
- Measuring the impact of I&D initiatives
- Women's Representation in Leadership
- Approaches to foster inclusive organizational culture

Viekas K Khokha
CHRO
Sharda Motor Industries

Manjul Tilak
CHRO, Financial Services & Realty
Piramal Enterprises

Sakshee Sud
Director - HR
Beiersdorf India

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
Focusing on the intersection of technology, leadership, and the evolving financial ecosystem, providing insights into how HR leaders can navigate the future with innovation and resilience

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
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
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
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
- 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

R Giridharan
Chief General Manager
Reserve Bank of India

D N Prasad
Founder & Executive Coach
Noētic Step
- Identifying current vs. future digital skill requirements
- Strategies for bridging the digital skills gaps
- Balancing immediate operational needs with long-term digital transformation

Vivek Ranjan
CHRO, Zensar Technologies

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

Sejal Haribhakti Mody
CHRO
Akasa
- AI's Role in Addressing Unconscious Bias
- Challenges of Bias in AI Systems
- Implementing Data-Driven Strategies for Diversity

Raj Tanwar
CHRO
AIionOS
- Moving beyond perks to purpose-driven well-being
- Embedding mental, emotional, and social health into culture
- Measuring happiness: New-age metrics and impact

Arti Dua
Partner & National Talent Leader
Ernst and Young
- 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
CHRO
Godrej Capital

Govindraj M K
CHRO
Myntra

Shikha Gupta
CHRO
Luminous India
