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.

• Prioritizing Authentic Human Connection Amidst Automation
• Intelligent Recognition as a Strategic Imperative for Talent Retention & Culture
• Leveraging AI for Deeper, Fairer Recognition

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.

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.

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.

Highlight the emerging discipline of HR engineering and its role in driving value through intelligent redesign of HR systems

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.

Enhancing engagement and creating data driven decision-making in customer's interest in the public sector - a success study from Ajman Municipality.

This session will explore how organizational culture continues to be the cornerstone of success, even as technology drives innovation and transformation.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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.

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

• Debunking the myth of the perfect candidate
• Focusing on cultural fit and potential over perfection
• Implementing effective hiring strategies

• 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

• Leveraging AI for productivity and smarter decision-making
• Transforming talent strategies with predictive insights
• Aligning AI adoption with business outcomes and agility

• Defining the human edge in an AI-powered world
• Ensuring trust and transparency in AI-led decisions
• Leadership mindsets & traits for future-ready teams

• Integrating I&D into leadership practices
• Measuring the impact of I&D initiatives
• Approaches to foster inclusive organizational culture

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.

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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