Turning Technology into Tomorrow's Advantage
In its 13th edition, SHRM Tech Conference & Expo 2027’s theme – ‘INTELLIGENCE IN ACTION’, dives deep into how organizations combine emerging technologies with human-centered strategies to build future-ready organizations. Network with peers, explore cutting-edge solutions, and gain the insights you need to lead with confidence.
Innovate.
Strategize.
Transform.
Amplify Your Strategic Impact
Learn how to translate technology investments into measurable business outcomes.
Future-Proof Your HR Career
Earn SHRM PDCs and master emerging skills that define HR excellence.
Access Market-Ready Solutions
Discover innovative HR tech platforms at the exposition. Evaluate, compare, and select the tools that transform your HR function.
What Awaits You at #SHRMTECH27
Network with 2,500+ HR & Business Leaders & Top Decision Makers
Explore 100+ Innovative HR Tech Solutions at the Expo
Gain Insights from 150+ Visionary Speakers Sharing Groundbreaking Perspectives
If It's a Work Thing
It's a SHRM Thing
#SHRMTECH27
Sessions
Hours
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
Join #SHRMTECH27 and amplify your impact in the HR tech space!
01
Put your brand in the room with HR, technology and business leaders shaping the future of work
02
Shape conversations that matter around AI, intelligent systems, and the next wave of HR transformation.
03
Show your technology in action and demonstrate how your solutions solve real workplace challenges.
04
Connect with decision makers evaluating technology for their people and organizations.
05
Build relationships that go further – from meaningful conversations to pilots, partnerships, and business opportunities.
06
Turn expertise into influence by bringing your ideas and solutions into the conversations that matter.
Past Speakers
Achal Khanna
CEO
SHRM APAC & MENA
Achal Khanna
CEOSHRM APAC & MENA
Achal Khanna is the CEO for SHRM India, APAC & MENA. SHRM India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management with more than 3,00,000 HR and business executive members in 165 countries.
Achal is responsible for leading the India operations of SHRM, as well as Asia Pacific operations including Middle-East. She serves on the global SHRM Leadership Team and is responsible for building the brand, expanding its business and developing professional relationships with government agencies, and other HR and business associations in the region.
Achal has over 30 years of work experience. Prior to joining SHRM, she was Managing Director for Kelly India operations; Vice President for GE; and Country Manager for Polaroid India. She has also worked with Dupont, ITC and Cosmo Group in various capacities.
She is a recipient of the “Best Women Executive in India” award.
Achal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics; a Master’s Degree in English Literature and she is an MBA from Delhi.
Vinay Tonse
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Yes Bank
Rajesh Jejurikar
Chief Executive Officer, Auto & Farm Sector
Mahindra & Mahindra
Richard Rekhy
Vice Chair, Grant Thornton Bharat & Former CEO, KPMG in India
Tushar Vyas
Chief Strategy Officer, WPP India, Board Director, Growth & Digital Transformation Leader
Tushar Vyas
Chief Strategy Officer, WPP India, Board Director, Growth & Digital Transformation Leader
Krishnakumar Natarajan
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Mela Ventures
& Co-Founder & Former CEO, Mindtree
Krishnakumar Natarajan
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Mela Ventures& Co-Founder & Former CEO, Mindtree
Pranjal Sharma
Board Advisor & Author, India Innovates & Member, SHRM India Conferences & Council
Dr. C. Jayakumar
Executive VP & Head – Corporate Human Resources (CHRO)
Larsen & Toubro
Dr. C. Jayakumar
Executive VP & Head – Corporate Human Resources (CHRO)Larsen & Toubro
Dr. C. Jayakumar is the Executive Vice President & Head Corporate Human Resources (CHRO) at Larsen & Toubro. He is a highly result-oriented, HR professional with over 35 years of experience in successfully planning, designing, implementing, and managing various strategic HR Initiatives. Dr. Jayakumar has been the Head of HR for various businesses, independent companies, and JVs within L&T Group, including leadership roles in the Middle East & Africa Region. He has led various transformational initiatives within the organization including digital transformation. He has been an established thought leader and widely acclaimed speaker in various national and international conferences and forums.
On the academic front, he has 3 Master’s degree (Economics, Labor Studies & Human Resource Management). He has also earned a degree in Law (LLB) and a doctorate in leadership from the University of Madras. He is also an alumnus of London Business School where he has done his Sr. Executive Management Program.
Dr. C. Jayakumar has various national and international certifications and accreditations in the Psychometric and behavioral sciences domain. He is also certified in Organizational Development from the NTL Institute of Advanced Behavioral Sciences, USA.
Dr. C. Jayakumar has made an immense contribution in the Human Resources arena over the years. He presides on the boards of esteemed professional bodies and in the Board of Studies of various prestigious educational institutions such as:
- Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)
- All India Management Association (AIMA)
- SAP SuccessFactors CHRO Advisory Board
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Committee on Leadership & HR
- IIM Trichy
- School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) etc.
- Chairman of the Sub-Committee on HR & IR of CII Western Region for the year 2023-24.
- FICCI HR & Skills Main Committee for the year 2024-25
- Under Dr C Jayakumar’s leadership, L&T has been recognized as India’s Best Employers among Nation Builders 2023 by Great Place to Work, India and Most Preferred Workplace 2023-24 by Team Marksmen in association with India Today.
- Dr. Jayakumar has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Great People Managers in India 2023 by Great Manager Institute. He has also been honored with HR Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 by FICCI and in 2021 by Economic Times & People Business.
Dr. C Jayakumar has also been recognized as:
- One of the Top 100 Great People Managers in India 2023 by Great Manager Institute.
- Featured in the article titled “The 23 of 2023 Initiative, CPO- Human Capital Catalysts" list by HR Association of India Magazine
- 50 HR Thought leaders of 2022 & 2024 by ETHRWorld.
- HR Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 by FICCI
- Economic Times & People Business in 2021
James Atkinson
Vice President, Thought Leadership
SHRM
Dr. Tooba Modassir
Chief Human Resources Officer, Citi India & Cluster HR Head - Indian Subcontinent, including Sri Lanka & Bangladesh
Dr. Tooba Modassir
Chief Human Resources Officer, Citi India & Cluster HR Head - Indian Subcontinent, including Sri Lanka & Bangladesh
Tooba Modassir is an HR leader with over fifteen years of diverse experience across HR advisory, Functional Strategy, Performance Management, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Diversity and Inclusion and change management.
She currently leads Talent Management, Learning, Performance Management and Diversity & Inclusion for Citigroup South Asia which is over 25,000 employees strong. Tooba is a leadership trainer and certified coach. She has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources and Finance and holds a Strategic Human Resources Advisory certification from Cornell, ILR.
Tooba is passionate about helping leaders harness the potential of their human capital, developing learning agility and creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. She pursues volunteering opportunities in animal welfare.
Saurabh Govil
President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Wipro
Saurabh Govil
President & Chief Human Resources OfficerWipro
Saurabh Govil is the President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Wipro Ltd. He is also a member of the Group Executive Council, a forum for the core group of Wipro leaders to deliberate and strategize the long-term vision of the corporation. He is also a trustee of the Wipro Foundation, a not-for-profit trust that contributes to education, community service projects and social development
As the CHRO, Saurabh is responsible for the entire spectrum of the global Human Resources function, including talent planning, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving people transformation initiatives across the organization. He is leading several pioneering programs to redesign the HR function for the digital age.
Saurabh is a strong votary of inclusion and diversity, and Wipro has been widely recognized for its robust and successful programs aimed at driving and sustaining diversity initiatives, policies and processes.
Saurabh is a seasoned Human Resources professional, with wide-ranging experience of over two decades. Prior to joining Wipro in 2009, Saurabh held leadership positions in organizations like ITC and GE.
Saurabh is an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur where he completed his Masters in Human Resources. He is on the Advisory Board of the India Chapter of Society for Human Resources Management, the world’s largest HR professional society.
Saurabh is based in Bangalore.
Partners That Have Shaped the Ecosystem
Presenting Partner
Powered-By Partners
Diamond Partners
Emerald Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Associate Partners
Emerging Tech Partners
International Partners
Institution Partner
Institution Partners
Malaysia
Africa
Government of Ajman
Sri Lanka
Korea
Vietnam
Thailand
Malaysia
Institution Partner
Institution Partners
Supporting Partners
Media Partners
Strategic Partners
Diamond Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Associate Partners
Emerging Tech Partners
International Partners
Indonesia
Korea
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Mongolia
singapore
singapore
singapore
singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Media Partners
Supporting Partners
Conference Venue
Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400098
View Map