8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

REGISTRATION

10:0 AM- 10:45 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION - I

Purpose-Driven Organisations: Why People Follow Leaders with Meaning

Purpose drives behaviour, performance and culture. This panel explores how leaders articulate purpose, embed it into everyday workflows and inspire people to contribute beyond job descriptions.

MODERATED by – Mr. Joy Banerjee, Head HR & Administration, CDSL (India) Limited

Speakers –

• Mr. Abhishek De, Head – HR, Edra Labs
• Mr. Parin Vithlani, Vice President – Training and Development, Svasti Microfinance Pvt. Ltd.
• Ms. Aditi Arora, Head L&D and Employee Engagement, SBM Bank India (Ltd)
• Ms. Harpreet Sandhu, CHRO, India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation
• Mr. Anirudh Gupta, VP & Global Head – Talent & Learning, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Mr. D V Shastry, Executive Director, Natural Gas Society (NGS)

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION – II

The New Leadership DNA: Rewriting the Rules for 2026 & Beyond

Leadership is evolving faster than ever. This panel explores the core traits defining future-ready leaders – adaptability, digital fluency, ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire in a hybrid, AI-enabled workplace. Leaders will discuss what today’s organisations must cultivate to stay competitive.

MODERATED by – Mr. Mohit Kumar , President-HR, Hindalco Industries Ltd.

Speakers –

• Dr. Subhash Mali, Chief People Officer, H.K. Designs (India) LLP
• Mr. Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Chief People Officer, Motilal Oswal Private Equity
• Dr. Shiji Lyndon, Area Chairperson, Human Resource Management, K J Somaiya Institute of Management
• Ms. Savita Pisal, President-HR, Hindalco Industries Ltd
• Ms. Aarti Nagpal, Chief Talent Officer, FCB Group India
• Dr. V P Rajkumar, CHRO & Head – CSR, IG Petrochemicals Ltd.

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

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02:00 PM – 02:45 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION – IV

Culture as a Competitive Advantage: Turning Values into Everyday Behaviour

Culture isn’t posters on walls – it’s how people behave when no one is watching. This panel uncovers how top companies build culture systems, measure behavioural alignment, reinforce values and bridge the gap between leadership intention and workforce reality.

MODERATED by – Dr. Brillian S. K, EVP & CPO, TimesPRO

Speakers –

• Ms. Padmaja Singh Arya, Head – HR, NSE Cogencis
• Mr. Shivendra Pratap Singh, Chief People Officer, Ergode Inc.
• Ms. Preeti Ahuja, Chief People Officer, Husk Power
• Mr. Ralin Cunha Gomes, CHRO, Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd. (ABD)
• Mr. Atul Kharate, Chief Operating Officer, Indian Oil Adani Ventures
• Mr. Davis John, Head – HR & Business Services, Raymond Realty Limited
• Mr. KMG Stephen, Group Head – Human Resources, Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP)

03:10 PM – 03:55 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION – V

Human-Centred Leadership in a Tech-First Workplace: Finding the Balance

As automation rises, human connection becomes a strategic differentiator. This discussion focuses on empathy-led leadership, ethical AI use, trust-building practices and how leaders can maintain humanity in digital-first workplaces.

MODERATED by – Mr. Rahul Molasi, Associate Director – Digital, Managerial and Marketing Academy, Cipla

Speakers –

• Mr. Nikhil Bhojwani, Head – Learning & Development, Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd. (Reliance Group)
• Mr. Kalpak Huddar, VP HR, Foundever CRM India Pvt ltd
• Mr. Dilip Sinha, President & CHRO, Odisha, Jindal Steel Ltd.
• Mr. Ramakrishna Vyamajala, CHRO, Home First Finance Company (HFFC)
• Ms. Preeti Kannan, CHRO, IIFL Finance

04:20 PM – 05:00 PM

Award & Closing Ceremony