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. Parin Vithlani, Vice President – Training and Development, Svasti Microfinance Pvt. Ltd.

Speakers –

• Mr. Abhishek De, Head – HR, Edra Labs
• Mr. Anirudh Gupta, VP & Global Head – Talent & Learning, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Mr. Ameet Kakar Thakur, Vice President Human Resources, Freight Forwarding

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
• Dr. Shiji Lyndon, Area Chairperson, Human Resource Management, K J Somaiya Institute of Management
• Ms. Savita Pisal, CHRO, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt Ltd, (Engineering and Construction Division)
• Mr. Prasheel Pardhe, HR Leader, Design Industries

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Topic: LIVE DEMO CPR

Speakers – Dr. Manjeet Singh Arora, CPR Man of India

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.
• Mr. Ralin Cunha Gomes, CHRO, Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd. (ABD)
• Mr. KMG Stephen, Group Head – Human Resources, Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP)
• Ms. Jyoti Dadlani, OD & DEIB Consultant, Psychologist, Cerebro Vocational Planet

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. Ramakrishna Vyamajala, CHRO, Home First Finance Company (HFFC)
• Ms. Preeti Kannan, CHRO, IIFL Finance
• Mr. Gagan Khurana, Associate Vice President, Training & Development, PBPartners

04:20 PM – 05:00 PM

Award & Closing Ceremony