The Asia L&D & Employer Branding Conference & Awards 2026 is the premier event in Asia dedicated to advancing the fields of Learning & Development (L&D) and Employer Branding. This event is designed by IBC (International Business Conference) to bring together the brightest minds, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of workplace learning and the strategies that define the most successful employer brands.
The workplace is evolving rapidly, and so are the challenges and opportunities in L&D and employer branding. At this conference, we delve into the latest trends, innovative strategies, and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of work. Whether you’re looking to build a robust L&D program or enhance your employer brand, this is the event you cannot afford to miss.
CLOs, VPs/Heads/Chiefs, CHROs, Presidents, CEOs, Directors with the following expertise
Consultant Training of Gen AI
Aarvi Learning Solutions
CHRO
Vidal Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd.
Chief People Officer
Emids Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Founder & Leadership Coach
Vatt Vriksh Consultants
Managing Partner and Head of GCC Business
Addaptech
CHRO
e2E Rail
Chief People Officer
Ascend Telecom Infrastructure
CHRO
Nabil Bank Ltd.
Associate Director HR, South
Khaitan & Co
VP & Head HR -Infosys BPM
Infosys BPM Ltd
DGM-Employee Engagement & Transformation – Group HR
Vidal Healthcare Services Private Limited
AVP-Human Resources
Syngene International Limited
VP- HRD
Consero Global
CHRO
Hindustan Colas Pvt. Ltd.
Director - Corporates and Holidays
TripHobo
Sr. Director & Head - Learning & OD
Epsilon
Global Lead – Learning, Development & Growth
Biocon Biologics
Vice President – Head, Talent Development & Learning
Digitide
President and Group Head-HR
Jasper Industries Pvt Limited
Director
Learning Curve India
Founder
SHEvolution
CHRO
Marrow
General Manager - L&D Operations
Adecco India
Associate
Wellness Associates
Speaker – Ms. Mridula Sankhyayan, Founder & Leadership Coach, Vatt Vriksh Consultants
Topic: Managers make or break your culture – The Multiplier Effect
AI in Learning, AI in Branding: Who Owns the Employee Experience?
Exploring how AI-driven personalization in training and AI-powered employer brand analytics shape the same talent journey.
MODERATED by – Mr. Vikas Maheshwary, AVP-HR, Syngene International Ltd.
Speakers –
From Investment to Impact: Practical ROI Frameworks for L&D Leaders
L&D budgets are under scrutiny – leaders must show tangible returns. This discussion focuses on proven models like Kirkpatrick, Phillips ROI, and OKRs, along with AI-powered analytics, to showcase real-world strategies for tracking and proving business impact
MODERATED by – Mr. Ajmal Hussain, DGM-Employee Engagement & Transformation – Group HR, DIMO PLC
Speakers –
Speaker – Mr. K. Gopala Krishnan, Director, Learning Curve India
Topic: A winning Partnership and Learning Philosophy
L&D on Autopilot: Leveraging Ready-to-Go Tools for Rapid Deployment
Speed matters in today’s business environment. This panel explores how pre-built templates, frameworks, and AI-driven tools are enabling L&D leaders to launch impactful programs faster, without reinventing the wheel each time.
MODERATED by – Mr. Afeef Hussain, Regional Director, People & Culture, LUX* Resorts & Hotels
Speakers –
Topic: How EI-Led Leadership Improves EVP and Retention of High-Potential Talent.
Speaker: Ms. Amrita Mukherjee, Founder, SHEvolution
Topic: Employee Wellbeing – a Business Strategy, Not a Benefit
Speaker: Ms. Tarana Thakurdas, Associate, Wellness Associates
Crafting an Inclusive Employer Brand: Attracting Diverse Talent
As diversity and inclusion become top priorities, employer branding must reflect these values. This session will cover strategies for creating an inclusive brand that resonates with diverse talent pools and fosters a culture of belonging from recruitment to retention.
MODERATED by – Ms. Latika Kandpal Rao, Associate Director HR, South, Khaitan & Co
Speakers –
Speaker – Mr. Vikrant Shitole, Consultant Training of Gen AI, Aarvi Learning Solutions
Topic: From AI Awareness to AI Workforce: HR’s Role in Building Everyday AI Practitioners, Building an AI capable Organization
Topic: How Corporate Travel have evolved from budget travel to experiential travel
Speaker : Mr. Kunal Amritkar, Director – Corporates and Holidays, TripHobo
Sponsoring the People Excellence & Leadership Conference & Awards offers an exclusive opportunity to showcase your support for the industry, as well as elevate your company to senior human resources professionals, to build the awareness of your business solutions and capabilities to qualified decision makers.