Calendar
13th February 2026
Location
Hotel The Den, Bengaluru, India

Overview:

Welcome to the Asia L&D & Employer Branding Conference & Awards 2026

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.

About the Event

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.

Event Highlights
Why Attend?
Key Topics
Who Should Attend?

CLOs, VPs/Heads/Chiefs, CHROs, Presidents, CEOs, Directors with the following expertise


Speakers

Vikrant Shitole

Consultant Training of Gen AI

Aarvi Learning Solutions

Sandhya Rani. G

CHRO

Vidal Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd.

Pradipta Banerjee

Chief People Officer

Emids Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Mridula Sankhyayan

Founder & Leadership Coach

Vatt Vriksh Consultants

Rajiv Srinivas

Managing Partner and Head of GCC Business

Addaptech

Dr. Aman Jain

CHRO

e2E Rail

Bina Belani

Chief People Officer

Ascend Telecom Infrastructure

Diwas Karki

CHRO

Nabil Bank Ltd.

Latika Kandpal Rao

Associate Director HR, South

Khaitan & Co

Uma Sankar

VP & Head HR -Infosys BPM

Infosys BPM Ltd

Ajmal Hussain

DGM-Employee Engagement & Transformation – Group HR

Vidal Healthcare Services Private Limited

Vikas Maheshwary

AVP-Human Resources

Syngene International Limited

Lorein Nithila

VP- HRD

Consero Global

Dr. Archana Yemeshvary Ashok Upadhyay

CHRO

Hindustan Colas Pvt. Ltd.

Kunal Amritkar

Director - Corporates and Holidays

TripHobo

Nidhi Vinod

Sr. Director & Head - Learning & OD

Epsilon

Srinivas K S

Global Lead – Learning, Development & Growth

Biocon Biologics

Rohan Nabar

Vice President – Head, Talent Development & Learning

Digitide

Dr. Ravi Dasari

President and Group Head-HR

Jasper Industries Pvt Limited

K. Gopala Krishnan

Director

Learning Curve India

Amrita Mukherjee

Founder

SHEvolution

Asha Subramanian

CHRO

Marrow

Michael Joseph

General Manager - L&D Operations

Adecco India

Tarana Thakurdas

Associate

Wellness Associates


Agenda

Calendar
13th February 2026
Location
Hotel The Den, Bengaluru, India

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

REGISTRATION

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

LIGHTING OF LAMP & National Anthem and introduction by IBC HOST

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Speaker – Ms. Mridula Sankhyayan, Founder & Leadership Coach, Vatt Vriksh Consultants

Topic: Managers make or break your culture – The Multiplier Effect

 

 

10:25 AM- 11:10 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION - I

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 –

  • Ms. Uma Sankar, VP & Head HR -Infosys BPM, Infosys BPM Ltd.
  • Ms. Lorein Nithila, VP- HRD, Consero Global
  • Dr. Ravi Dasari, President and Group Head-HR, Jasper Industries Pvt Limited

11:10 AM – 11:55 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION – II

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 –

  • Ms. Sandhya Rani. G, CHRO, Vidal Healthcare Services Private Limited
  • Ms. Nidhi Vinod, Sr. Director & Head – Learning & OD, Epsilon
  • Mr. Srinivas K S, Global Lead – Learning, Development & Growth, Biocon Biologics
  • Dr. Archana Yemeshvary Ashok Upadhyay, CHRO, Hindustan Colas Pvt. Ltd.

11:55 AM - 12:20 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Speaker – Mr. K. Gopala Krishnan, Director, Learning Curve India

Topic: A winning Partnership and Learning Philosophy

 

 

 

12:20 PM – 01:00 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION – III

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 –

  • Mr. Pradipta Banerjee, Chief People Officer, Emids Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. Rajiv Srinivas, President- GCC & Strategic Business and CHRO, Addaptech
  • Ms. Bina Belani, Chief People Officer, Ascend Telecom Infrastructure
  • Dr. Aman Jain, CHRO, e2E Rail
  • Mr. Debasis Panigrahi, CHRO, Shriram Properties Ltd.

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

02:00 PM - 02:25 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Topic: How EI-Led Leadership Improves EVP and Retention of High-Potential Talent.

Speaker: Ms. Amrita Mukherjee, Founder, SHEvolution

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Topic: Employee Wellbeing – a Business Strategy, Not a Benefit

Speaker: Ms. Tarana Thakurdas, Associate, Wellness Associates

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION – IV

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 –

  • Mr. Diwas Karki, CHRO, Nabil Bank Ltd.
  • Mr. Rohan Nabar, Vice President – Head, Talent Development & Learning, Digitide
  • Ms. Asha Subramanian, CHRO, Marrow
  • Mr. Michael Joseph, General Manager – L&D Operations, Adecco India

03:45 PM – 04:00 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

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

 

04:00 PM – 04:25 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Topic: How Corporate Travel have evolved from budget travel to experiential travel

Speaker :  Mr. Kunal Amritkar, Director – Corporates and Holidays, TripHobo

 

04:30 PM – 04:45 PM

Networking Tea Break

04:45 PM – 05:30 PM

Award & Closing Ceremony

Award Categories

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT AWARDS CATEGORIES
  • Best Corporate L&D Program
  • Most Innovative Use of Technology in L&D
  • Best Leadership Development Program
  • Best Employee Onboarding & Orientation Program
  • Excellence in Continuous Learning & Upskilling
  • Best DEI-Focused L&D Program
  • Outstanding L&D Team
  • L&D Leader of the Year
  • Innovative L&D Champion
  • Learning Technology Innovator
  • L&D Strategist of the Year
  • Employee Engagement Specialist
  • Coaching & Mentoring Excellence
  • Leadership Development Expert
  • Best L&D Content Creator
  • Diversity & Inclusion L&D Champion
  • L&D Researcher of the Year
  • Emerging L&D Star
  • Outstanding External L&D Consultant
EMPLOYER BRANDING AWARDS CATEGORIES
  • Employer Brand of the Year
  • Best Employer Branding Strategy
  • Best Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
  • Excellence in Employee Advocacy
  • Best Recruitment Marketing Campaign
  • Best Use of Social Media in Employer Branding
  • Excellence in Candidate Experience
  • Excellence in Employer Branding
EMPLOYER BRANDING AWARDS CATEGORIES
  • Employer Branding Leader of the Year
  • Best Use of Data & Analytics in L&D
  • Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative in Employer Branding
  • Best Integration of L&D and Employer Branding
  • Best Hybrid/Remote L&D Program
  • Best Learning & Development Strategy
  • Best Use of Technology in Learning & Development
  • Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion Program
  • Leadership Development Program of the Year
  • Best Employee Onboarding Experience
  • Most Innovative Learning Culture
  • Best Employee Engagement Strategy
  • Employer Brand of the Year
  • Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative in L&D
  • Best Learning Experience Platform
  • Best Talent Management Strategy
  • Best Use of Data and Analytics in L&D
  • Rising Star in Employer Branding
  • Best Remote Learning Program
  • Best Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Best International L&D Initiative
  • Best Crisis Management in L&D

Contact

contact
Delegate Acquisition Sales
Mr. Nitin Shah – +91-8433534326
nitinshah@ibcinfo.com

 

contact
Sponsorship and Nominations
Mr. Ronit kapur – +91-9820354333
ronitkapur@ibcinfo.org

 

Mr. Rajesh Naidu – +91-8591911447
rajesh@ibcinfo.org
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