Calendar
22nd August 2025,
Location
Hotel Radisson MIDC, Mumbai.

Overview

Welcome to PeopleTech Summit & Awards

Where People Meet Technology to Shape the Future of Work

The PeopleTech Summit & Awards is the definitive platform where HR, Talent, and Tech leaders converge to reimagine the workforce of tomorrow. This future-forward summit unpacks how cutting-edge technologies—like AI, analytics, automation, and employee experience platforms—are redefining how we hire, engage, develop, and retain talent.

From emerging HR tech trends to case studies from industry trailblazers, join us as we spotlight the transformational power of technology in the people function.

Why Attend?
  • Learn from Global Experts
    Hear from visionary CHROs, HR technologists, CIOs, and startup founders leading the charge in PeopleTech innovation.
  • Explore Real Use Cases
    Get inspired by actionable insights and case studies showcasing how companies are using technology to drive performance and culture.
  • Discover Next-Gen HR Tools
    Meet solution providers, tech innovators, and startups transforming the employee lifecycle.
  • Celebrate Excellence
    Honor the changemakers and pioneers driving tech-led people transformation at the PeopleTech Awards.

Speakers

Shourya K. Chakravarty

CHRO

Aptech Limited

Atul Mathur

Executive Vice President HR

Aditya Birla Capital

Ankita Rudra

DGM HR and L&D Specialist

Tata Tele Business Services

Dr. Rajani Tewari

Chief People Officer

GreenCell Mobility

Sahil Nayar

HR Leader & Influencer

Atul Kharate

Chief Operating Officer

IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited

Poonam Chandok

Vice President & Head HR - L&T Energy (Hydrocarbon)

Larsen & Toubro

Arun Kumar Das

Global Head - Learning & Customer Experience (Travel)

Sutherland

Saptarshi Bhattacharya

Executive Group VP & Chief People Officer

Motilal Oswal Private Equity

Shilpa Ojha

Head - Human Resources

ATS Global

Prasheel Pardhe

CHRO

BDx Data Centers

Mohit Kumar

President HR

Hindalco Industries Limited

Praveen Gandhi

Global Head & VP - Performance & Rewards, Mobility & GSD

Tata Technologies Ltd.

Savita Pisal

CHRO

Shapoorji Pallonji and Company (Engineering and Construction)

Shharad Dhakkate

CHRO

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

Shivendra Pratap Singh

Chief People Officer

Ergode Inc

Daya Sajnani

Director - HR, Administration & Infrastructure

SPJIMR

Snehalata Deshmukh

CHRO & Data Protection Officer

Naval Group India Pvt Ltd.

Dr. Archana Yemeshvary Ashok Upadhyay

CHRO

Hindustan Colas Pvt. Ltd.

Aditya Sareen

Head- L&D, Cadre Mgmt., RMG, TA (CF&I)

Tata Power

Pradeep Kumar Gulati

CHRO

Generic Engineering Construction and Projects Ltd

Sonia Kulkarni

CHRO

Ingram Micro

Madhavi Lall

Head Human Resources- India

Deutsche Bank

Neelmani Singh

Group Head - Learning & Head - Global Centre for Leadership 'Gyanodaya'

Aditya Birla Group

Pooja Bansal

EVP & Global Head HR

Jade Global

Dr. Niladri Bhusan Parhi

Deputy Executive Director, Head HR & Corporate Relations

Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited

Sparsh Patel

Lead - Growth Strategy

Euphoria Consulting


Agenda

Calendar
22nd August 2025,
Location
Hotel Radisson MIDC, Mumbai.

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 - 1

Speakers –

Topic:

10:25 AM - 11:10 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION - I

The Rise of Skills Intelligence Platforms: The Future of Workforce Planning

  • Leveraging AI for real-time skills mapping
  • Connecting skills development with business strategy
  • Role of internal talent marketplaces

MODERATED by – Mr. Aditya Sareen, Head- L&D, Cadre Mgmt., RMG, TA (CF&I), Tata Power

Speakers – 

  • Poonam Chandok, VP & Head HR – L&T Energy (Hydrocarbon), Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
  • Archana Yemeshvary Ashok Upadhyay, CHRO, Hindustan Colas Pvt. Ltd.
  • Shourya K. Chakravarty, CHRO, Aptech Limited
  • Mr. Atul Kharate, Chief Operating Officer, IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited
  • Dr. Niladri Bhusan Parhi, Deputy Executive Director, Head HR & Corporate Relations, Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited

11:10 AM - 11:55 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION – II

ChatGPT, Copilots, and Conversational HR: Are We Ready for AI Co-workers?

  • Integrating LLMs and AI agents in HR processes
  • Conversational AI for feedback, queries, and engagement
  • Managing misinformation, privacy, and employee trust

MODERATED by – Mr. Arun Kumar Das, Global Head – Learning & Customer Experience (Travel), Sutherland Global Services

Speakers –

  • Praveen Gandhi, Global Head & VP – Performance & Rewards, Mobility & Global Service Delivery, Tata Technologies Ltd.
  • Shivendra Pratap Singh, Chief People Officer, Ergode Inc
  • Shharad Dhakkate, CHRO, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
  • Sonia Kulkarni, CHRO, Ingram Micro
  • Ms. Snehalata Deshmukh, CHRO & Data Protection Officer, Naval Group India Pvt Ltd.

11:55 AM - 12:20 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - 2

Speakers – Mr. Sparsh Patel, Lead – Growth Strategy, Euphoria Consulting

Topic: “From Boring to Binge-Worthy: Reimagining L&D for Gen Z”

12:20 PM - 01:00 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION – III

Wellbeing 2.0: The Convergence of Mental Health, AI, and Wearable Tech

  • Employee wellness platforms and real-time health tracking
  • Gamification for habit-building and resilience
  • Balancing digital wellbeing and screen fatigue

MODERATED by – Mr. Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Executive Group Vice President & Chief People Officer, Motilal Oswal Private Equity

Speakers –

  • Shilpa Ojha, Head – Human Resources, ATS Global
  • Pradeep Kumar Gulati, CHRO, Generic Engineering Construction & Projects Ltd.
  • Rajani Tewari, Chief People Officer, GreenCell Mobility
  • Savita Pisal, CHRO, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company (Engineering and Construction)
  • Prasheel Pardhe, CHRO, BDx Data Centers
  • Ms. Madhavi Lall, Head Human Resources- India, Deutsche Bank

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

02:00 PM - 02:25 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - 3

Speakers –

Topic:

02:25 PM - 03:10 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION – IV

Tech-Driven L&D: Creating Personalized, Agile Learning Ecosystems

  • Adaptive learning, nano-learning, and AI-curated content
  • Upskilling in sync with business transformations
  • ROI measurement of digital learning platforms

MODERATED by – Mr. Sahil Nayar, HR Leader & Influencer

Speakers –

  • Atul Mathur, Executive Vice President HR, Aditya Birla Capital
  • Ankita Rudra, HR and L&D Program Specialist, Tata Tele Business Services
  • Daya Sajnani, Director – HR, Administration & Infrastructure, SPJIMR
  • Mohit Kumar, President HR & Head – Learning, Talent, Organization Effectiveness & HO-HR, Hindalco Industries Limited
  • Mr. Neelmani Singh, Group Head – Learning & Head Global Centre for
    Leadership ‘Gyanodaya’,  Aditya Birla Group
  • Pooja Bansal, EVP & Global Head HR, Jade Global

03:10 PM - 03:35 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - 4

Speakers –

Topic:

03:35 PM - 04:00 PM

Networking Tea Break

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Award & Closing Ceremony

Awards Category

  • Best Use of Technology in HR
  • Best Use of AI/ML in People Practices
  • Most Innovative Deployment of HR technology
  • Most Effective Recruitment Strategy Using Technology
  • Digital Learning & Upskilling Initiative of the Year
  • Best HR Digital Transformation Initiative
  • Excellence in HR Technology Implementation
  • Workplace Wellness Through Technology
  • Most Effective Internal Communications Strategy
  • HR Technology Team of the Year
  • Tech-Driven Talent Acquisition Strategy
  • Future-Ready Workforce Strategy
  • Outstanding Contribution to HR through Technology
  • HR Tech Projects of the Year Award
  • Best in Employee Empowerment
  • HR Technology Service Provider of the Year
  • HR Consultancy of the Year
  • The Most Engaged Workplace
  • Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Tech Initiative
  • Best Training & Development Team
  • Most Innovation Training & Development Program / Project
  • Best Leadership Development Programme for Top Management
  • Training Provider of the Year
  • Best Leadership Development Programme for Workers
  • Best Organizational Development (OD) Programme
  • Best Practice in Learning Transfer for Improving Business Bottom line
  • Award for the Most Innovative Use of Training & Development as an HR initiative for OD
  • HR Tech Leader of the Year
  • HR Professional of the year
  • L&D Tech Leader of the Year
  • Emerging People Tech Champion
  • Young Talent of the year Achiever (35 yrs & below)
  • Women Super Achiever of the Year
  • Women in HR Tech – Leadership Award
  • CHRO of the Year Award
  • HR Oriented CEO Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Leader in Human Resource Technology
  • HR Technology Executive of the Year
  • Outstanding Contribution to Global HR
Nomination Fees

 

 

OFFERS PRE-LAUNCH LAUNCH EARLY BIRD STANDARD
DATE Valid Till 10th June Valid Till 20th June Valid Till 30th June Post 30th June
ORGANISATION CATEGORIES INR 20,000*/ Entry INR 25,000*/ Entry INR 30,000*/ Entry INR 35,000*/ Entry
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES INR 15,000*/ Entry INR 20,000*/ Entry INR 25,000*/ Entry INR 30,000*/ Entry
AWARDS CATEGORIES
1 Awards

Nomination Story

Nomination write-ups are invited in a word / pdf file not exceeding 5 MB. This includes metrics, anecdotes, customer and/or employee feedback, case studies and any other evidence as applicable.

2 Awards

2000 Words

Limit for each write up is 2000 words.

3 Awards

Clear Narrative

Please provide a clear narrative of the context, why the initiative was implemented and the benefits that emerged post implementation

4 Awards

Nomination Timeline

Nominations window will be open till August 10, 2025

WHY SHOULD YOU NOMINATE FOR AWARDS?
  • Get an opportunity to get recognition for your achievement.
  •  Networking and professional development opportunities with other successful individuals and organizations in their field.
  • Increase your visibility and credibility and stand out among your peers.
  • PeopleTech Summit & Awards provide the opportunity for cooperation and learning from each other across both industry boundaries and national borders. It simply helps all participants to become better.
  • Stand a chance to showcase your innovative and creative technology acquisition and inspire & motivate others to strive for excellence in their own careers and endeavors.
  • PeopleTech Summit & Awards are well covered by local media outlets (both print, digital, and broadcast). This provides a prime opportunity for your brand profile to be enhanced.

Contact Us

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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