Past Edition

PeopleTech Summit & Awards

23 October 2026Radisson Blu Hinjawadi, Pune
PeopleTech Summit & Awards
Overview

About the event

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.

Panellist

Speakers

Preeti Ahuja

Preeti Ahuja

Chief People Officer
Husk Power
Shilpa Ojha

Shilpa Ojha

AVP – Head HR
Octillion Power Systems
Rohit Balkrishna Kalamkar

Rohit Balkrishna Kalamkar

Director – HR and Operations
SA Tech Software India Ltd
Sarabjeet Singh

Sarabjeet Singh

Director, India Operations
Litmos India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Vinod Bidwaik

Dr. Vinod Bidwaik

CHRO and Group Director - Human Resource, People & Culture
AP Globale & Sakal Media Group
Anushree Rai

Anushree Rai

Head HR
Agivant Technologies
Priya Dey

Priya Dey

BD Strategy, Hospitality, Aviation, Operations & Banking
Hospitality, Aviation, Operations & Banking
Shweta Parekh

Shweta Parekh

Head HR
Flentas
AGENDA

Full day agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome Delegates & Registration

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

LIGHTING OF LAMP & National Anthem and introduction by IBC HOST

10:20 AM - 10:35 AM

Dr. Vinod Bidwaik, CHRO and Group Director - Human Resource, AP Globale & People & Culture, Sakal Media Group

  • Topic : Driving Impact Driven Transformation through HR Lens
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Panel 1 -

Mental Health Tech: Helpful or Harmful?

As organizations adopt AI-driven wellness apps and digital therapy platforms, are these tools truly supporting employee well-being — or creating new concerns around privacy and over-monitoring? This session examines how to balance technology with genuine human care in building a mentally healthy workplace.

Moderator : Ms. Shilpa Ojha, AVP – Head HR, Octillion Power Systems

Panelist:

  • Dr. Raakesh Kriplani, Founder and Chief Mentor, Cosmic Integrated Institute of Psychology & Security (CIIPS)
  • Ms. Anjali Shinde, Assistant Director Human Resources, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi
  • Mr. Sarabjeet Singh, Director, India Operations, Litmos India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. Rohit Balkrishna Kalamkar, Director – HR and Operations, SA Tech Software India Ltd
  • Mr. Ramanuj Choubey, Head of HRBP – R&D (Wireline) & Corporate BU’s, Tejas Networks Ltd
  • Ms. Preeti Ahuja, Chief People Officer, HuskPower Systems
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Networking & Tea / Coffee Break

11:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Mahesh Kokadwar, CEO, Posiview Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  • Topic : From Page-Turners to Smart Practice: How AI Chat & Avatars Bring Legacy Training Content to Life
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

Panel - 2

From Job Security to Skill Security

In a rapidly evolving AI economy, job roles may change – but skills remain valuable. This panel explores how organizations can future-proof talent through continuous upskilling, reskilling, and skills-based workforce strategies.

Moderator : Mr. Mahesh Joshi, Director - Human Resources, Honeywell Technologies

Panelist:

  • Ms. Anushree Rai, Head HR, Agivant Technologies
  • Mr. Uday Ghag, EX CHRO & Advisor, Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd
  • Ms. Tina Rastogi, VP Human Capital Management, Cybage Software
  • Mr. Rajesh Bharatiya, CEO, Peoplefy
  • Mr. Makarand (K) Rangnekar, Head of Talent Management & Learning, Sharda Motor Industries Ltd
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Pre Lunch Award Ceremony

1:30 PM - 2:25 PM

Lunch Break

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Shailesh Singh, Senior Manager - Enterprise sales, SpringVerify

  • Topic : Hire with Confidence: Verified at Every Step with SpringVerify
2:50 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel - 3

Gig, Gen Z & Global Talent: Designing Borderless Work

With gig workers, Gen Z expectations, and remote global teams reshaping employment models, how can organizations build agile, compliant, and culturally cohesive borderless workplaces?

Modarator: Mr. Rajiv Srinivas, Managing Partner & Head - GCC Business, AddAptech

Panelist:

  • Ms. Priya Dey, BD Strategy, BD Strategy, Hospitality, Aviaton, Operatons & Banking,
  • Ms. Shweta Parekh, Head HR, Seasoned HR Leader
  • Ms. V. Padmapriya, Head HR, nCircle Tech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. P Narendra Kumar, Former General Manager(HR), Westen Coalfields Ltd and Founder & Principal Consultant, CONFLUENCE HR Solutions
  • Ms. Smita Narkar, VP- Global HR, Infinite Uptime 
  • Ms. Savita Nehra, HR Head- Vice President, People & Culture, Quick Heal



3:50 PM - 4:45 PM

Panel - 4

Measuring What Matters: ROI of Culture, Engagement & Learning

Beyond engagement surveys and training hours, how can organizations quantify the real business impact of culture and learning investments? This session explores data-driven approaches to linking people strategy with performance outcomes.

Moderator : Mr. Alok Acharjee, Head - L&OD, Raymond Realty

Panelist:

  • Ms. Poorvi Shah, CEO, Katalyst India
  • Ms. Pooja Sharma, Co -Founder Chief Learning, Talent & Transformation Architect, Skill Spring Pvt. Ltd
  • Ms. Rituu Mannuja, AVP, Global Learning & Development Head - AI, Automation, Cyber Security, Cloud & Infra, Tech Mahindra
  • Ms. Priya Prasanna Korhale, Head – Human Resources, Reliance Securities Limited




4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking & Tea / Coffee Break

5:00 PM Onwards

Awards Ceremony

  • Closing Address & Vote of Thanks
  • Group Photograph
Sponsors

Event partners

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Exhibit Partner
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People and Growth Partner
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Knowledge Partner
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Hospitality Partner
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