From Capability to Consciousness – The Next Evolution of HR & L&D

 12th March 2026  | MUMBAI, INDIA
About Event

The workplace is evolving—fast. As organizations adapt to digital transformation, shifting employee expectations and new business realities, the role of HR and Learning & Development (L&D) has never been more crucial.

The Future of HR & L&D Summit & Awards Series – Mumbai Edition is crafted as a premier platform to explore these transformations, exchange bold ideas and celebrate the individuals and organizations driving innovation in people strategy

Taking place on 12th March in Mumbai—India’s bustling hub for business, talent and innovation—this event will bring together leading HR professionals, L&D experts and future-of-work thought leaders for a day of strategic dialogue, collaboration and recognition.

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Technology
Tomorrow in 2026

KEY THEMES TO  BE DISCUSSED

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Future of Work

Embracing hybrid work models and preparing for workforce evolution.

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AI & Automation in HR

Using AI and data to drive smarter HR and learning decisions.

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Personalized Learning

Tailoring learning experiences for individual growth and development.

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Leadership & Employee Experience

Developing agile leaders and enhancing employee engagement.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting inclusive leadership and diverse organizational cultures.

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HR Technology & People Analytics

Leveraging tech and data to optimize talent management and HR processes.

Who you’ll Meet?

CHRO’S, C-SUITES, HEADS & ABOVE OF :

Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Learning Officer

Humar Resources

Talent Management

Learning & Development

Employee Engagement

HR strategist

Loyalty Programs

WHY ATTEND?

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Stay Ahead of the Curve

Gain insights into the latest trends shaping HR, talent management and L&D in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Learn from the Best

Hear from visionary HR leaders, CHROs, CLOs and industry experts sharing realworld strategies and case studies

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Network with Decision-Makers

Connect with top HR and L&D professionals, CXOs and future-ofwork innovators from across India.

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Practical Takeaways

Walk away with actionable frameworks, tools and ideas to future-proof your people strategy.

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Celebrate Excellence

Be part of an inspiring awards ceremony recognizing individuals and organizations driving meaningful change in HR and L&D.

Our Experienced  Speakers

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Preeti Ahuja

Global CHRO

Husk Power

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Joy Banerjee

Head Human Resource & Administration

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)

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Arun Kumar Das

Global Head- Learning & Customer Experience (Travel )

Sutherland

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Preeti Bose

Head - Leadership and Talent Development

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

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Dr. Saumya Badgayan

Vice President HR Business Strategy

Goldstar Jewellery

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Shalu Sood

Head HR

JSW Energy Ltd

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Deep Maniar

Head L&D, HRBP. Engagement

Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC

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Sanjeeb Lahiri

CHRO

GRP Ltd

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Meetal Vyas

Head - Organisation and Talent Development

KEC International Ltd

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Dr. Jagmohan Rishi

Vice President Global Head L&D

Wockhardt

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Arup Gupta

CHRO

Reliance Power Limited

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Hiral Vyas

Head- HR Hamleys

Reliance Brands Limited

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Rizwana Shaikh

CHRO

ACME Group

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Tulanahinaa Maity

CHRO

Anand Rathi Group

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Dr. Kavindra Pant

CHRO

Shapoorji Pallonji Energy Pvt. Ltd.

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Satadal Chakraborty

Head Learning & Development 

JioMart | Reliance Retail

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Manohar Nimbhore

Director of Quality & Learning Development

Marriott International

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Sudhir Warier

Head learning & Development 

Reliance Jio Infocom Limited

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Anuradha Prusty

Head of Learning and Development

JB

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Arpita Pamnani

Vice President Human Resources

Axis Bank

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Balasubramanian Sethuraman

Head HR

Parekh Integrated Services Pvt. Ltd.

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Sakshee Sud

People Director & Head of HR

Starbucks India

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Bhushan Kulkarni

VP– Learning & Development 

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited

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Nishath Usmani

Head- Talent Development & Strategic Initiatives

Larsen & Toubro

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Anirudh Gupta

Vice President & Global Head - Talent & Learning

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited

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Anu Ramakrishna

Head Transformation Planning & Design, HR CoE

National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)

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Aditi Arora

Head L&D & Employee Engagement

SBM Bank

INDUSTRIES

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BFSI

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Retail & Ecommerce

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HealthCare

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FMCG

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Manufacturing

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Automotive

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Transportation & Logistics

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Travel & Tourism

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Technology and SMEs

WHY  SPONSOR?

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Boost brand visibility among top HR and L&D leaders in the region.

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Connect with a targeted, decisionmaking audience across industries.

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Showcase your solutions to organizations investing in talent and learning.

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Position your brand as a thought leader in the future of work.

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Gain high-quality leads and business development opportunities.

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Align with excellence by supporting innovation in HR and L&D

Our   Sponsors

SILVER PARTNER
SUPPORTING PARTNER

Series   Sponsors

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AWARD CATEGORIES?

Testimonials

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Rajesh Kohli

Head of Learning and Development

DAMAC Group

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I am very impressed with all the speakers today, they come with great experience and innovative ideas. We’ve had a very niche footfall here networking with people from various industries and there is immense learning for all of us and very happy to meet all of them. The event has been a good learning experience.

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Yusra Baqi

Chief Human Capital Officer

aafaq Islamic Finance

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I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible Future HR & L&D Summit & Awards 2025. It was truly an inspiring and flawlessly organized event, bringing together HR and L&D leaders from across the region to share insights, innovations, and best practices.
I am deeply honored to have received the ‘Best CHRO Leader of the Year’ award. This recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the amazing teams and people I have the privilege to work with at Aafaq Islamic Finance.
Thank you once again for this memorable experience and for creating a platform that celebrates leadership, learning, and innovation in HR and L&D.

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Akbar Khan

Head of Learning, Employee Experience and Talent Management

Al Tayer Motors

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Thank you buddy, its all your hardwork and team’s excellent performance

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Ghada Salah

CHRO

Al Batha Engineering

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What a fantastic experience at the Future of HR & L&D Summit! Well-structured sessions, thought-provoking dialogue, and incredible networking. It was not just an event, but a true community of passionate HR leaders

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Neha Ramaiya

- General Manager- Strategic Alliance

Novac GT

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I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for all the support you provided both in the lead-up to the L&D event in Dubai and during the event itself. Your efforts played a big role in ensuring everything went smoothly, and we truly appreciate the collaboration.

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K D Singh

Executive Director & Chief Business Officer

Nnovac GT Technologies llc

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The experience has been fantastic, we are super excited to be here and have had many insightful and meaningful experiences. Compliments to the organizers for organizing this event. It has been a wonderful experience and kudos to IXG and team.

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Washington Mashanda

Sales Director HR & Payroll - Africa and Middle East

Sage

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The event was a truly great experience. It brought together the right target audience, which is one of the most important aspects of such platforms. We believe IXG has set a strong benchmark and we look forward to seeing them bring more impactful events to the market. The networking opportunities were excellent, and we were able to build valuable contacts that will surely help us in the future.

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Subramanian Viswanathan

Co-founder and CEO

Disprz

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It has been a wonderful experience. I had the chance to meet many inspiring HR and L&D leaders as well as key decision-makers. The event was both fulfilling and inspiring, offering valuable opportunities to connect, share, and learn.

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Sai Vadapalli

Versatile L&D and HR Leader

Yash Technologies Middle East

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I got to meet a lot of big dignitaries CXO and CHRO’s at this event. This event is making people more better than what they are and this will lead us to the next big level of best practices. The experience has been fantastic and very well organized.

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Sameera Sohaili

HR Business Partner

Chery International

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The event was exceptionally well-organized and executed with great professionalism. Every detail was thoughtfully managed, creating a seamless and engaging experience with delivering such a high-calibre event

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Rania Abi Raad

Chief People Officer

Virtual Reality Solutions

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The event was packed with valuable insights and practical information. I particularly enjoyed the sponsor presentations, which offered fresh perspectives and sparked several new ideas for me. Overall, it was a highly engaging and inspiring experience.

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Chetan Sharma

CHRO

Daraju Group (Caballo Commodities DMCC)

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Honoured to attend 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗥 & 𝗟&𝗗 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Dubai 2025.
Key insights: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Wellbeing goes beyond employees. It includes your 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 — because when people thrive, ecosystems thrive. Learning as an individual responsibility sparks a culture of continuous growth and adaptability. When combined, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 + 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 = 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀. They build organizations that are not just more 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, but also 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻.

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Abhishek Singh

Head of Human Resources

National Plastic

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Truly appreciated the opportunity to be part of it. The experience was both engaging and meaningful. Everything was organized wonderfully

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Ingrid D’Souza

Head People & Culture

Team Red Dot

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This course transformed my understanding of web design. The practical projects were invaluable. Highly recommend!

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Omar Fakhira

Group HR Director

Naffco

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It was wonderful event and the warm hospitality. It was a truly insightful and inspiring experience.