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2025/03/21 08:30:00

Technology has always been in forefront and is revolutionizing our everyday world and even more so the world of human capital leaders. In today’s work culture, every aspect has a technology element attached to it which is leading to innovation, efficiency and productiveness thereby driving bottom line results.

The HR + L & D Innovation Summit is an annual conference that brings together HR and learning and development professionals from around the world to discuss and explore innovative strategies, technologies, and best practices in the industry.

At the summit, attendees have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners who share their insights and experiences on topics such as talent management, employee development, organizational culture, employee engagement, and HR technology.

The summit also features interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions that allow attendees to learn from each other and build valuable connections. Overall, the HR + L & D Innovation Summit provides a platform for HR and L&D professionals to learn, collaborate, and innovate together to drive positive change within their organizations.

Sponsors

Silver Partner

Tech Training & Certification Partner

L&D Partner

AI Upskilling Partner

Exhibit Partner

Focus of the Conference

Strategic Role of Technology in reshaping HR and L&D

Strategic steps to building a resilient digital culture-based workforce

Strategic Role of HR in L&D

Readjusting HR to the 2025 and beyond digital era

Digital transformation in HR and L&D

Showcase of the latest HR technologies, tools, and analytics platforms that can enhance HR and L&D functions

The Rise of Generative AI in HR and L&D

Our Speakers

Dr. Ankita Singh

Chief People Officer & Board Of Directors – CIGNEX & Relevance Lab
Founder : HR ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Official Member : Forbes Human Resource Council

Jury Member

Ravi Shankar Singh

Head HR RETAIL – Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd

Amanpreet Kaur

HR Business Leader Lenovo

K D Singh

Executive Director & Chief Business Officer Novac Technology Solutions

Nidhi Vinod

Senior Director – Learning & OD, India & APAC Epsilon

Venugopal Akireddy

Chief People Officer WROGN

Shanavaz SF

AVP & Head - Metaverse / Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) / Spatial Computing Novac Technology Solutions

Fouzia Kumar

Global Head - Talent Management HSBC

Dipanjan Palchaudhuri

Head Learning & Development Vistaar Financial Services Pvt Ltd

Lakshmi Raju

Vice President- HR Wells Fargo

Shalini Seshadri

Vice President- HR State Street

Dr. Prreeti Shekhar

Associate Vice President Novac Technology Solutions

Preeti Ahuja

Chief People Officer Economic Transformation Council

Anjan A

Vice President | HR Talent Management and Development Northern Trust

Shweta Rani

Chief People & Culture Officer Zinnov

Rajiv Nair

CHRO RAMCO

Krithika Sivanesan

Head HR Gainwell Technologies

Subba Gonella

CHRO Rakuten Symphony

Majid Ali Khan

Head People & Culture CMS IT Services

Thara Murali

Asia HR Lead – Analytics Intel Corporation

Rohin Kumar

Director and Global Head - Talent Development Apexon

Neha Agarwal

Director HR - People Technology Qualitest Group

Vikas Maheshwary

Head HR Transformation Syngene International

Sarita Chaudhary Chand

CEO – Founder Skills Caravan

Ritesh Ranjan

SVP - Global Learning and Talent Management Emids

Rajesh Toranagatti

Director - Regional HR India Enphase Energy

Reshmi Prakash

Associate Director – HR NoBroker.com

Varadharaju Janardhanan

Vice President - Human Resources Flipkart

Kunal Marwaha

Learning & Organization Development Lead Juniper Networks

Nitin Kumar

AVP - HR Infra.Market

Amit Saraogi

Learning Strategy & Planning Lead Shell

Iqbal Singh

Head Learning & Development Cafe Coffee Day

Dr. Nilanjana Bhaduri

Senior Director – HR Cyient

Divkiran Kathuria

Global Director - Talent L&D Seagate Technology

Abhaya Rao

Director & Head of Customer Success Stalwart Learning

Hemaji A

Corporate Trainer & Educator British Council

Hemant Kumar Ravi

Principal Consultant - People Advisory Third Bridge Group Limited

Awards

Individual Awards

HR Leader of the Year

L&D Professional of the Year

Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year

Best HR Tech Innovator

Learning & Development Thought Leader

Excellence in Employee Engagement

Best Diversity & Inclusion Champion

Outstanding HR Transformation Leader

Best Leadership Development Facilitator

Most Influential HR Innovator

Outstanding Contribution to Learning & Development

Best HR Strategy Practitioner

Learning & Development Rising Star

Excellence in Employee Wellbeing Leadership

Best Career Development Advocate

Outstanding Mentor/Coach in HR

Best Use of Technology in Learning & Development

HR Innovation Champion

Excellence in Talent Management Leadership

Impactful Learning Program Facilitator

Corporate Awards

Best Talent Development Strategy

Best Employee Engagement Initiative

Innovative Learning & Development Program

Best Use of Technology in HR

Leadership Development Excellence

Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

Excellence in Employee Wellbeing

Best Learning Experience Platform

Best Onboarding Experience

Excellence in HR Technology Integration

Best Talent Acquisition Strategy

Best HR Analytics Initiative

Outstanding L&D Professional of the Year

Best HR Transformation Initiative

Best HR Team of the Year

Best Talent Retention Strategy

Best Corporate Learning Initiative

Outstanding Use of AI in HR

Best Leadership Communication Program

Best Virtual Training Program

Excellence in Career Development Programs

Most Effective Upskilling & Reskilling Program

Best Mobile Learning Solution

Best Learning & Development Impact Measurement

Best Inclusion & Diversity in Learning Programs

Best Employee Recognition Program

Excellence in Remote Workforce Management

Best Learning & Development Collaboration

Most Innovative Employee Learning App

Best HR Data & Insights Strategy

HR and L&D Impact on Business Transformation

Best Employer Branding Strategy

Most Effective Training Needs Analysis

Outstanding Contribution to HR Innovation

Excellence in Learning Culture Transformation

Best Mentoring or Coaching Program

Best HR Leadership Development Initiative

Who should attend?

CXO / EVP / Sr VP/ Directors

HR

L & D

Employee Retention

People Officer

Talent Acquisition/Talent Management

Technology

Employee Engagement

Learning & Development/Leadership Development/Leadership Strategy

Employee Experience

Loyalty Programs

Performance Development

Workforce Capability

People Strategy

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Partners

Silver Partner

Founded in 1934, we are passionate about excellence and innovation in teaching and assessment and helping people reach their potential.

Every year we train over 400,000 learners across 47 countries in our centres and connect with a further 80 million online. We combine this with a world-leading reputation in assessment and deliver assessments to over 2 million people a year.

Our scalable training solutions are delivered face-to-face or online by our qualified experts. Our courses are suitable for professionals in all stages of their career. We offer a bouquet of services from English language level testing (also suitable for recruitments), English language training, audits and IELTS training. We also train in the area of written and spoken professional skills such as Customer service, Selling Skills, Email Writing, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills etc.

We work with leading corporates, institutions and governments worldwide to deliver scalable, engaging and impactful solutions that help your people communicate with the world.

The British Council has expanded its online learning portfolio massively over the last few years. With our English Online portfolio of courses, we have created powerful learning solutions for learners to improve their English and communication skills for all levels and learning needs.

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Tech Training & Certification Partner

Stalwart Learning is a trusted upskilling partner for over 180 organizations, including IT/ITeS firms, tech startups, fintechs, banks, and Fortune 500 companies. With a deep client-centric approach, we specialize in customized training programs, Certification Vouchers, Certifications, and Cloud Labs across Cloud, DevOps, Software Development, AI/ML & GenAI, Cyber Security, Agile, ITIL, PMP, Six Sigma, TOGAF, and more. We have successfully delivered 5,000+ training programs and certified over 10,000 professionals, empowering enterprises with impactful learning solutions. As a fast-growing, new-age organization, we drive real-world success by equipping tech professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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L&D Partner

Brainayan, founded in 2016 by Dr. Nitin More, former L&D head at Google and Facebook is a company that brings extensive experience in People, Leadership, and Employee Development. Brainayan, an L&D thought leader specializes in people manager training programs, people consulting, and AI Enabled Tech Solutions designed to elevate leadership people skills and be their “In The Moment Coach”. The Brainayan team boasts 20,000+ hours of delivery and content development for 100+ Clients across APAC.

With the leadership team from top Fortune 100 tech companies, including Facebook and Google, we serve 100+ clients across APAC such as Netflix, Google, Grab, Viacom 18, Tonic, Deloitte, We Work, Sumo Logic, Cred Avenue, Lenskart, BHTC, Vymo, Scaler, Uber, Tiktok, Grab, Hone, Zepto, Google, Facebook App Dynamics, Piramal Capital Housing Finance, Bristol Myers Squibb, Piramal Finance, Xiaomi, Rapid Canvas, Kirloskar Oil Engines and many more.

We operate across APAC region and our solutions include highly impactful people training programs, destination offsites, organizational development interventions, experiential learning, consulting, and innovative tech solutions.

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AI Upskilling Partner

At Skills Caravan, we are dedicated to transforming workplace learning through our innovative Learning Experience Platform (LXP). Our platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of modern learners and organizations, offering over 11,000+ courses across key sectors such as BFSI, automotive, retail, and technology.

With our AI-driven recommendation engine, we provide personalized learning paths that adapt to each employee’s unique skills and career goals. This ensures that every learner receives tailored content that enhances their professional development and engagement, fulfilling their IDPs( individual development plans). Our LXP seamlessly integrates with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS), creating a cohesive learning ecosystem that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills Caravan also features an engaging platform that incorporates quizzes, badges, skills benchmarking and social learning elements, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective. Our credentialing programs validate skills and knowledge, while our impact reporting tools deliver real-time insights into the effectiveness of learning initiatives.

Join us in redefining the future of learning and development, and empower your workforce with Skills Caravan’s intelligent, adaptive solutions that drive measurable impact and create a competitive advantage for your organization.

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Exhibit Partner

The ‘E’ in E-Learning doesn’t have to stand for eyesore!

At Happ Coach, we use principles of storytelling and gamification to create cutting-edge E-learning and micro-learning modules that would make your ‘eyes light up’.

We are fortunate to partner with leading organizations like ITC, Coca Cola, Asian Paints, GSK, Kohler, Gulf Oil, Crompton, Cipla, Glenmark, Mahindra Group, Havells, ICICI Bank, Reliance Retail, Air India, Hindalco, DBS, Kotak Bank, IDFC First Bank, Mahindra Holidays, ICICI Prudential, Dr. Reddy’s, SBI Life, Edelweiss, Bajaj Finance, VIP, UltraTech, Tata AIG and many more.

Besides, creating custom content, we also have a suite of 300+ off-the-shelf modules covering all the critical skills necessary to enhance your workplace smarts.

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Exhibit Partner

Tesseract Learning: Driving Organizational Excellence Through Transformative Digital Learning

In today’s dynamic business environment, agility and continuous learning are paramount. Tesseract Learning empowers global organizations to thrive by delivering innovative, results-driven digital learning solutions. As an award-winning leader, we specialize in crafting bespoke learning experiences that foster adaptability and drive measurable competitive advantage.

Our comprehensive suite of offerings includes:

  • Custom eLearning: Tailored solutions that deliver engaging and impactful learning journeys.
  • KREDO (LXP/LMS): An AI-powered platform that enables personalized learning pathways, fostering growth and excellence.
  • Prodient.io: An intuitive authoring tool that democratizes content creation, enabling rapid development of interactive, responsive courses.
  • Extensive Content Catalogue: A diverse library of courses designed to meet varied learning needs.

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Why Should You Attend?

Discover best HR tech insights from HRDs, CHROs, and VPs of top companies

Develop an actionable strategies for the next set of workforce challenges

Discussions with L&D Elites about new trends and tailwinds

Gain new perspectives from leaders facing the same challenges – generate ideas, share real-life experiences, and hear proven strategies

Get expert tech tips and tricks for every step in the life cycle of a HR professional – from recruitment, employee engagement down to processing employee dismissals

Learn about intelligent workforce scheduling, on boarding solutions, talent acquisition and Chatbot

How workplace wellness approaches are evolving and what role does the C-Suit play in promoting well-being?

Why Sponsor?

Meet Leaders that are heading the HR and L & D in their respective organizations

Gain Unparalleled Exposure to a High-Caliber Audience

Networking spaces in formal and informal activities to lead impactful change

Create purposeful connections with other senior level, enterprise executives

Your one-stop booth for all of your inquiries

Get brand visibility & a competitive edgeto be showcased as go-to solution provider for the HR and L & D leaders

Registration Form

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    Jury will be selecting the best case study. You would be informed by our team 10 days prior to the event.