
Overview
India’s workplaces are being reshaped by AI, hybrid work, and a fast-changing talent market, and HR leaders are under pressure to keep up. AI-driven tools are transforming hiring, performance and learning, yet they raise new questions around bias, privacy and the need to preserve the “human touch” in HR. At the same time, only about 43–55% of Indian graduates are considered employable, even as organisations race to build AI and digital skills, forcing companies to rethink how they hire, reskill and engage people at scale. Read More...
The FE HR Summit & Awards sits right at the centre of this change. It brings together CHROs, CXOs, HR specialists, tech providers and solution architects to decode how HR can rethink talent for an AI-driven era balancing automation with empathy, designing smarter hybrid work, and building skill-based, inclusive workplaces that attract and retain top talent. Through high-impact sessions and case studies, the summit will address core challenges such as ethical AI in HR decision-making, employee experience and wellbeing, future-ready leadership, and large-scale upskilling and internal mobility. The accompanying awards recognise organisations and leaders who are already setting benchmarks in areas like talent acquisition, culture, diversity, learning, and digital HR, giving attendees concrete examples to learn from and a powerful external platform to showcase their own people-first innovations.
Discussion Areas

- AI in HR: From efficiency to ethical, human-centric use
- Building a future-ready, skills-based workforce (hiring, upskilling, internal mobility)
- Redesigning employee experience, wellbeing and culture for hybrid work
- Reimagining leadership and the CHRO’s role in an AI-driven organisation
- Data, governance and trust: Using people analytics responsibly in HR decisions
Who Should Attend
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BFSI (banking, financial services, insurance and fintech)

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Manufacturing, engineering, auto and industrials

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Consumer, retail, e-commerce and FMCG

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Healthcare, pharma and life sciences

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Telecom, media and entertainment

Why Attend?

Learn innovative practices to boost organizational performance

Share experiences and build relationships with HR professionals

Understand the latest trends shaping the future of HR
Why Partner
- Amplify Your Market Presence
Sponsoring the event helps your brand gain prominent exposure across multiple channels, reinforcing your position in the industry landscape
- Access Exclusive Insights and Trends
Gain firsthand knowledge of emerging market trends and competitor activities, helping you stay ahead
- Stand Out as an Industry Innovator
Put your brand in the spotlight, highlighting your commitment to progress and position yourself as a trendsetter in your field
- Strengthen Industry Relationships
Leverage networking opportunities to deepen connections with peers and clients to build a strong foundation for growth
Venue
The Lalit
Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba, New Delhi 110001

Glimpses of Previous Edition
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Past Speakers

Gaurav Sharma
CHRO,
Balancehero

Gopalji Mehrotra
Group CHRO,
ACME Group
(Moderator)

Hina Dhamija
Executive Vice President &
Head of Human Resources,
Religare Broking

Jaspreet Singh Bakshi
Partner & India HR Leader,
Marsh McLennan

Dr. Mita Brahma
HR Head,
NIIT Limited

Dr. Naga Siddharth
CHRO,
E6Data
(Moderator)

Natwar Kadel
Vertical Head – Human Resources,
Hyundai Motor India Limited

Preemita Singh
President & CHRO,
Havells India

Priyanka Anand
VP & Head of HR,
Ericsson

Priyank Parakh
Director HR,
Haleon,
India Subcontinent

Sridhar Bharadwaj
Vice President,
Human Resources & Administration,
JB Pharma

Suhel Bhatia
Chief People’s Officer – India,
Aptia Group

Sushil Baveja
CHRO,
Jindal Stainless
Contact Us
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Sponsorship Query
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For Nominations
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Delegate Query
Rishi Raj Singh rishi.singh@financialexpress.com +91 74285 91776 -
Speaking Opportunity
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June 25, 2026 | The Lalit, New Delhi