SHRM Talent
Visionary Summit25

Effective talent acquisition and management are crucial for achieving organizational goals. The need of the hour is for people leaders to take charge and foster a sense of inclusion in every team member to achieve organizational success.

The SHRM Talent Visionary Summit25 is a unique platform to engage with top industry experts, gain practical insights from thought leaders, explore strategies for talent management and learning ways to steer through organizational contingencies.

Join us at SHRM Talent Visionary Summit25, Bengaluru in its fifth edition to discover cutting edge talent strategies tailored to help you equip your workplace thrive future challenges of the constantly demanding world of work.

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March 11,

2025 Bengaluru

Why Attend #SHRMTalentVisionary25

Learn about the latest in the talent space and where the world of work is headed, at SHRM Talent Visionary Summit25.
Here’s what’s in store for you:
  • Experience specialized learning on All Things Talent
  • Gain practical insights from global thought leaders & experts
  • Leverage technologies & tools that will shape future workplaces
  • Maximize peer learning & networking to navigate the future
  • Showcase the best and latest in talent practices at the hyper-interactive expo
  • Curate best-in-class case studies, reports, papers and article

What You Can do at #SHRMTalentVisionary25

Get Trendspotting!

Be future-fit with top projections and expert thoughts of industry leaders

Get Trendspotting!

Be future-fit with top projections and expert thoughts of industry leaders

Be a WorkTech Wiz

Get tech-chasing, to navigate the future of work with knowledge and confidence

Be a WorkTech Wiz

Get tech-chasing, to navigate the future of work with knowledge and confidence

Champion Inclusion

Network and engage with the fraternity and explore ways to synergize

Champion Inclusion

Network and engage with the fraternity and explore ways to synergize

Learn Continuously

Earn PDCs and stay current with your SHRM CP® or SHRM SCP® certification

Learn Continuously

Earn PDCs and stay current with your SHRM CP® or SHRM SCP® certification

Why Partner

  • Showcase your thought leadership and expertise with HR influencers and key decision makers
  • Make the most of super-specialized session formats
  • Leverage innovative branding & promotional opportunities
  • Interact and network with 600+ relevant audience
  • Grow your business with the right solutions
  • Pre-Schedule meetings with key prospects
  • Direct brand reach to SHRM APAC & India Network of 400,000+ HR Professionals through emailers
  • Brand Reach to SHRM APAC & India Social Community of 120mn+

#SHRMTalentVisionary25 Speakers

D. Shivakumar

Management Thinker & Chairman
MTPL - an Advent PE Company &
Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA

Hemant Malik

Executive Director, ITC &
Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Foods Division

Rekha M. Menon

Board Member
Legrand SA, Biocon Ltd, Invest India

Nupur Goenka

Executive Director
Tally Solutions

Shaji Mathew

Chief Human Resources Officer
Infosys

Raman Kumar Singh

Country HR Manager India & Global HRBP
ABB

Parag Pande

Managing Director, Global Lead for
Human Resources Operations
Accenture

Naveen Mohan

Head Global Business Services
Asia Hub & CFO
Siemens Technology & Services

Sujatha Mukunthan

Vice President - Head of Research & Predevelopment
Siemens, India

Special Session

Anusha Shetty

Chairperson & CEO
Grey India (Grey and AutumnGrey)

Gurucharan Singh Gandhi

Head Human Resources, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail &
CHRO - Designate, Vodafone Idea

Sunil Suresh

Founder & CMD
Stanley Lifestyles

Senthil Kumar

Chief Creative Officer
VML INDIA

Megha Latawa

Group Chief Human Resources Officer 
iD Fresh Food

Supria Dhanda

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
WYSER

Santosh D’souza

Director, India
LinkedIn

V. Suresh

Chief Executive Officer
foundit

Bhavna Talwar

Vice President-Human Resources
Zynga

Muthuselvan A

Chief Product Officer
Tekstac

Shaakun Khanna

Advisor on Board
SHRM India

Dedeepya Ajith John

Senior Director - South & Advisory Services
SHRM India & APAC

Ashissh Kaul

Director - Knowledge and Advisory & Business Head - PSE Business
SHRM India

#SHRMTalentVisionary25 Agenda

Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA
D Shivakumar

D Shivakumar

Management Thinker & Chairman,
MTPL - an Advent PE Company &
Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council

Focusing on the evolving role of HR in driving business success and the importance of aligning talent management strategies with organizational objectives

Hemant Malik

Hemant Malik

Executive Director, ITC & Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Foods Division
Ashissh Kaul

Ashissh Kaul

Director - Knowledge & Advisory & Business Head - PSE Business
SHRM India

Identifying and developing future leaders, succession planning, and creating a leadership pipeline

Supria Dhanda
Moderator

Supria Dhanda

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
WYSER
Rekha M. Menon

Rekha M. Menon

Board Member - Legrand SA, Biocon Ltd,
Invest India
Supria Dhanda

Sujatha Mukunthan

Vice President – Head of Research & Predevelopment
Siemens, India

Santosh D'souza

Santosh D'souza

Director, India
LinkedIn
D Shivakumar

D Shivakumar

Management Thinker & Chairman,
MTPL - an Advent PE Company &
Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council
Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA

The report explores the most critical leadership traits, emerging priorities, and strategies for equipping senior leaders with future-ready capabilities.

Shaakun Khanna
Moderator

Shaakun Khanna

Advisor on Board
SHRM India
Parag Pande

Parag Pande

Managing Director, Global Lead for
Human Resources Operations
Accenture
Naveen Mohan

Naveen Mohan

Head Global Business Services
Asia Hub & CFO
Siemens Technology & Services

This SHRM & Tekstac research explores how organizations in India are adapting their L&D strategies in the GenAI era. It highlights key L&D disruptors, top skilling priorities, and workforce readiness to future-proof talent.

Muthuselvan A

Muthuselvan A

Chief Product Officer
Tekstac
Dedeepya Ajith John

Dedeepya Ajith John

Senior Director - South & Advisory Services
SHRM India & APAC

Gurucharan Singh Gandhi

Gurucharan Singh Gandhi

Head Human Resources, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail & CHRO - Designate, Vodafone Idea
Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA

Exploring how startups can drive engagement by aligning organizational values and mission with the personal aspirations of employees

Megha Latawa
Moderator

Megha Latawa

Group Chief Human Resources Officer
iD Fresh Food
Anusha Shetty

Anusha Shetty

Chairperson & CEO
Grey India (Grey and AutumnGrey)
Bhavna Talwar

Bhavna Talwar

Vice President Human Resources
Zynga
V. Suresh

V. Suresh

Chief Executive Officer
foundit

Strategies to enhance employee experience, foster a positive work culture, and retain top talent

Raman Kumar Singh
Moderator

Raman Kumar Singh

Country HR Manager India & Global HRBP
ABB
Nupur Goenka

Nupur Goenka

Executive Director
Tally Solutions
Shaji Mathew

Shaji Mathew

Chief Human Resources Officer
Infosys

Exploring the latest trends in talent management that are shaping the future of work and how organizations can stay ahead of these trends to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a rapidly changing landscape

Sunil Suresh

Sunil Suresh

Founder & CMD
Stanley Lifestyles
Senthil Kumar

Senthil Kumar

Chief Creative Officer
VML India

Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA

 

Pratik Kumar

Pratik Kumar

CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering & Managing Director, Wipro Enterprises

Recruiting is a craft that's equal parts art and science, honed over time and through experience. And what can tip the balance toward success is how recruiters adjust and adapt their craft to changing job seekers and an ever-evolving world of work. In this session, we will explore ways in which today's research and analysis combined with innovation can transform talent acquisition. We will be conversing how three pillars — data, automation, and the elevation of traditional recruitment marketing through employer branding — can help elevate the talent acquisition function. We will also cover examples from the field and actionable items for artfully and successfully elevating your organization’s recruitment strategies.

Girish Nandimath

Girish Nandimath

Global TA Head, TCS
Rohan Sylvester

Rohan Sylvester

Talent Strategy Advisor, Indeed.com

SHRM Report in Partnership with Pragyan Advisory on Leading Talent Management Practices Redefining the Industry 4.0

Leveraging & Unlocking Tech Talent in India, this report attempts to answer the BIG question- 'What constitutes the Talent Management ecosystem of the most renowned and successful technology companies operating out of India?'

Nishith Upadhyaya

Nishith Upadhyaya

Senior Director, Knowledge & Advisory Services, SHRM India, APAC & MENA

Employees may actually be working in a blatantly unfair workplace when they are subjected to the same rigid norms and procedures with little regard for individual requirements. In such a scenario, an equity strategy becomes imperative to level the playing field and ensure individuals’ psychological safety to participate and contribute. Gain insights into how managing talent with fairness leads to improved performances.

James Thomas
Moderator

James Thomas

Vice President, SAP SuccessFactors India
Saurabh Govil

Saurabh Govil

President & CHRO, Wipro
Varadarajan Srinivasan

Varadarajan Srinivasan

Start-up Partner, Talent & Strategy Enabler, Executive Coach, Board Advisor
Richard Lobo

Richard Lobo

Executive Vice President, Infosys
Saurabh Govil

Amit K Sharma

CHRO, Volvo

A one-size-fits-all approach to learning and development is no longer relevant or impactful. While digital transformation is fuelling business growth, it is also creating a need for talents with technical knowledge, specialized expertise as well as power skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and a growth mindset. This session will delve into ways to make the most of a limited pool by opting for a skills-first learning approach.

Nishith Upadhyaya
Moderator

Nishith Upadhyaya

Senior Director, Knowledge & Advisory Services, SHRM India, APAC & MENA
Krishna Raghavan

Krishna Raghavan

CPO, Flipkart
Dulles Krishnan

Dulles Krishnan

MD Enterprise, Coursera
Sanjeev Prasad

Sanjeev Prasad

CHRO, Samsung R&D
Dependra Mathur

Dependra Mathur

SVP & Global Head - HRD, Infosys BPM

Next to an organization’s strategic planning efforts, dovetailing the compensation philosophy to support the organization’s goals is paramount to success. Combining the facets of accountability by way of regular monitoring of analytics, combined with articulate messaging to ensure the tenets of pay-for-performance are understood the entire workforce are of critical importance. This session discusses ways to ace the Comp & Ben strategy for business success.

Dedeepya Ajith John
Moderator

Dedeepya Ajith John

Senior Director - South & Advisory Services, APAC
SHRM India
Saurabh Govil

Suparna Kapoor

Deputy General Manager - Human Resources, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Amit K Sharma

Amit Sachdev

Chief People Officer & Business Solution Evangelist, Tata Insights and Quants - A Division of Tata Industries
Dependra Mathur

Dependra Mathur

SVP & Global Head - HRD, Infosys BPM

By 2030, there will be a global human talent shortage of more than 85 million people. According to Accenture, failing to meet the skills demand could put $11.5 trillion in potential GDP growth at risk over the next decade. However, with the threat of a talent shortage, many organizations overinvested in hiring, and those that did so now have to make difficult decisions. Hiring for new skills while laying off workers is not a sustainable solution. Buying skills is no longer the solution. Today, organizations must build and bridge instead. This session highlights the key practices and initiatives organizations has to take for building a sustainable workforce.

Ankur Gupta

Ankur Gupta

Senior Director - Marketing, Skillsoft

The HR digital revolution is here and now, and organizations are looking for newer, more effective, and productive ways to meet the evolving demands of doing business - agility, speed and accuracy. Among these, upskilling has emerged as a key area that can provide workers a path to higher-paying jobs while increasing diversity throughout the organization, as well as address skills gaps as varied as leadership ability and data analysis. While upskilling is primarily used to address skills deficiencies, it yields other benefits, too, including strong employee retention. This session discusses each of these aspects in detail.

Vikas Maheshwary
Moderator

Vikas Maheshwary

Global HR Transformation, Biocon Biologics
Satadru Chakraborty

Satadru Chakraborty

HR Head, Signify Innovations Lab
Ritu Raj

Ritu Raj

Vice President - Talent, Learning, OD, D&I, HRBP Lead, Swiggy
Priyadarshi Bhattacharya

Priyadarshi Bhattacharya

Head HR, Global Business Solution Centres, India, Swissre
Neetha Jagan

Neetha Jagan

Director (Sr. Principal) - Talent Management, Sabre India

Organizations with truly diverse employees and inclusive environments see positive impacts in workplace culture and company performance: 22% more productive 22% lower turnover 39% higher satisfaction. This talk delves into how life-work technology can help organizations like yours in 'Making Equitable, Inclusive Culture a Reality for All'.

Sumeet Doshi

Sumeet Doshi

Country Manager – India, Ultimate Kronos Group

From artificial intelligence assistants to smart data forms, ever-evolving hiring and matching platforms, AI products are transforming the way talent acquisition teams operate. Given than Human Intelligence (HI) guides these advances, ensuring no discrimination and zero bias during interviews, creating more-balanced interview questions is work in progress. This session is aimed at bringing out contrarian views on whether this is a problem at all, and if yes, how HI can be used to mitigate unconscious bias from seeping into tech-based hiring systems as well as other metrics used to monitor performance and aid career progression.

Rajan Kalia
Moderator

Rajan Kalia

SHRM Advisor & Co-Founder, Salto Dee Fe
Sreekanth Arimanithaya

Sreekanth Arimanithaya

Global Talent and Enablement Services Leader, EY Global Delivery Services
Pradipta Banerjee

Pradipta Banerjee

CPO, Emids
Durga Prasad Rambilli, SHRM-SCP

Durga Prasad Rambilli, SHRM-SCP

Director - Global HR Shared Services, HR Centre, Atkins
Divkiran Kathuria

Divkiran Kathuria

Global Director, Talent Agility, Seagate Technology
Achal Khanna

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA

 

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