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Innovate HR
Include & Inspire People

25th November 2025

Full Day Conference

The Leela Ambience

Gurugram, India

300+ Delegates

HR & Business Leaders

About the Conference

Uncover the Future of HR. Stay Ahead of the Curve.

POWERGRID, one of the world's largest power transmission utilities, is leading India's energy transition through innovation, digitalization, and people-centric growth.

Recognized for its pioneering adoption of world-class technologies, POWERGRID has consistently delivered record-breaking project execution, including the commissioning of the world's largest digital substation and deployment of AI-driven inspection robots.

The POWERGRID HR Tech Conference 2025 brings together visionary leaders from PSUs and private enterprises to explore how AI, automation, and digital transformation are redefining HR's strategic role.

A future-facing platform for HR and business leaders shaping tomorrow's workforce.

Message from Leadership

Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi

As industries evolve with AI, automation, and new work models, this conference provides a platform to exchange ideas, explore innovative solutions, and prepare for the future of work.

‐ Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi

Director (Personnel), POWERGRID

Why Attend?

Discover | Learn | Connect | Celebrate

Gain a 360° view of the future of work with insights from India's top HR minds and technology pioneers.

Discover cutting-edge HR tech shaping talent, learning, and engagement.

Learn from industry trailblazers across PSUs and global enterprises.

Engage in high-impact dialogues on AI, emotional resilience, and inclusion.

Network with decision-makers and HR innovators from across sectors.

Celebrate excellence & inspiration in HR transformation.

Conference Highlights

5+
Panel Discussions
10+
Poster Showcases
20+
Speakers
25+
Solution Providers
1
POWERful Day

Event Agenda

Theme-led sessions spanning strategy, technology, and inclusion

SHRM Emcees:
Ashissh Kaul
Ashissh Kaul
Director -Knowledge & Advisory and Business Head – Public Sector Enterprise, SHRM India
Vaishali Gambhir
Vaishali Gambhir
Senior Knowledge Advisor, SHRM India

Speaker:
Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi
Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi
Director (Personnel), POWERGRID

Speaker:
Dr. R. K. Tyagi
Dr. R. K. Tyagi
Chairman & Managing Director, POWERGRID

Speaker:
Manoj Kohli
Manoj Kohli
Former Country Head, Softbank India
Former CEO & MD, Bharti Airtel

In today's digital age, emotional resilience has become a strategic differentiator for organizations. This discussion explores how HR tech can support well-being without overwhelming employees, the shifting role of managers, and practical low-cost and tech-enabled interventions that make resilience tangible. Leaders will also examine how to prepare the workforce for AI-driven disruption and the mindset shifts required to thrive in a world of work that is 'always-on'.
Speaker:
Divyesh Sindhwaad
Moderator
Divyesh Sindhwaad
Country Head India, Skillsoft
Ayush Gupta
Ayush Gupta
Director HR, GAIL
Anil Kumar Jadli
Anil Kumar Jadli
Director HR, NTPC
Saba Karim
Saba Karim
India Head - Public Sector, LinkedIn
Pavitra Singh
Pavitra Singh
CHRO & VP, PepsiCo India & South Asia

This session demonstrates to PSU HR leaders how PMI’s project management framework—encompassing governance cadence, risk/issue discipline, stakeholder engagement, benefits tracking, and knowledge continuity—enables structured practices for predictable outcomes. It focuses on how HR can skill the workforce in project management mindsets and methods (aligned to PMI standards) to turn people's capabilities into consistent project success.
Speaker:
Amit Goyal
Amit Goyal
Managing Director, PMI, South Asia
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Networking - Tea / Coffee Break

As AI and GenAI reshape people processes, HR leaders must confront a critical question: where does technology enhance judgment, and where must humans remain irreplaceable? This session unpacks myths around AI, the evolving skillsets HR must adopt, and the balance between efficiency, empathy, and equity. Leaders will explore bias risks, adoption barriers, and the clear boundaries between tasks AI should, and should never own.
Speaker:
Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi
Moderator
Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi
Director (Personnel), POWERGRID
Manish Patil
Manish Patil
Director - HR, ONGC
Mussarat Hussain
Mussarat Hussain
Head – Human Resources, Suzuki R&D Centre India Private Limited
Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran
Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran
Director, NTPC School of Business
Sushil Baveja
Sushil Baveja
CHRO-Jindal Stainless
Sushil Baveja
Caroline Rouse
Director of AI Business Solutions, ASEAN, Microsoft

Belonging and equity are no longer limited to policy - these are lived experiences that shape culture, trust, and performance. In this fireside chat, leaders unpack what inclusion truly feels like, and explore practical, low-cost behaviour shifts, the realities of diverse employee backgrounds, and the everyday actions leaders must embody to build an authentically inclusive workplace.
Speaker:
Smiti Deorah
Moderator
Smiti Deorah
Co Founder and COO, AdvantageClub.ai
Rashmi Govil
Rashmi Govil
Director HR, IOCL
01:15 PM - 02:05 PM Lunch & Networking

A forward-looking exploration of how HR 5.0 blends human insight with intelligent algorithms to elevate decision-making, workforce experience, and organizational performance.
Speaker:
Surani Wetthasingha
Surani Wetthasingha
HR Consultant, George 360degree Consultation, Sri Lanka

Succession planning is no longer a checkbox exercise. This panel explores mindset barriers, ways to identify real high-potential talent, and the skills that will matter most in the coming years. Leaders will also examine how organizations can grow young talent, discard outdated practices, and build resilient leadership pipelines.
Speaker:
Varun Kejriwal
Moderator
Varun Kejriwal
Managing Director & Partner, BCG
Krishna Kumar Singh
Krishna Kumar Singh
Director - Personnel, SAIL
Uttam Lal
Uttam Lal
Director - Personnel, NHPC
Dr. V K Singh
Dr. V K Singh
CEO, PSSC

The energy transition is more than a technological shift—it’s a call to reimagine our workforce. This session will inspire organizations to embrace change, cultivate future-ready skills, and empower people to lead the journey towards a sustainable and inclusive tomorrow.
Speaker:
Vikram Gandotra
Vikram Gandotra
Director (Industry & Policy), Siemens India; President, IEEMA
03:45 PM - 04:10 PM Networking - Tea / Coffee Break

This session on Emotion in Motion explores how emotionally intelligent AI can transform HR in India’s PSEs by combining the power of data with the humanity of empathy. It highlights real case studies showing how EQ-infused AI improves well-being, reduces burnout, accelerates grievance handling, and strengthens employee trust. By blending technology with emotional understanding, organizations can create more responsive, people-centric workplaces that drive productivity and morale.
Speaker:
Gangadhar Panda
Gangadhar Panda
Associate Vice President, In2IT EBS

A candid conversation on how CEOs align technology with long-term business vision, driving transformation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
Speaker:
Sudhir Gadh
Moderator
Sudhir Gadh
Chief Growth Officer and Strategic Advisor - SHRM APAC & MENA
Hitesh Oberoi
Hitesh Oberoi
Co-Promoter MD and CEO, Info Edge India Ltd

A reflective conversation sharing real-world lessons on composure, clarity, and grounded leadership, inspiring leaders to navigate complexity with calm, confidence, and resilience.
Speaker:
Akhil Ranade
Moderator
Akhil Ranade
Sports Marketing Consultant & Cricket Enthusiast
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane
Cricketer, Former Captain of Indian Cricket Team, Arjuna Awardee

P K Harinarayanan
P K Harinarayanan
CGM(HR-HOD), POWERGRID

Anmol Garg
Anmol Garg
Corporate Standup Comedian
07:00 PM onwards Networking Gala Dinner

Distinguished Speakers

Industry leaders and visionaries shaping the future of HR

Manoj Kohli
Manoj Kohli
Former Country Head, Softbank India
Former CEO & MD, Bharti Airtel
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane
Cricketer, Former Captain of Indian Cricket Team, Arjuna Awardee
Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi
Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi
Director (Personnel)
POWERGRID
Ayush Gupta
Ayush Gupta
Director, HR
GAIL
Rashmi Govil
Rashmi Govil
Director, HR
Indian oil
K K Singh
Krishna Kumar Singh
Director - Personnel, SAIL
Sushil Baveja
Sushil Baveja
CHRO-Jindal
Stainless
V K Singh
Dr. V K Singh
CEO
PSSC
Uttam Lal
Uttam Lal
Director - Personnel, NHPC
A K Jadli
Anil Kumar Jadli
Director, HR
NTPC
Varun Kejriwal
Varun Kejriwal
Managing Director & Partner
BCG
Mussarat Hussain
Mussarat Hussain
Head, HR
Suzuki R&D Centre India Private Limited
Pavitra Singh
Pavitra Singh
CHRO & VP, PepsiCo India & South Asia
Saba Karim
Saba Karim
India Head - Public Sector, LinkedIn
Surani Wetthasingha
Surani Wetthasingha
HR Consultant, George 360degree Consultation, Sri Lanka
Divyesh Sindhwaad
Divyesh Sindhwaad
Country Head India
Skillsoft
Manish Patil
Manish Patil
Director - HR
ONGC
Smiti Deorah
Smiti Deorah
Co Founder and COO
AdvantageClub.ai
Sudhir Gadh
Sudhir Gadh
Chief Growth Officer and Strategic Advisor-SHRM APAC & MENA
Hitesh Oberoi
Hitesh Oberoi
Co-Promoter MD and CEO, Info Edge India Ltd
Rajeshwari
Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran
Director, NTPC School of Business
Caroline Rouse
Caroline Rouse
Director of AI Business Solutions, ASEAN, Microsoft
Akhil Ranade
Akhil Ranade
Sports Marketing Consultant & Cricket Enthusiast
Amit Goyal
Amit Goyal
Managing Director, PMI, South Asia
Vikram Gandotra
Vikram Gandotra
Director (Industry & Policy), Siemens India; President, IEEMA
Gangadhar Panda
Gangadhar Panda
Associate Vice President, In2IT EBS

Closing with a Laugh

Anmol Garg
Anmol Garg
Corporate Standup Comedian

Hosts

Guiding conversations and connecting insights throughout the day

Ashissh Kaul
Ashissh Kaul
Director - Knowledge & Advisory and Business Head – Public Sector Enterprise, SHRM India
Vaishali Gambhir
Vaishali Gambhir
Senior Knowledge Advisor, SHRM India

Our Partners

Collaborating with industry leaders

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⭐ Diamond Partner ⭐

⭐ Gold Partner ⭐

⭐ Silver Partner ⭐

Knowledge Partner

SHRM India

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