Back with a Bang: The 4th Edition of the HR + L&D Innovation Summit – Bigger, Bolder, and More Impactful!
After three transformative editions, the HR + L&D Innovation Summit returns—stronger, smarter, and more future-focused than ever before. This year, we’re not just continuing the conversation—we’re amplifying it. Expect bigger ideas, bolder dialogues, and game-changing innovations that are shaping the future of people, performance, and purpose.
As organizations navigate rapid change, the role of HR and L&D has evolved from support functions to strategic growth drivers. The 4th Edition of the Summit is your gateway to discovering how the smartest companies are leveraging technology, data, and innovation to build resilient, agile, and future-ready workforces.
In an age of constant disruption, HR and L&D have evolved into critical enablers of growth, culture, and competitive advantage. The 4th Edition is your gateway to exploring how top organizations are harnessing technology, data, and human insight to build resilient, agile, and future-ready workforces.
Join a dynamic mix of visionary CHROs, L&D leaders, global experts, and HR tech pioneers as they unpack what’s next in talent strategy, learning ecosystems, leadership development, and employee experience. With fresh formats, cutting-edge content, and unmatched networking, this edition promises more value, more energy, and more breakthroughs.
The future of work is being written now—make sure your story begins at the 4th Edition of the HR + L&D Innovation Summit.
Key Themes – At a Glance
Harnessing technology to transform HR and L&D into strategic business enablers
Building a resilient, digital-first workforce through cultural and mindset shifts
Positioning HR as a key driver in shaping impactful L&D initiatives
Preparing HR for the digital demands of 2025 and beyond
Accelerating digital transformation across HR and L&D functions
Exploring next-gen HR tech, tools, and analytics for smarter decision-making
Leveraging Generative AI to revolutionize learning, talent, and engagement
Our Speakers
Jolly Ramtri
Head of Business Partnering Talent Management Learning and Development & DE&I Bajaj MARKETSSanjeeva Maithani
Vice President - Performance & Rewards, HR Technology, HRSS & Global Mobility ZensarPriyank Bajpai
General Manager - Learning/Development, Talent Management & Employee Engagement Vodafone Idea LimitedWhy 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, onboarding solutions, talent acquisition and chatbots
How workplace wellness approaches are evolving and What role does the C-Suit play in promoting well-being?
Why Sponsor the HR + L&D Innovation Summit?
Engage with Decision-Makers
Connect directly with HR and L&D leaders driving transformation across top organizations.
Maximize Brand Visibility
Gain unmatched exposure to a high-impact, high-intent audience of senior professionals.
High-Value Networking
Participate in curated formal and informal sessions designed for meaningful engagement.
Forge Strategic Partnerships
Build purposeful relationships with enterprise-level decision-makers and influencers.
Showcase Your Solutions
Position your brand at a dedicated booth space to interact, demo, and drive business conversations.
Get brand visibility
• Get brand visibility & a competitive edge to be showcased as go-to solution provider for the HR and L & D leaders.
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 Mentoring or Coaching Program
Best HR Leadership Development Initiative
Best Talent Development Strategy
Best Employee Engagement Initiative
Leadership Development Excellence
Innovative Learning & Development Program
Best Use of Technology in HR
Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
Excellence in Employee Wellbeing
Best Talent Acquisition Strategy
Best Learning Experience Platform
Best Onboarding Experience
Excellence in HR Technology Integration
Best HR Analytics Initiative
Best HR Transformation Initiative
Best Leadership Communication Program
Best Virtual Training Program
Outstanding L&D Professional of the Year
Most Effective Upskilling & Reskilling Program
Best Mobile Learning Solution
Best Learning & Development Impact Measurement
Excellence in Career Development Programs
Best Employee Recognition Program
Excellence in Remote Workforce Management
Best Learning & Development Collaboration
Best Inclusion & Diversity in Learning Programs
Best HR Data & Insights Strategy
HR and L&D Impact on Business Transformation
Best Employer Branding Strategy
Most Innovative Employee Learning App
Most Effective Training Needs Analysis
Outstanding Contribution to HR Innovation
Excellence in Learning Culture Transformation
Who Should Attend?
CXO / EVP / Sr VP/ Directors
HR
L & D
Employee Retention
People Officer
Talent Acquisition / Talent Management
HR Tech
Employee Engagement
Learning & Development/ Leadership Development/Leadership Strategy
Employee Experience
Loyalty Programs
Performance Development
Workforce Capability
People Strategy
Diversity & Inclusion
Sectors likely to attend the HR Summit include
BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance)
Manufacturing & Engineering
Health Tech & Pharmaceuticals
Retail & E-commerce
Green Tech & Renewable Energy
Our Partners
Silver Partner
Star Consulting Global (SCG) Is Dedicated To Empowering Individuals And Organizations By Infusing Enthusiasm, Energy, And Innovation Into Teams. If You’re Seeking A High-Performing, Synergized Workforce With A Drive To Excel, Your Search Ends Here.
We Offer A Comprehensive Range Of Corporate Training And Development Solutions That Enhance Positivity, Productivity, And Performance. Our Programs Are Thoughtfully Designed To Unlock Potential Through Leadership Training, Skill Development, Value Alignment, And Personal Growth.
Mission & Vision
- Mission: To Be The Global Partner Of Choice In People Empowerment And Transformation.
- Vision: To Deliver World-Class Learning Through Innovation, Commitment, And Sustainable Systems—Equipping Leaders To Thrive Across All Aspects Of Life.
Our Signature Programs
- Leadership Development (Lead 2 WIN, New Manager’s Program)
- Personal Impact (Building Brand You, Campus To Corporate)
- HR Excellence (Performance Management, Interviewing Skills)
- Business Excellence (The Master Seller)
- Well-Being & EQ (Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence)
- AI Unplugged: (Smartedge AI Training Workshop)
At SCG, We Combine Expertise And Insight To Ensure Every Individual Becomes A High-Value Contributor. Let’s Unlock Your Team’s Full Potential—Together.
AI Skilling 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.
Business Partner
Formula Group is a leading employee mobility services provider in India, supporting Fortune 500 companies with inbound and outbound mobility. Our human-centric technology platform ensures a seamless transition for employees and families. We understand the challenges of relocation—adjusting to a new city, culture, schools, and routines. Our expert consultants provide tailored support at every stage, from arrival to living through their assignment. We ensure a seamless experience, allowing employees and families to focus on new beginnings.
Business Partner
People Metrics stands as a premier talent assessment company with over 19 years of proven expertise in talent assessment & development. We deliver cutting-edge business simulation-based competency assessments that transform organizations and elevate employee performance.
This extensive experience has enabled partnerships with more than 200 corporate clients, providing tailored solutions that align with their unique goals and values.
The talent assessments we provide drive leadership development and strategic promotions, ensuring high-potential individuals are identified and groomed for exceptional growth. We maintain the industry’s largest pool of seasoned assessment experts alongside revolutionary fully automated assessment centers powered by advanced algorithms and proprietary rubrics, delivering consistent and objective assessments.
Through robust mechanisms for predicting potential and enabling informed people decisions, we have empowered numerous organizations to achieve seamless leadership development across diverse industries—Manufacturing, Pharma, BFSI, IT, Retail, Consumer Tech, and PSUs—where assessment centers focus on mission-critical leadership competencies that drive organizational success.
Networking Partner
Techsurge Learning is a trusted partner for organizations seeking impactful, technology-driven learning solutions. We offer end-to-end services including custom eLearning content, off-the-shelf courses, and contract-based learning resources. Our clients include TUV SUD, Coca-Cola, L&T Finance, Toyota, and more across sectors like BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and IT.
Our ready-to-deploy course library covers topics like personal development, compliance, sales enablement, and managerial skills. Leveraging modern learning formats—mobile, microlearning, gamified, video-based, and simulation-based—we help businesses accelerate skill development and performance.
Partner with Techsurge to align learning with business goals and drive measurable success.
L&D Partner
Brainayan, founded in 2016 by a former L&D leader at Google and Facebook, is a people development company that blends neuroscience-based learning to create meaningful, lasting change. We specialize in customized and personalized high-impact behavioral learning experiences that go far beyond one-size-fits-all training — addressing real business challenges and empowering individuals to lead, grow, and thrive.
Our Key Offerings
- L&D Consulting
Strategic guidance to design and scale impactful learning roadmaps. - Coaching & Mentoring
Personalized journeys for leaders and teams to unlock full potential. - Learning Moments
Byte-sized, virtual, facilitator-led sessions for real-time skill-building across the organization. - Manager & Leadership Development
Role-specific programs to strengthen new, mid-level, and senior leadership effectiveness. - Offsites Reimagined
Experiential learning retreats that build connection, trust, and collaborative growth. - Customized Learning Journeys
End-to-end, tailor-made solutions aligned to your business and learning goals. - MApp (Manager Awesomeness App) & AI Micro Tools
Our proprietary GenAI-powered tool to measure, analyze, and enhance people development in real time.
- Specialized Programs for HR Leaders
Advanced Interviewing Skills, Partnering with High-Growth Businesses, Psychology for HR, and more. - E-Learning Videos
Engaging, animated, and custom-created content that drives behavioral change across key themes. - Custom Content Licensing & Toolkits
Ready-to-deploy content packs, learning journeys, and facilitator-ready toolkits. - Campus to Corporate
Structured onboarding programs for freshers transitioning from campus to corporate life, aligned with your values, mission, and expectations. - Signature Programs
A curated suite of 50+ programs delivered in formats ranging from 2-hour sessions to full-day engagements. Available virtually, in-person, or hybrid—these are tailored for individual contributors, people managers, and senior leaders across functions, with deep contextualization and relevance.
Our Impact
With 30,000+ hours of delivery and content development, Brainayan has partnered with 100+ organizations across APAC — from scaling startups to Fortune 100 giants.
Our Clients Include
Netflix, Google, Grab, Viacom18, Deloitte, Snapchat, WeWork, Sumo Logic, Uber, TikTok, Zepto, Facebook, AppDynamics, Warner Bros Discovery, Xiaomi, DE Shaw, Piramal Finance, IndiaFirst Life, Trust Mutual Fund, Caratlane, Sanctum Wealth, Ask Group, Kirloskar Group, BHTC, Baskin Robbins, Table Space, and many more.
We’re proud to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations to build capability, shape culture, and unlock leadership at every level.
Impact Hiring Partner
FUEL Business School, established in 2007 under the visionary leadership of Ketan Deshpande and Santosh Huralikoppi, is dedicated to empowering economically underserved youth in rural areas. Recognized as a “Champion of Change” by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and honored by the Hon’ble President of India, FUEL has been lauded for its transformative impact on over 10,00,000 young lives. Through expert career counseling and 30+ CSR projects, FUEL has channeled over 20 million USD in funds, reflecting its holistic approach to development. Committed to nurturing future business leaders, FUEL offers free education to deserving candidates, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their aspirations. With a mission to instill creativity and leadership, FUEL Business School continues its tireless work to uplift communities and shape the careers of tomorrow’s leaders.
Media Partner
At Bharat CXO, we celebrate the silent achievements of our nation’s unsung heroes—those who tirelessly contribute to our country’s growth, create jobs, and share their knowledge with the youth. We strive to honor their hard work by highlighting their contributions through blogs and sharing their stories and experiences, as well as creating platforms for their voices to be heard.
Bharat CXO is a business and technology magazine that has published blogs and articles featuring over “500+ CXOs on our LinkedIn profile”. and many more coming in Other social media platforms.
We primarily work with:
1. C-level executives (CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CXOs)
2. Business leaders and decision-makers.
3. IT professionals and technologists
4. Entrepreneurs and start-up founders
What We do as a CXO PR Managing Agency
1. We write blogs and post it in Social media platforms.
2. We create videos and publish in social media platforms
3. C-suite executive insights and interviews, Business Podcast,event
4. Short films, story telling.
5. Digital and physical Magazines and lot more
Overall, Bharat CXO is a platform that informs, educates, and inspires business leaders and technologists in India and beyond.
Media Partner
NewsPatrolling.com is a dynamic and diversified news platform that brings readers the latest and most relevant updates from across India and around the world. Covering a wide range of categories including politics, business, lifestyle, health, technology, sports, and entertainment, the portal caters to a broad audience with varied interests. In addition to timely news coverage, the platform also features thought-provoking opinion pieces, expert insights, and in-depth articles that provide a deeper understanding of current affairs.
What sets NewsPatrolling.com apart is its commitment to providing a voice to emerging talent and ideas. The platform welcomes guest posts, startup stories, and press releases, offering opportunities for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to reach a wider audience. With a user-friendly interface and a focus on quality content, NewsPatrolling.com has become a trusted source for information and a space for meaningful engagement in India’s ever-evolving digital media landscape.
Media Partner
At Business Minds Media, we are dedicated to providing authentic and valuable business insights to entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and business enthusiasts. Our mission is to serve as a trusted resource, offering high-quality content that informs and inspires.
Through our dynamic distribution channels, we reach readers across various industries via digital platforms and physical distribution. Our vibrant online community amplifies your story’s reach, enhancing your brand’s visibility through creative storytelling. We craft remarkable designs and layouts that capture attention, delivering an exceptional reading experience.
Our platform showcases success stories of entrepreneurs, leaders, and executives, providing a stage for those making significant impacts in their fields. We feature visionary leaders driving transformation across sectors such as manufacturing, real estate, fintech, and more.
At Business Minds Media, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and inform. Join us as we explore the journeys of those shaping the future of business.
Media Partner
Asia Business Outlook is a business magazine providing a comprehensive outlook on Asia’s industrial landscape. With a constant focus on the region’s thriving business environment, the magazine caters to C-level executives across diverse sectors who seek valuable insights to navigate the dynamic Asian market. Asia Business Outlook stands out from other business magazines through its in-depth coverage of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in Asia.
Asia Business Outlook enables business executives to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Its readers get first hand insights on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, regulatory developments, and investment opportunities across Asia. The magazine also presents success stories of leading businesses in the region, showcasing their journeys. It also features exclusive interviews with business leaders, offering a panoramic view of the strategies employed by them in their respective sectors.
Today, Asia Business Outlook has become the go-to business magazine for C-level executives from varied sectors across Asia. It has achieved this feat by offering a plethora of expert analysis, enabling readers to make informed decisions, capitalize on opportunities, and thrive in the ever-evolving Asian market.