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For All™ Summit 2026

Mumbai

6th Feb 2025Mumbai

India’s largest and most sought-after workplace culture summit

Sponsorship Benefits

Showcase Your Thought Leadership

Position your brand as a thought leader in workplace culture among top CXOs and HR leaders.

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Showcase your solutions and create customized experiences with stalls, polls, and activations that foster meaningful connections.

Connect with Decision-Makers

Engage directly with 1,400+ attendees, including 53% CXOs and 47% Senior HR Professionals.

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Accelerate growth by connecting with the right audience, leveraging unmatched branding opportunities, and fostering partnerships that deliver results.

Elevate Your Brand

Boost your brand's visibility with prominent exposure across diverse platforms and event collaterals.

Build Long-Term Relationships

Network & build long lasting relationships with 1400+ leaders across 20+ industries

Stay Ahead of Trends

Learn from top workplaces and innovative leaders shaping the future of employee experience.

Maximize ROI

Achieve measurable outcomes by connecting with a targeted audience, driving brand recall, and unlocking opportunities that translate into tangible business results by solidifying your reputation as a torchbearer in the HR industry

Theme of Previous Edition

Vision to Value – Building Workplaces that Matter

Great Leaders understand that a powerful vision, rooted in the organization’s core values, in turn, drives increased overall organizational and employee value.


As India Inc. braces itself for exponential growth with a renewed outlook, successful leaders see how their Vision fuels strategic actions by employees. They understand that in the journey from Vision to Value, the ‘who’ and ‘how’ will be as important as the ‘from’ and ‘to’ of this journey.


Leaders recognize that employees must be strong culture ambassadors when building a workplace that matters. Our study of India’s Most Trusted Leaders reveals that Purpose is a powerful motivator. Employees who find meaning in their work are 3.2x more likely to stay and 3.4x more likely to recommend their company to others.


Our research validates organizations’ pursuit of keeping employee experience paramount by continuously refining and relooking at traditional working methods, building capability aligned with the latest developments, and creating a personalized experience that nurtures belongingness and holistic well-being. Present-day leaders who achieve this advocacy from their people pave the way for a seamless transition to the next generation of leaders. And there is a business case for this, too!

Why Attend

From promise to progress Change happens here.

The Great Place To Work® For All™ Summit 2026 is the definitive company culture and leadership event of 1000+ leaders from across 20+ industries on their journey to create Great workplaces for all.
CONNECT
Join an energizing community of visionary leaders of award-winning great workplaces, Great Place To Work culture experts, and thought leaders in HR and across industries.
INNOVATE
Learn how the most innovative organizations are creating new solutions and strategies to meet the changing needs of their people and business in the most challenging times.
LEAD

Transform yourself into a better and more inspired leader. You’ll
return to work ready to lead and equipped with a strengthened
community, fresh ideas, and best practices that you can implement
immediately

THEME
The Great Adaptation

Where Change Meets Opportunity

Our research shows that in high-trust, high-performance workplaces, change becomes a catalyst for growth. Organizations that invest in transparency, belonging, and leadership development have 90% of employees adapt quickly to change, enabling innovation and speed, versus the 83% at other workplaces. These are the workplaces where people rise, because the culture lifts them.

The Great Adaptation is not merely about enduring change-it is about embracing it with intention and courage. The summit will explore how leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity, lead with conviction, and shape change rather than simply respond to it. In an era defined by constant transformation, the advantage lies with those who adapt-deliberately, thoughtfully, and with heart.

The Journey That Brought Us Here

Over the last three years, the For All Summit has mirrored the evolving
priorities of India Inc. and the global workplace.

In 2023

We championed AIM – Agility, Innovation, and Maximised Human Potential – signalling a new era of leadership for a fast-moving world.

In 2024

We explored the 3Ts of Transforming India: Tech, Talent, and Trust- pillars of a thriving, future-ready economy.

In 2025

we moved from intent to impact with Vision to Value: Building Workplaces That Matter- spotlighting cultures that drive results through purpose and inclusivity.

In 2026

We take the next step in this evolution with: The Great Adaptation – Where Change Meets Opportunity.

See 2026 Agenda

For All Summit 2026 Speakers

Gurcharan Das

Distinguished author, commentator, and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India

Dr. Santrupt Misra

National Spokesperson Biju Janta Dal Party, Former CHRO & CEO, Aditya Birla Group (Black Carbon Business)

Pramod Bhasin

Founder,
Genpact Ltd

C.P. Gurnani

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIonOS, Former MD & CEO Tech Mahindra
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Theme: 3Ts of Transforming India

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For India to truly transform, we need to realize our vision of making India a Great Place To Work For All. The community of India Inc. leaders can join this movement by ensuring the convergence of employee experience, organizational growth, and consequent positive impact on society. While this may be challenging for some, our studies show that the approach is evergreen – leveraging talent and technology to build a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture. Today, talent and technology are becoming increasingly important to build trust in the workplace. We at Great Place To Work® India observe that the synergy between talent, technology, and trust is transformative. By nurturing talent, investing in technology, and fostering trust, organizations can unleash innovation, drive economic growth, address societal challenges, and build a sustainable future. It is through these 3Ts that we can truly transform India by Making India a Great Place To Work For All.

2025 Partners

Workforce Management Partner

F&B Innovation Partner

Learning Partner

Digital HR Innovation Partner

Corporate Gifting Partner

DELEGATE FEEDBACK

Some of our Past Speakers

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Marshall Goldsmith

No.1 Executive Coach & Author
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Harsha Bhogle

Indian cricket commentator and journalist
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Arundhati Bhattacharya

Chairperson & CEO
Salesforce

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Amitabh Kant

G20 Sherpa,
Government of India
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P.V. Sindhu

World Champion,
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Stephen M. R. Covey

Co-founder
CoveyLink

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Anish Shah

Managing Director & CEO
Mahindra Group

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Vishwanathan Anand

Indian Chess Grandmaster
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Dr. Naushad Forbes

Director
Forbes Marshall
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Harsh Mariwala

Founder Chairman
Marico

Summit 2024 Partners

Employee Insurance & Benefits Partner - Pazcare
Employee Recognition Partner - PINNACLE REWARDS & RECOGNITION
Merchandise Partner

Some Of Our Past Partners

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Highlights

Agenda

Location: Fairmont Hotel, Mumbai, India

Registrations | Networking

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Welcome Address by Great Place To Work® India

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Session 1: Opening Address by Balbir Singh

  • Speaker: Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work, India
  • Session Format: Keynote

Session 2: What Sets the Best Apart: Becoming an Employer of Choice!

  • Session Format: Panel Discussion
  • Session Highlights:
    • What truly sets the best workplaces apart? This session brings together CEOs from top ranked companies by Great Place To Work® to share their best people practices, and cultural values that that drive long-term business success.
    • The session will also delve into the Great Place To Work® Effect, illustrating how effective leadership shapes employee experience and culture and how that, in turn, drives measurable business performance. This will be brought to life through real-world success stories.
  • Session Format: Keynote
  • Session Highlights:
    • The world of work is being reshaped at an unprecedented pacedriven by shifting employee expectations, digital acceleration, and global socio-economic forces. This keynote will offer a global perspective on the evolving workforce landscape, drawing from cross-border insights, international success stories, and emerging trends.
    • From rethinking leadership and navigating return-to-office & hybrid models, to tracking global workforce trends and building futureready cultures; this session explores how forward-thinking organizations are turning disruption into lasting impact.

Networking Break

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Session 4: Talent Strategy for the Future: From Attraction to Retention

  • Session Format: Panel Discussion
  • Session Highlights:
    • The session will explore how organizations can proactively respond to evolving workforce expectations – turning talent scarcity and rising attrition into opportunities to differentiate and build stronger employee value propositions.
    • Leaders will discuss how the demand for upskilling and reskilling will continue to rise and how employee loyalty will shift further: moving away from long-term tenure to more flexible, project-based, and purpose-driven engagements.
    • The session will also offer actionable insights to attract, engage, and retain top talent by designing meaningful growth journeys and adaptive workplace cultures.

Session 5: Al and Tech in HR: What's Now, What's Next, and are we Ready?

This session will feature two idea-driven spotlight talks designed to spark reflection and inspire action on the role of Al in HR. Each talk will offer a deep dive into a critical dimension of the Al-HR intersection, encouraging leaders to think beyond tools and focus on values, people, and purpose.

Segment 1- (1:05 PM — 1:20 PM) The Human Cost of Al

  • How Al-driven automation is reshaping roles and responsibilities in HR.
  • Strategies to mitigate job displacement and drive large-scale upskilling.
  • Understanding the emotional toll of Al transitions on people and teams.
  • Building cultures of empathy in an increasingly automated world.

Segment 2 – (1:20 PM — 1:35 PM) Ethical Al

  • Frameworks for responsible and transparent Al deployment in HR.
  • Addressing data privacy, algorithmic bias, and regulatory accountability.
  • Embedding ethics and fairness into Al-driven decision-making.
  • The importance of trust and governance in shaping Al’s role in the future of work.

Networking Lunch

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Session 6: The Winning Mindset

  • The session will cover how a winning mindset is ultimately about adaptability in action – the ability of leaders to stay resilient, embrace disruption, and turn challenges into opportunities.
  • It will also explore how personal resilience at the top translates into organizational culture, shaping agile, future-ready teams and inspiring sustained performance even in times of uncertainty.

Session 7: Employee Wellbeing: Strategies from Best Workplaces

  • Session Format: Panel Discussion
  • Session Highlights:
    • True wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s personal, it’s evolving, and it’s central to employee experience. This session shines a light on the organizations getting it right—where care is a culture, not a campaign.
    • Our research shows that when wellbeing is prioritized as a strategic focus, it drives real results—Best Workplaces report an 85% intent to stay, significantly higher than the 74% at other organizations.
    • Hear from leaders who are meeting people where they are— whether it’s through mental health days, financial wellness coaching, or leadership that listens.

Session 8: Engagement Activity/Filler Break

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Session 9: People-First Startups: Myth or Movement?

  • Session Format: Keynote
  • Session Highlights:
    • Inthe race to product-market fit, is there room for purpose and people? This keynote dives into the startup paradox: balancing speed with sustainability, growth with grounded values.
    •  Through the lens of early-stage founders and workplace culture experts, it asks: Can people-first principles survive investor pressure, burnout cycles, and blitz-scaling expectations?
    •  A candid, inspiring take on what it looks like when startups don’t treat culture as an afterthought but as the launchpad for longterm success.

Session 10: The Echo Chamber Effect: Are We Truly Listening?

  • Session Format: Panel Discussion
  • Session Highlights:
    • Great workplaces aren’t built on agreement—they’re built on understanding. This session explores how truly inclusive cultures move beyond surface-level alignment to embrace diverse perspectives and courageous conversations.
    • Our research shows employees are 2.6x more likely to feel heard when management actively listens to their ideas. Yet, even the most well-intentioned environments can unintentionally suppress difference.
    • Discover how deep, intentional listening—especially to voices that are new, unfamiliar, or even uncomfortable can drive smarter decisions, stronger teams, and lasting culture change.

Session 11: Ice- Breaking Session/The Grand Finale

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Closing Remarks from Great Place to Work® India

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Welcome Address by Great Place To Work India

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Why Purpose is essential to build a workforce for the future

  • Speaker: Balbir Singh – CEO, Great Place To Work® India
  • This Opening address will elaborate on the Summit theme and how India’s Best Workplaces show a strong alignment between Vision, purpose, organizational values, talent, and stakeholder values, resulting in a High-Trust, High-Performance™, workplace culture and a future-ready workforce.
  • The session will also highlight our in-house research insights on how the best workplaces leverage the power of shared Vision while sustaining a great workplace culture.

Personalizing Talent Strategy to Develop Greater Capability For All

  • Speakers:
    • Dhiraj Singh, CEO, SIS Group Enterprises
    • Joydeep Roy, MD – HR & Talent Supply Chain Leader, PwC India has to be added here in addition to Dhiraj SIngh
  • Session highlights:
  • Holistic capability building is closely linked to creating a personalized talent strategy based on organizational values.
  • The synergy between talent and organizational values charts the journey from Vision to value. Organizations need to actively invest in capability building for all to develop enhanced stakeholder value.
  • Dhiraji represent one of the India’s Best Workplaces – where they will emphasize on the ‘why and how’ of maximizing human potential through candid stories and best practice sharing.

Change That Matters: Shaping the Workplaces of Tomorrow

  • Speakers:
    • Prof. Debolina Dutta,, Prof. Debolina Dutta, Professor of Organizational Behaviour & HR Management, IIM Bangalore
  • .Prepare for a highly engaging and interactive session with Prof. Debolina Dutta, where she brings her 30 years of diverse experience to life through real-world cases and actionable insights.
  • Building on the preceding session which revolved around Personalizing Talent Strategy to Develop Greater Capability , her session will spotlight the transformative power of hyper-personalization in change management—a crucial ingredient for shaping workplaces of tomorrow.
  • Prof. Dutta will explore how organizations can craft resilient, adaptable workplaces in an ever-evolving business landscape. She will also share proven strategies for leading change, tailored to the unique context of your organization.

Importance of “ADAPT: to Thrive' in converting Vision to Value

  • Speakers:
  • When a leader sets out with a vision, the journey does not end with acquiring the top talent or clientele. What matters is retaining your customers and employees and consistently innovating to create value for all stakeholders.
  • This session will focus on the idea of ‘adaptation’ – the one thing businesses need to evolve and thrive in a volatile world.
  • Harit is one of India’s finest marketing minds and the CEO of Tata Play, India’s largest content distribution platform. His rich experience of 40+ years gives him an in-depth insight into business transformation, disruption and scaling business amid uncertainties and challenges.
  • This session is inspired from the learnings of Harit’s recent book ‘ADAPT: To Thrive, Not Just Survive’ – an engaging book that shares key learnings on how to turn businesses around, survive and thrive, in a volatile world.

Financial Literacy to empower individuals and organizations

  • Speaker: Monika Halan, Financial Expert, Author, and Chairperson – Advisory Committee for Investor Protection and Education Fund, SEBI
  • In the journey from Vision to value, smart financial regulation and consumer protection are critical to support leaders and businesses in converting Vision to sustained value without falling prey to risks.
  • As a trusted financial advisor and author, Monika’s expertise in personal finance and consumer policy will enable the audience to blend visionary thinking with practical solutions – to turn Vision into tangible, long-term wealth.
  • Monika is the author of famous books on personal finance management, such as Let’s Talk Money, Let’s Talk Mutual Funds and Let’s Talk Legacy. Watch this video to know her perspectives on how the Indian financial markets have evolved, and how to plan for your financial independence goals.

'I' for Inclusion

  • Facilitated in Collaboration With : Training Sideways
  • Recently, there have been multiple conversations about DEIB, and as time passes, we see these conversations becoming more nuanced. Why so? The answer is that DEIB hasn’t disappeared; it has become a part of how we live and work.
  • A workplace can truly matter to India Inc. only when all its people feel included and belong to their organization. To build an impactful workplace, all people need to feel that they are collectively contributing to the overall Vision and creating value For All, By All. The first step in the DEIB journey is to understand how inclusion can be incorporated as a part of our personal lives and personalities – which then flows into other spheres of our lives.
  • Training Sideways is an institution that works actively in recognizing and removing unconscious bias from different spheres of life through behavioural training. They will drive a customized training agenda for the audience to adapt, embrace and lead the change.
  • This playshop will show scenarios from real life in the form of a live play. This playshop emphasizes on the fact that Non-inclusion comes from differences (age, gender, LGBTQIA+, education, thought process), and inclusion comes from a personal mindset.

Women Who Lead: An Open Dialogue with Visionaries!

  • Madhura DasGupta Sinha, Founder & CEO, Aspire For Her
    Lakshmi Iyer, CEO – Investment & Strategy, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
  • India Inc. has seen many visionary leaders on its business landscape, who have solidified India’s position on the global map. As the current generation of senior leaders gets ready to pass the reins to the next generation, next-gen leaders need to be equipped with age-old business management and people management skills, along with new-age capabilities.
  • This session will represent visionary leaders’ excitement for growth and transformation. To convert Vision to value, the next generation of leaders need to bring trusted leadership to life – Customers buy it, employees feel it, and investors demand it.
  • Madhura, one of India’s most influential women leaders, advocates for greater female participation in the workforce to create more representative workplaces. Joining her is Lakshmi, a trailblazer in the traditionally male-dominated mutual funds industry. As CEO of Investment & Strategy at Kotak Asset Managers, she exemplifies resilience and innovation. Together, they will lead a power panel on shaping the roadmap for the future.

How Workplaces Work: AI Powering Growth

  • Debashis Chatterjee, MD & CEO, LTI Mindtree
  • This session will explore AI’s transformative role in reshaping the workplace, focusing on growth, productivity, and innovation.
  • Leaders will gain insights into how AI enhances workflows, shapes employee experiences, and helps organizations remain competitive in a fast-evolving world. The session will inspire leaders to confidently embrace AI-driven strategies, leading teams toward a future where technology and human potential align.
  • Debashis Chatterjee has led LTI Mindtree in executing strategies that meet evolving customer needs and deliver global technology services. Known for driving high-performance businesses, strategic alliances, and enterprise change, he fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration at LTI Mindtree.

A Leader’s Journey of Vision & Resilience Balfour Manuel – Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Ltd.Balbir Singh – CEO, Great Place To Work® IndiaFireside Chat + Audience Q&A

Session Description: This session will explore the leadership journey of Balfour who has played a pivotal role in transforming the logistics and supply chain industry. It will discuss his approach to navigating crisis and share insights into scaling a brand to new heights. The session will delve into key aspects of strategic leadership, fostering innovation during adversity, and building resilience for sustained growth. Leaders will gain valuable perspectives on empowering teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a future-ready organization.

Keeping Employee Experience Paramount: Learning from India's Best Workplaces

  • Speaker: Zubin Saxena – SVP and Regional Head – South Asia, HiltonRachana Bahadur – SVP and Country Head – India, Synchrony
    • Best Workplaces lead the way of all organizations across India Inc, when it comes to keeping employee experience paramount – this also has a direct and positive outcome on the holistic growth of such organizations.
    • India’s Best Companies to Work For are leading examples of ‘Workplaces That Matter’, where leaders and their people have worked collaboratively to translate the Vision and create Value For All.
    • Rachana and Zubin represent India’s Top 2 Workplaces in 2024 – and they will share important nuggets of learning on how their organizations have kept employee experience paramount through their extensive focus on driving a culture of inclusivity, flexibility, and ownership. The session will include a multitude of best practices which enable India’s Best Workplaces to keep human capital at the core of everything they do and remain relevant in a changing world.

Game Changers: Turning Vision to Value

  • Harsha Bhogle, Indian cricket commentator and journalist
  • True leaders, committed to building workplaces that matter, possess the knack of game changing – to turn the tide in their favour when things may not go as planned. This game-changing spirit is non-negotiable in one’s efforts to turn Vision to value.
  • The Indian cricket team is known for its game-changing spirit and has created several such historic moments. Harsha Bhogle, the Voice of Cricket’ has been witness to many of such game-changing moments. As a respected authority in cricket and beyond, he will share key insights from his experience on game-changer traits- how they can lead under pressure and stay rooted to their Vision to create value.”
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Harsha Bhogle

Indian Cricket Commentator and Journalist

Harsha Bhogle is popularly acknowledged as the voice of Indian cricket and has been working in the sports broadcasting space for over 3 decades in various capacities. He brings a fan’s perspective to the cricket telecast and is seen as a voice of reason which makes him acceptable across all cultures. His unique background, a chemical engineer and a management degree from IIM-Ahmedabad, India’s premier business school, has made him a role model for many. He has successfully adapted to the ever-evolving formats of sports broadcasting – from radio, print, television, digital and now the short format storytelling via social media.

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Debashis Chatterjee

MD & CEO, LTI Mindtree

Debashis Chatterjee (DC) is the CEO and Managing Director at LTI Mindtree. A seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in driving profitable growth for leading IT companies, DC has been instrumental in building and executing strategies to meet the evolving needs of customers and delivering technology services worldwide. DC’s forte lies in building high-performance businesses, driving strategic alliances and M&A, and ensuring enterprise change and delivery management across industries, technologies, and geographies. He firmly believes in the enduring potential of the Indian IT services industry and encourages a culture of innovation and collaboration.

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Rachana Bahadur

SVP and Country Head – India, Synchrony

With an extensive career spanning more than three decades in the financial services industry, including leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley, Rachana Bahadur is recognized for her ability to deliver business results and deep understanding of driving outcomes in multinational consumer business environments. She is as invested in culture as she is in operational success, actively contributing to leadership and diversity councils and embodying inclusivity. Her transformative leadership makes her an exceptional fit to maximize India’s capabilities for Synchrony.

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Zubin Saxena

SVP and Regional Head – South Asia, Hilton

Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President & Regional Head for Hilton-South Asia, leads 3,500+ team members across 26 hotels, driving Hilton's growth and brand presence in the region. With over 25 years in global hospitality, he previously served as Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President at Radisson Hotel Group and held key roles at InterContinental Hotels Group and HVS New York. An MBA graduate with distinction from the University of Glasgow, Zubin is a recognized industry leader, featured in The Economic Times 40 Under Forty in 2019, and actively contributes to industry bodies like CII and HAI.

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Harit Nagpal

MD & CEO, TATA Play Author of ADAPT

Harit Nagpal has been the Managing Director and CEO of Tata Play for 14 years. With nearly 4 decades of experience in FMCG, Retail & Telecom, Harit has imparted customer centricity to the media business, thus taking and sustaining Tata Play to become India’s largest content distribution platform. His leadership has fostered a culture of consumer insight, adaptability, and innovation, resulting in remarkable growth for the Direct-To-Home sector and introduction of Tata Play Binge, an innovative OTT aggregation platform. Harit is also the author of the book - Adapt: To Thrive, Not just Survive – a useful guidebook for business leaders, B-school aspirants and budding entrepreneurs.

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Madhura DasGupta Sinha

Founder & CEO Aspire For Her

Madhura DasGupta Sinha, Founder & CEO of Aspire For Her, has transformed her 25-year banking career with leadership roles at IDFC, Standard Chartered, and ANZ Grindlays, into a mission to inspire women to enter and thrive in the workforce. Launched on Women’s Day 2020, Aspire For Her has grown into a global movement, unlocking the trillion-dollar potential of women in the economy, with 100+ leading organizations like Google, Meta, and IBM as partners. Madhura’s impactful work has earned accolades from UN Women, Economic Times, and NDTV, among others, and recognition as a Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

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Upasana Taku

Co-founder and CFO, MobiKwik

Upasana Taku is the chairperson of the MobiKwik Board and the Executive Director, Co-Founder and CFO of the MobiKwik Group. She co-founded MobiKwik with a vision to transform the digital financial services and payments landscape in India. She believes that the India Fintech opportunity will be at least $1TN and that MobiKwik will be a significant part of it.   A phenomenal closer, Upasana has an unparalleled record in getting strategic deals/projects done in record time and is an inspiring leader.

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Dhiraj Singh

CEO, SIS Limited

Dhiraj, CEO of SIS Group, leads a ₹12,000 crore business support services giant with 300,000 employees, overseeing HR, Sales, Marketing, and M&A. With over a decade at SIS, he has driven market leadership in Facility Management and Smart Security, contributing to the company’s IPO. Previously, he held senior roles at McKinsey, Simplex Infrastructures, and Laing O’Rourke, building multi-million-dollar businesses in India. As founder of vKarma Capital, he led venture investments in real estate and infrastructure. An IIT Mumbai graduate with dual master’s degrees from Thunderbird and Tulane University, Dhiraj is also a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and wildlife photographer.

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Monika Halan

Financial Expert, Author, and Chairperson – Advisory Committee for Investor Protection and Education Fund, SEBI

Monika Halan is a trusted personal finance writer, speaker and author who helps families get their money decisions right. Monika Halan’s 30-year career spans across media, public policy and financial education. She is the founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education and author of the bestselling books, Let’s Talk Money; Let’s Talk Mutual Funds; and Let’s Talk Legacy. She runs a podcast titled Let’s Talk Money with Monika Halan available on all platforms. She is the Chairperson of Sebi’s Advisory Committee for Investor Protection and Education Fund and a member of the Hybrid Securities Advisory Committee.

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Prof. Debolina Dutta

Professor of Organizational Behaviour & HR Management IIM Bangalore

With 30 years of work experience, Dr. Debolina has worked as CHRO for 6 years in 2 multi-national firms. Her last assignment was as CHRO was with Schneider-Luminous as VP-HR, Admin and CSR. She has had in-depth experience across all facets of HR functions across multiple locations, cultures, and organizations (MNC, private sector, and entrepreneurial start-up). Debolina has substantial experience dealing with large international stakeholders in organization growth initiatives, change management, mergers &acquisition, and multi-cultural environments. She has also published several case studies with Harvard Business Review and academic research articles with top journals over the last six years. 

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Lakshmi Iyer

CEO – Investment & Strategy Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (KAAML)

Lakshmi Iyer is the CEO - Investment & Strategy at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, with over 22 years at the Kotak Group. She oversees investment advisory and product solutions across fixed income, equities, real estate, and alternates. Previously, as CIO Fixed Income & Head – Products at KMAMC, she led credit research, deal execution, and fund performance management. An MBA in Finance from NMIMS, Lakshmi is recognized among Asia's Top 25 Women in Asset Management, Forbes W-Power honoree, and one of Asia's Most Promising Business Leaders. A travel enthusiast, foodie, and movie buff, she blends professional excellence with personal passions.

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Balbir Singh

Chief Executive Officer, Great Place To Work® India

Balbir is the CEO at Great Place to Work® India. He is an IIM Calcutta Alumni and has over 20 years of experience in large scale Operations Management, Key Client Management at CXO levels by providing actionable data-based insights on employee experience, running a profitable business designed for scale and building high performance teams, along with expertise in designing Tech Solutions and Insights platforms with rich global experience across five continents. He has worked for clients across diverse domains including HR, Banking, Hi-Tech, and Digital Marketing.

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Joydeep Roy

MD - HR & Talent Supply Chain Leader PwC India

Joydeep Roy has built talent, capabilities, and a culture that brings out the best in diverse teams across complex, multicultural territories. He transformed an organization of ~30,000 to be more agile, digital, resilient, and inclusive. A strong believer in leadership through team building, shared vision, and guiding individuals to achieve collective success, Joydeep has led teams through high growth, acquisitions, mergers, and change to ensure consistency and improved performance. He has played a key role in driving diversity and inclusion, shaping the "Workplace of the Future." With hands-on experience across all aspects of Human Capital, he brings both operational and strategic expertise.

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Balfour Manuel

Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Limited

Balfour Manuel is Managing Director of Blue Dart Express Limited, the holding company of Blue Dart Aviation Limited. A veteran of over 35 years with Blue Dart, Mr. Manuel has been instrumental in the company’s success since its inception. Prior to his appointment as Managing Director on January 23, 2019, he served as Chief Executive Officer. He was also Senior Vice President, responsible for Blue Dart’s business-to-business customers, a cornerstone of the company’s customer base. Additionally, he held a key general management position overseeing the growth and development of Blue Dart’s business in the Western region of India.

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Gurcharan Das

Distinguished author, commentator, and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India

Gurcharan Das is a distinguished author, commentator, and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India. He graduated in philosophy with honours from Harvard University, where he was later inducted in Phi Beta Kappa for 'high attainments in liberal scholarship'. After a successful career in business – leading Procter & Gamble India and Southeast Asia, and later serving as Managing Director of Procter & Gamble Worldwide (Strategic Planning) – he retired early to pursue a writing career.

He is today one of India’s most celebrated authors and thinkers, best known for two iconic, bestsellers: The Difficulty of Being Good and India Unbound, which have shaped public discourse on India’s economic and social transformation. His newspaper columns are among the most widely read in India. His latest books are a memoir, Another Sort of Freedom, and Dilemma of the Indian Liberal.

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Dr. Santrupt Misra

National Spokesperson Biju Janta Dal Party, Former CHRO & CEO, Aditya Birla Group (Black Carbon Business)

Dr. Santrupt Misra is a global business leader and an HR Professional of standing, with close to four decades of experience in global business leadership, corporate governance, organizational transformation, non-profit leadership, and Human Resource development. He has worked at Board level for over two decades as Non-Executive Director and Executive Director in publicly listed companies, unlisted companies, and not- for-Profit Organizations both in India and overseas. Until mid-January, 2024, he held office as the Group Director, Birla Carbon; Director, Chemicals; and Director, Group Human Resources for the Aditya Birla Group and retired early after 28 years of glorious service to explore wider and newer horizons in his next journey.

Until recently, Dr Misra has served as a Director on the Board of Karmayogi Bharat. Mission Karmayogi has been launched by the Government of India with the objective to create a competent and responsive civil service which can help drive the agenda of effective and efficient public service delivery. Dr Misra also serves as the Chairman of the Project Advisory Committee for the ‘Ekamra Kshetra Scheme’, an Odisha State Government project of immense significance for the heritage of Odisha. He was until last year a Member to the Governing Council (GC) of the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) has been on Governing Bodies of professional organisations/associations such as the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) U.S.A.; SHRM Certification Commission, US and others.

Under his leadership Birla Carbon emerged as a global leader in the carbon black space from its beginnings as a regionally focused carbon black player. He has been instrumental in developing a strong employer brand for the Aditya Birla Group, which has been named as the Best Employer in India, Great Place for Leaders to Work, and Top Company for Leaders by Aon Hewitt, Fortune Magazine, and RBL Group, respectively at different times.

Dr Misra has served as an Independent Director on the Board of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., a leading Government of India enterprise, and as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. He was also on the Board of the Xavier’s Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar and the Worldwide ERC, USA and was the President of National HRD Network Of India for 3 years.

He holds two Post Graduate degrees in Political Science and in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, from the Utkal University & the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, respectively. In addition, he also holds two PhDs, from India & UK, in Public Administration and Industrial Relations, respectively, and an honorary D.Sc. degree from Aston University, U.K. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR), USA; Hon. Fellow of the Coaching Federation of India; an Eisenhower Fellow, an Aston Business School Fellow, an AIMA Fellow and a Commonwealth Scholar. He has received many Awards such as Best CEO Award by the Ceo Magazine; Pritam Singh Award for Transformational Leadership; NIPM Ratna Award; Mathai Award from Indian Business Schools Association; Best HR Leader Award from National HRD Network and Life Time Contribution Award from the Aditya Birla Group amongst others.

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Pramod Bhasin

Founder, Genpact Ltd

Pramod is currently the Chairperson of ICRIER(Indian Council for Research on International Economic relations), one of India’s leading economic research think tanks that contributes extensively to economic policy research on critical areas. He is also the Chairperson of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a Nasscom organisation, focused on increasing awareness and building expertise in the area of data security. He has recently set up Aparajita, an NGO focused on Sexual harassment. He was also the Founder and CEO of Genpact ltd.

Earlier he was the President & CEO of GE Capital in India from 1994 to 2005, and GE Capital Asia from 1998 to 2001. He was with the General Electric Corporation in UK and the USA and Asia for over 25 years.

Pramod is considered the Pioneer of the Business Process Industry in India. He founded Genpact in 1996 and led it till 2011. Genpact is a NYSE publicly listed Global business that currently spans 26+ countries and employs over 90,000 people. Under his leadership, Genpact also pioneered this industry in Easter Europe, China and Latin America. Genpact currently has a market capitalization of approximately $10 billion and revenues of approximately $4 billion.

Pramod is the Co-founder of Clix Capital, a Financial Services Business in India focused on providing digital platforms and financial services to consumers and small businesses.

He is also the co-founder of Asha Ventures, a pioneering fund and organisation focused on Social Impact Investments and Advocacy in key areas such as Education, Waste Management, Healthcare and Financial Inclusions. He also co-founded Punjab innovation Mission. He is a Strategic Advisor to Kedaara, a Private Equity firm.

He is one of the Founders of Plaksha and Ashoka Universities— and pursues a variety of philanthropic initiatives.

He is the Chairperson of the American Friends of Help Age, based out of Washington DC, which aims to raise support and advocacy for the underprivileged elderly in India.

He is the Chairperson of the Board of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL). He sits on the Governing Board Invest India and IPHS (Society). In the past, he has served on the Board of Bank of India, NDTV, SRF Ltd, DLF Ltd and Help Age India. He has been the Chairman of Nasscom and was voted IT Man of the Year by DataQuest, and Manager of the Year by EY & Co. He was also the President of TIE, NCR.

Pramod is a Chartered Accountant (England and Wales) and an alumni of Shri Ram College of commerce.

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C.P. Gurnani

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIonOS, Former MD & CEO Tech Mahindra

Global Tech Visionary | AI Pioneer | People Focused Leader | Advocate for Sustainable Innovation

C.P. Gurnani, or "CP" to those who know him, is a visionary with the belief that technology should serve people and transform lives. With the purpose of shaping an AI-native future, CP serves as the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of AIonOS. Launched as a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Assago Ventures, AIonOS is an AI-first company, blending generative AI, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems to help enterprises and GCCs become smarter, greener, and more sustainable across BFSI, telecom, healthcare, logistics, and customer experience. Under CP’s leadership, AIonOS is not just building AI platforms but engineering real world impact, setting new benchmarks in contextual, outcome-driven, and autonomous systems with a global footprint spanning the US, Europe, Middle East, and APAC.

Before AIonOS, CP led one of India’s most iconic corporate turnarounds at Satyam, a case now studied at Harvard Business School and transformed Tech Mahindra into a global digital powerhouse recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight consecutive years. His four-decade journey includes leadership roles at HCL Corporation, Hewlett Packard, and Perot Systems, where he drove large-scale digital transformations with a focus on sustainability and inclusion.

Beyond the corporate world, CP serves as Chairman of Mahindra Holidays and is a strong advocate for education and skilling through his involvement with Plaksha University, IIM Nagpur, and Mahindra University. Deeply committed to giving back, he co-founded the NGO Titliyan and actively supports community health and empowerment initiatives across India.

A proud NIT Rourkela graduate, CP has received several global honours for his leadership and impact, including:

  • CEO’s Choice Lifetime Achievement Award (SKOCH & CAII, 2021)
  • People-Focused CEO of the Year
  • Named among the Top 100 Most Influential Global Leaders in AI
  • Gold Winner – CEO of the Year for enterprise-wide reskilling
  • Asia One Global Indian of the Year – Technology (2016)
  • Featured in The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 Global CEOs (2016)

At AIonOS, CP’s vision remains clear: technology must work for people, not the other way around. With decades of experience, he continues to build platforms that deliver meaningful, sustainable impact for businesses and society. C.P. Gurnani’s legacy is more than a list of milestones. It is proof that bold thinking and deep empathy can not only build great companies, but also a better world for all.