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A leading global platform where strategic HR leadership meets disruptive innovation and future-ready thinking.

  • February 24 Tuesday
  • Venue: Le Méridien New Delhi Windsor Pl, Connaught Place, New Delhi
  • 200+ Organizations
  • 600+ Delegates -CHROs & Chief People Officers CXOs, Managing Directors & Board Members
  • 30+ International Speakers
    & Thought Leaders
  • 15000+ Google Reviews
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HRCI

HUMAN RESOURCE CREDENTIALING & LEARNING
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About IHRC India 2026

The smartest HR teams are those that are aware of the "future of work". And with changes getting more dramatic than ever, the future will arrive faster.

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While tomorrow's HR leaders will have to be more tech-savvy and agile, they must also be able to accommodate something more exciting, more big and extra-ordinary in their area of work.
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The International Human Resource Conference 2026 unites senior leaders to reshape HR for a disrupted, skills-driven economy, this February in New Delhi, India. Themed on "HR in the Age of Disruptive Innovation: Redefining HR. Reskilling India.", IHRC 2026 will serve as a strategic leadership forum for CHROs, CEOs, and senior decision-makers to unite and gain world-class insights, enabling the profession to thrive in an era of AI integration, rapid reskilling, and workforce transformation.

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India is becoming a global talent powerhouse.

At the junction of technology and human potential, India is redefining the future of work. With a rapidly growing digital workforce and a focus on continuous reskilling, India is now the:

Global Hub for Digital Talent.

From AI-driven workplaces to skill-first economies, India is laying the foundation for a future where organizations

CONNECT, INNOVATE & RESKILL.

This conference is designed to make India not just a talent market, but the centre of gravity for the future of work and human capital innovation.

IHRC India 2026 Embraces This Transformation by:

  • Redefining Leadership: Transitioning from people management to strategic value creation.​
  • Scaling AI Integration: Transforming the human capital landscape with sentient and predictive HR technologies.​
  • Reskilling the Workforce: Aligning digital talent development with India’s rapidly evolving industrial needs.

Redefine. Reskill. Reimagine.

The International Human Resource Conference (IHRC) 2026 will bring together senior leaders and decision-makers who care deeply about the future of how India Works, Learns, and Grows. As we meet in New Delhi, we bring with us different perspectives and industry insights, because we believe the same thing: the future of HR won’t be inherited. It has to be built intentionally, with technology and empathy at its core.

IHRC sets the stage for high-impact leadership conversations. We go beyond traditional processes to explore the reality of the Sentient Workplace—how we adapt, reskill, and create organizations that thrive in an age of disruptive innovation.

Looking outward from New Delhi, there’s one message we hope echoes beyond this event:

The future of work isn’t somewhere far away. It’s starting right here, with all of us, in this moment, and with the courage to think bigger, reskill faster, and move forward with strategic clarity.

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Why Attend IHRC 2026?

Strategic Clarity

Gain high-level insights from visionary keynotes and CXO-level panel discussions on the evolving role of HR in a disrupted economy.

Curated Networking

Join an invitation-only forum of CHROs, CEOs, and senior decision-makers driving transformation across India's core industries.

Reskilling Frameworks

Explore actionable frameworks for reskilling at scale, designed specifically for India's tech, manufacturing, and BFSI sectors.

Future-Ready HR

Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the "Sentient Workplace" and how AI is becoming the central knowledge engine of modern HR.

Engaging
Panel Discussions

The Rise of HR GPT: What Happens When AI Becomes the HR Knowledge Engine?

HR GPT represents AI becoming the central knowledge engine of HR, automating key tasks from answering employee queries to managing onboarding workflows. AI can personalize learning, development, and career pathways at scale, transforming how organizations support their talent.

The opportunities of using AI for efficiency, consistency, and real-time support are immense. India's HR-tech ecosystem is positioned to leverage AI strategically and leapfrog global standards in human capital management.

Skills Are the New Currency: Is HR Ready for a Skill-First Economy?

The shift from job titles and degrees to skills, capabilities, and potential is reshaping how organizations hire and develop talent. HR can build continuous learning and upskilling ecosystems while creating transparent skill pathways and internal career mobility.

Using skills frameworks improves hiring, development, and performance across the organization. A skill-first approach benefits both organizations by driving innovation and individual careers by enabling growth and adaptability.

How HR Is Making the Future of Work More Inclusive and Accessible

Expanding access to opportunities through inclusive hiring and development practices ensures diverse talent can thrive. Learning and reskilling programs must reach underserved communities while building workplaces that support belonging, flexibility, and wellbeing.

HR plays a crucial role in enabling women, youth, and multi-generational workforces. Inclusive cultures drive engagement, innovation, and long-term growth, making them essential for future-ready organizations.

Enriching Keynotes

The Opportunity Era: Why HR Has Never Been More Important



⦁ The role of HR in building future-ready skills and continuous learning cultures.

⦁ Designing meaningful employee experiences that drive engagement, belonging, and performance.

⦁ How HR enables career growth, internal mobility, and long-term employability.

⦁ Why empathy, wellbeing, and purpose-led leadership are now core HR priorities.

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The Sentient Workplace: How AI Is Rewriting the Employee Experience



⦁Explore the difference between a digital workplace and a sentient workplace.

⦁The shift from reactive HR to predictive HR.

⦁Automation as an EX Support System in reducing repetitive tasks

⦁Redefining the Role of Managers: AI as a coach

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The Rise of the Learning-First Organization: Reskilling at the Speed of Disruption



⦁How traditional roles are giving way to hybrid, tech-enabled roles.

⦁Characteristics of a Learning-First Organization

⦁Rapid skills transitions in India’s tech, ITES, logistics, manufacturing sectors.

⦁India as the global hub for digital talent.

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NAFEZA and More:

Creating a Seamless Digital Trade Ecosystem in Egypt

• Exploring about the possibilities of scaling NAFEZA and ACI systems to all ports and land borders.

• Ensuring Egypt’s trade systems connect with international databases, standards, and partners.

• Using AI and blockchain to improve cargo profiling, compliance monitoring, and fraud reduction.

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Egypt 2030:

The National Supply Chain Blueprint for Competitiveness and Resilience

• Linking logistics reforms with Egypt’s broader economic, environmental, and social goals.

• Simplifying trade processes, zoning laws, and investment requirements.

• Strengthening institutions, inter-ministerial coordination, and human capital pipelines.

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Speakers

IHRC India 2026 Speakers Line-Up

Dr. Sathya Menon

Chairman & Managing Director,
Blue Ocean Corporation

Abdul Azeez

Vice Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation

John Ellis

Chief Operating Officer, Blue Ocean Corporation

Amy Dufrane

CEO, HRCI

Ata Hasnain

Lieutenant General (Veteran)Indian Army, Lieutenant General (Member) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)INDIA

Prateek Dubey

CHRO,Mankind Pharma LTD

Gaurav Chopra

VP HR Operations & Transformation, Paytm

Abhishek Yadav

Director HR , South Asia, Dupont

Vipul Singhal

Lt. General - Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army

Kinjal Choudhary

Global President Human Resources,Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited ·

Bhuwnesh Singh Chauhan

Vice President - Human Resources at Havells India Limited

Who will Attend the Event?

CEOs, Managing Directors & Founders

CHROs & Chief People Officers

Board Members & Promoters

CXOs driving transformation & governance

The International Human Resource (IHRC) Awards 2026

Honoring Impact. Celebrating Excellence.

The IHRC Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that are reimagining the future of human capital with visionary ideas and measurable impact. From transformative HR strategies to excellence in reskilling, each awardee represents the spirit of leadership that is redefining the future of work in India.

Individual Categories

  • HR Leader of the Year
  • HR Business Partner of the Year
  • HR's Rising Star of the Year
  • Chief People Officer of the Year
  • Strategic HR Transformation Leader
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Corporate Categories

  • Outstanding Talent Management Strategy
  • Best Women Development & Leadership Programme
  • Best Employee Support Strategy
  • Excellence in Reskilling & Continuous Learning
  • Most Innovative Use of AI in HR ​
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Why be a Sponsor for the International Human Resource Conference (IHRC) 2026?

Prominent Exposure

Gain high-profile visibility among CHROs, CEOs, and senior HR decision-makers through event signage, digital branding, and networking sessions.

Supporting National Reskilling

Contribute to India's national mission of workforce transformation, supporting initiatives that drive digital reskilling and future-ready talent development.

Brand Leadership

Position your brand as a thought leader by showcasing innovative HR-tech solutions to an exclusive audience of talent leaders in India and beyond.

Exclusive Access

Enjoy unparalleled access to top-tier influencers in the HR space, ensuring valuable business relationships with those shaping the future of work.

Direct Engagement

Reach a highly curated audience of human capital influencers through targeted marketing, ensuring your message reaches key policy and budget holders.

Competitive Advantage

Differentiate your brand by being featured at India's premier strategic leadership forum, the IHRC, a hub for disruptive HR innovation.

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