HRTech Conclave for Emerging Businesses 2024

The Big Leap: Building NextGen Enterprises with HRTech

Leela Ambience, Gurgaon | 16th February, 2024

Registrations for Gurgaon now closed

ABOUT

India aspires to be the startup hub of the world with over 50,000 startups and 105 unicorns. But India's trillion-dollar dream is constantly mired in a myriad of challenges faced by small and medium businesses, from economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions to funding vows and finding, engaging, and retaining top talent.

Even as the next generation enterprises adapt to dynamic shifts and become digital to remain competitive, business leaders need to understand the growing role of human resources technology (HRTech) in revolutionising the way businesses manage their workforce and drive organisational success. HRTech enables companies to streamline recruitment processes, enhance employee engagement, and optimise talent management strategies to take the big leap and shine to their full potential.

 

The People Matters & KEKA HRTech Conclave for Emerging Businesses 2024 will cover:

  • Why do CEOs of today need to invest in the right tools and solutions to build future-ready organisations?
  • How can HR leaders leverage data-driven AI systems to build a culture of innovation and agility?
  • How HRTech is transforming traditional HR practices and empowering SMEs to attract, retain, and develop top talent?
  • How HRTech supports diversity and inclusion to improve business performance?
  • What are some of the best ways to enhance employees' digital experience and overcome barriers of hybrid work?
  • Benefits of cultivating an enterprise-ready mindset to help SMEs overcome challenges, seize opportunities and achieve long-term success

 

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Why you

should attend

  • Gain Insights on the latest trends shaping the future of SMEs, startups, and unicorns
  • Learn how future-forward companies are leveraging tech to improve the digital experience
  • Get a chance to interact with top leaders in the space
  • Get a sneak peek into exclusive research highlighting the current state of HR practices in emerging businesses
  • What are some of the best ways to enhance employees' digital experience and overcome barriers of hybrid work?
  • Network with business leaders, HR professionals, and talent leaders from fast-growing organisations in India.

Who

should attend

  • Chief Human Resource Officers
  • Senior Human Resource Leaders
  • CXOs
  • People Managers
  • HR Professionals
  • SME/MSME Leaders

Experience how to elevate EX in the new era of work

 

250+
HR Leaders

 

400+
Minutes of Learning

 

10+
Thoughtful Speakers

 

7
Insightful Sessions

 

5
Exclusive Engagement activities

 

Conference Agenda

09:00 AM- 10:00 AM

Networking & Tea

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM to 10:20 AM

Welcome by People Matters

Welcome Address

10:20 AM- 10:50 AM

Keynote Address

The Power of Playing Bold: The Transformational Journey of a Growth Mindset

What does it take to make bold decisions in life to grow and excel to your full potential? This session will emphasise on the importance of embracing an agile and open mindset to become a leader and maximise capability to transform with changing times.

Dr. Ritu Anand

Dr. Ritu Anand

Tata Consultancy Services

10:50 AM- 11:10 AM

Context Setting & Welcome Address

Navigating the Transition from Digital Transformation to Digital Intelligence in HR

In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, this session delves into the pivotal role of Human Resources in steering companies towards digital excellence. This session aims to equip HR professionals with insights and strategies to harness the power of digital intelligence for comprehensive organizational transformation.

You will be among the first to gain access to the valuable insights that can help your organization stay at the forefront of HR trends in the emerging business sector.

Barun Mallick

Barun Mallick

Marketing Head, Keka

11:10 AM- 11:30 AM

Tea Break

11:30 AM- 12:10 AM

Power Panel 1

How enhanced EX can help you win in the digital era?

This power-panel will deliberate on the role of HR in improving employee experience and keeping talent engaged to enhance business outcomes despite barriers of hybrid and remote work. The experts will share winning strategies and people-centric practices to thrive in the digital era with ease.

Shaleen Manik

Shaleen Manik

CHRO
Transsion India (Infinix Mobiles)

Kamaljeet Kaur

Kamaljeet Kaur

Chief People Officer - Gensol Group (BluSmart)

Rishu Garg

Rishu Garg

CHRO, DeHaat

Pushkar Bidwai

Pushkar Bidwai

Chief Business Officer
People Matters

12:10 PM- 12:30 PM

Awards Ceremony

Emerging Talent Award 2024

In this session, we will come together to honor and recognize the outstanding achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of Human Resources. The SME HR Awards 2024 is a groundbreaking initiative designed to acknowledge and applaud the remarkable contributions made by these businesses in shaping their workforce and ensuring HR excellence.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM- 2:40 PM

Power Panel 2

Discussing how enterprises can foster a culture of innovation, embrace disruptive technologies, and stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets

In this session, we will go on an expedition to discover the extraordinary journey of a growth -oriented company that redefined success through its unwavering commitment to a people-centric mindset. Through this freewheeling conversation, we will learn how this company reformed itself to pioneer a people-first paradigm in enterprise success.

Varinder Kumar Verma

Varinder Kumar Verma

Head HR Strategy & Transformation at Maruti
Suzuki India

Seema Nair

Seema Nair

Sr EVP, Head- Group HR Digitization

Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh

Director - The People Office, FIS

Pushkar Bidwai

Pushkar Bidwai

Chief Business Officer
People Matters

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

Fireside Chat

Aligning HR Strategies with Business Goals

Sneak peek into how HR initiatives need to be integrated with the organisation's vision, mission, and strategic priorities to directly contribute to achieving those goals. Through this fireside chat, we will try to understand the gaps between HR and business alignment and what are the ways to bridge them.

3:10 PM- 4:20 PM

Workshop Session

Constructing the Future Workplace

LEGO Serious Play for HR Leaders in the NextGen Enterprise Era Engage in a hands-on and immersive LEGO Serious Play workshop designed exclusively for HR Leaders attending the HRTech Conclave for Emerging Businesses. Dive into the world of creativity, strategy, and teamwork as we explore innovative HR approaches for scaling startups and growing businesses in unconventional ways.

Varinder Kumar Verma

Laxman Murugappan

Founder PlayThink Transform

4:20 PM - 4:55 PM

Getting Unplugged with Appurv Gupta (Gupta Ji)

Laughter to Leadership: Navigating the Future of Emerging Businesses

Wrap up the HRTech Conclave for Emerging Businesses with a memorable and engaging session featuring Appurv Gupta, the dynamic angel investor and stand-up comedian. In this closing keynote, Appurv will blend his unique experiences in the world of startups and comedy to offer insights, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.

Appurv Gupta

Appurv Gupta

Stand Up Comedian & Angel Investor

4:55 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Note by People Matters

5:00 PM Onwards

Networking over Beers

Meet Our

Speakers


Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh

Director - The People Office, FIS

Varinder Kumar Verma

Varinder Kumar Verma

Head HR Strategy & Transformation at Maruti Suzuki India

Appurv Gupta

Appurv Gupta

Stand Up Comedian & Angel Investor

Rishu Garg

Rishu Garg

CHRO, DeHaat

Kamaljeet Kaur

Kamaljeet Kaur

Chief People Officer - Gensol Group (BluSmart)

Shaleen Manik

Shaleen Manik

CHRO, Transsion India (Infinix Mobiles)

Seema Nair

Seema Nair

Sr EVP, Head- Group HR Digitization

Pushkar Bidwai

Pushkar Bidwai

Chief Business Officer
People Matters

Laxman Murugappan

Laxman Murugappan

Founder PlayThink Transform

Laxman Murugappan

Dr. Ritu Anand

Tata Consultancy Services