“IIM Jammu Gears Up for HR Conclave 7.0: A Confluence of Industry Leaders and Academics”
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu is gearing up to host its 7th edition of the HR Conclave on August 17-18, 2024. The theme for this year’ HR Conclave 7.O is “HR Evolution: Crafting the Next Decade” addresses the dynamic shifts and emerging trends that will shape the future of human resources over the next decade. It will also explore the evolving expectations of a multigenerational workforce, highlighting the need for more personalized and flexible work environments. Additionally, the event aims to discuss the growing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how these principles can be seamlessly integrated into organizational culture
The Conclave will commence with an inaugural session featuring addresses from key dignitaries including Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. It will also feature addresses by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean of Academics, IIM Jammu and Dr. Baljeet Singh, Co-Chairperson (Placements), IIM Jammu. The event will set the stage for exploring the intersection of HR practices and startup ecosystems, emphasizing how robust HR foundations can drive long-term success in new ventures.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, expressed his enthusiasm stating that, “IIM Jammu is all set to host HR Conclave 7.0. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity for academia and industry to come together, sharing their experiences and research. It is our sincere belief that this confluence of ideas will lead to innovative solutions to some of the most pressing HR challenges faced by organizations today.”
On the first day, keynote addresses will be delivered by Ms. Rajita Singh, Chief People Officer at Kyndryl, and Mr. Jayanth TV, General Manager – HRBP & Talent Management at Schneider Electric. The second day will feature Mr. Priya Ranjan Kumar, Vice President & Head Human Resources at JSW Steel Ltd, and Mr. Shobhit Srivastava, Associate Vice President – L&D, Talent Management, HR Automation, and HRBP – Regional Content.
The event will include several engaging panel discussions:
“HR in Startups: Building Strong Foundations in New Ventures”, moderated by Dr. Mamta Tripathi, will feature Mr. Abhijeet Bose from Yes Securities, Mr. Sumeet Naik of Global Logic, Mr. Kuldip Dhole from Flipkart, Mr. Nitin Bhatia of Dentsu, Ms. Charu Sharma from Infogain, Mr. Sahil Nayar of KPMG, and Mr. Gaurish Wagh from M&G Global Services.
“The Gen Z Way: Understanding a New Generation of Workforce”, moderated by Dr. Ashish Kumar, will include Mr. Anand Arora of Landmark Group, Ms. Lavita T from BC Jindal Group, Mr. Snehal Shyamprasad Nandy of Dexian, Ms. Simin Askari from DS Group, Mr. Ravi Rangaraju of Thomson Reuters, Mrs. Deepti Mehta from Interface Microsystems, and Ms. Apurva Rege Mainkar of M&G Global Services.
“Primary Goal of the Healthcare Industry: Profit Making or Public Health”, moderated by Dr. Harsha Jariwala, will feature Mr. Vishal Sharma from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Kanishak Gautam of Iqvia, Ms. Kruti Pancholi from Cipla, Mr. Raghava Rao of Camomile Healthcare, Dr. Vicky Kothari from Afford Plan, Ms. Sugandha Jain of Adora Healthcare, and Mr. Amrit Lal from BD.
“Hiring with a Digital Paintbrush: Blending Technology and Human Insights in Recruitment”, moderated by Dr. Nitin Upadhyay, will include Mr. Rafiq Tamboli from Here Technologies, Mr. Suvradip Choudhuri of BillDesk, Mr. Manish Singh from MagicBricks, Mr. Tirthankar Raychaudhury of Bennett Coleman & Co., Mr. Khalid Bhat from PayPal, Ms. Aarti Nagpal of Publicis Groupe, and Mr. Sameeruddin Quraishi from Atos.
“Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership”, moderated by Dr. Gaana J., will feature Mr. Kiran Prasad Ivaturi from Lodha Ventures, Ms. Chaya Mangesh of Amazon, Mr. Chainsingh Rathod from Gateway Group, Mr. Mohit Deshpande of Tata Strive, Mr. Vikram Patki from Ascenso Tyres, Ms. Varsha Gowdra of CSG International, and Ms. Bhavna Kumar from Deutsche Bank.
“Healthcare Delivery at Your Doorstep: The New Era of Medical Assistance”, moderated by Dr. Kulwinder Kaur, will include Mr. Vipin Rajput from TATA 1mg, Mr. Himanshu Makkar of Morepen Laboratories, Ms. Preeti Das from Wellness Forever, Ms. Ekta Chhoda of Bayer, Ms. Vibha Bathla from Wolters Kluwer, Dr. Manoj Kumar Prasad of Reliance Industries, and Ms. Meenakshi Panwar from HCL Healthcare.
“From Intern to Insider: Securing a Full-Time Career”, moderated by faculty, IIM Jammu, will feature Mr. Anand Dhruv from NTT Data, Mr. Aravind Warrier of Volvo, Ms. Sudha Krishnamurthy from Rockwell Automation, Mr. Bishal Hetampuria of Ambuja Cements, and Ms. Anupama Jha from JBM Group.
The HR Conclave 7.0 and International HR Conference promises a rich learning experience, offering insights into the evolving HR landscape and the future of work.
The HR Conclave 7.0 and International HR Conference promises a rich learning experience, offering insights into the evolving HR landscape and the future of work.