Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: 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.”
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics and Chairperson Placements, IIM Jammu, added, “In an era where the role of human resources is continuously evolving, our upcoming HR Conclave 7.O aim to serve as a catalyst for professionals and researchers to explore new paradigms in HRM.”
The keynote speakers for the first day include Ms. Rajita Singh, Chief People Officer, Kyndryl, and Mr. Jayanth TV, General Manager- Human Resources Business Partner & Talent Management, Schneider Electric. The keynote speakers for the second day include Mr. Priya Ranjan Kumar, Vice President & Head Human Resources, JSW Steel Ltd and Mr. Shobhit Srivastava, Associate Vice President - L&D, Talent Management, HR Automation, and HRBP - Regional Content
The first panel discussion, themed "HR in Startups: Building Strong Foundations in New Ventures," will be moderated by Dr. Mamta Tripathi. The distinguished panelists include Mr. Abhijeet Bose, Head Human Capital Management at Yes Securities; Mr. Sumeet Naik, Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Global Logic; Mr. Kuldip Dhole, Associate Director (Zonal Head HR- North Non Large) at Flipkart; Mr. Nitin Bhatia, Assistant Vice President of Human Capital Management at Dentsu; Ms. Charu Sharma, DGM at Infogain; Mr. Sahil Nayar, Senior Associate Director at KPMG; and Mr. Gaurish Wagh, Global People Development Head, India at M&G Global Services.
The second panel discussion, themed "The Gen Z way: Understanding a New Generation of Workforce," will be moderated by Dr. Ashish Kumar. The panel will feature Mr. Anand Arora, Vice President of Human Resources at Landmark Group; Ms. Lavita T, General Manager HR (Head TA) Global at BC Jindal Group; Mr. Snehal Shyamprasad Nandy, Director of Talent Acquisition at Dexian (formerly DISYS); Ms. Simin Askari, Senior Vice President at DS Group; Mr. Ravi Rangaraju, Director of Regional HR India at Thomson Reuters; Mrs. Deepti Mehta, Chief Human Resource Officer at Interface Microsystems; and Ms. Apurva Rege Mainkar, Assistant Manager of Talent Management at M&G Global Services.
The third panel discussion, themed "Primary Goal of the Healthcare Industry: Profit Making or Public Health," will be moderated by Dr. Harsha Jariwala. The panelists include Mr. Vishal Sharma, Global Head of HR for Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals; Mr. Kanishak Gautam, Senior Consultant at Iqvia; Ms. Kruti Pancholi, Campus Lead for Pan India at Cipla; Mr. Raghava Rao, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Camomile Healthcare; Dr. Vicky Kothari, Head of Supply Chain at Afford plan; Ms. Sugandha Jain, Director and Strategic Partner at Adora Healthcare; and Mr. Amrit Lal, COE Talent Acquisition & HRBP at BD.
The fourth panel discussion, themed "Hiring with a Digital Paintbrush: Blending Technology and Human Insights in Recruitment," will be moderated by Dr. Nitin Upadhyay. The panel will feature Mr. Rafiq Tamboli, Talent Acquisition Manager at Here Technologies; Mr. Suvradip Choudhuri, Talent Acquisition Lead at BillDesk; Mr. Manish Singh, Head of Talent Acquisition & Talent Strategy at MagicBricks; Mr. Tirthankar Raychaudhury, Vice President of Human Resources at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd.; Mr. Khalid Bhat, Regional Leader of Talent Acquisition at PayPal; Ms. Aarti Nagpal, Senior Vice President and Head of Talent at Publicis Groupe; and Mr. Sameeruddin Quraishi, Talent Acquisition Lead at Atos.
The fifth panel discussion, themed "Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership," will be moderated by Dr.Gaana.J. The panelists include Mr. Kiran Prasad Ivaturi, Group CHRO at Lodha Ventures; Ms. Chaya Mangesh, Talent Acquisition Leader at Amazon; Mr. Chainsingh Rathod, VP of Talent Acquisition & Operations at Gateway Group of Companies; Mr. Mohit Deshpande, Principal Lead for Programme Development, HR, Admin & Infra at Tata Strive; Mr. Vikram Patki, Executive Vice President HR at Ascenso Tyres; Ms. Varsha Gowdra, Director of People Experience- APAC at CSG International; and Ms. Bhavna Kumar, Director HR India, Global HR Partner Corporate Functions and Technology Centres, and Co-Lead for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Deutsche Bank.
The sixth panel discussion, themed "Healthcare Delivery at Your Doorstep: The New Era of Medical Assistance," will be moderated by Dr. Kulwinder Kaur. The panel will feature Mr. Vipin Rajput, Senior Manager of HR at TATA 1mg; Mr. Himanshu Makkar, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Morepen Laboratories Limited India; Ms. Preeti Das, CHRO at Wellness Forever; Ms. Ekta Chhoda, Head of Talent Acquisition at Bayer; Ms. Vibha Bathla, Lead Talent Acquisition at Wolters Kluwer India; Dr. Manoj Kumar Prasad, Vice President of Talent Development & Digital Transformation at Reliance Industries; and Ms. Meenakshi Panwar, Deputy Manager of Human Resources at HCL Healthcare.
The seventh panel discussion, themed "From Intern to Insider: Securing a Full-Time Career," will be moderated by faculty, IIM Jammu. The panelists include Mr. Anand Dhruv, Associate Director of HR at NTT Data; Mr. Aravind Warrier, Head of HR at Volvo; Ms. Sudha Krishnamurthy, HRBP Manager at Rockwell Automation; Mr. Bishal Hetampuria, Head of Talent Management at Ambuja Cements; and Ms. Anupama Jha, Senior HR Manager at JBM Group.
The HR Conclave 7.0 and International HR Conference will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers, engaging panel discussions, workshops, and research presentations. This HR Conclave and International HR Conference is being organized by the industry Interaction Cell of IIM Jammu so that students can gain more corporate insights and obtain knowledge from the best in the industry. The event will also serve to draw the attention of the business community to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and its commercial opportunities.
