Navigating Talent Acquisition Challenges in 2026:

Solutions for India’s Evolving Workforce Needs

20th November, 2025

The talent acquisition landscape in India is facing a critical transformation in 2025. Organizations must contend with skill shortages, evolving workforce expectations, and increased reliance on technology. Recruitment teams are under pressure to deliver faster, smarter hiring solutions while navigating these emerging trends.

This event will examine the most pressing challenges talent acquisition professionals face today, along with strategies to address them effectively.

Our Engagements

On This Roundtable

5+

Speakers

25+

Delegates

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Key Topics:

  • Talent Gaps in Emerging and Critical Sectors: Responding to skill shortages and ensuring access to high-demand talent pools.
  • AI and Recruitment Technology: Leveraging automation and data-driven tools to streamline hiring processes and enhance candidate experiences.
  • Upskilling and Reskilling Strategies: Meeting the demands of fast-changing industries by developing internal talent and bridging skill gaps through continuous learning initiatives.
  • Retention-Oriented Hiring: Adopting long-term strategies to hire and retain talent, reducing turnover and enhancing workforce stability.

Discover how Ceipal’s integrated talent acquisition platform helps recruiters meet these challenges by enhancing every step of the hiring process—from sourcing and candidate engagement to placement and performance analysis.

Speakers:

Gaurav Baid

Director - Strategic Sales

Ceipal

Nithya Iyer

Associate Manager- Enterprise Solutions

Ceipal

Shilpa Surana

Sr. HR & Admin Head

Great Galleon Ventures Ltd.

Vijay Bajpai

CHRO

Symbiotec Pharmalab Pvt. Ltd

Swapnil Jain

Chief Operating Officer

47Billion

Agenda:

Time Topic
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Registration
07:00 PM - 07:10 PM Opening Remarks
07:10 PM - 07:25 PM Keynote Session - India’s Talent Acquisition Revolution: Adapting to the Workforce of 2025 Gaurav Baid, Director - Strategic Sales, Ceipal
07:25 PM - 08:10 PM Panel discussion - Bridging the Talent Gap: Hiring Challenges and the Rise of GCCs in Emerging Cities like Indore

Moderator:

Nithya Iyer, Associate Manager- Enterprise Solutions, Ceipal

Panelist:

Shilpa Surana, Sr. HR & Admin Head, Great Galleon Ventures Ltd. Swapnil Jain, Chief Operating Officer, 47Billion Vijay Bajpai, CHRO, Symbiotec Pharmalab Pvt. Ltd
08:15 PM onwards Dinner & Cocktails

Join us to gain actionable insights, explore data-driven trends, and learn best practices to strengthen your talent strategies for 2025 and beyond.