
Talent Connect India
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Location: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Sector 25 Dwarka, Delhi, 110061
Time: 8:45am - 6pm


Unlock a world of possibility
As the world of work evolves at an unprecedented pace, we are at a pivotal moment to unlock immense possibilities.
Talent leaders like you are uniquely positioned to shape the future of work. This year’s theme, "Where Possibility Works," explores how embracing AI, evolving skills, and shifting employee expectations can help you reimagine the talent landscape for your people, clients, and organization.
Join us to discover how to turn these changes into strategic opportunities through inspiring keynotes, industry insights, breakout sessions and real-world success stories. You'll walk away with practical takeaways on upskilling, empowering your workforce, and creating adaptive, human-centered workplaces where potential thrives
Throughout the day, immerse yourself in the interactive InLounge experience and gain the energy for the journey ahead. Don’t miss out—register your interest today!
Event Themes
Together, we’ll elevate four key themes through thought-provoking keynote speakers, interactive experiences, and engaging breakout sessions
Talent Attraction & Acquisition
Join your peers to identify possibilities, create new strategies that can lead an organisation, and tips on how to keep bringing in the best talent the world has to offer.
Talent Development
Discover new strategies for what's possible with engaging and growing unstoppable talent that makes a lasting impression on your business
Future of Work
See how AI can work for your company, understand what today's employees value, and embrace a new era of talent from acquisition to learning.
Unlocking Value with LinkedIn
Come together to discuss why talent keeps changing so quickly, uncover new insights, and dive into how LinkedIn’s solutions can help unlock new possibilities for a new era of work.
Breakout Sessions
During the event you will be able to own your experience by selecting two breakout sessions. If you wish to opt-out of the breakout sessions, you are welcomed to use the free time to explore our InLounge, interactive experiences or take a break.
Below is a brief summary of what to expect in each breakout session:
1. Big Idea Session (morning - 50 mins) - Time to think BIG and dive deep with thought leaders and trailblazers into pressing talent and market trends, critical business opportunities and practical solutions to prepare you for tomorrow.
2. Solution Room (afternoon - 75 mins) - These sessions are designed to foster peer-to-peer problem solving and community building. Here, we’ll tackle challenges and face change head-on alongside peers, subject matter experts and talent practitioners.
Big Idea 1: Reenergize your employer brand to stay relevant for today's candidate pool
Explore strategies for revitalizing and reframing your employer brand to resonate with a diverse and multigenerational candidate pool with similarly diverse values. Talent executives will share their approaches to the top branding challenges of this moment, including how to connect with Gen Z. They'll share successful strategies for highlighting winning company culture and ensuring brand appeal across the full spectrum of candidates.
Audience: Talent Acquisition and Search & Staffing
Big Idea 2: Recruiting with AI: Guardrails, guidelines, and ethical considerations
Learn how to responsibly integrate AI into recruitment. This panel will cover ethical AI considerations, change management, and best practices to ensure AI-driven hiring aligns with your organization’s values and meets business needs.
Audience: All
Big Idea 3: AI in recruiting: Actionable insights and best practices
Hear from leaders on implementing AI to boost recruitment efficiency. Learn practical steps to overcome obstacles, upskill teams, and maximize the strategic potential of AI in hiring.
Audience: All
Big Idea 4: Influencing c-suite best practices
To gain executive buy-in, leaders need metrics that clearly demonstrate impact and align with business goals. Join industry experts to learn how to define and communicate metrics that matter to executives. Discover essential skills to build a strong business case that secures your budget and amplifies your impact.
Audience: All
Big Idea 5: Unlocking business growth with a culture of learning and skill building
See how a strong learning culture drives business growth. Get inspired by examples and frameworks for building an organization focused on continuous upskilling and future-ready talent.
Audience: Learning & Development
Big Idea 6: How AI can expand economic mobility and workforce inclusion
Discover how AI drives innovation and expands economic opportunities, fostering a more human and equitable future of work when designed with intent. Hear from leaders across government, nonprofits, and education on how AI enhances personalized learning, highlights human strengths, and lowers barriers to entrepreneurship.
Audience: All
Solution Room 1: How to structure your TA org and strategies for a world of
Dive into the essentials of organizing your TA team for a world of automation. Discover the impact of Automation, Segmentation, Specialization, and Augmentation on speed and quality, and prepare your team to adapt to AI advancements. Engage in hands-on discussions and problem-solving with peers.
Audience: Talent Acquisition and Search & Staffing
Solution Room 2: Mastering modern recruitment with HR Technology and Integrations
Discover how HR technology and technology integrations are reshaping modern recruitment. This session will delve into effective approaches for implementing skills-based hiring, enhancing collaboration with hiring managers, and creating an inclusive workplace culture. We’ll also address the challenges and opportunities of leveraging seamless technology integrations to optimize recruitment processes and drive impactful results.
Audience: All
Solution Room 3: The AI Readiness Framework for HR Transformation
Join us as we dive into the critical challenges and introduce the “AI Readiness Framework,” This workshop is designed to guide for talent leaders to navigate and implement AI confidently in HR.
Audience: All
Solution Room 4: Navigating Change Management
Discover strategies for managing change effectively. Join us for collaborative workshop on how to engage teams and adopt AI in an open, interactive environment.
Audience: All
Solution Room 5: Transforming talent development for growth and change
Learn how to drive growth through skills-based talent development. Discover strategies for career development, cross-functional collaboration, and drive people leaders to adopt AI. Participate in group discussions on upskilling, employee retention, and preparing your organization for future needs.
Audience: Learning & Development
Solution Room 6: Search & Staffing Exclusive: Rethinking recruitment in the world of transforming roles
Join this session for an engaging discussion on the transformative impact of technology changes in the recruitment landscape. This session will dive into how tech advancements are reshaping roles within the recruitment industry, from frontline recruiters to top leaders. Understand the evolving skill sets required to stay ahead in this dynamic field and discuss whether industry leaders are focusing solely on productivity and efficiency or are also reimagining the role of recruitment itself. Join us to gain valuable insights into adopting a skills-first approach and preparing for the future of recruitment in an AI-driven world.
Audience: Search & Staffing
Featured Speakers
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

Siddharth Kannan
Media Personality & Talent Connect India's Host

Karin Kimbrough
Chief Economist

Aneesh Raman
Chief Economic Opportunity Officer

Aman Gupta
Co-founder & CMO,
boAt Lifestyle
Shark, Shark Tank India - Season 4

Jaspreet Bindra
Founder of AI&Beyond and Tech Whisperer, UK
Author, The Tech Whisperer on Digital Transformation and the
Technologies that Enable it

Kumaresh Pattabiraman
Country Manager & Head of Product
LinkedIn India

Ruchee Anand
Senior Director, Talent & Learning Solutions

Yuvaraj Srivastava
Group CHRO
MakeMyTrip

Pankaj Bansal
Co-founder, PeopleStrong and Co-founder & Managing Partner, Caret
Capital

Varadharaju Janardhanan
Vice President - Human Resources
Flipkart

Arundhuti Gupta
Founder & CEO
Mentor Together

Manu Chopra
CEO
Karya

Daryl Pinto
Director & India Head - Talent Acquisition
Microsoft

Shalini Modi
SVP & Global Leader - Learning & Skills
Genpact

Ravi Hemnani
VP HR & Head Talent, Learning & OD
Nuvoco Vistas

Tirumala Reddy Koduri
VP & Head - People & Culture - APAC & India
NTT DATA Business Solutions

Aarti Thapar
Senior Director, Customer Success

Ajay Tripathi
CHRO
ReNew Power

Sumita Tandon
Director, HR Business Partner
Agenda
Registration & Breakfast |
Keynotes |
Big Idea Breakouts |
Lunch and Networking |
Solution Room Breakouts |
Keynotes |
Evening Reception |
Venue
By Car:
Enter from Gate 6.
Take a U-turn and park in Basement 1.
Head to the main entry of Basement 1, then follow signs to the Convention Centre.
Proceed to Amaltas Hall (Basement 1) foyer for registration.
By Cab/Taxi:
Yashobhoomi is accessible via UER II (Urban Extension Road II) and the Dwarka Expressway.
Enter from Gate 6.
Get down at the Convention Centre Drop-off point.
Walk towards the convention center entry on the ground floor.
Take the escalator or elevator to reach Amaltas Hall (Basement 1) foyer for registration.
By Plane (from IGI Airport):
Yashobhoomi is a 10-minute drive from IGI Airport; the Airport Metro Express is highly recommended.
Exit at Yashobhoomi Metro Station (2nd station from the airport, right after Dwarka Sector 21).
Follow the tunnel toward the Yashobhoomi Exhibition Hall (7-minute walk).
Use the stairs or travelator to reach the connecting bridge to the convention center.
Take the escalator or elevator down to Amaltas Hall (Basement 1) for registration.
By Metro:
Take the Airport Metro Express Line to Yashobhoomi Metro Station (2nd station from the airport).
Exit and follow the tunnel toward Yashobhoomi Exhibition Hall (7-minute walk).
Use the stairs or travelator to access the connecting bridge to the convention center.
Take the escalator or elevator down to Amaltas Hall (Basement 1) for registration.
By Train (from New Delhi Railway Station):
Recommended commute is via metro—22 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station by metro.
Take the Airport Metro Express Line to Yashobhoomi Metro Station.
Follow the tunnel toward the Yashobhoomi Exhibition Hall (7-minute walk).
Take the stairs or travelator to access the connecting bridge to the convention center.
Take the escalator or elevator down to Amaltas Hall (Basement 1) for registration.
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