India HR Conclave 2025 to Unite Industry Leaders for Empowering Conversations on Upskilling and Growth
April 02, 2025, Bengaluru: India HR Conclave is back with its 2nd edition on April 4th, 2025 at Marriott, ORR, Bengaluru. It is an exclusive event aimed at sensitizing HR professionals, CXOs & founders to the significant impact of employee welfare on organizational success. The theme for this year will be ‘Prioritising People – Empower, Upskill, Grow’, focussing on empathy-driven leadership and impactful people strategies. An initiative by 1 Finance and in association with the Marwadi Chandarana Group, GrowthX, Lit School and Atrina, the conclave is designed to inspire empathy among HR leaders by showcasing how happy and healthy employees influence workplace morale, productivity, and overall company performance.
The conclave will include panel discussions about inclusive workplaces, the 70/90 work-hour debate, creating workplaces with an employee-first approach, and overall wellbeing. The event will be graced by key dignitaries of the industry, namely; Abhishek Patil, Co-founder – GrowthX, Manu Saigal, Ex-Director – Adecco, Nivedan Rathi, Founder – Future & AI to name a few.
The awards ceremony will serve as a distinguished platform to honour organisations and individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry and society at large. With an esteemed list of jury panel – Manish Behl, Founder – Mindful Science Centre, TEDx & International motivational speaker; Dr. Suneeta Mukherjee, Retd IAS & ICS Officer, TEDx speaker, currently – Member govt body & BOD at Centre for Catalyzing Change and Ganga Nidhi Agarwal, Retd Airforce Officer, G20 Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs.
The event will recognize excellence and achievements in various categories like, Social Impact Award, Divyang Inclusion Award, Employee Upliftment Award, Skill First Employer Award, Innovative Company Award, Thought Leader Award and Woman Leader of the Year, etc. With nominations from some prominent names in the industry, like Infosys, Honeywell, BPCL, Lemontree, Ola Electric, Groww, Accenture, Swiggy, etc. to name a few.
Speaking of the association, Mr. Abhishek Patil, Co-founder – GrowthX said, “India HR Conclave is not your ordinary HR awards but an ecosystem that aims to bring change, by nurturing talent and bringing up tacit conversations that can address the gaps. While the industry has a few predetermined connotations about how the HR industry functions, it is only through such platforms that we can start newer conversations with fresh perspectives, shift mindsets and add to the overall growth of the industry.”
With an aim to enhance employee wellbeing at the workplace, Ms. Manu Sehgal, Ex-Director – Adecco said, “I am delighted to be part of the India HR Conclave, an event that not only celebrates industry talent but also raises awareness about employee well-being. As a keynote speaker, I will emphasize the importance of prioritizing employee happiness and health, fostering an employee-first culture that drives remarkable outcomes”.
With an aim to build a healthy ecosystem for HR professionals, Mr. Jeet Marwadi, Founder and Managing Director – 1 Finance shared, “The event is an extension of our commitment to employee well-being and workplace inclusivity. It is strongly believed that an organization is a reflection of its employees, and it is only through embracing this philosophy can we create a thriving community of working professionals. We extend our humble gratitude to our partners for being a part of this initiative, and we look forward to unfolding impactful stories and not just bringing but being the change”.
The previous edition of the India HR Conclave witnessed an overwhelming response from the industry with participation from companies like Borosil, HCL Tech, Zepto, and Welspun World. This year, the event will be attended by key HR leaders, Founders and CXOs representing industry giants like Infosys, Amazon, TCS and more.