Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Arthan Hosts People Leaders Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru
Arthan, an organisation that supports leadership and organisational development in India's social impact sector, hosted the People Leaders Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru.
The event brought together leaders to discuss how to prepare for the future of work in an AI-enabled world.
Over the past decade, Arthan has helped with over 1,800 leadership hires and connected many founders and professionals.
The conclave featured discussions on the role of AI in leadership, with experts agreeing that while AI can improve efficiency, it cannot replace human judgement and strong leadership.
A new study was also released, exploring how organisations can translate organisational development principles into practice.
The event concluded with collaborative sessions on topics like the future workforce and responsible AI adoption.
Arthan hosted the People Leaders Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru to discuss AI-enabled leadership.
The event focused on strengthening leadership, talent development, and organisational capacity.
Arthan has facilitated over 1,800 leadership hires and connected 1,200 founders and professionals.
Experts agreed that AI can improve efficiency but cannot replace human judgement and strong leadership.
A new study was released on organisational development principles in practice.
- Who
- Arthan, founders, CEOs, HR leaders, organisational development practitioners
- What
- People Leaders Conclave 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To discuss the future of people leadership in an AI-enabled world
AI as a Tool
Human-Centric Leadership
Role of AI in Leadership
AI as a Tool
AI can significantly improve productivity and operational efficiency, making it a valuable tool for organisations.
Human-Centric Leadership
AI cannot replace human judgement, ethical decision-making, or strong leadership, which are essential for successful organisations.
Investment in Systems
AI as a Tool
Organisations should invest in governance, decision-making, feedback mechanisms, and organisational processes to enable success.
Human-Centric Leadership
Investing in people and building strong learning cultures is crucial for adopting AI successfully.
- Event
- People Leaders Conclave 2026
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Theme
- Making the Next Decade of People Leadership Visible
- Organiser
- Arthan
- Participants
- Founders, CEOs, HR leaders, organisational development practitioners
- Key Speakers
- Rahul Balakrishnan, Gayathri Shastri, Dr. Angela Chaudhuri, Shruti Goel, Sapna Karim, Krisha Mathur
- Study Released
- What Does OD Actually Mean: Between Knowing and Doing