Archive · 6 Nov 2025
SHRM India Announces 'Festival of Work' Conference Celebrating 20 Years
Imagine a big party for work!
SHRM India is having a special event called the 'Festival of Work' because it's been helping people with jobs for 20 years.
This party is for bosses, people who make rules, and everyone who works in human resources (HR).
They will talk about how new technology, like AI, is changing jobs.
They will also talk about being good leaders, making sure everyone feels included, and why taking care of your mental health at work is super important.
It's a chance to think about how work has changed and how to make it even better for people in the future.
The goal is to make workplaces that are not just about getting work done, but also about people, having a good reason for what you do, and finding new and exciting opportunities.
It’s a way to celebrate how we work together and make it more meaningful.
SHRM India is hosting the 'Festival of Work' conference and expo in 2025 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
The event aims to bring together business and HR leaders to discuss the future of work, focusing on AI, inclusion, and well-being.
The theme 'Festival of Work' emphasizes celebrating people, purpose, and possibilities in the evolving world of work.
Key discussion areas include AI-driven transformation, ethical leadership, mental well-being, and building inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
The conference seeks to highlight HR's strategic role in driving business growth through data, AI, and a focus on employee experience.
- Who
- Achal Khanna, CEO – SHRM APAC & MENA, and SHRM India
- What
- The SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2025, themed 'Festival of Work,' celebrating 20 years of SHRM India's impact and exploring the future of work, including AI transformation, ethical leadership, and well-being.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To celebrate SHRM India's 20th anniversary, bring together leaders to discuss and shape the future of work, focusing on purposeful, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces in an era of digital transformation.
Celebrating People, Purpose, and Possibilities
Navigating Transformation with AI and Empathy
Conference Theme and Focus
Celebrating People, Purpose, and Possibilities
The 'Festival of Work' theme is a celebration of work itself, bringing together people, ideas, and purpose to reclaim the joy of work and commemorate its evolution.
Navigating Transformation with AI and Empathy
The conference will focus on critical shifts like AI-driven transformation, inclusive leadership, and well-being, exploring how organizations can adopt technology while keeping people at the center.
The Role of HR
Celebrating People, Purpose, and Possibilities
HR will become a strategic function, using data, AI, and analytics to make smarter workforce decisions, focusing on building flexible, inclusive, and skill-ready organizations.
Navigating Transformation with AI and Empathy
HR leaders need to balance technology with empathy to define the purpose and culture of future workplaces, ensuring work remains deeply human despite rapid technological changes.
- Event Name
- SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2025
- Theme
- Festival of Work
- Organizer
- SHRM India
- Anniversary
- 20th anniversary of SHRM India
- Key Discussion Areas
- AI-driven transformation, ethical leadership, mental well-being, inclusive leadership, future of skills, sustainability, resilient cultures
- Target Audience
- CXOs, policymakers, HR professionals, young leaders
- SHRM India Mission Pillars
- People, Purpose, Possibilities
