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SHRM India Conference 2025 Focuses on Future of Work, AI, and Inclusion
The SHRM India Conference is a big meeting for people who work in HR, which means they help other people with their jobs.
On the first day, they talked a lot about the future.
They believe that computers that can think, called AI, will be very important for jobs.
But they also said that people are still very important!
The goal is to use AI to help people do their jobs better, not to replace them.
They discussed how to make workplaces fair and nice for everyone.
Many experts shared ideas and also released new reports and guides to help companies.
It was all about making work a good experience for everyone involved.
The SHRM India Conference 2025 commenced with discussions on the future of work, emphasizing AI and inclusive, purpose-driven workplaces.
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM's President and CEO, delivered a keynote on the global CEO's perspective of future workplace needs.
Sessions explored how AI and digital tools are transforming employee recognition and engagement.
Key reports launched include 'Driving Enterprise Productivity with Agentic AI' and 'Inside India’s HR Pay Pulse,' alongside a 'Talent Strategy Playbook'.
Masterclasses and learning tracks focused on AI adoption, leadership, and skills transformation, with experts highlighting the blend of AI and empathy in HR.
- Who
- SHRM India, global leaders, HR professionals, and over 4,500 attendees (in-person and virtual)
- What
- First day of the SHRM India Conference 2025, focusing on the future of work, AI, employee recognition, and inclusive workplaces
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- When
- November 14, 2025
- Why
- To discuss and shape the future of work by exploring AI, technology, purpose-driven leadership, and inclusive workplaces, and to share insights through reports and masterclasses.
Key facts
- Event Name
- SHRM India Conference 2025
- Theme
- Celebrating Work
- Date
- November 14, 2025 (Day 1)
- Venue
- Taj Palace, New Delhi
- Day 1 Attendance
- 2,400+ in-person, 2,100+ virtual
- Keynote Speaker
- Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (President and CEO of SHRM)
Quotes
Achal Khanna
CEO of SHRM APAC & MENA
“the future of work is not a fight between people and technology. It is about blending AI, empathy, and purpose to create workplaces where everyone thrives.”
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““Celebrating Work””
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President and CEO of SHRM
“the workplaces of tomorrow need to be inclusive, purpose-driven, and flexible.”
thestatesman.com
Richard Rekhy
from Grant Thornton Bharat
““new code of work.””
thestatesman.com
Sanjeev Jain
from Wipro
““new code of work.””
thestatesman.com
Shaakun Khanna
Expert discussing agentic AI
“agentic AI can uplift HR functions”
thestatesman.com
Sandeep Alur
from Microsoft
““AI-First HR.””
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