Human Capital Management

Beyond the Buzz—Driving Impact Through Data, AI & Adoption

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While the industry is abuzz with AI, our focus remains on unlocking its true potential to drive innovation and customer value. Enthusiasm alone doesn’t translate into better business practices or profitability. It’s not about having ‘cool tech’ that stalls after pilots—it’s about building a scalable, human-centric system that delivers measurable value and positions us for the future.

Executive Keynote

Beyond the Buzz

Discover how you can turn AI enthusiasm into real impact by driving measurable value through data, scalable systems, and human-centric design. Cool tech isn’t enough—true transformation comes from purposeful, future-ready adoption.

Speaker:

  • James Thomas, Vice President & Head, SAP SuccessFactors India Subcontinent

2:20 PM – 2:40 PMCo-meeting 2

“We have AI” to “We’re using AI—every day"

AI adoption in HR is gaining momentum—but real impact comes when it’s not just available, but actionable. Join us  as we  showcase how AI is being embedded into SAP SuccessFactors to solve real workforce challenges, drive better decisions, and simplify HR operations.This session is for HR leaders, tech partners, and anyone looking to move beyond the AI buzz and truly unlock its potential in their HR ecosystem.

Let’s explore how to go from “we have AI” to “we’re using AI—every day.”

Speaker:

  • Kinshul Jain, Director, SuccessFactors PreSales, SAP India Pvt Ltd

2:40 PM – 3:00 PMCo-meeting 2
WalkMe Capability Showcase

Adopt, Adapt & Achieve Business outcomes

Discover how WalkMe is helping Enterprises enhance Business Outcomes while ensuring true transformation and adoption of technology powered by In-App Guidance, Engagement and Automation.

Speaker:

  • Raj Sundarason, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific & Chief Evangelist at WalkMe

3:00 PM – 3:20 PMCo-meeting 2
Fireside Chat

Adoption Imperative in HR Tech

Join us for an engaging conversation with leading CHROs on why adoption is the ultimate driver of success in HR technology.

Speakers:

  • Shveta Srivastava, Head, GM & Head, Employee Experience (EX) Transformation, Wipro Ltd
  • Sujoy Roy, Senior Director, Human Capital Management

3:20 PM – 3:50 PMCo-meeting 2
Panel Discussion

Beyond the Back Office: How HR is Driving Business Outcomes through Data and AI

This panel will explore how HR is strategically leveraging data and AI to move beyond administrative tasks, directly impacting business outcomes like financial performance and operational efficiency. We'll discuss practical AI integration in talent management and employee experience, demonstrating HR's quantifiable contribution to the bottom line and its evolving role as a key C-suite partner.

Speakers:

  • Rachna Singh, Executive Director HR, NTPC
  • Jaishree Sharma, General Manager (HR), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
  • Gaurav Ghai, General Manager HR, GAIL (India) Ltd
  • Bharat Panwar, Additional General Manager, BHEL
  • Rajiv Kumar Goyal, Dy. Secy, HPGCL
  • Saurabh Chawla, Director - HR Tech Strategy & Value Advisory

3:50 PM – 4:20 PMCo-meeting 2

Humans, Resources and Algorithms: Promise and Pitfalls

As organizations increasingly rely on algorithm-driven systems to manage human resources—from recruitment and performance evaluation to workforce planning and compensation—the line between human judgment and machine logic continues to blur. This panel explores the evolving relationship between people, data, and technology in modern HR practices. What promises do algorithms hold for improving fairness, efficiency, and strategic decision-making? Where do they risk reinforcing bias, eroding trust, or reducing the human element in people management? Join industry leaders, technologists, and HR experts as they unpack real-world successes, ethical concerns, and the future of algorithmic influence in managing human potential.

Speakers:

  • Vinod Chaturvedi, CHRO Shree Cement
  • Vikrant Bhatnagar, VP & Head- Talent, Learning, Culture and DE&I- Air India Limited
  • Priyanshi Srivasta, Senior Vale Advisor, HCM Strategy and Value

4:20 PM – 4:50 PMCo-meeting 2

HR Transformation—Common Pitfalls, Challenges, and Strategies for Success

Delving into intricacies of HR transformation using modern technologies, the session will uncover the common pitfalls, the challenges and strategies adopted for success.

Speaker:

  • Sameer Salunke, Partner, KPMG India Service LLP
  • Pooja Chauhan, Corporate HR Head, JK Cement Limited

4:50 PM – 5:10 PMCo-meeting 2

Get ready for SAP NOW AI Tour New Delhi

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our keynote speakers and solution experts on Friday, 19th September 2025.

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