As the voice of all things work, workers & the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener & thought leader on issues impacting todayโs evolving workplaces
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Thatโs the spirit of #SHRMUnConference
โ Less note-taking. More idea-making
โ Real conversations
โ Bold thinking
โ Meaningful connections.
Join leaders, innovators, creators, and curious minds for two days designed around participation, exploration, and discovery.
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๐ HICC Novotel, Hyderabad
๐ July 15 & 16, 2026
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At #SHRMTech26, James Atkinson shared powerful insights on where AI in HR truly stands today, beyond the hype.
From recruiting & change management, the session explored why the biggest challenge is no longer access to AI, but overcoming the barriers to adoption & implementation.
Day 2 at #SHRMTech26, Swaminathan R & explored how AI, quantum computing, @DwivediYatindra, and intelligent infrastructure are redefining the future of enterprise and industry.
From AI-led predictive maintenance and AI agents at scale to preparing for the next wave of disruption, the conversation highlighted why the future belongs to organizations that combine technological ambition with continuous learning and human intelligence.
Day 2 at #SHRMTECH26, Manas Bisht, Krishna Kumar Thakur, Gopal Chhetri, and Rajnish Kumar explored how organizations must embed inclusion into systems, workflows, and leadership behaviors, not treat it as a one-time exercise.
One powerful takeaway: The future of inclusion depends on human-centric AI, continuous listening, and ensuring that every employee, seen or unseen, gets an equal seat at the table.
Employee engagement is at a historic low. And organizations still treating it as an HR problem are missing the point.
Day 2 at #SHRMTECH26, @GodaraAR, Biplob Banerjee, @sumit_neogi, Swapnil Kulkarni, & @mtripathi made it clear that the employee lifecycle is a series of promises
Perks and polished EVP messaging are no longer enough. Employees want real growth, fairness, and leaders who show up.
One powerful takeaway: AI can identify the signals. But only humans can act on them with empathy
Day 2 at #SHRMTech26, Alexander Rinku, Sanchayan Paul, Kaushik Das, and Yoganandh Udayakumar explored one of the most important questions facing organizations today: how far can AI really go?
From real-world enterprise use cases to the limits around trust, bias, and context, the discussion brought together practical insights on what it truly takes to scale AI responsibly and effectively.
Session Partner: @alldigitech
At #SHRMTech26, Sameer Shaikh, Shikha Bhatnagar, and Dr. Rajat Grover explored how AI is reshaping human experience, moving organizations from process-driven systems to intelligent, personalized employee journeys.
The discussion highlighted an important shift: the future of HX is not just about efficiency, but about building trust, better decisions, and more meaningful employee experiences at scale.
Talent is no longer a support function. It is the growth strategy.
Day 2 at #SHRMTECH26, @vaibhavgoel09, Poonam Burman, Bhagwati Chhabbarwal Shetty, Riddhiman Mukhopadhyay, and Rohit Sharma, made a compelling case for treating talent as a compounding asset, not a cost.
Skills, culture, and capability building must be woven into business plans, not bolted on after.
One powerful takeaway: Organizations that balance AI-led efficiency with human trust and long-term growth will be the ones that truly scale.
Technology can process data at speed, but leaders must bring empathy & syst to the table. AI should enable the decision.
One powerful takeaway:
The strongest leaders in the age of connected intelligence are not those who control the most but those who orchestrate the best.
At #SHRMTech26, Nishith Upadhyaya & @shakun_khanna unpacked one of the biggest workforce questions of our time: Are skills evolving fast enough for the future of work?
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AI rapidly reshapes industries, the conversation explored the critical & often non-intuitive skills organizations & individuals need to stay future-ready.
The newly unveiled report offers a view into Indiaโs evolving skilling landscape, with annual updates planned ahead.
At #SHRMTech26, Nick Burns, Akshay Sethi, and @Minaxiindra led a powerful masterclass on how organizations can move beyond sporadic engagement efforts to building measurable, business-linked engagement strategies.
Session Partner - @Edenred
The conversation explored the growing need to connect employee experience with real business outcomes through data, leadership, technology, and human-centered design.