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The House of CHRO Summit & Awards

Belong. Express. Co-Create.

A premier gathering of CHROs, exploring HR's evolving role, culture, AI, talent retention, and organizational redesign.

Date: October 2026
Venue: Bengaluru, India
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FACILITATORS

Thought Leaders

Connect with leading experts, C-Suite officers, and global directors heading strategic transition protocols.

Gerald Santosh

Gerald Santosh

Director Human ResourcesArrow Electronics
Manas Martha

Manas Martha

CHROTTK Prestige
Hari Das Nair

Hari Das Nair

CHROThe Naharas Engineering Private Limited
Manmohan S Kalsy

Manmohan S Kalsy

CHROInbrew Beverages Private Limited
Santosh Rudrawar

Santosh Rudrawar

Group CHROSanjay Ghodawat Group
Namita Venkatraman

Namita Venkatraman

CHROLucas TVS
Augustus Azariah

Augustus Azariah

Regional DirectorKryndyl
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Many more esteemed thought leaders and industry pioneers are confirming their participation. Stay tuned for exciting additions to our lineup!

SCHEDULE

The Summit Agenda

8:30 AMbreak

REGISTRATION & MORNING REFRESHMENT

9:20 AMremark

FINDING PURPOSE

9:30 AMremark

CHAIRPERSON OPENING REMARK

9:45 AMpanel

Key Panel 1: THE CHRO HAS THE SEAT. NOW PROVE YOU DESERVE IT.

Theme: HR has finally earned a place in the boardroom. The next challenge is proving that the CHRO is indispensable to business strategy, enterprise growth and long-term competitive advantage not just people decisions.

    Expected Boardroom OutcomeLearn what separates influential CHROs from operational HR leaders, and how to build credibility where it matters most in the boardroom.
    Panelists:Gerald Santosh
    10:30 AMpartner

    Key Note Presentation (Presenting Partner)

    10:50 AMpartner

    Key Presentation - 1 (Partner Slot)

    11:10 AMbreak

    Networking & Refreshment Break

    11:40 AMpanel

    Key Panel- 2: YOUR CULTURE IS NOT WHAT YOU SAY. IT'S WHO YOU REFUSE TO FIRE.

    Theme: Culture is built through difficult decisions, not values on walls. Every promotion, reward and compromise silently shapes the organisation people actually experience.

      Expected Boardroom OutcomeUnderstand how culture is created through leadership choices, accountability and organisational systems not communication campaigns.
      Panelists:Manmohan S Kalsy
      RECOGNITION & HONORS

      The House of CHRO Summit & Awards Awards

      Celebrating individual leadership achievements and corporate transitions bridging excellence, execution, and boardroom compliance.

      Top 10 Individual Categories

      • CHRO of the Year
      • Emerging HR Leader of the Year
      • Excellence in Talent Management
      • Excellence in Employee Engagement
      • DEI Champion of the Year
      • HR Tech Innovator of the Year
      • Excellence in Organizational Culture
      • Strategic HR Leader of the Year
      • Excellence in Learning & Development
      • Lifetime Achievement in HR

      Top 10 Organization / HR Team Categories

      • HR Team of the Year
      • Best Workplace Culture Award
      • Excellence in Employee Wellbeing
      • Best Talent Acquisition Strategy
      • Innovation in HR Technology
      • Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Best Employer Brand Award
      • Excellence in Leadership Development
      • Best HR Transformation Initiative
      • Outstanding Employee Experience Award
      Submit NominationRecognize executive leadership & organizational excellence
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