2nd Edition ETHRWorld Future Forward Chennai Chapter 2025 | Times Internet | 14 May 2025 | Hilton, Chennai, 124, 1, 100 Feet Rd, Poomagal Nagar, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India

As the world undergoes rapid technological advancements and workforce transformations, India stands at the forefront of economic resilience and innovation. Within this dynamic landscape, Human Resources (HR) plays a critical role in steering business transformation. HR is now a strategic enabler-driving innovation, fostering agility, and shaping leadership to help businesses thrive in an evolving marketplace.

Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in Chennai- a city known for its rich industrial legacy, thriving IT ecosystem, and commitment to digital acceleration. As one of India’s key economic engines, the city is home to thriving industries across IT, automobile manufacturing, and financial services. Chennai’s strategic focus on digital transformation and workforce upskilling makes it an ideal venue to explore HR’s role in shaping the future of work.

At The Economic Times event, the theme for this year’s conference—Empower HR, Accelerate Business—emphasizes the critical role HR plays in navigating modern business challenges. This premier event will bring together HR leaders, business executives, and thought leaders from across Tamil Nadu to engage in meaningful dialogues, share actionable insights, and set the agenda for HR-driven business transformation.

Join us in Chennai for insightful discussions, actionable strategies, and networking opportunities to empower the workforce and shape the future of work.

Key Highlights
• Innovate: Explore cutting-edge HR technologies and best practices that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience. From • • AI-driven talent acquisition to digital learning platforms, discover how innovation is reshaping HR.
• Adapt: Gain insights into how organizations are addressing workforce challenges, from hybrid work models to talent shortages and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Lead: Hear from India’s top business leaders on fostering a leadership culture that aligns people strategies with business goals.

Who Should Attend:
• Startup CEOs and Entrepreneurs
• TA, L&D, R&R, Employee Wellness, and other Function Heads
• HR Associates, Directors, EVPs, and VPs
• CHROs, CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, and other C-Suite Leaders
• HR Analysts, Advisors, and Consultants
• HR-Tech and Service Vendors and Partners
• CBOs, Business Heads

2025 Speakers

Balaji Ethirajan
Global CHRO, TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Anil Joseph
SVP Global People Operations, Sutherland Global Services

Sathya Mehta
Head HR - Consumer Business Group, Tata Consultancy Services

Rajesh P
VP & Group HR Head, CavinKare

Shashikanth Jayaraman
CHRO & Chief of Staff, MulticoreWare Inc

Yogesh S
Group Head HR - Enterprise Service Lines, Tech Mahindra

Nikhil Raj
Director - HR, Equiniti India

Saravanan MP
Director - Corporate Affairs & HR, Kone Elevator India

Nirooban Rupathevan
Director - HR, BNP Paribas India Solutions

Lakshmi Narasimhan
Joint GM - HR, Larsen & Toubro