AI. Talent. Leadership. The Future Starts in Pune.

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The Future of Business Will Be Designed by HR. In a world shaped by AI, automation, and constant disruption, competitive advantage no longer comes from capital alone — it comes from culture, capability, and leadership.   At ET Future Forward India Summit 2026 – Pune , we bring together the nation’s most forward-thinking HR leaders and CXOs to decode what’s next.   From reimagining workforce models to embedding intelligence into talent strategy, this summit is about action, not theory.   Under the theme “Empower HR, Accelerate Business,” Pune’s top decision-makers will gather to design agile, resilient, and performance-driven organisations built for tomorrow. If you shape people's strategy, you shape business strategy.

1 Big Day 10+ Top Sessions 20+ Eminent Speakers 100+ Attendees

Discussion Topics

HR Driving Business Impact: Learn how HR can move beyond traditional roles to become a strategic partner, using data, insights, and decision-making power to boost performance and resilience in Pune’s IT, manufacturing, automotive, and startup sectors. Fostering Innovation Through People: Discover how organisations are tapping into local talent, technology, and culture to fuel innovation, digital transformation, and long-term competitiveness. Creating Agile and Future-Ready Workforces: Explore strategies to build flexible, skilled, and adaptive teams capable of thriving in the city's rapidly evolving business environment—from legacy industries to emerging startups. Shaping Leadership and Organisational Culture: Understand how HR is cultivating inclusive leadership, nurturing high-impact workplace cultures, and driving smooth change management across Pune’s diverse industries.

Who Should Attend

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

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For Partnership Ankit Punani | ankit.punani@timesinternet.in | 9971480884 Delegate Opportunity Mansi Soni | mansi1@timesinternet.in | 9625508301 Speaking Opportunity Apeksha Kaushik | apeksha.kaushik@timesinternet.in | 9871345569

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