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Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference, People Matters TechHR India 2024, successfully concluded its three-day conference from 1st to 3rd August at the Leela Ambience in Gurgaon. The conference proved to be a transformative platform for organisations striving to move from “Inspiration to Action”. It hosted 2630 HR and business leaders, 100 HR and work tech solution providers, and 168 global speakers, bringing the best of conversations and experiences, all under one roof. The digital space was equally a buzz, with over 63 million social media impressions.
With this year's theme, “Inspiration to Action”, the conference focused on empowering organisations with the tools and insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of work. As the HR industry grows by leaps and bounds, the event served as a rallying call, urging businesses to catalyse a future-ready workforce by embracing speed, sustainability, and resilience.
“In a world where conventional approaches fall short, there’s a need for a new vision,” said
Ester Martinez CEO and Editor-in-Chief of People Matters, “A pivotal shift from ego-centric to
eco-centric leadership is leading to a collaborative, purpose-driven model. The conference encouraged leaders to rethink roles and organisational structures - transitioning to a broader, ecosystem-focused approach.”
The conference unveiled an exclusive research report on the state of the HR industry - “People Matters SHRPA 2024”, which saw a participation of 1300 survey participants and 25+ in-depth interviews with CXOs and HR leaders covering India, South East Asia, ANZ, and the Middle East. According to the Study, 77% of HR leaders are change-ready and able to adapt to business and talent disruptions. Yet, 64% are set to miss out on HR transformation if it's not
people-centric and tech-enabled.
Another major highlight was the launch of People Matters Octopus, a groundbreaking HR technology solution developed through a unique co-creation process with industry leaders and HR professionals. This innovative platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing HR systems, offering advanced analytics, intuitive user experiences, and AI-driven insights. People Matters Octopus aims to revolutionise workforce management, enhancing productivity, employee engagement, and strategic decision-making for organisations worldwide. Currently, the beta version has been launched, and the complete version will be available to the community shortly.
Speaking about his experience, Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, said, “TechHR India 2024 was a remarkable event that underscored the transformative role of HR in today's business landscape. It was inspiring to see HR leaders positioning themselves as integral business partners and catalysts for change. TechHR India has reaffirmed my belief in HR's power to lead and inspire, and I am confident that insights shared during the event are crucial for organisations to thrive in the face of change.”
boAt’s Co-Founder & CMO, Aman Gupta noted, “ I had a fun time at the People Matters TechHR Conference. I enjoyed sharing my journey of building boAt and talking about experiences that I have had building a team.”
Global dignitaries and leaders in their respective fields like Aditya Ghosh (Co-Founder & Founder, Akasa Air & Homage), Rekha Menon (Former Chairperson and Senior Managing Director, Accenture (India), Peter Hinssen (Best-Selling Author, Futurist, Co-Founder, Nexxworks), Ronnie Screwvala (Chairperson & Co-Founder, UpGrad Enterprise), and Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani (Creator, Thyrocare) were among the high-profile speakers for the conference.
The event delivered an unparalleled learning and networking experience with 8 immersive masterclasses and over 16 hours of insightful content. The event also featured experiential sessions like Clap, Stomp, Unite: A Collaborative Body Percussion Jam, Emotions On Canvas: Art As A Tool For Self-Reflection & The Box Breakthrough Challenge, and 18 action-packed startup pitches. Singer Shaan headlined the TechHR Night Fest with an electrifying performance and mesmerised the attendees with his soulful singing. It was an event designed to celebrate, empower & elevate the HR and tech community!
Presented by UpGrad Enterprises and powered by Advantage Club.ai, Unstop and Keka, the 2024 edition of the conference successfully triggered conversations to enable organisations to lead the new hybrid workplace for 2024 and beyond.