SHRM India Marks 20 Years with Annual Conference & Expo 2025

SHRM India is all set to host the SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2025 on November 13–14, 2025, at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Marking 20 Years of Empowering People and Possibilities, this year’s edition embraces the theme Festival of Work - a vibrant, ideas-to-action experience celebrating people, purpose, and performance.

Ahead of the main conference, a curtain-raiser will spotlight the Festival of Work programming: the mainstage of big ideas, immersive arenas for deep dives across leadership, skills and AI, culture, policy, and inclusion, as well as the People-Tech Expo and curated networking zones. Expect announcements on global collaborations, featured themes, and a stellar line-up of speakers that reflect where work is headed next.

This milestone year will bring together 4,000+ HR professionals and 150+ global speakers, including Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of SHRM, who will join the celebrations in India to mark this landmark occasion. His presence reinforces SHRM’s commitment to advancing the global HR agenda and deepening collaboration between India and the world.

“We are beyond excited to celebrate this milestone year,” said Achal Khanna, CEO – SHRM APAC & MENA. “For two decades, SHRM India has been at the forefront of shaping conversations around people, purpose, and performance. This year, we’re not just reflecting on our journey - we’re reimagining what the next 20 years of work could look like.”

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of SHRM, added, “India’s HR community has been a driving force in redefining the world of work. As SHRM marks 20 years in India, it’s an incredible moment to celebrate how far we’ve come and to look ahead to how we can together build better workplaces for a better world.”

Over the years, the SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo has grown into the country’s most prestigious HR and leadership platform. The 2025 edition will build on that legacy with immersive experiences, curated networking, and future-of-work previews designed to elevate every conversation and deliver actionable takeaways leaders can apply immediately.