MEENAKSHI SUNDARARAJAN GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

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HR Conclave 2026

Industry Leadership Forum

Event Theme

Co-Creating Future-Ready Talent for the AI Workplace

The Shared Responsibility of Industry and Academia

5th March 2026 (Thursday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions,
Kodambakkam, Chennai

INVITATION-ONLY | CLOSED-DOOR | INDUSTRY-LED

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About the Conclave

A high-level strategic gathering bridging the gap between industry expectations and academic delivery.

Leadership Presence

CXOs, CHROs, HR Heads, and Talent & L&D Leaders from global giants.

Student Impact

Direct engagement with a capacity of 2000+ top-tier students.

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IN COLLABORATION WITH

nasscom

Empowering the Future of Technology & Talent in India

Session Formats

Registration & Networking
09:30 – 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking Coffee
● Arrival & registration
● HR community interaction & relationship building
Welcome Session
10:00 – 10:10 AM
Welcome & Context Setting
● Opening Remarks
● Event Overview & Objectives
Inaugural Ceremony
10:10 – 10:40 AM
Address by Secretary – Mr. N. Sreekanth
● Industry Advisory Board Launch
● Centre of Excellence Launch
● Placement Brochure Release
Keynote Addresses
10:40 – 11:20 AM
Mr. Bala Vummidi – Gorilla Technology Group
Mr. Kewyn George – Expeditors
Panel Discussion
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Theme: Future-Ready Talent for AI Workplace
Moderator: Mrs. Smitha Kumaran
Panel: Zoho, Nokia, NSDC, Multicoreware, Myridius & more.
Leadership Keynotes
01:40 – 03:00 PM
IBM – Kyndryl
Hexaware
Larsen & Toubro
Cognizant
Nasscom
Felicitation & Closing
03:00 – 04:00 PM
Felicitation Ceremony
Curtain Raiser & Book Publication
Vote of Thanks
Full Schedule

Event Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking Coffee

Arrival, registration, and community interaction in the corporate lounge.

10:00 – 10:20 AM
Opening Ceremony
  • Welcome & Context Setting
  • Address by the Secretary – Mr. N. Sreekanth
10:20 – 10:40 AM
Inaugural Ceremony & Strategic Launches

Inauguration of Industry Advisory Board, Centre of Excellence, and Placement Brochure Release.

10:40 – 11:20 AM
Keynote Sessions

Mr. Bala Vummidi

Country Head & Head HR, Gorilla Technology Group

Mr. Kewyn George

Head of GCC & AI at Expeditors

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Great HR Panel Discussion

Moderator: Mrs. Smitha Kumaran (Educational Consultant & Ex-GM Wipro)

• Mr. Satish Rajarathnam (Myridius)
• Mrs. Rajalakshmi Srinivasan (Zoho Corp)
• Mr. Kumaran Anandan (Tiny Magiq)
• Mr. Ganesh Thirunavukkarasu (UniqShift)
• Mr. Guhan R S (SMBC Global)
• Mr. Rufus H K George (NSDC)
• Mr. Shashikanth Jayaraman (Multicoreware)
• Mr. Thirukumaran R (Nokia)
01:30 – 03:00 PM
Leadership Keynote Series
• Mrs. Vidya Prabhu (IBM)
• Mr. Krishna Balagurunathan (Hexaware)
• Mr. M Anthony Cruze (L&T)
• Mrs. Thendral Rajendran (TANCAM)
• Mrs. Rophia Rose (Cognizant)
• Mr. V Udaya Sankar (Nasscom)
03:00 – 04:00 PM
Grand Finale

Felicitation, Curtain Raiser, Book Publication, and Vote of Thanks.

Distinguished Speakers

Industry Leaders & Visionaries – HR Conclave 2026

Bala Vummidi
Mr. Bala Vummidi
Mr. Bala Vummidi

Country Head & Head HR

Gorilla Technology Group
Kewyn George
Mr. Kewyn George
Mr. Kewyn George

Head of GCC & AI

Expeditors
Satish Rajarathnam
Mr. Satish Rajarathnam
Mr. Satish Rajarathnam

Leadership Team

Myridius
Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
Mrs. Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
Mrs. Rajalakshmi Srinivasan

Director

Zoho Corporation

Who Can Participate

Industry Leaders
HR Professionals
Talent Dev Heads
Academic Leaders
MBA & Engineering

Legacy of Excellence

Shaping Management Education through Industry Synergy

0 Years of Legacy
0 Years of MSSM
0 Future Talent
0 Key Recruiters

AI-Integrated Talent Development Programs

Strong Global Industry Connects

Centre of Excellence & Advisory Board

Be a Part of the Industry-Academia Transformation

Join the leadership dialogue that shapes the future of workplace talent.

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