JAMMU, Nov 27: Two-day International HR Conference 2025 on the theme “Future of Fusion: Fueling Innovation, Resilience and Sustainable Success” began today at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu.
The conference brings together 150 plus participants, including leading industry practitioners, renowned academicians, and researchers, to explore emerging paradigms in human resource management shaped by technology, sustainability, agility, and organizational culture. It unites faculty from institutes of national and international repute, industry leaders, and participants from across India, creating a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue and forward-thinking HR insights.
Soarabh Pathak, Senior VP, Central HR, Maruti Suzuki, highlighted that human-machine fusion will be a defining force in the future of work, transforming the way organizations operate and how employees engage with their roles. He emphasized that to thrive in this evolving landscape, organizations must redesign roles, invest in continuous reskilling, and foster a workforce that is adaptable, collaborative, and future ready.
Aparajita Tripathi, Partner, Infrastructure & Government Advisory at KPMG, discussed the lapses in AI where small failures can escalate into systemic issues.
Abhay Kapoor, Group CHRO & Sr. VP – Global Human Resources at UIL Group, delivered a compelling address on the transformative role of HR in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
This was followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion on “How fusion of technology and people, agility and resilience, and innovation and sustainability is reshaping HR strategies” under International HR Conclave.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, underscored the pivotal role of cutting-edge HR research in shaping the “Future of Fusion: Fueling Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainable Success,” noting that the future of organizations will be defined by how effectively people, technology, and purpose converge.
Dr Mamta Tripathi, Conference Chair, IIM Jammu, underscored the urgency of building a culture where technology amplifies humanity, while simultaneously cultivating adaptive workplaces, prioritizing employee wellbeing, and designing resilient workforce models.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Garima Saini, Conference Co-Chair, IIM Jammu.
The day one of IHRC 2025 unfolded with seven parallel tracks that delivered sharp, future-focused academic insights across the HR spectrum.
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