About the Program

At CEIC, Acharya Institute of Technology, we are committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry by bringing distinguished industry leaders and practitioners to our campus. Over the past two years, we have proudly hosted 22 eminent industry stalwarts and successfully conducted 12 high-impact events, enriching our students with real-world insights and practical exposure.

Our annual calendar features a series of flagship events, including Finance, HR, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Summits, culminating in a grand Annual Conclave. Beyond campus initiatives, CEIC actively facilitates student participation in prestigious off-campus conferences, conclaves, and summits organized by leading industry bodies such as AIMA, CII, ASSOCHAM, KASSIA, FKCCI, NHRDN, and SHRM — ensuring holistic industry engagement.

The HR Summit 1.0 aims to explore the transformative journey of Human Resources over the next decade. The theme highlights the paradigm shift from traditional people management to a more strategic and technology-driven approach focused on unlocking human potential

Objectives of the Program

  • To Explore the Evolution of HR Towards 2035 : To understand how HR is transforming from administrative people management to strategic human potential engineering driven by AI, analytics, and Industry 5.0.
  • To Bridge the Academia–Industry Skill Gap : To expose MBA (HR) students and faculty to emerging competencies required in future-ready HR roles such as HR analytics, workforce strategy, digital HR, and human-machine collaboration.
  • To Examine the Impact of Technology on Human Capital : To analyze how AI, automation, and digital platforms are reshaping recruitment, learning & development, performance management, and employee experience.
  • To Develop Strategic HR Leadership Mindset : To inspire students to think beyond operational HR roles and prepare for strategic positions such as HR Business Partner, Talent Architect, and future CHRO.
  • To Promote Human-Centric and Ethical Organizational Design : To deliberate on mental well-being, DEI, sustainability, ethical AI, and responsible workforce governance in future organizations.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Demonstrate Understanding of Future HR Trends : Articulate how HR will evolve by 2035 in response to technological, demographic, and global business changes.
  • Identify Future-Ready HR Competencies : Recognize key skills such as people analytics, digital fluency, strategic workforce planning, design thinking, and AI integration.
  • Apply Strategic Thinking to HR Functions :Shift perspective from transactional HR activities to value-creating human capital strategies.
  • Evaluate Ethical and Human Implications of Technology : Critically assess the impact of AI and automation on employee well-being, fairness, and organizational culture.
  • Build Industry-Linked Career Clarity : Develop clearer career pathways toward high-impact HR roles aligned with global best practices and emerging organizational needs.

Committee Members

  • Dr. C K. Marigowda, Principal, AIT
  • Centre of Excellence for Industry Collaborations (CEIC) , Department of Business Administration , Acharya Institute of Technology , Soldevanahalli, Bengaluru
  • Dr. Abhishek Venkateshwar HOD, Department of Business Administration, Director, Global MBA, and HR Summit- Convener
  • Dr. Ramesh C. Raina , Professor, Department of Business Administration Head – Centre of Excellence for Industry Collaborations (CEIC) ,HR Summit - Coordinator

Resource Persons

1

Ms. Priya M Pillai

Designation: Head HR (Retail, Corporate & Manufacturing)
Titan Company Limited

1

Mr. Varun Ahuja

Designation: Chief Human Resources Officer
Woodkraft (India) Private Limited

1

Mr. Sharang Dev Gurudutt

Designation: Learning Advisory Specialist
Accenture

1

Mr. Sunder Rajan

Designation: Senior HR Professional
Independent Consultant,

1

Ms. Jyothi Gopalan

Designation: Founder & CEO
RisingHigh, X- Microsoft, Amazon, IBM

1

Dr. Archana J R

Designation: Assistant Professor-HR
RNSIT Bengaluru, X - Blue Stream, Sunlux

1

Dr. Abhishek Venkteshwar

Designation: HOD, Dept.of Business Administration,
Director, Global MBA, and HR Summit- Convener

1

Dr. Ramesh C Raina

Designation: Professor, Dept.of Business Administration
Head – Centre of Excellence for Industry Collaborations (CEIC) , HR Summit - Coordinator