SHRM India, the world’s largest HR organisation has concluded its two-day mega event – ‘SHRMI Tech23 Conference and Expo’ at HICC Novotel, Hyderabad.
Scheduled on 11th – 12th May 2023, the conference witnessed a huge gathering of more than 120+ Speakers, 500+ CXOs, and 4000+ HR & Tech Leaders who attended over 60+ Sessions comprising more than 20+ Learning Hours. With the theme ‘Quantum Shift’, the conference explored how technology can enhance the workplace.
Commenting on the success of SHRMTECH23, Ms. Achal Khanna CEO, SHRM India, APAC & MENA said, “We are transitioning into an era of everything tech, and to thrive and grow, businesses must embrace technology.”
“This ever-evolving ecosphere of work demands innovative modus operandi, and incorporating technology at the workplace can be a game changer”, Achal Khanna said.
Achal Khanna further said, “Like the previous editions, this year too, the SHRMTECH23 was aimed towards building and providing a stage for HR leaders to ponder over and discuss the possibilities of integrating technology with work. I am thankful to all our esteemed speakers and guests for taking out their valuable time and making SHRMTECH23 a big success.”
On day one of the conference, Ruchee Anand Senior Director, Talent & Learning Solutions, LinkedIn in her spotlight session on ‘Generative AI in Recruitment: Beyond What Meets the Eye’, discussed how generative AI can be used beyond conventional talent acquisition to improve recruitment marketing, omnichannel communication, hyper-targeted messaging, and automation. She emphasized that while these new-age hiring tactics may seem simple, they are not easy to implement and require a strategic approach.
In a power talk, ChatGPT and the Future of Work, Jaspreet Bindra, Founder Director, Tech Whisperer described how generative AI is being compared to smartphones, information search, the Internet, or even fire as one of the most impactful technologies ever.
It has been a few months since ChatGPT was released, and it has already started to have an impact on many aspects of life and work. Also, he discussed how Generative AI could influence work in terms of jobs, new ways to work, AI replacement, collaboration, and creativity.
on day two of the conference, Anand Shankar, Senior Vice President – Group Human Resources at Tata Group & Director, Tata Management Training Center (TMTC), led an engaging session titled “Developing Future-ready Leaders; legacy embracing dynamism.” During the session, Shankar emphasized the importance of technology as an enabler for leadership development in the future.
He discussed how organizations can strive for the right balance of a value-centric approach with agile technocentricity to ensure they are future-ready. With the help of technology, Shankar believes that organizations can prepare their leaders to face the challenges of an ever-evolving business landscape and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
The debate on “The Age of ChatGPT: Hack or Flak” brought together experts from various fields to discuss the growing trend of tech giants unveiling AI-driven search tools to compete for attention.
The panel featured Pranjal Sharma, Economic Analyst, Advisor & Author – The Next New, Rajesh DhudduSVP & Global Business Head – Emerging Technology, Tech Mahindra, Rajesh Dhuddu, SVP & Global Business Head of Emerging Technology at Tech Mahindra, and Upasna Nischal, Head of HR India at Fidelity International, Rajan Kalia SHRM Advisor & Co-Founder, Salto Dee Fe, Prithvi Shergill, CEO, entomo & Harshvendra Soin, Global Chief People Officer and Head Marketing, Tech Mahindra.
The discussion centered on the potential impact of ChatGPT on the world of work and the differing views surrounding its value and usefulness. While some believe that AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT can greatly enhance productivity and efficiency, others are skeptical and see them as just another deceptive reflection of the web.
In the closing keynote of the conference, Sabriye Tenberken, a Tibetologist and Founder of Braille Without Borders & Kanthari, spoke about the importance of using technology to empower individuals to become change agents.
She emphasized that while overcoming challenges is certainly an achievement in and of itself, true legends strive to go one step further by consistently leveraging technology to drive social change. According to Tenberken, it is this unwavering commitment to making a positive impact that sets true change agents apart from others.
