Indian HR Convention & HDM Awards 2024 4 March 2025 | Delhi NCR
Welcome to the prestigious Indian HR Convention (IHRC) Human Resource Development and Management (HDM) Awards, an esteemed platform that has been celebrating excellence in Human Resource Management since 2009. For over a decade, the IHRC HDM Awards have recognized and honored individuals and organizations for their remarkable contributions to the HR landscape. These awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in HR, serving as a benchmark for innovation, leadership, and transformative practices that shape the future of work and organizational success. By recognizing those who have excelled in various facets of HR, from talent management to organizational development, the IHRC HDM Awards continue to foster a culture of excellence within the industry.
Winning an IHRC HDM Award not only acknowledges your hard work but significantly elevates your standing as a thought leader and innovator within the HR community. These awards are a testament to your dedication, vision, and commitment to driving strategic impact in your organization and beyond. Recipients of the IHRC HDM Awards are seen as torchbearers who inspire the next generation of HR professionals by setting high standards of practice. By being part of this prestigious platform, awardees showcase their role in shaping the future of human capital management, demonstrating their ability to foster a people-centric culture that drives organizational success and growth.
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Award Categories Individual Awards (IC's Best Awards for HR Leadership)
IC’s Best Emerging HR Leader Award
IC’s Best Emerging HR Leader Award
IC’s Best Employee Relations Champion Award
IC’s Best HR Innovation Award
IC’s Lifetime Achievement in HR Award
IC’s Best HR Leader of the Year Award
Strategy Awards for Organizations (IC's Best Awards for HR Strategy)
IC’s Best Talent Acquisition Strategy Award
IC’s Best Compensation and Benefits Strategy Award
IC’s Best Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Award
IC’s Best Employee Experience Strategy Award
IC’s Best Learning and Development Strategy Award
IC’s Best HR Technology Strategy Award
IC’s Best Performance Management Strategy Award
IC’s Best Employer Branding Strategy Award
IC’s Best Business Strategy Alignment in HR Award
IC’s Best Employee Engagement Strategy Award
IC’s Best Health & Safety Strategy Award
IC’s Best Employee Welfare Strategy Award
IC’s Best Workforce Planning Strategy Award
IC’s Best Remote Work Strategy Award
IC’s Best Succession Planning Strategy Award
IC’s Best HR Data Analytics Strategy Award
IC’s Best Organizational Culture Transformation Award
IC’s Best Change Management Strategy Award
IC’s Best Onboarding Strategy Award
IC’s Best Employee Well-being Strategy Award
Nomination FormÂ
Nomination Fee INR 15,000 till 31 Jan 2024 post 31 Jan INR 20,000
Why Nominate?
Nominate your outstanding HR professionals and give them the opportunity to be recognized on a national platform. This award not only highlights their achievements but also boosts their careers, providing them with unparalleled exposure and recognition.
Awardee’s Entitlements:
- Trophy & Certificate: Each awardee will receive a prestigious trophy and a certificate recognizing their achievements.
- Profile Coverage: Detailed write-up with image on the Indian Conventions Website.
- Social Media Highlight: Featured in the winners section across our social media platforms.
- Digital Souvenir: One-page profile in a PDF via corporate mailers.
- Press Release: Inclusion in the winner list launch PR.
- Corporate Mailer: Special mailer featuring the winners sent to corporate contacts.

Agenda for The Conference Theme: "HR at the Core of India's Reimagination: Catalysts of Industry Transformation"
Morning Sessions
Opening Keynote (Pre-Lunch): “The HR Architect: Designing Tomorrow’s Organizations for India’s New Industrial Era”
- How HR leaders are uniquely positioned to shape the future of Indian industries.
- Redefining organizational structures for flexibility, innovation, and scale.
- Strategic HR as the architect of transformation during rapid industrial shifts.
- Real-life examples of organizations thriving under HR-led reimagination.
Panel Discussion 1: “The Great Indian Talent Revolution: Tapping Untapped Potential”
- How India’s demographic dividend can be harnessed for maximum productivity and growth.
- Unlocking talent from non-traditional sectors, Tier-2/3 cities, and overlooked segments.
- The role of HR in finding, cultivating, and placing talent in India’s emerging industries.
- Exploring the importance of cultural shifts in developing inclusive, diverse talent strategies.
Panel Discussion 2: “HR as the Custodian of India’s Corporate Sustainability Revolution”
- HR’s growing role in embedding sustainability into corporate DNA.
- How sustainability initiatives can become key drivers for talent attraction and retention.
- Promoting social responsibility, reducing carbon footprints, and encouraging ethical business practices through strategic HR policies.
- The long-term business and societal benefits of HR-led sustainability efforts.
Panel Discussion 3: “Purpose-Driven Leadership: Redefining the Indian Corporate Mindset”
- How HR can build a purpose-driven workforce aligned with societal and business goals.
- Leading with empathy and purpose in a market that’s increasingly valuing meaning over profits.
- Identifying and developing future leaders who understand the value of purpose-driven decision-making.
- Real-world examples of Indian companies succeeding through purpose-led strategies.
AFternoon Sessions
Keynote (Post-Lunch): “Transforming Organizations into Learning Ecosystems: A New Imperative for India’s Growth”
- How CHROs can champion the creation of continuous learning cultures within organizations.
- Embracing lifelong learning to keep pace with India’s industrial and technological evolution.
- Reimaging traditional corporate training programs as dynamic, real-time ecosystems.
- Preparing India’s workforce to become adaptable, innovative, and ready for global competitiveness.
Panel Discussion 4: “From Startups to Unicorns: HR’s Role in Scaling the Indian Innovation Dream”
- The role HR plays in helping Indian startups evolve from small ventures to global players.
- Building organizational structures that can handle rapid growth without compromising culture.
- Key talent management challenges faced by scaling startups and how to overcome them.
- How HR leaders can help startups stay innovative while adhering to compliance and operational excellence.
Panel Discussion 5: “Industrial 4.0: HR’s Strategic Role in Navigating New Frontiers”
- How Industry 4.0 is shaping the future of Indian manufacturing and service sectors.
- Developing the workforce of tomorrow with skills aligned to new technologies like IoT, robotics, and automation.
- HR’s role in bridging the talent gap between traditional industries and modern technological advancements.
- Success stories of Indian industries evolving through HR-led transformation in the age of Industry 4.0.
Panel Discussion 6: “Corporate India and Workforce Well-being: Redefining Wellness as a Business Strategy”
- The need to rethink wellness in Indian organizations as the country’s workforce expands and diversifies.
- How well-being programs can directly contribute to employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
- Innovative wellness strategies that go beyond mental health to include financial, social, and physical wellness.
- HR as the driver of long-term well-being initiatives that align with business growth and performance.
Awards Ceremony
Human Resource Development and Management (HDM) AwardsÂ
Celebrating the best HR minds in the country, honoring those who master the art of balancing technology and human touch.
Why Attend the Indian HR Convention 2024?
- Stay ahead of HR trends, focusing on AI and digital transformation.
- Learn how to integrate technology without losing the human touch.
- Gain insights from industry leaders and experts on AI-driven decision-making, digital wellness, and inclusive cultures.
- Discover practical strategies to drive innovation in your HR practices.
- Network with peers and thought leaders to share ideas and solutions.
- Explore the future of hybrid workplace engagement and leadership in a tech-driven world.
Who Should Attend?
- HR Professionals: Learn about the latest HR technologies and trends in employee well-being.
- C-Suite Executives & Business Leaders: Discover how to balance automation with human intuition to enhance leadership.
- Recruiters & Talent Acquisition Specialists: Understand how AI can support recruitment while maintaining human connections.
- Learning & Development Professionals: Explore personalized career development using AI-driven tools.
- Diversity and Inclusion Advocates: Learn how digital tools promote diversity and prevent bias in AI-driven workplaces.
- Tech & HR Enthusiasts: Stay updated on how technology is reshaping HR practices and implementation strategies.
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