6th Edition of BW People HR 40 Under 40 Awards and Inaugural Edition of HR Rising Stars Under 30 Awards
BW People is set to host the GCC Talent World 2025 this November, a marquee conference bringing together over 50 CXOs and HR leaders to shape the future of work, followed by the prestigious HR 40 Under 40 and the inaugural HR Rising Stars Under 30 Awards.
Amid India's surging Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem and growing demand for high-value digital skills, the event will focus on reimagining talent management, from AI-driven transformation to inclusive and hybrid work models.
The day-long summit will feature keynote sessions, leadership dialogues, and insight-rich panels exploring strategic talent planning, continuous learning, and leadership development essential for thriving in a rapidly evolving workplace landscape.
The evening will culminate in a grand awards celebration recognising India's most promising young HR professionals driving innovation across recruitment, DEI, L&D, and employee experience.
Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld and Founder, exchange4media Group, said,
"BW People GCC Talent World 2025 will be more than a gathering -- it will be a celebration of ideas, innovation, and individuals redefining the HR ecosystem. Our HR 40 Under 40 and Rising Stars Under Under 30 Awards will honour the next generation of leaders shaping the future of work."
The jury includes Prem Singh, President - Group HR, JK Organisation; Madhavi Lall, Managing Director and Head HR - India, Deutsche Bank; S. Venkatesh, Former President - Group HR, RPG Group; Vishpala Reddy, CHRO, Philips; Dr C. Jayakumar, Executive Vice President and Head - Corporate HR, Larsen & Toubro; Manjul Tilak, CHRO, Piramal Enterprises; Sandeep Batra, CHRO, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd; Nitu Bhushan, CHRO, Pernod Ricard South Asia; Prateek Dubey, Global CHRO, Mankind Pharma; and Sarma Chillara, CHRO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India.
BW People GCC Talent World 2025 promises to be a defining platform celebrating talent innovation, strategic HR excellence, and the young changemakers powering India's evolving workforce narrative.