09th October 2025, Vivanta Pune, Hinjawadi
LEARN | UNLEARN | RELEARN
OUR PARTNERS
Speakers
Sumit Mukherjee
SVP – HRHDFC Ergo General Insurance
Manoj Bhadale
Head Learning and DevelopmentSamsung Electronics
Varsha Kini
Head -Talent Development, TCS Pune, Nashik, GoaTata Consultancy Services
Ritu Manuja
AVP & Head Learning - Next Generation ServicesTech Mahindra
Rahul Jain
Chief Business OfficerXED
Namita Nagar
Vice President and Head – Learning & DevelopmentBajaj Allianz General Insurance
Prachi Mishra
Global L&D HeadVanderlande
Manoj Vanjari
VP - Talent Development(Human Resources)Dentsu
Sathyanarayan Iyer
Head – Learning & DevelopmentPoonawalla Fincorp
Makarand Rangnekar
Head Leadership Learning & Talent DevelopmentSharda Motor Industries Limited
Manali Ambekar
Head Organizational DevelopmentTrust Well Engineers India Pvt Ltd
Usha Haryani
Vice President Learning and DevelopmentKotak Mahindra Bank
Ajeet Shirsat
Associate Director HRSynechron
Sagaree Chatterjee
Head of Functional Learning & DevelopmentMaersk
Amit Munot
Head Learning and DevelopmentMDIndia Health Insurance TPA Pvt Ltd
Rashmi Khan
Head – Talent DevelopmentVarroc
Ritu Mehla
Head Learning & DevelopmentMUFG Pension & Market Services
George Cardoz
Head HR & Talent ManagementForbes Marshall
Ranu Mishra
Head – Talent Management & DevelopmentGeneral Industrial Controls Pvt. Ltd ( GIC )
Priya Mirchandani
Head L&D - India & South East AsiaSKF ISEA
Monica A Mishra
CHROFibe.India ( Formerly Early Salary )
Mayur Jangam
Head of Learning & DevelopmentFujitsu
Prasad Kulkarni
Associate Director – Learning & DevelopmentOnix
Aparna Joshi
Head Learning and DevelopmentCalsoft Inc.
Ravendra Mishra
President HRGarware Technical Fibres Limited
Amit Anand
Head of Executive DevelopmentKirloskar Limitless
Who Should Attend
• CXO, Head, Vice President, Director
Key theme to be addressed
Individual Awards
professional of the year
Learning leader of the year
Rising star award
L&D Champion of the Year
Young L&D Champion of the Year
Chief Learning Officer of the Year
Organization Awards
L&D Excellence Award
Digital Learning Transformation Awards
Innovation in Learning Awards
On-boarding programme of the year
Best Learning Team
The Evolution of L&D
Why You should Sponsor
• Learning and Development Summit & Awards 2025 will help you to brand and also help you promote your business offerings to a set of unique and interested business professionals
• This Summit will include top industry leaders who are interested and are willing to update their set of knowledge about the changes that are being implemented or the tools that are available for transforming the process of Learning and Development for their employees for the Future.
• Brainstorm with the top L&D leaders and brands for the best strategies, innovative tools and solutions in L&D.
Industry Focus
Our Sponsors
XED partners with the world’s top universities to deliver high-impact executive education for CXOs and senior business leaders across the globe. With a strong presence in the USA, South Asia, the Middle East, LATAM, and Southeast Asia, XED has empowered over 15,000+ global leaders across Fortune 500s, multinational conglomerates, and market-shaping enterprises.
What sets XED apart is its unwavering focus on strategic execution and real-world outcomes. Every program is designed in close collaboration with globally renowned academic institutions - including Ivy League universities, and is tailored to meet the evolving demands of CXOs navigating uncertainty, disruption, and transformation.
Whether it’s building AI-ready leadership, driving customer-centric innovation, accelerating digital strategy, or enabling operational excellence, XED equips organizations with the capabilities to translate bold vision into sustained performance.
Participants engage with world-class faculty, global peer networks, and pragmatic frameworks that drive immediate business impact - far beyond the classroom.
In an environment where outdated expertise is more dangerous than inexperience, XED exists to future-proof leadership at scale. Every program is a boardroom-ready learning experience - engineered to deliver clarity, velocity, and competitive advantage in today’s complex global markets.
To explore XED’s global programs and university partnerships, visit xedinstitute.org
GISUL delivers practical, future-ready solutions that help businesses and learners move faster with less friction. Its portfolio spans workforce development, hiring pipelines, and learning platforms—built to meet today’s demands and adapt to tomorrow’s realities.
1) Innovative Solutions
GISUL brings together Cloud Labs, Lateral Hiring, Hire-Train-Deploy, and a robust Learning Management System (LMS). Cloud Labs enable hands-on, real-world practice without on-prem setup. Lateral Hiring and HTD close skill gaps quickly, while the LMS centralizes learning, assessments, certifications, and progress tracking for scale.
2) Focus on Quality and Expertise
Backed by seasoned experts across IT, finance, healthcare, education, and more, GISUL embeds best practices into every engagement. Programs are designed around industry-validated skills and outcomes, so training, hiring, and talent development align with what employers actually need on the job.
3) Scalable by Design
Whether a startup or a global enterprise, organizations can start small and grow confidently. GISUL’s modular offerings expand with your headcount and complexity—supporting multiple business units, geographies, and roles—without re-architecting your learning or hiring stack.
4) Higher Employee Engagement
Interactive labs, scenario-based learning, and collaborative tools keep learners motivated. Gamified elements, clear milestones, and practical projects build confidence and retention. The result is a learning journey that feels relevant, measurable, and directly tied to performance on the job.
5) Cost-Effective Outcomes
Cloud-based delivery removes the need for physical infrastructure and reduces administrative overhead. By unifying training, hiring, and upskilling in one ecosystem, GISUL helps cut time-to-productivity and lower total cost of talent—without compromising quality or outcomes.
In short, GISUL combines innovation, expertise, scale, engagement, and cost efficiency to help organizations build teams faster while giving learners a path from training to results.
Brainayan, founded in 2016 by a former L&D leader at Google and Facebook, is a
people development company that blends neuroscience-based learning to create
meaningful, lasting change. We specialize in customized and personalized high-
impact behavioral learning experiences that go far beyond one-size-fits-all training —
addressing real business challenges and empowering individuals to lead, grow, and
thrive.
Our Key Offerings
L&D Consulting
Strategic guidance to design and scale impactful learning roadmaps.
Coaching & Mentoring
Personalized journeys for leaders and teams to unlock full potential.
Learning Moments
Byte-sized, virtual, facilitator-led sessions for real-time skill-building across the
organization.
Manager & Leadership Development
Role-specific programs to strengthen new, mid-level, and senior leadership
effectiveness.
Offsites Reimagined
Experiential learning retreats that build connection, trust, and collaborative
growth.
Customized Learning Journeys
End-to-end, tailor-made solutions aligned to your business and learning goals.
MApp (Manager Awesomeness App) & AI Micro Tools
Our proprietary GenAI-powered tool to measure, analyze, and enhance
people development in real time.
Specialized Programs for HR Leaders
Advanced Interviewing Skills, Partnering with High-Growth Businesses,
Psychology for HR, and more.
E-Learning Videos
Engaging, animated, and custom-created content that drives behavioral
change across key themes.
Custom Content Licensing & Toolkits
Ready-to-deploy content packs, learning journeys, and facilitator-ready
toolkits.
Campus to Corporate
Structured onboarding programs for freshers transitioning from campus to
corporate life, aligned with your values, mission, and expectations.
Signature Programs
A curated suite of 50+ programs delivered in formats ranging from 2-hour
sessions to full-day engagements. Available virtually, in-person, or
hybrid—these are tailored for individual contributors, people managers, and
senior leaders across functions, with deep contextualization and relevance.
Our Impact
With 30,000+ hours of delivery and content development, Brainayan has partnered
with 100+ organizations across APAC — from scaling startups to Fortune 100 giants.
Our Clients Include
Netflix, Google, Grab, Viacom18, Deloitte, Snapchat, WeWork, Sumo Logic, Uber,
TikTok, Zepto, Facebook, AppDynamics, Warner Bros Discovery, Xiaomi, DE Shaw,
Piramal Finance, IndiaFirst Life, Trust Mutual Fund, Caratlane, Sanctum Wealth, Ask
Group, Kirloskar Group, BHTC, Baskin Robbins, Table Space, and many more.
We’re proud to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations to build
capability, shape culture, and unlock leadership at every level.
Pricing
Awards Nomination
Registration Fee Depends on Award Category
Disclaimer:
- Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend the conference after completing your registration, a credit note will be issued, valid for one year from the date of issue. This credit note can be redeemed at any of our conferences across India to attend as an attendee.
- Additionally, if your organization offers products, services, or solutions directly related to the theme or topic of this conference, please do not register as an attendee. In such cases, you will not be permitted to attend under a regular attendee pass. Instead, you are welcome to join us only as a partner or sponsor through our official partnership channels. No refunds will be issued for such registrations.
- It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure the accuracy of all payment and registration details. For any assistance, please contact our support team.
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