Conference
One day. Many perspectives.
Friday, 4th September 2026 · Bengaluru
Beyond HR
A day of unfiltered conversations, real stories and the questions we need to ask.
Conrad Bengaluru · 8:30 AM onwards
Why unHRd exists
The best conversations rarely happen on stage.
They happen over coffee, dinner, shared experiences, and honest discussions with people who understand the challenges you face. unHRd exists to create those moments. The conference brings the community together once a year. Collectives and experiences keep it going.
Collectives
Small groups. Deep conversations.
Experiences
Learning beyond the boardroom.
Community
Connections that continue long after the event.
Beyond the job description
Today's HR leaders do far more than build culture.
They navigate business transformation, lead through uncertainty, shape strategy, embrace emerging technologies, and help organizations adapt. unHRd is a space to explore what leadership looks like beyond traditional HR.
Four rooms. One day.
The 2026 tracks
Every session sits inside one of four colours. Follow the ones that pull you — or sit through all of them.
Beyond HR
Moving from function to force. What leadership looks like once you step outside the HR box.
Unfiltered
Real stories. Raw truths. Conversations without the corporate polish.
Unscripted
Conversations that flow. Live, unplanned, and audience-led.
Uncomfortable
The questions we need to ask. Case work, grey areas, and answers that refuse to be obvious.
The 2026 room
Speakers
The people on the 2026 stage — photograph, name, and session.
Unfiltered
Mandira Bedi
Grace Under Pressure
Celebrity Conversation · 10:45 – 11:50
Unfiltered
Boman Irani
The Courage to Begin Again
Closing Conversation · 17:50 – 18:50
Leading Through Change
In Conversation · 11:50 – 12:55
Leading Through Change
In Conversation · 11:50 – 12:55
When the Right Answer Isn't Obvious
Masterclass / Case Discussion · 12:55 – 13:10
Unscripted
Sneha Kulukuru
Myntra
The Assumptions We Make
Interactive Audience Dialogue · 14:00 – 15:05
Unscripted
Arpit Surana
Claypond Capital
The Assumptions We Make
Interactive Audience Dialogue · 14:00 – 15:05
Unscripted
Eti Singh
ALLEN Digital
The Assumptions We Make
Interactive Audience Dialogue · 14:00 – 15:05
Culture has no borders
Panel · 15:10 – 16:15
Culture has no borders
Panel · 15:10 – 16:15
Unscripted
Tanya Mathur Bhattacharya
Storywallahs
The Reflection Room
Guided Interactive Experience · 16:20 – 16:45
Beyond HR
Saurabh Govil
Wipro
Becoming a Business Leader
In Conversation · 16:45 – 17:50
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Holding the room
Moderators
The people steering the conversations — name, session, and track.
Unfiltered
Divya Kiran
VP, Global Head of HR, Aurigo Software Technologies
Grace Under Pressure
Celebrity Conversation · 10:45 – 11:50
Beyond HR
Subramanian Kalpathi
Global Lead - Leadership Development, DXC Technology
Leading Through Change
In Conversation · 11:50 – 12:55
Unscripted
Vansh Chopra
Storyteller, Story Coach & Senior Leadership Facilitator
The Assumptions We Make
Interactive Audience Dialogue · 14:00 – 15:05
Beyond HR
Namita Kutty
Partner, Growth Collective
Culture has no borders
Panel · 15:10 – 16:15
Beyond HR
Bimal Rath
Founder, Think Talent Services
Becoming a Business Leader
In Conversation · 16:45 – 17:50
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unHRd 2026
The Agenda
A day of unfiltered conversations, real stories and the questions we need to ask.
Friday, 4th September 2026 // Conrad, Bengaluru
08:30 – 09:30
REGISTRATION
09:30 – 10:15
COFFEE RAVE
Coffee Rave · Unscripted
10:15 – 10:45
WELCOME AND REFLECTION
Welcome and Reflection
10:45 – 11:50
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE
Celebrity Conversation · Unfiltered
Moderated by Divya Kiran
Mandira Bedi
13:10 – 14:00
LUNCH
14:00 – 15:05
THE ASSUMPTIONS WE MAKE
Interactive Audience Dialogue · Unscripted
Moderated by Vansh Chopra
Sneha Kulukuru
Myntra
Arpit Surana
Claypond Capital
Eti Singh
ALLEN Digital
16:20 – 16:45
THE REFLECTION ROOM
Guided Interactive Experience · Unscripted
Tanya Mathur Bhattacharya
Storywallahs
16:45 – 17:50
BECOMING A BUSINESS LEADER
In Conversation · Beyond HR
Moderated by Bimal Rath
Saurabh Govil
Wipro
17:50 – 18:50
THE COURAGE TO BEGIN AGAIN
Closing Conversation · Unfiltered
Boman Irani
18:50 onwards
SOULFUL ENTERTAINMENT BY THE MADRAS MEHFIL FOLLOWED BY DINNER
Beyond HR
Unfiltered
Unscripted
Uncomfortable
Who can join
The room
unHRd is built for people who carry the human side of the business — and for the leaders who work next to them.
Chief Human Resource Officers
Senior HR leaders
People & culture heads
Business leaders who sit with HR
Where we gather
Conrad, Bengaluru
25/3 Kensington Road, Ulsoor. One day, in the city.
Friday, 4th September 2026
Conrad, Bengaluru
8:30 AM onwards
Previous edition
unHRd 2025
Culture and Community. Last year's room — the people, the collectives, the photographs. A look back before this September.
Beyond HR starts here
Unfiltered, unscripted, uncomfortable. Friday, 4th September 2026 at Conrad Bengaluru.
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