Connecting Talent Leaders - Inspiring Hiring Innovations
18th June 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Atria Bengaluru
The Talent Acquisition Leaders Summit & Awards 2026
The Talent Acquisition Leaders Summit & Awards 2026 is a premier closed-door leadership platform designed exclusively for senior Talent Acquisition and Recruitment decision makers from leading enterprises
As organizations navigate an increasingly competitive talent market, hiring strategies are undergoing a massive transformation driven by AI, talent intelligence, employer branding, and skills-based hiring models.
This summit will bring together 100+ Heads of Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Directors, and Employer Branding leaders to explore the future of hiring, share best practices, and discover innovative recruitment technologies shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
The event will also connect these decision makers with leading recruitment technology providers and workforce solutions companies, enabling meaningful conversations, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Key Themes
The AI Hiring Revolution
Using data to identify, attract, and retain the best talent.
Skills-Based Hiring
Moving beyond degrees to skills-driven recruitment models
Talent Intelligence Platforms
Using data to identify, attract, and retain the best talent.
Employer Branding in the Digital Era
How companies compete for talent through strong employer brand strategies.
Candidate Experience Transformation
Creating seamless hiring journeys that attract top candidates.
Diversity Hiring & Inclusive Recruitment
Building diverse workforces through innovative hiring practices.
Recruitment Automation & Technology
How recruitment platforms are enabling faster, smarter hiring.
Our Expert Speakers
Bharat Kumar Jain
Senior Director Talent Acquisition
Sumit Harwani
Senior Director - Talent & Learning
Lakshmi Raju
Director - Talent Management
Nidhi Vinod
Senior Director & Head - Learning and Organization Development
Pankaj Kajal
DGM Talent Acquisition: Global Battery Innovation Centre & Giga Factory (TATA Group)
Niket Gupta
Head - Talent Acquisition
Praseel IP
Head of Talent Acquisition
Senior leaders including:
- Chief Talent Officers
- Heads of Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Directors
- Global Talent Acquisition Leaders
- Heads of Employer Branding
- Heads of Workforce Planning
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Learn from senior Talent Acquisition leaders and industry experts
- Discover innovative recruitment technologies
- Benchmark hiring strategies with peers
- Build meaningful connections with recruitment leaders
- Explore partnerships and technology solutions to enhance hiring outcomes
- Gain insights into the future of workforce and hiring strategies
Why Sponsor
The Talent Acquisition Leaders Summit provides solution providers with a unique opportunity to:
Position your brand as a leader in recruitment technology and talent solutions
Present your solutions directly to enterprise hiring decision makers
Conduct curated 1-1 meetings with Talent Acquisition leaders
Showcase your platform through keynote presentations or panel discussions
Build brand visibility across the HR and recruitment ecosystem
Generate highquality enterprise leads and partnerships
Who are the sponsor companies for this event?
HR Technology Platforms
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Providers
Recruitment & Hiring Platforms
Talent Assessment & Psychometric Testing Platforms
Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing Platforms
Background Verification & Compliance Platforms
Video Interviewing & AI Hiring Platforms
Talent Intelligence & Workforce Analytics Platforms
Campus Hiring & Early Talent Platforms
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) & Staffing Firms
HR Automation & Workforce Management Platforms
Learning, Skilling & Talent Development Platforms
