

Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), in collaboration with the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) and the School of Management, successfully hosted the HR Conclave 2024 on the theme “Role of HR in a Fragile World”. The event took place at the Prof. K. P. Nautiyal Auditorium, bringing together industry leaders, academicians, and HR professionals to address the pressing challenges and opportunities in today’s volatile global environment. The conclave was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Dr. C. Manohar, who set the tone for a day of enriching discussions. The event highlighted HR’s pivotal role in fostering resilience, inclusivity, and adaptability in organizations, with engaging sessions on critical sub-themes:
Sub Theme 1: AI in HR – Shifting Paradigm
Ms. Tina Chakraborty, Sr. HR Professional (Panelist)
Dr. Anubha Walia, Founder & Director, Prism Philosophy (Panelist)
Mr. Anup Kumar, Chairperson, ISTD Dehradun Chapter (Session Chair)
Dr. Vishal Sagar, Professor & HoD, School of Management, GEHU (Moderator)
Sub Theme 2: Employee Engagement and Productivity
Mr. Arvind Srivastava, Group President-HR, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Panelist)
Mr. Altaf Hussain, Head HR, ITC Ltd, Haridwar (Panelist)
Ms. Ruchi Tyagi, Manager HR, Translumina Therapeutics, MNC (Panelist)
Mr. Rajendra Singh, Secretary, ISTD (Session Chair)
Dr. Ajay Saini, Professor, SOM, GEHU (Moderator)
Sub Theme 3: HR Challenges in Tourism and Hospitality
Mr. Sandeep Sahni, President, Hotels and Restaurant Association of Uttaranchal (Panelist)
Ms. Ritika Sharma, Director, Tiger Shark Hospitality (Panelist)
Dr. Shyam S. Kapri, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean (Training & Projects), GEHU (Moderator)
Dr. Amar Dabral, HoD, Department of Hospitality Management, GEU (Session Chair)
Sub Theme 4: Leadership Roles in a Virtual World
Mr. Mayank Chauhan, Business Head, Lifafa Tech Services Pvt. Ltd. (Panelist)
Ms. Pooja Jaiswal, CHRO, ILeads (Panelist)
Dr. Shikha Rana, Associate Professor, SOM, GEHU (Moderator)
Dr. Avinash Joshi, NTPC Chair Professor, Center for Public Policy, Doon University, Dehradun (Session Chair)
This transformative event was organized under the visionary guidance of Dr. Anup Kumar, Chairperson of ISTD Dehradun; Dr. Vishal Sagar, Professor and HoD of the School of Management, GEHU; Dr. Shyam S. Kapri, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Training & Projects), GEHU; Dr. Sweta Chauhan, and Dr. Sargam Bahl, who played pivotal roles in ensuring the success of this conclave. Prof (Dr.) Vishal Sagar, HOD, School of Management, gave Vote of Thanks and Valedictory session was highly appreciated and extends its heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, panelists, and attendees.