Bengaluru Agenda
Thursday 30 April 2026
Standard Chartered, Ecoworld, Building 8A, Level1, Bellandur, Marathalli Ring Road, Bengaluru 560103
08:30 – 09:00
Registration, Networking and Connections
09:00- 09:10
Welcome and Setting the Scene
Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
09:10- 09:30
Welcome from your Host Venue Partner
Karthik Ramamurthy
Global Head of Product & Valuation Control, Standard Chartered Bank
09:30 - 10:00
AI as the Driver of the Future of Leadership, Wellness and Performance
How will AI impact holistic well-being strategies to drive productivity, lower healthcare costs, and increased profitability? How will AI & personalization elevate engagement through data-driven wellness solutions? What impact will AI-powered coaching and health analytics have on customized well-being plans that improve employee retention and performance? How can organizations prioritize emotional intelligence, trust, and mental health support experience in order to achieve stronger engagement, lower turnover, and higher innovation?
Dr. Sai Kavitha
Regional Support Advocate - ASIA Leader, Microsoft
10:00 – 10:45
Leadership Panel: Wellbeing as the Power Behind Performance, Culture and ROI
In light of rapid economic growth, digital transformation, and evolving workforce expectations what is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance? Where does human connection fit when building positive workplace cultures for business impact? What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences that are embedded throughout the employee journey? How can employers implement programs that help support people thrive and grow? Wellbeing as a strategic lever to 'double down' on in times of volatility & change and quicker innovation cycles
Preeti Patilkulkarni
Global HR Director, Schneider Electric
Paulami Chakraborty
Head of Human Resources, The School of Raya
Harsha Vatnani
Director of HR and Administration, LSG Sky Chefs
Your Expert Chair:
Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
10:45 - 11:05
Eye Wellness: The Missing Link in Workplace Productivity
Employees work on laptops. They attend virtual meetings. They analyze dashboards. They respond on WhatsApp. They unwind on OTT platforms. Screens are not a habit anymore — they are infrastructure. So what happens when screen fatigued eyes power a performance-driven workplace?Digital eye strain is Beyond Burnout. It is an unmeasured productivity killer. This session uncovers the silent link between digital eye strain, reduced focus, and declining productivity. It challenges organizations to rethink eye wellbeing — not as occasional breaks from screens, but as an essential strategy to empower modern workforce in screen-dependent world. Because when employees see better, they think clearer, work smarter, and perform stronger. Get ready for a refreshing pause. Dr Hemal will be unveiling something exciting at the summit. Experience Eylys first-hand — and indulge your eyes in a moment of quiet luxury.
Dr. Hemal Kenia
Eye Surgeon, Dry Eye Specialist and Founder of Eylys
11:05 - 11:25
Refreshment Break, Connection & Conversation
11:25 - 11:50
Wellbeing That Works: Embedding Care, Inclusion, and Flexibility into Everyday Work
During this session Sohini explores: Why wellbeing needs to work, not just exist, Embedding wellbeing into ways of working, Inclusion and life-stage wellbeing, Culture, connection, and emotional wellbeing, Listening, measuring, and sustaining wellbeing, and The importance of leadership ownership
Sohini Mitra
Associate Director, HR Business Partnering, Advanz Pharma
11:50- 12:50
Leadership Workshops
A selection of hosted workshops, showcasing the latest solutions and innovation in employee wellbeing and mental health strategies
Reboot Your Eyes - An Eye Surgeon's Perspective
A Workshop for High-Impact Leaders, on Enhancing Team Productivity with Smarter Eye Care — Featuring a Personalized Live Demo of Eylys Eye Care Kit
12:50 - 13:40
Lunch - Connections & Conversation
13:40 - 13:50
Office Ergonomics: A hidden enabler of business performance
Reducing occupational drag, protecting capacity, and sustaining performance at work During this session, Dr. Bharati Jajoo explores how office ergonomics plays a critical role in reducing occupational strain and sustaining performance at work. She outlines how thoughtful workspace design can protect employee capacity, improve efficiency, and support healthier ways of working.
Dr Bharati Jajoo
Medical Director, Happiest BodyDynamics, a unit of Happiest Health
13:50 - 14:05
Session detail to be announced shortly
Dr. Tausif Ahmed Thangalvadi
Former Medical Director and General Manager, NURA
14:05 – 14:30
Creating Healthier and Psychologically Safer Workplaces for Employees
Implementing initiatives that ensure the health and wellbeing of the workforce. How collaborating with external partners can lead to better outcomes for employees. Using a strategic approach to fostering a culture of care throughout the organisation. Leadership’s role in fostering psychological safety.
Ankita Malik
Head OD and HRM, Breakthrough Trust
14:30 – 15:00
Design With Impact - focusing on Wellbeing, Connection and Change.
Atish Shawarna
Insights Programme Manager & Strategist - APMEA, Miller Knoll
15:00 – 15:15
Networking Break & Connections
15:15 - 15:35
Wellbeing Practices at BNY – Impact and ROI
Adarsh Jain
Vice President, Wellbeing, India & APAC, People Rewards, BNY
15:35 – 16:10
Leadership Panel: Wellbeing as the Driver of Inclusivity for All in the Indian Workplace
What does inclusivity mean for India as the West continues to face a backlash against DEI? What means are available to better accommodate those of us who are not neurotypical? What can employers do to ensure true inclusion combines belongingness and the valuing of individual uniqueness? What should be done about culture from the perspective of inter-generational workers in India?
Rosina Jose
Human Resources Director, SentinelOne
Rahul Ravindran
L&D Head, Marlabs
Harini Sreenivasan
Partner, Semcostyle Institute India LLP
Your Expert Panel Chair:
Adarsh Jain
Vice President, Wellbeing, India & APAC, People Rewards, BNY
16:10– 16:40
Operationalizing ESG Through Preventive Workforce Health
As employee wellbeing becomes a critical component of ESG, organizations are increasingly integrating preventive workforce health into core operations to translate intent into measurable impact. By adopting data-driven, multidimensional approaches that address physical, mental, lifestyle, and ergonomic risks, organizations can enable early risk identification and targeted interventions. This not only improves employee health outcomes, engagement, and productivity, but also reduces absenteeism and healthcare costs. In doing so, preventive health becomes a strategic lever to strengthen the Social (S) pillar, enhance organizational resilience, and align workforce wellbeing with long-term sustainability and governance objectives.
Dr Subhasree Ray
Section Head - Employee Wellness, TVS Motor Company
16:40– 17:05
Closing Keynote: What’s Really Shaping Workplace Culture in India Today?
This session draws on Gallup’s Culture Risk Study to present a grounded view of workplace culture through the lens of HR leaders across India. It highlights the strengths organizations can leverage, the risks that are beginning to surface and the role leaders play in shaping how work is experienced every day. It will also explore how these everyday experiences influence how people feel at work, offering a practical perspective on how culture connects to employee wellbeing. The focus will be on translating these insights into leadership actions that create meaningful and sustained impact.
Puneet Singh
Regional Director – Research and Analytics, Gallup
17:05 - 17:10
Closing Remarks
Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
17:10 – 18:00
