HR Evolve presentsThe HR Conclave

Trivandrum Edition

തിരുവനന്തപുരം

Future Ready Workplaces

Where Human Potential Meets Intelligent Technology

A one-day conclave for people leaders at Technopark. CHROs, founders, practitioners and policy makers come together to work through what HR now owns: turning technology into real productivity, keeping culture steady through change, and staying fair and human while organisations transform.

Reserve your seatSee the agenda
When
19 November
Thursday, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Where
Travancore Hall
Park Centre, Technopark
Format
One day, in person
Keynotes · Talks · Panels
Pass
₹599
Early bird · ₹999 after
  • Culture as a Growth Engine
  • The Human Potential in an AI-Enabled Workplace
  • Beyond the Talent Hunt
  • The Human Side of Business Decisions
  • Technopark, Trivandrum
  • ELEVATE’26
01About

A community of people leaders, raising the bar.

HR Evolve is a voluntary community for HR professionals and enthusiasts at Technopark, dedicated to reshaping the future of human resources. Every third Thursday we meet in person at Park Centre for expert-led sessions that tackle the challenges and opportunities of the profession.

ELEVATE is the community’s flagship conclave. For one day, that conversation opens up to the wider industry, and everyone leaves with frameworks they can use the very next morning.

3rdThursday

Monthly community meet-ups at Park Centre, Technopark

200+leaders

HR professionals and industry leaders in the room

1day

Of keynotes, power talks, panels and conversations

02What we’ll explore

Four conversations HR can’t afford to miss.

The world of work is changing, and so are the questions organisations need to answer. Elevate 2026 brings four important conversations to the table, exploring the intersection of people, business, technology, and human potential.

  1. Culture is more than a set of organisational values. It shapes how people experience work, how they contribute, and whether they find room to grow. The challenge is creating environments where performance and human development reinforce each other.

    Key takeaways

    • Translating organisational values into everyday workplace experiences.
    • Building trust, belonging, and opportunities for individual growth.
    • Connecting employee experience with organisational performance.
03Speakers

Voices on the stage.

04Agenda

The shape of the day.

Timings are indicative. Speakers marked “to be announced” will be added here as they confirm.

19November 2026Travancore Hall, Technopark

  1. Registration & networking

    Registration and morning networking

  2. Welcome address

    Address
    • Deepa Nair, 6D Technologies (HR Evolve member)

  3. Inaugural function

    Address

    Speakers to be announced

  4. Felicitation of Great Place To Work Certified Organisations

    Special

    Recognition ceremony

  5. Keynote address

    Keynote
    • Dr. Pawan Agrawal

  6. Q&A

    Keynote session

  7. Poll slot 01

    Live poll

    Interactive audience engagement

  8. Power talk

    Power talk
    • Venkates Pentakota

  9. Q&A

    Power talk

  10. Poll slot 02

    Live poll

    Interactive audience engagement

  11. Fireside chat

    Fireside chat

    Speakers to be announced

  12. Lunch & networking

    Lunch break

  13. Special address

    Special
    • Abhijith Krishna

  14. Poll slot 03

    Live poll

    Interactive audience engagement

  15. Power talk

    Power talk
    • Mathew Isac

  16. Q&A

    Power talk

  17. Power talk

    Power talk

    Speakers to be announced

  18. Q&A

    Power talk

  19. Panel discussion

    Panel
    • Jazna Rafeek, Director & Chief Operating Officer, PIT Solutions Limited

  20. Q&A

    Panel discussion

  21. Vote of thanks & closing remarks

    Address

    Speakers to be announced

05Tickets

One pass. The whole day.

Seats in Travancore Hall are limited. Earlier editions sold out, so book early if you want to be in the room.

Delegate pass

₹599

Save ₹400₹999

per person · full-day access

  • Access to every keynote, power talk & panel
  • Lunch & refreshments through the day
  • Networking with 200+ HR professionals & leaders
  • Event materials & ready-to-use frameworks
  • Certificate of participation
  • Exclusive ELEVATE’26 goodies

Admit one

Date
19 November 2026
Venue
Travancore HallPark Centre, Technopark Phase 1
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*Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.

06Venue

Home ground, Technopark.

Park Centre, Technopark

Park Centre

Travancore Hall

Address

Travancore Hall,
Park Centre, Technopark Phase 1

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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07FAQ

Good questions.

Who is ELEVATE’26 for?

HR leaders, CHROs, people managers, HR practitioners at every level, founders who own the people agenda, and anyone building a career in human resources.

What does the ticket include?

Entry to every session for the full day, lunch and refreshments, event materials, a certificate of participation and ELEVATE’26 goodies.

Can I cancel or get a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.

Where exactly is the venue?

Travancore Hall, Park Centre, Technopark Phase 1, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. There is a map further up this page.

Who organises ELEVATE?

HR Evolve is a volunteer community of HR professionals at Technopark. We meet every third Thursday at Park Centre for expert-led sessions and open conversations.