--- title: Spark landing page --- [Go Back Up](https://hub.we-ace.com/spark2025#top) [Skip to Content](https://hub.we-ace.com/spark2025#body) [![Final Logo-Made for More (White)](https://hub.we-ace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Final%20Logo-Made%20for%20More%20(White).png?width=230&height=111&name=Final%20Logo-Made%20for%20More%20(White).png "Final Logo-Made for More (White)")](https://we-ace.com/) Toggle Menu - [HOME](https://we-ace.com/) - Days - Hours - Minutes 20 August 2025 The Westin, Gurgaon # LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE & AWARDS - Days - Hours - Minutes 20 August 2025 The Westin, Gurgaon # LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE & AWARDS ## spark 2025 SPARK India 2025 unites India’s most **influential CXOs** to future-proof talent and play a strategic role in **organizational transformation.** This exclusive conclave brings together CEOs, CHROs, senior HR leaders, L&D heads, industry pioneers and visionary leaders to encourage both macro thinking and actionable insight. Join an **elite community of decision-makers** who don't just discuss change—they drive it. PRESENTING PARTNER ![Spark Sponsor Logos](https://hub.we-ace.com/hubfs/Spark%202025/Spark%20Sponsor%20Logos.png "Spark Sponsor Logos") TALENT PARTNER ![Masters Union Logo](https://hub.we-ace.com/hubfs/Spark%202025/Masters%20Union%20Logo.png "Masters Union Logo") BEVERAGE PARTNER ![Nestle-1](https://hub.we-ace.com/hubfs/Spark%202025/Nestle-1.png "Nestle-1") ## an ACTION-PACKED EVENING Defining conversations on future of skills, leadership, and talent transformation ![3-1](https://hub.we-ace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-1.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=3-1.png) NETWORK ### Engage with 150+ CXOs & decision-makers in ex-clusive sessions ![7-1](https://hub.we-ace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7-1.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=7-1.png) advocate ### Speaking opportunities to share insights and unique perspectives. ![4-1](https://hub.we-ace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spark%202025/4-1.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=4-1.png) VISIBILITY ### Build brand exposure with premium on-stage & digital exposure ![6-1](https://hub.we-ace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spark%202025/6-1.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=6-1.png) recognition ### Be recognized as an industry trail- blazer in front of global audience ![7-1](https://hub.we-ace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spark%202025/7-1.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=7-1.png) thought leadership ### Secure your spot among Fortune 500 leaders and policymakers 20 Aug 2025 The Westin, Gurgaon ## Connect, Collaborate, Create. Build meaningful professional relationships in a relaxed setting. Celebrate those who are setting new standards in inclusive leadership, employee well-being and building culture. Eyebrow Lorem Eyebrow Lorem Eyebrow Lorem ## Why Attend? ### Be Inspired By visionary keynotes from global thought leaders ### Engage in High-Stakes Debates On AI, leadership, innovation & equity ### Network Privately with CEOs, policy-makers & decision-makers ### Learn from Masterclasses designed to upskill inclusive leaders ### Celebrate Trailblazers At the prestigious SPARK Awards 2025 ## Jam-Packed Agenda 1. 5:00 PM Opening Address ### Glimpse into the Next Horizon  The world is transforming — AI, generational shifts, geopolitical fragmentation. Talent can no longer be managed; it must be mentored, coached, and cultivated. \- Anuranjita Kumar,  Founder & CEO *Cultivating Inclusive Leaders for Sustainable Growth* 2. 5:15 PM Award ceremony ### Awards Segment 1 Excellence in Developing Women Leaders Best Practices in Developing Women Leaders 3. keynote address 5:35 PM ### The Past & Future of our Colleges: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow \- Pratham Mittal, Founder, Masters Union Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Donec odio. Quisque volutpat mattis eros. Nullam malesuada erat ut turpis. Lorem ispum dolor sit amet. [Read More About This Session](https://www.example.com) 4. 5:50 PM Award ceremony ### Awards Segment 2 Best Practices in Democratizing Coaching Best Practices in Mentoring 5. 6:00 pm unveiling ### Release of White Paper on Digital Coaching & Mentoring [Read More About This Session](https://www.example.com) 6. 6:15 PM ceo panel ### Do nice leaders finish last? Rethinking Empathy, Authority, and Impact This panel will unpack diverse perspectives—from CEOs who believe kindness fuels long-term loyalty and innovation, to those who argue that excessive empathy can blur decision-making and weaken authority. \- Nishchae Suri, MD, Cornerstone OnDemand (Moderator) \- Ashish Saraf, VP and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney \- Richard Rekhy, Vice Chairman, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP 7. 6:50 PM Award ceremony ### Awards Segment 3 Excellence in developing Future-Ready Leaders Best Practices in Developing Future-Ready Leaders 8. 7:05 PM Award ceremony ### Awards Segment 4 Excellence in DEI Culture Best Practices in DEI 9. 7:20 pm the great debate ### Gen Z: Too Emotionally Fragile for Leadership, or Perfectly Poised to Redefine It? With Gen Z entering management and boardrooms across industries, they bring with them new values — transparency, empathy, and mental health awareness. But are these qualities marks of emotional strength or signs of growing fragility? In this thought-provoking session, we pit two compelling sides against each other. - Prachi Rastogi, Culture & Inclusion Leader, APAC & Japan **Speakers – Senior Side** - Manu Wadhwa, CHRO, Sony Pictures Network - Vivek Tripathi, VP, HR, Newgen Software - Aditya Kohli, CHRO, Orient Electric **Speakers – GenZ Side** - Atma Godara – VP, Head People & Culture, ACME - Aurko Mahapatra, Data, Insignts, Policy Professional - Mehak Bansal, Product Head - Learning & Coaching Solutions, WeAce [Read More About This Session](https://www.example.com) 10. 8:10 pm DINNER ### Cocktails and Networking Connect, Collaborate, Create. 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