HRATN ANNUAL CONCLAVE 2026:
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HR
Bringing HR leaders together and celebrating our journey of bringing HR professionals together as we step into our second year - building stronger connections, empowering the HR community, and shaping the future of work across Tamil Nadu.
TAMIL NADU'S HR LEADERSHIP GATHERING
HRATN ANNUAL CONCLAVE 2026
Celebrating two years of our journey in uniting HR professionals, strengthening industry connections, and shaping the future of HR across Tamil Nadu.
Where HR Leaders Meet
Ideas That Shape the Future
Discover fresh perspectives, build powerful connections, and explore new possibilities for the future of human resources.
Leadership Insights
Hear perspectives on emerging HR trends, leadership challenges, and the future of work.
HR Networking
Connect with HR professionals, senior leaders, academicians, and industry peers.
Ideas & Innovation
Explore new approaches to talent management, recruitment, employee experience, and HR technology.
Industry Collaboration
Discover opportunities to build partnerships between HR, industry, and academia.
A Conclave for the Entire HR Ecosystem
Bringing together the people who hire, lead, develop, and shape the future of work.
HR managers, talent acquisition leaders, HR business partners, and people leaders.
Curated for Chief Human Resource Officers, Heads of Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and People Operations managers across Tamil Nadu's leading conglomerates, IT parks, and startups.
THE HR COMMUNITY
UNITED TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
Target registrations across HR, academia and industry.
Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai.
From leadership conversations and HR industry networking to collaboration between corporates, recruitment partners, and academic institutions, the HRATN Annual Conclave brings the HR ecosystem together for a day of learning, meaningful connections, and new opportunities.
The Chairman
Welcome to the HRATN Annual Conclave 2026 - where HR leaders, industry professionals, academicians, and future talent come together to shape the future of work.
As Founder & Chairman of HRATN, my vision is to unite the HR community, strengthen industry–academia-government collaboration, and create meaningful opportunities for professionals and students across Tamil Nadu.
Together, let us build a stronger HR ecosystem, inspire new ideas, and create an impact that goes beyond the workplace.
One Community. One Vision. A Stronger Future for HR.
Balaji Narayanan
Founder & Chairman, HRATN
Leading HRATN’s mission to unite HR professionals, empower talent, strengthen industry partnerships, and build a connected HR ecosystem across Tamil Nadu.
MEET OUR CHIEF GUEST
& KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Learn directly from enterprise CHROs, university campus placement directors, and leading staffing agency founders.
Thiru P. Viswanathan
Honourable Minister for Higher Education, Tamil Nadu
Vijay Antony
Actor & Music Director
Distinguished Guest
Name and details to be announced (Coming Soon)
HRATN ANNUAL CONCLAVE 2026
Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Registration & Networking
HRATN Welcome Team · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
HRATN Journey & Vision
HRATN Leadership Council · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Thai Vazhthu
Traditional Invocation · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Welcome Address
Organizing Committee · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chairman’s Note
Balaji Narayanan · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chief Guest Address – 1
Honourable Chief Guest · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chief Guest Address – 2
Guest of Honor · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Keynote Session – 1
Distinguished Thought Leader · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Panel Discussion – 1
Enterprise CHROs & HR Directors · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Voice of the Future – Open House Discussion 1
Emerging HR Professionals & Youth Delegates · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Panel Discussion – 2
Staffing Heads, Founders & Academia · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Voice of the Future – Open House Discussion 2
Academic Deans & Placement Heads · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Voice of the Future – Open House Discussion 3
Search Consultancies & Recruiter Heads · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Vote of Thanks
General Secretary, HRATN · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Group Photograph
All Dignitaries, Speakers & Attendees · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Lunch & Networking
All Delegates & Dignitaries · Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Thanks To Our Partners
HRATN Annual Conclave 2026 brings together leading brands, HR tech innovators, and talent consultancies driving the future of work across Tamil Nadu. Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to explore partnership opportunities.
Featured Conclave Sponsors
Highlights from Our Recent Event
Relive the key moments, connections, and memorable experiences from our latest HRATN gathering.
Secure Your Spot
Choose your pass and join 1,500+ expected attendees, including HR leaders, industry experts, academicians, and aspiring professionals, at the HRATN Annual Conclave 2026.
HRATN MEMBERSHIP + FREE CONCLAVE PASS
Join Tamil Nadu’s growing HR community and attend the HRATN Annual Conclave 2026.
- 1-Year HRATN Membership
- Annual Conclave Entry Pass
- HR Community Networking
HR PROFESSIONALS
Non-HRATN Members
For HR professionals who are not currently HRATN members.
- Access to the HRATN Annual Conclave 2026
- Networking with HR professionals and industry leaders
- Knowledge sharing and professional development
Academicians, Placement Officers & Students
For University Faculty, TPOs & College Career Cells
For Professors, Placement Heads & Academic Mentors.
- Access to the HRATN Annual Conclave 2026
- Campus-to-Corporate Hiring & Industry Networking
- Direct Interaction with Corporate CHROs & HR Leaders
Other Industry Professionals
For Staffing, Search & HR Consultancies
- 2 Full-Access Delegate Passes for Agency Founders/Heads
- Dedicated B2B Meeting Lounge with Corporate HR Buyers
- Direct Access to 2,000+ Pre-Screened Student Profiles
Anna Centenary Auditorium
Gandhi Mandapam Rd, Surya Nagar, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600085