What the Event Is About
The 6th HRIC 2026 focuses on the theme “Sustainable Human Resource Management in the Age of Disruption.”
It brings together academics, HR leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore how disruptive forces — especially digital transformation and AI — are reshaping HR.
The conference aims to foster dialogue on sustainable people practices, future-of-work strategies, and how HR can transform into a strategic, future-ready function.
Key Facts, Figures & Highlights
- Core themes include:
- Digital Transformation in HRM
- Future of Work
- Talent Management & Succession
- Employee Well-being & Mental Health
- DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
- HR for Environmental Sustainability
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems in HR
- Pre-Conference Workshops on 8 April 2026, including:
- Doctoral Colloquium
- Junior Faculty Development Workshop
- Main programme includes:
- Paper Presentations
- Poster Sessions
- Symposia
- Professional Development Workshops
Main Zones & Activities
Thematic Paper Sessions
Research presentations covering HR’s evolution, tech-led HR transformation, and sustainability frameworks.
Doctoral Colloquium
A space for PhD scholars to present research, receive feedback, and interact with global faculty.
Junior Faculty Workshop
Skill-building for young academics to enhance research quality and publication readiness.
Poster Sessions
Showcase emerging ideas and ongoing research work.
Networking & Collaborative Forums
Spaces for interaction between researchers, industry practitioners, and academic leaders.
Why It’s Significant
- Provides a global research perspective on HR through collaboration with the Academy of Management’s HR Division.
- Positions sustainability as the next frontier for HR, aligning people practices with long-term organisational goals.
- Helps HR leaders and scholars understand how to respond to disruption — AI, automation, hybrid work, workforce shifts.
- Strengthens India’s presence in international HR research and academic dialogue.
- Offers strong coverage angles on future workplace trends, technology adoption, and evidence-based HR.
Coverage Tips
- Attend the inaugural sessions to capture the key messages around sustainability and disruption.
- Highlight insightful panels on future of work and digital HR transformation.
- Cover research posters or new models presented — they often provide unique story angles.
- Interview PhD scholars, faculty members, and HR practitioners for varied viewpoints.
- Capture visuals from workshops and interactive sessions, which show engagement and academic collaboration.
- Post-event coverage can focus on key learnings, trending research areas, and how HR is expected to evolve by 2030.
