The Human Centric Summit

We are proud to announce the 8th edition of our flagship gathering:
WE: Willful Evolution - Thriving through Polycrisis
hosted in partnership with The Times of India.

This year's summit does not merely continue the momentum around inclusion; it fundamentally elevates the conversation. In an era defined by overlapping technological, economic, and systemic disruptions, we are expanding our focus to position Human Centrism not just as an ethos, but as the ultimate strategic advantage for navigating the polycrisis.

The time for passive resilience has passed. It is time for Willful Evolution.

Navigating the Modern Polycrisis

Organizations no longer face isolated challenges; they are navigating a polycrisis. Traditional performance and compliance models are failing organizations through overlapping systemic shocks

How do we lead when the ground is constantly shifting?

Key Insight: Sustained resilience requires an intervention at the very core of how organizations operate. The solution is not another procedural policy, but a fundamental reintegration of humanity into organizational design.

Grounded in the largest global study of lived workplace experiences

The Human-Centric Organizational Transformation (iHCOT) framework was not born in a vacuum. It is the synthesis of dense academic research and deep, qualitative thematic analysis across the global workforce

2,500 Lived Experiences
Researched

95 Distinct
Organizations
Analyzed

15 Countries
Represented

1 Unified Paradigm for
the Future of Work

The Modalities of Deep Engagement

Summit 8.0 is not designed to be watched — it is meant to be experienced. The event is architected to foster genuine reflection, dialogue and participation, moving audiences from vulnerability to human-centred innovation

MODALITIES WITH NEW ADDITIONS

Transformative Keynotes

Provocations from global thought leaders and visionary policymakers

Dynamic Panels

Cross sector debates tackling the friction point of modern leadership

Experiential Masterclasses

Hands on, clinically backed sessions translating theories into immediate practice

Immersive Networking

Curated spaces designed to forge high trust alliances among C-suite peers

Creative Sciences NEW ADDITION

New additions

Simulation Labs NEW ADDITION

New additions

A legacy of overwhelming
success and electric
energy

What began as an idea became an awakening. Summit 7.0 transcended conventional conversations, leading corporate organizations to unite and explore what it truly means to be human in the way we work, lead, and live.

The energy in the room was palpable, proving that leadership anchored in humanity is the next big wave.

A Living, Breathing Movement:
The Summit 7.0 Phenomenon

“A beautiful reminder that even as technology accelerates, what truly moves us forward is our ability to stay human. Conversations like these stay with you.”

— Neha Anand, VP & Head - XUV Brand Portfolio, Mahindra.

40+ Global
Speakers

50+ Leading
Organizations

350+ Senior
Participants

14 Prestigious
Awards

PREVIOUS SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Glimpse of our Global DEI Summits over years

Experiences from Summit 7.0

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A stunning conference featuring speakers from around the world, centered on a topic that touched everyone's heart: 'How to Make Workplaces More Human-Centric'. Grateful to Dr. Niru Kumar for masterfully weaving this experience together. I walked away bathed in ideas - ready to lead with more compassion while continuing to innovate at work.

Prachi Rastogi, Culture & Inclusion Leader - IBM APAC & JAPAN

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To be accepted, first you have to accept yourself. 'Authentic leadership, vulnerability, and diverse perspectives are the bedrock of meaningful change. Meeting so many prominent personalities and hearing their visions for the future of DEI and human-centric leadership was unforgettable. Excited to carry these insights forward!

Shivani Singh, Talent Management Team, Hindalco

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Thank you Dr. Niru Kumar, Akshay Kumar and the entire A Ask Insights team for curating such an insightful conference packed with learnings and best practices. These are forums and platforms which help us introspect, change the course and steer future practices around something much needed.

Sonali Mungale, People & Culture Partner, BP

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I had the privilege of attending the The Inclusive Human Centric Summit & Awards - KALEIDOSCOPIC V.I.E.W.S. and left deeply inspired and energized. Reimagining inclusion through the lens of human centric equity was truly an enriching experience. Deep gratitude to Dr. Niru Kumar for the wonderful opportunity.

Manju Venogopal, Lead HRBP Flipkart

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What happens when a group of powerful minds come together beyond titles and designations? Magic happens... conversations turned into catalysts for transformation.

Pranav Soni, Head HRD, Aditya Birla Group

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2 Days of Infinite Inspiration... I got to be a part of it! The shared pictures do not do justice to the energy, the enthusiasm and the euphoria that was experienced by us all.

Swarnim Tomar, DEI Specialist, PwC

Sustain the Future by
Anchoring in Humanity

In a fragmented world, the most resilient organizations will be those that choose to integrate humanity. The Inclusive Human-Centric Summit 8.0 is not just an event; it is the blueprint for the next era of global leadership.

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Join the movement. Partner with us to shape the future of work, elevate your brand's commitment to systemic resilience, and build a stronger, more human world.

Navigating the Modern Polycrisis

The ultimate metric of
future success is humanity

The Summit Sub-Themes

Leveraging collective intelligence to navigate complexity

Compassionate Leadership

Integrating Intuition

Generational Responsibility

Transformation through Creativity

Grounded in the largest global study of lived workplace experiences