March 12, 2026
TCS Chroma™ InnerCircle 2026
Future of work: From automation to agency through Agentic AI in HR
Products and Platforms
TCS CHROMA™
TCS CHROMA™: A Cloud-based Talent Management Solution
About TCS Chroma InnerCircle 2026
TCS Chroma InnerCircle is a curated customer conclave where TCS Chroma customer HR leaders, industry practitioners, and TCS experts come together to explore the evolving landscape of people, technology, and the workplace. The forum is designed to deliver sharp insights, meaningful dialogue, and a focused view of the innovations shaping the future of HR.
Theme of the year
Future of work: From automation to agency through Agentic AI in HR
This year, under the broad theme “Future of work: From automation to agency through agentic AI in HR,” we explore how HR is evolving from task‑based automation to intelligent systems that can interpret context, reason proactively, and take meaningful action. Agentic AI is reshaping every part of the employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding to development, engagement, and overall, well‑being.
Through focused sub‑themes; including agentic AI in hiring, the TCS Chroma agentic AI roadmap and global vision, future‑ready HR skills, closing the gap in quiet cracking, and the role of listening agents as caregivers, controllers, and catalysts. TCS Chroma InnerCircle 2026 will unpack how these advancements can help HR stay personal, trusted, and future‑ready in a rapidly changing workplace.
The line‑up: Sessions and speakers
Keynote
Featuring: D P Nambiar, Head HR, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Perspective 01
Topic: Agentic AI in hiring and workforce entry decisions
Featuring: Jennifer Mathew Fernandes, CHRO, Bajaj Finance Ltd.
Chroma AI
Chroma AI - The now, the new, and the next
Featuring: Mahesh Mandhana, GenAI Head – TCS Chroma, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Panel discussion
Topic: Future skills for HR Leaders: Thriving in an AI‑Driven workplace
Featuring:
- Sonal Raj, CHRO, Transrail Lighting Ltd.
- Ramesh Hiremath, Deputy General Manager – HR, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.
- Neha Naidu, Assistant Manager - HR, Pix Transmissions Ltd.
- Pragati Nagar, Head HR, Jyoti Structures Ltd.
Perspective 02
Topic: From signal to solution: Closing the gap in quiet cracking
Featuring: Sudhir Sethi, Chief People Officer and Head Legal, Inox India Ltd.
The HR lens
Topic: Listening agents as caregivers, controllers, and catalysts
Featuring:
Sandeep Shrivastava, National Head, Tech PMO HR & Admin, Bajaj Finance Ltd.
Closing note
Featuring: Venguswamy Ramaswamy, Global Head – TCS iON and Platform Solutions unit - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Why attend
Thought leadership: Get insights from leading HR voices shaping the future of AI-driven HR
Live roadmap and demo: Experience agentic AI innovations within TCS Chroma - Talent Management platform
Peer insights: Gain perspectives from TCS Chroma customer speakers and TCS experts
Future readiness: Understand key skills needed to stay relevant and impactful in the evolving AI era
Register to secure your spot now for TCS Chroma InnerCircle 2026
Become part of the movement shaping the next era of HR.
Speakers
D P Nambiar
Head HR, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Mahesh Mandhana
GenAI Head–TCS Chroma, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Sonal Raj
CHRO, Transrail Lighting Ltd.
Ramesh Hiremath
Deputy General Manager–HR,Kirloskar Ferrous Ind. Ltd.
Neha Naidu
Assistant Manager - HR, Pix Transmissions Ltd.
Pragati Nagar
Head HR, Jyoti Structures Ltd.
Sudhir Sethi
Chief People Officer and Head Legal, Inox India Ltd.
Sandeep Shrivastava
National Head, Tech PMO HR & Admin, Bajaj Finance Ltd
Venguswamy Ramaswamy
Global Head –TCS iON and Platform Solutions unit, TCS
