ETMasterclass Series

ETMasterclass · 2026 Edition

AI in HR Functions Masterclass

The future of HR is being shaped by AI. Learn how to lead that change, not just adapt to it.

A 2-day immersive learning experience for CHROs, HR leaders, L&D leaders, talent professionals & business executives. Hands-on AI in HR with strategic insights from India's most respected CEOs and CHROs.

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AI in HR Masterclass By Sriram Iyer

25,000+

Professionals trained

150+

Masterclasses delivered

100+

Global speakers

500+

Leading organizations

The Program · MumbaiOne room. Two days.
A whole new HR playbook.

Day 1 is a hands-on lab with Prof. Sriram Iyer. Day 2 puts you in the room with India's most respected CEOs and CHROs. You leave with answers you can use on Monday morning.

Day 1 Full-day immersive

Applications of AI in HR Masterclass

Led by Prof. Sriram Iyer


Understand, implement, and scale AI across the HR value chain.
Learn practical frameworks, experiment with AI tools, build workflows,
create HR chatbots, and develop implementation roadmaps for your organization.

  • Hands-on AI tool experimentation
  • Prompt engineering with RCATEOF framework
  • Build your own HR chatbot
  • Deployment roadmap for your organization
Day 2 Leadership summit

Executive Dialogue and presentations by HR Leaders

3 to 4 CEOs & CHROs • Moderated by Prof. Sriram Iyer

A curated line-up of India's top CEOs and CHROs will deliver keynotes, join a fireside chat moderated by Prof. Sriram Iyer, and engage directly with the audience on AI-powered workforce transformation.

  • Keynotes by top CEOs & CHROs
  • Fireside chat with Prof. Sriram Iyer
  • Live audience Q&A
  • Speaker line-up announced within 15 days
Speaker names to be confirmed shortly

What's In It For YouYou leave with more than notes.

Six practical wins you can put to work the week you get back.

01

Hands-on Gen AI experience

Across the entire employee life cycle.

02

Prompting 101

Master the RCATEOF prompting framework.

03

Live demonstrations

Including building your own Gen AI chatbot.

04

Deployment strategies

Adoption blueprints for AI in HR.

05

Real case study

How AI can cost you real money, and how to avoid it.

06

Direct interaction

Speak 1:1 with Prof. Sriram Iyer.

What You'll LearnA curriculum built for the real world.

Four modules that move from first principles to a working AI chatbot, shaped by the questions HR leaders are actually asking.

  • Key challenges HR leaders face today
  • Identifying high-impact AI use cases for HR teams
  • Creating AI-enabled workflows for repetitive HR processes
  • Building adoption readiness among managers and employees
  • Prompt writing techniques for practical HR scenarios
  • Designing a working Gen AI chatbot flow
  • Testing AI responses for accuracy, tone and relevance
  • Converting exercises into repeatable HR workflows
  • Responsible AI principles every HR leader should know
  • Bias, privacy, data security and compliance considerations
  • Governance guardrails for enterprise-wide adoption
  • Future direction of AI-powered HR transformation

The Employee JourneyFrom first hello to final handshake.

See where AI actually earns its keep, across every stage of a person's time with your company.

Talent Acquisition

  • AI-powered sourcing
  • Resume screening
  • Candidate engagement
  • Interview intelligence

Onboarding

  • Personalized onboarding journeys
  • AI-powered learning assistants
  • New-hire engagement

Learning & Development

  • Skills intelligence
  • Personalized learning pathways
  • AI-generated content

Performance & Productivity

  • Goal setting
  • Continuous feedback
  • Performance insights

Employee Experience

  • Sentiment analysis
  • Employee listening
  • Internal comms optimization

Workforce Planning

  • Predictive analytics
  • Skills forecasting
  • Succession planning
Masterclass venue
4.8 / 5 Participant rating

How We TeachBuilt for practitioners, not spectators.

Small room. Live demos. Real questions. Every session designed to leave you with something you can try tomorrow.

Interactive demonstrations

Live building of a AI chatbot and real-time HR applications.

Step-by-step deployment

Structured adoption strategy addressing the productivity paradox and cost implications.

Deep engagement

Limited seats ensure ample time for interaction and focused discussion.

Dedicated Q&A

Every session ends with an open Q&A on your organizational challenges.

Global case studies

Real examples of AI deployment, including expensive failures.

Future outlook

How HR roles, skills, and jobs will evolve as AI matures.

Prof. Sriram Iyer

Meet Your FacultyProf. Sriram Iyer

Adjunct Faculty, NUS Business School, Singapore and XLRI, India

One of India's most respected voices on the intersection of Human Resources, Technology, AI, and Organizational Transformation. With over 25 years of practitioner and teaching experience, Sriram is a Certified Strengths Coach, IHRP-SP, and SHRM-SCP.

Founder of HRTech (Singapore) and Adjunct Faculty at NUS Business School, Singapore, Korn Ferry Academy, XLRI-India, and SP Jain-Dubai. He leads the HR Technology Taskforce at IHRP-Singapore.

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Adjunct Faculty At

XLRI, Xavier School of Management
S P Jain School of Global Management
Korn Ferry
National University of Singapore

Certification AI in HR Functions
Masterclass Certificate

Framed on your desk or shared on LinkedIn, a certificate signed by Prof. Sriram Iyer that marks your expertise in AI-powered HR.

  • Signed by Prof. Sriram Iyer.
  • Digital version optimized for LinkedIn and professional platforms.
  • Enhance your resume and executive credibility instantly.
AI in HR Functions Masterclass certificate framed on an executive desk

Day 2 · Leadership SummitLeaders being invited to the summit

Fireside conversations moderated by Prof. Sriram Iyer.

An exclusive cohort of renowned industry leaders and decision-makers, carefully selected to enable meaningful conversations and practical knowledge exchange.

Who It's ForSound like you?

If one of these titles sits on your business card, this room is yours.

  • Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs)
  • HR Directors
  • Heads of Talent Management
  • Heads of Learning & Development
  • HR Business Partners
  • Talent Acquisition Leaders
  • Organizational Development Professionals
  • Workforce Transformation Leaders
  • Employee Experience Leaders
  • Business Leaders & CEOs
  • Digital Transformation Professionals
  • Future of Work Practitioners

Reserve Your SeatBook your seat beforesomeone else does.

Be part of a thoughtfully curated cohort of leaders.

Individual & small teams

1-4 persons

65,000

per person · excl. GST

  • Full 2-day access
  • Signed certificate
  • Hands-on sessions
  • Case study workbook
  • Lunch & networking
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Team registrations

5-9 persons

62,500

per person · excl. GST

  • Full 2-day access
  • Signed certificate
  • Hands-on sessions
  • Case study workbook
  • Lunch & networking
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Enterprise groups

10+ persons

60,000

per person · excl. GST

  • Full 2-day access
  • Signed certificate
  • Hands-on sessions
  • Case study workbook
  • Lunch & networking
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FAQsQuestions?
We've got answers.

Still curious? Reach out to Meghna, she'll be happy to help.

This AI in HR masterclass is designed for HR leaders, people managers, talent professionals, founders, and business leaders who want practical frameworks they can apply immediately.

The AI HR Masterclass is a comprehensive executive learning program led by Prof. Sriram Iyer, a globally recognized HR technology expert. The masterclass helps HR professionals understand how Generative AI can transform talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, HR operations, and workforce analytics through practical demonstrations and real-world use cases.

The Generative AI in HR Masterclass covers practical AI applications across the complete employee lifecycle. Participants learn prompt engineering, AI-powered recruitment, employee onboarding, performance management, skills gap analysis, salary benchmarking, HR chatbot creation, deployment strategies, and AI adoption best practices using hands-on demonstrations and case studies.

Yes, eligible participants will receive a certificate after successful completion of the masterclass as per the program guidelines.

A Gen AI in HR Masterclass enables HR professionals to automate repetitive tasks, improve hiring quality, enhance employee experience, make data-driven decisions, and increase productivity using Generative AI tools. It also prepares HR teams for future workplace transformation and evolving AI-driven HR roles.

Yes, registered participants will receive session reminders and joining details before the program begins.

Unlike generic AI courses, this HR Masterclass focuses exclusively on HR use cases. Participants learn how Generative AI can improve recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and HR operations through real business scenarios, interactive exercises, and expert guidance from Prof. Sriram Iyer.

Unlike generic AI courses, this HR Masterclass focuses exclusively on HR use cases. Participants learn how Generative AI can improve recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and HR operations through real business scenarios, interactive exercises, and expert guidance from Prof. Sriram Iyer.

Join the AI in HR Experience Learn. Build. Transform. Lead.

24-25 September 2026 · Mumbai · 250+ Senior HR Leaders, L&D Leaders, CEOs & CHROs