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Flip the R's: In conversation with Pallav Popli

The sentient
workplace

From data points to deep connections: automating the human-centric future

12 August 2026
Wednesday
3 PM IST

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For decades, workplace technology focused on one goal: efficiency. Traditional HR systems automated tasks like time tracking, payroll, and ticket management. In 2026, efficiency alone is no longer a competitive advantage. The next evolution of AI is moving beyond workflow automation to understanding employee needs, emotions, and experiences.

  • Learn why HR leaders must shift from AI that automates work to AI that understands people.
  • Explore the concept of the Sentient Workplace.
  • Join Srinivasa Bharathy (CEO, Adrenalin) and Partha Neog (CEO, Vantage Circle) as they introduce the blueprint for an organizational nervous system.
  • Discover how to connect the operational backbone of work with the emotional pulse of employees.
  • See how AI can reduce administrative burden, enabling HR leaders to focus on empathy, intuition, and real-time employee care.
  • Understand why the future of HR is not replacing people with AI, but empowering leaders with AI.
Session outcomes

What you'll learn

01

Why efficiency is no longer a competitive edge, and what's replacing it as the metric that matters

02

Real-world examples of how AI-driven sentience is already reshaping HR at global organizations

03

A practical framework for measuring the emotional pulse of your workforce, not just its output

04

First steps HR leaders can take this quarter to move from automation to genuine understanding

The organizational nervous system
Meet the visionaries

The leaders behind
the sentient workplace.

Srinivasa Bharathy

Srinivasa Bharathy

Managing Director & CEO, Adrenalin

Srinivasa Bharathy is the Managing Director & CEO of Adrenalin, a global HR Tech company supporting over 2,000+ enterprises, 3Mn+ employees across 70+ countries. With three decades of experience across enterprise software and SaaS, he has led digital transformation initiatives, scaled operations, and driven market expansion across India and global markets.

An entrepreneur at heart, Bharathy founded Silver Cloud Solutions (SaaS product engineering) and, through TAB India, mentors business owners on sustainable growth. He brings a strong execution mindset to building scalable platforms and helping organizations translate strategy into sustained business impact.

Partha Neog

Partha Neog

Co-Founder & CEO, Vantage Circle

Partha Neog, the Founder and CEO, is the driving force behind Vantage Circle. With over two decades of experience in Product and Executive Management, Partha has a successful track record of scaling winning businesses.

Partha played a pivotal role in the conceptualization and launch of 99acres.com (India's number 1 property portal). When he worked for Aricent, Hughes Software Systems, and Bharat Electronics, he gained remarkable expertise in various industrial verticals.

He has gained deep insights into the employee engagement space through his experience with several companies and HR departments.

Pallav Popli

Pallav Popli

Host
Chief Revenue Officer and Employee Engagement Evangelist, Vantage Circle

Pallav Popli is the Chief Revenue Officer and Employee Engagement Evangelist at Vantage Circle, leading revenue growth across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. With nearly 20 years of experience in SaaS, HR technology, and revenue strategy, he specializes in go-to-market execution, sales leadership, and strategic partnerships.

His expertise in employee engagement and HR technology helps organizations build stronger workplaces and drive sustainable business growth.

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