India’s leading comms experts to gather for e4m PR & Corp Comm Summit & Awards 2025

The theme of this year’s PR & Corp Comm summit is Looking ahead 2026: Learning, Challenges and Opportunities and the summit’s agenda is packed with sessions that promise to challenge conventional thinking and chart a path for the future of PR and Corporate Communications. 

The event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and rising stars under one roof on December 15, 2025 at Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi. The day-long summit starts at 9:00 AM, culminating in the grand awards ceremony of e4m PR & Corp Comm 30 under and Watchlist 2026: Agencies & Brands. starting at 6:00 PM. 

The day begins with the inaugural address by Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BW BusinessWorld & Founder of exchange4media, setting the tone for a summit focused on leadership, vision, and transformation. A special tribute to legendary ad-guru Piyush Pandey will follow, honouring his contribution to the world of communications.

Our keynote speaker and India's Image Guru, Dilip Cherian, Communications Consultant, Campaign Advisor, and Political & Policy Professional, will share his insights on the industry’s evolution, along with the key learnings, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead in 2026.

Moving ahead, with AI reshaping industries, this session led by Jaijit Bhattacharya, Founder & President, Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research, will explore how AI can be leveraged to redefine communications strategy in the digital age. 

Session: Artificial Intelligence: The Elephant in the Room
A panel featuring renowned industry voices like Nikhil Dey, Executive Director, Adfactors PR, Arati Mukerji, Founder, Commarati, Arpana Kumar Ahuja EVP & Head, Corporate Brand & Communications, Jindal Steels Ltd., Anup Sharma PR & Strategic Communications Advisor, and Tehseen Zaidi, Communications Specialist, Syngenta Group- IT Digital, will take a hard look at the challenges and opportunities AI presents to PR and corporate communications. Moderated by Rafi Q. Khan Founder, Compass Communications.

Fireside Chat on Communications for a Purpose: Building Meaning, Trust & Impact
Girish Balachandran, founder of OnPurpose, in conversation with Nidhi Gulati, Country Communications Director, Springer Nature, dives into how communication could and should go beyond marketing to build trust, purpose and long-term impact.

After a networking lunch, the summit continues with more forward-thinking discussions:

Fireside Chat on Crystal Gazing the Future of Brand Communication
Sandeep Dahiya, Founder & CEO of Branquila Brand Ventures and Tehseen Zaidi, Communications Specialist, Syngenta Group- IT Digital, will speculate and strategise on where brand communication is headed in the coming years. 

Fireside Chat: Every Crisis Is An Opportunity in Communications
With Ritu Mathur, Director & Head- NFCG, Confederation of Indian Industry in dialogue with Dr Navneet Anand Founder & Director, GreyMatters Communications, this chat will unpack how crisis, when managed well, can transform narratives and turn a difficult situation into opportunities.

Session: Crisis Communications Playbook in an AI Environment
A panel moderated by Garima Sharma Nijhawan Founder, Oathenticity featuring experts like Venkatesh Somayaji Director & Founder, Visage11 Advisors, Deebba Ali, Director Corporate Communications - India & PR Lead for Saas, Oracle, Jasrita Dhir VP Brand & Communications, Ashoka University, Aman Dhall Founder, CommsCredible, and Madhurima Bhatia PR Head, Media Engagement & Partnerships – India & APEC, Ipsos India will discuss how to adapt crisis communications strategies in a world increasingly influenced by AI.

Fireside Chat on Leaders as Talent Builders: How Mentorship Shapes the Next Generation
In a compelling exchange, Atul Sharma CEO, RuderFinn India, Head – Middle East and Nitin Mantri Group CEO, Avian We., moderated by Akanksha Jain AVP – PR & Comms, Swiggy will explore mentorship’s role in nurturing new talent in PR and corporate communications. 

Special Address by Archana Jain, Founder & CEO, PR Pundit Havas Red
Her address promises to bring in fresh perspective and strategic insight on communication leadership in today’s evolving industry. 

Session: Women Leaders in Communications: Has India Broken the Glass Ceiling?
A powerful panel with voices like Paroma Roy Chaudhary Senior Advisor & Independent Consultant, Bipasha Chakrabarti Director, Corporate Communications at Meta, Deeptie Sethi CEO, PRCAI, Jyotsna Dash Nanda, AVP Corporate Communications, DS Group, moderated by Ashwani Singla Founding Managing Partner, Astrum, this session aims to talks about the progress made, hurdles remaining, and the future for women communicators in India. 

Moving ahead, Vineet Handa, Founder & CEO, Kaizzen will deliver an address.

Session: Talent is a Challenge: Upskilling, Retention, and Emerging Expectations of the Younger Workforce
Featuring industry leaders such as Chetan Mahajan Founder & CEO, The Mavericks, Udit Pathak Founder & Director, Media Mantra, Abhishek Gulyani Managing Director, India & Head of Corporate Affairs – Asia Pacific, Zeno Group, and Seema Ahuja, SVP & Head of Communications & Brand, Biocon Group, Dr Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder & Managing Director, PR Professionals, moderated by Dr. Vinita Raj Managing Director, Word Dealers. This panel will tackle the critical question: how can the PR industry evolve to attract, retain, and nurture the next generation of talent? 

Throughout the day, attendees can look forward to robust debates, practical insights, and a unique opportunity to network with the stalwarts shaping the future of communications.

e4m PR & Corp Comm 30 Under 30 Awards 2025 Celebrations

At 6:00 PM, after a day of dialogue and learning, the summit shifts gears into celebration. The evening will mark the opening of the awards Ceremony, the much-anticipated e4m Watchlist  2026: Agencies & Brands, followed by PR and Corp Comm 30 Under 30 Awards 2025, honouring 30 brightest under-30 professionals, entrepreneurs and game-changers who are rewriting the rules of communication.

A special address by the Chief Guest, Smt. Priyanka Chaturvedi, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena. She is a prominent voice in Indian politics, known for her articulate advocacy, progressive outlook, and commitment to public service. With a strong presence in parliamentary debates and policy discussions, she has consistently championed issues related to governance, social justice, and inclusive development. As a trustee, she actively works towards children’s education, women’s empowerment, and healthcare. Balancing political leadership with social advocacy, Priyanka Chaturvedi continues to shape conversations around reform, representation, and responsible governance in contemporary India.

We also have a special address by Guest of Honor, Dr Subi Chaturvedi, Global SVP, Chief Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Officer, InMobi. Dr Subi Chaturvedi is a distinguished strategic advisory, public policy, corporate affairs and communications professional with over two decades of industry experience across areas such as digital economy, banking, telecom & internet services, media & entertainment, entrepreneurship, startups, deepening democracy, sustainability & diversity working with governments, MNCs, international organizations and multilateral institutions in leadership roles. She has served as the Global Co-Chair of the Netmundial Initiative, Member of the UN Internet Governance Forum (MAG), appointed by the UNSG, as well on the Boards of UK India Business Council (UKIBC), & IGFSA. She also currently Chairs FICCI’s committee on Women in Technology, Policy & Leadership; Assocham’s national committee on Cybersecurity & Cyber laws. In her address, she will talk on "From storytelling to building trust: Creating value in an Era of AI, Disruption & Information Disorder". 

This will be followed by a Networking Dinner offering the perfect setting for winners, nominees, leaders and peers to connect, reflect, and look ahead.

If you wish to be a part of this power-packed event, register now - https://e4mevents.com/pr-and-corp-comm-30-under-30-2025/register