Business Remedies | Shruti Kothari | July 22,2025 | The 3rd edition of the Global Industrial Relations Summit, jointly organised by the All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), opened today at FICCI’s Federation House in New Delhi. The summit is being supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and will continue through July 23. This high-level industry forum is focused on the theme “Shaping the Future of Work: Leveraging Industrial Relations for Growth and Sustainability.” The summit aims to bring together a wide range of stakeholders from across India and the world to deliberate on emerging challenges and best practices in the domain of industrial relations.
Key highlights
The two-day event features multiple sessions including:
8 CEO Panel Discussion on how businesses envision industrial relations by the year 2035
8 Expert-led sessions on future work models, workforce diversity, inclusion and employee engagement
8 A deep dive into AI-integrated workplaces and their impact on employment
8 An interactive masterclass on India’s Labour Codes and evolving legal frameworks
8 Presentations of global case studies and international best practices in managing employer-employee relations
Who is attending
The summit is being attended by industry leaders, government officials, international experts, IR and HR professionals, employer bodies, trade unions and academics. Participants will explore how organisations can adapt their work culture and policies to the rapidly changing dynamics of the modern workplace.
Parallel paper writing competition
To encourage youth and academic participation, a paper writing competition is also being held alongside the summit. Participants are invited to submit papers on key sub-themes. Winners will be awarded prizes, trophies and certificates, while all participants will receive digital certificates and complimentary access to the sessions.
Why it matters
The summit comes at a time when India’s labour environment is undergoing rapid change, driven by digital transformation, policy reform and global economic trends. The insights from the summit are expected to contribute meaningfully to shaping resilient and future-ready industrial relations frameworks in India and beyond.
