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  • Convergence 2025 by CDK India Highlights Employee Engagement and People-First Culture

    CDK India

    Pune: CDK India, a leading provider of automotive retail software, hosted the Pune edition of Convergence 2025, an immersive evening that brought together employees, their families, and leadership in a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

    The event embodied CDK India’s people-first ethos, with a vibrant lineup of live music, dance performances, and employee-led showcases, highlighting the spirit of togetherness that defines the organization’s culture.

    The evening offered a unique platform to move beyond work roles and engage on a personal level, with families interacting, children dancing, and colleagues connecting outside of virtual meetings.

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    Welcoming attendees, Sandeep Kumar Jain, Managing Director of CDK India, shared a heartfelt message about redefining family beyond titles and roles:

    “Family is about the people who lift you up, believe in you, and stand by you – even when you doubt yourself. Tonight, let’s celebrate that spirit.”

    The event featured unplugged sessions, dance acts, and a special skit that humorously reflected shared experiences within the workplace. A highlight of the evening was the finale tribute to India’s soldiers, which evoked strong emotional reactions and loud applause.

    CDK India: People-First Ethos

    The Recognition & Rewards ceremony celebrated standout contributions across departments. Ashish Saxena, Senior Director – Human Resources, expressed gratitude to the behind-the-scenes teams who made the event possible.

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    A candid “making-of” video brought smiles and laughs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration and effort poured into the event.

    The night concluded with a group photo session and a gala dinner, sealing the celebration with warmth, laughter, and lasting memories.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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