Theme:

Future-Ready HR: Navigating Trends, Transforming Workplaces

In today’s rapidly changing world, HR is key to organizational success and societal progress. As we face complex global challenges, HR professionals must lead and adapt to drive transformative change.

HR is dealing with big changes like remote work, digital transformation, and focusing on employee well-being. Companies need to make their HR practices more sustainable, inclusive, and socially responsible. To succeed, HR professionals must find new solutions, stay flexible, and lead with vision.

Africa’s young, growing population and diverse cultures offer immense potential and unique challenges for HR. Addressing talent shortages, skill gaps, and the digital divide requires innovative strategies. HR must also drive sustainable development by fostering inclusive growth, gender equality, and community empowerment, making it essential for Africa’s transformation and resilience.

This year’s theme addresses the complex challenges HR professionals face globally and in Africa. The conference aims to empower HR leaders through collaboration, insights, and innovation, helping them drive transformative change and support sustainable development locally, regionally, and globally.

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Date

18 – 19 July 2024

Time

8.00 am – 5.00 pm

Venue

Strathmore University Business School

Pricing

Normal Rate

Kshs. 45,000

Corporate Table

Kshs. 300,000 for 8 people

HR Summit Objectives

The summit aims to equip HR professionals to navigate trends, drive change, and support sustainable development goals. Specifically, it aims to:

  • Foster Collaboration: Bring together HR leaders, business executives, and industry experts to share insights, experiences, and best practices in navigating the evolving landscape of HR and driving organizational transformation.

  • Explore Innovative Solutions: Provide a platform for exploring innovative strategies, agile approaches, and cutting-edge technologies that can enhance HR practices, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.

  • Address Key Challenges: Identify and address key challenges facing HR professionals in the global and African contexts, such as talent attraction, skills development, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

  • Catalyze Change: Inspire HR professionals to become catalysts for change within their organizations and communities, driving initiatives that promote inclusive growth, ethical leadership, and social impact.

  • Align with Sustainable Development Goals: Highlight the role of HR in contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering sustainable workplaces, promoting social responsibility, and advancing gender equality and environmental stewardship.

  • Insight into Emerging Trends: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest HR trends and how they are shaping the future of work.

  • Practical Strategies: Learn actionable strategies to transform workplaces, improve employee engagement, and drive organizational success.

  • Enhanced Skills: Develop new skills through hands-on workshops and interactive sessions led by industry experts.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, thought leaders, and industry professionals to share experiences and build valuable relationships.

  • Strategic Vision: Develop a forward-looking HR strategy to navigate the evolving workplace landscape effectively.

Key Learning Outcomes

Key Themes

Navigating Trends in HR

  • Exploring current and emerging trends in HR, including remote work, digital transformation, diversity and inclusion, talent management, and employee well-being.
  • Discussing strategies for HR professionals to anticipate, adapt to, and leverage trends to drive organizational success and competitiveness.

Driving Organizational Transformation

  • Examining the role of HR in driving organizational transformation and fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and resilience.
  • Sharing best practices and case studies of successful organizational change initiatives led by HR professionals.

Empowering People and Talent

  • Exploring innovative approaches to talent attraction, development, and retention, with a focus on skills-based hiring, continuous learning, and career advancement opportunities.
  • Discussing strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and belonging.

Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Highlighting the importance of aligning HR practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance.
  • Sharing examples of HR initiatives that contribute to the achievement of specific SDGs, such as gender equality, decent work, and economic growth.

Leading Change for Social Impact

  • Inspiring HR professionals to become change agents for social impact, driving initiatives that address pressing societal challenges and contribute to positive change in their communities.
  • Discussing the role of HR in promoting ethical leadership, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable business practices.

Speakers

Registration Form

Annual HR Summit Registration Form

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  • Payment Details:

  • Cost: Kshs. 45,000
    Early Bird Discount: Kshs. 40,000 (Early bird offer is valid for registration received before 31st of May 2026 at 5:00pm EAT)
    Corporate Table at Kshs. 300,000 (for 8 people)
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The HR Summit brings together around 200 HR leaders, these include:

  • HR professionals and practitioners
  • Business leaders and executives
  • Talent management professionals
  • Learning and development specialists
  • Employee engagement specialists
  • Organizational development professionals
  • HR consultants and advisors

Contacts

For more information, write to David on donkware@strathmore.edu or call +254 727 446 544.