Agendas

Theme: Work Rewired: Humans, Machines and the Future of Work

The World HR Summit & Expo – Africa 2026 brings together HR professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore the future of work under the theme “Work Rewired: Humans, Machines and the Future of Work.” Over two days, participants will gain valuable insights into the trends, technologies, and leadership strategies shaping tomorrow’s workforce across Africa and beyond.

The agenda features keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions focused on artificial intelligence, workforce transformation, talent development, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and organizational change. Designed to inspire innovation and practical action, the summit will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to build resilient, future-ready workplaces in an increasingly digital world.

In addition to keynote presentations and expert-led discussions, attendees will have opportunities to network with fellow professionals, explore innovative HR solutions, participate in interactive engagement activities, and celebrate excellence through the HR Excellence Awards and the Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA).

What to Expect

  • Inspirational keynote presentations from renowned industry experts
  • Strategic discussions on AI, automation, and workforce transformation
  • Insights into leadership, talent management, and organizational development
  • Practical approaches to employee well-being and workplace culture
  • Expert panels addressing future workforce challenges and opportunities
  • Valuable networking opportunities with HR and business leaders
  • Recognition of excellence through prestigious awards ceremonies

Day 1: Agenda

8:00 – 8:30    30 mins

Arrival, Registration & Networking Breakfast

Facilitator: Event Team

8:30 – 8:40   10 mins

Official opening and Welcome remark

Facilitator: Moderator/Host

8:40 – 9:20   40 mins

Lead First, Digitize Second: Why Leadership is the
Foundation of Every Successful HR

Facilitator: Salim Baabde 

09:20 – 10:00  40 mins

Open Discussion

Facilitator: Moderator/Host

10:00 – 10:20   20 mins

Break

Facilitator: Event Team

10:20 – 11:00  40 mins

The Great Workforce Reset: How AI, Skills Disruption & Economic Volatility Are Rewriting the Rules of Work

Facilitator: Eng. Dr. Dennis N. Mwighusa

11:00 – 11:40   40 mins

Building a Resilient Workforce for the Digital Economy. – Africa’s Youth Advantage in the Age of AI: Reskilling and Transforming Talent for the Future of Work.

Facilitator: Sara J. Ngonyani

11:40 -12:20  40 mins

Panel Discussion – Automation in Africa: Job Disruption or Job Creation? A realistic look at which sectors will shrink, which will grow, and how HR should prepare.

Facilitator: Salim Baabde

Moderator: Shamim Kavuma, Tiwonge Mbale Zyambo and  Eng. Dr. Dennis N. Mwighusa

12:20 – 1:10    50 mins

Lunch Break

Facilitator: Event Team

1:10 -1:30    20 mins

Engagement Activity

Facilitator: Nakaweesa Shakirah

1:30 – 2:10    40 mins

Ethics, Trust & Governance in Workplace AI. – Addressing bias, privacy, transparency, and responsible AI use in HR and organizational decision-making.

Facilitator: Dr. Eric Sambu

2:10 – 2:50   40 mins

Leading Through the 4th Industrial Revolution: Rewiring Leadership for the Future of Work

Facilitator: Martin Openda

2:50 – 3:30    40 mins

Panel Discussion – Africa’s Workforce 2030: What Skills
Will Power the Next Decade? – How African economies
can leapfrog through digital skills, green jobs, and
human‑machine collaboration

Facilitator: Dr. Eric Sambu

Moderator: Lilian Riwa, Martin Openda, Sara J. Ngonyani and Lillian Ngala

4:30 – 6:30  110 mins

The World HR Excellence Awards 2026

Day 2: Agenda

8:00 – 8:30    30 mins

Arrival, Registration & Networking Breakfast

Facilitator: Event Team

8:30 – 8:40   10 mins

Official opening and Welcome remark

Facilitator: MC & Organizer

8:40 – 9:20   40 mins

Leading Five Generations in the workplace: Managing
GenZ and Alpha Workforce Expectations.

Facilitator: Dr. Billy Selekane

09:20 – 10:00  40 mins

Leading diverse, equitable & inclusive (DEI) workplace in a Rapidly Changing World – The challenges & Success stories

Facilitator: Dr. Betty Mgimba

10:00 – 10:40   40 mins

 The Human Algorithm: Emotional Intelligence, AI, and the New Rules of High Performance

Facilitator: Event Team

10:20 – 11:00  20 mins

Break

Facilitator: Event Team

11:00 – 11:40   40 mins

Rewiring Leadership for a Hybrid, Distributed, and
AI‑Enabled Workforce. – Mindsets and behaviours leaders must adopt to thrive in a tech‑accelerated world.

Facilitator: Coach Denis Gaudencer

11:40 -12:20  40 mins

Humans + Machines: Creating Collaborative Workplaces for the Future of Work. – Understanding how organizations can maximize synergy between human creativity and machine intelligence.

Facilitator: Robert Bob Okello

12:20 – 1:10    50 mins

Lunch Break

Facilitator: Event Team

1:10 -1:30    20 mins

Engagement Activity

Facilitator: Nakaweesa Shakirah

1:30 – 2:10    40 mins

Panel Discussion – Understanding GenZ in the
workplace. – Breaking stereotypes and exploring what truly drives GenZ’s Values, expectations, communication, and career choices in modern workplace.

Facilitator: Dr Billy Selekane

Moderator: Dr Atul Sankar, Robert Bob Okello, Coach Denis Gaudencer,  Shamim Walusimbi and Dr Betty Mgimba

2:10 – 2:50   40 mins

The Psychology of Change: Helping Employees Navigate Digital Transformation. – Practical frameworks for change readiness, resilience, and continuous learning.
Leading Through the 4th Industrial Revolution: Rewiring Leadership for the Future of Work

Facilitator: Wycliffe Osoro

2:50 – 3:00    10 mins

Break

Facilitator: Event Team

3:40 – 4:20   40 mins

Panel Discussion – Regulating the Future of Work: What Should African Governments Prioritize? – Labour laws, AI governance, data privacy, and protections for gig and platform workers.

Facilitator: Grace Nzula

Moderator: Dr. Shogo, Dr Naike Moshi, Wycliff Osoro, and Owen Katongo Kabanda

3:40 – 4:20   40 mins

Panel Discussion – Regulating the Future of Work: What Should African Governments Prioritize? – Labour laws, AI governance, data privacy, and protections for gig and platform workers.

Facilitator: Grace Nzula

Moderator: Dr. Shogo, Dr Naike Moshi, Wycliff Osoro, and Owen Katongo Kabanda

3:00 – 3:40    40 mins

Change Readiness & Adaptability: Thriving in a Rewired World of Work

Facilitator: Grace Nzula

4:20 – 4:30    10 mins

Closing

Facilitator: Mc/Organizer

6:00 – 10:00

Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA)

Shaping Tomorrow’s HR

Join the World HR Summit & Expo – Africa 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the future of Human Resources at the World HR Summit & Expo – Africa (2026). Our thoughtfully curated agenda is designed to inspire, educate, and empower HR leaders and professionals from around the globe.

From exploring the latest trends in AI and workforce strategies to redefining leadership and inclusivity, this agenda is your guide to navigating the ever-evolving HR landscape. Discover, connect, and grow as we reimagine the future of work together!

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