Retention & Engagement in an AI-Driven World

Event Overview

The Future HR Summit explores how organisations can retain, engage, and empower their workforce in an era defined by AI, automation, and rapid change. As employee expectations evolve and technology reshapes the workplace, HR leaders must balance innovation with humanity—creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to stay.

This summit brings together HR executives, talent specialists, labour experts, and technology innovators to unpack strategies for employee experience, skills development, hybrid work, wellness, and AI-enabled engagement. Delegates will gain practical tools and forward-thinking insights to build resilient, future-ready teams that thrive in an AI-driven world.

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Why Sponsor

Position your brand as a thought leader in HR, talent tech, and the future of work.
Engage directly with HR decision-makers actively seeking solutions to retention, engagement, and AI transformation.

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Who Should Attend ?

HR Directors & HR Managers
Talent, Learning & Development Leaders
Employee Experience & Engagement Specialists
Payroll, HRIS & People Analytics Professionals

Who Should Sponsor?

HR Technology Providers
Learning, Upskilling & Assessment Companies
Wellness, Mental Health & Employee Experience Providers
Payroll, HRIS, Workforce Analytics & AI Solutions

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2026 Speakers

Tap into the expertise of HR technology thought-leaders, analysts and experts

Cheyne Fitchet

Client Growth Specialist, Company Wellness Solutions

Francesc Rul·lan

Director of Expansion Strategy, Factorial

Kudzai Kanyangarara

Principal, Stanton Chase

Sabelo Myeni

Interim CEO, Institute of People Management

Dr Angie Ontong

Director: HR Development, HRP&SIM at the DTIC

Shaun Tooray

Global Head of Talent Attraction, Nedbank CIB

Full Speaker Lineup

The Audience

Why attend the Future HR Summit 2026

Gain practical insights on retention, engagement, culture, and skills development in an AI-first environment.
Learn how to balance automation and human-centred HR for a more productive workforce.
Discover tools that enhance employee wellness, hybrid collaboration, and experience design.
Stay updated on labour law changes and compliance trends affecting future HR.
Network with senior HR leaders and solution providers shaping the future of work.

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Select your pass

One Delegate

R2,999

One Delegate
Full day conference and exhibition pass
Access to tea, coffee, and lunch stations
Evening drinks and networking
Event slides, photos and recordings

5 Delegates

R8,997

5 for the price of 3
Full day conference and exhibition pass
Access to tea, coffee, and lunch stations
Evening drinks and networking
Event slides, photos and recordings

10 Delegates

R14,995

10 for the price of 5
Full day conference and exhibition pass
Access to tea, coffee, and lunch stations
Evening drinks and networking
Event slides, photos and recordings

32%

CxO

20+

Speakers

200+

Attendees

51%

Director/VP/SVP/Head

Job Titles

Industry

200+ HR innovators and leaders

This is the premier platform to meet with and learn from those who are successfully realizing the potential of digital HR. Now, more than ever, we must come together and share our stories and find answers to our questions. This is the who’s who of the digital HR community and you won’t find better networking anywhere.

Attendees Include:

CHRO/ CPO/ CEO
CIO/ Head of IT/ IT Manager
HR Directors & HR Managers
Talent, Learning & Development Leaders
Employee Experience & Engagement Specialists
Organisational Development & Workforce Strategy Executives
Payroll, HRIS & People Analytics Professionals
Labour Law, Compliance & Industrial Relations Practitioners

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Join us as a sponsor to feature your brand at the most anticipated HR innovation event of the year.

Sponsoring or exhibiting at Future HR Summit is the most effective way for you to put your organization in front of industry decision-makers and budget holders, and to powerfully communicate your company’s technology solutions before, during, and after the event.

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Sponsors and Partners

Exhibitors and sponsors reach influential decision-makers who attend the conference to discover new players in the industry, form partnerships, and evaluate emerging technologies.

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