The HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) 2024 kicks off on Sunday with a promise to deliver an unparalleled experience across five days of immersive workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and industry-leading exhibitions. These activities will be under six themes: Future of Work, Artificial Intelligence, Rewards and Compensation, Talent Acquisition and Retention, and Culture, Diversity, Equality, Inclusivity, and Belonging.

The event starts with certified workshops for HR professionals in acquiring practical skills and credentials that drive impactful changes within organisations.

The most important workshops, Informa Connect said in a press release, include Situational Leadership© Essentials. These workshops will be led by global experts Darren Carrington and Jon Fletcher, enabling people to learn agile and precise responses to altering work dynamics.

“This year’s HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) is designed to offer strategic and practical help to customers navigating the rapidly changing HR landscape,” said Shabnam Rawal, Managing Director of Informa Connect.

“This year’s summit will delve into transformative trends shaping our industry, including the incorporation of AI tools to enhance decision-making, personalised talent attraction strategies that resonate with diverse candidate needs, and the critical emphasis on business resilience in an ever-changing landscape,” Rawal added.

The summit, ‘AI in the Workplace Summit,’ on October 22 will bring together a trailblazing group of industry visionaries to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in transforming HR. The summit will host speakers, such as Dr. Gopal Kutwaroo and Lt. Colonel Dr. Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi who will discuss in-depth how AI is defining productivity, decision-making, and talent management.

The conference and exhibition will be from October 23 to 24 and comprise of more than 100 sessions led by thought leaders in the industry. Addressed by Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author and workplace expert, the keynote session will provide precious insights into the future of work, focusing on motivation, leadership, and the evolutionary role of HR professionals.

Another prominent speaker is Herminia Ibarra, PhD, Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, who will give a keynote presentation under the title “Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader,” speaking about research-driven strategies for transformational leadership. Other speakers include Kirsty Koen, Group Chief HR Officer, IDS Borjomi International; Rodrigo Gil, Head of Talent Acquisition, Al Futtaim Automotive; Aysha Sulaiman, Director of HR and Development, RAKEZ, and more. Discussions of leadership transformation, talent acquisition, and organisational resilience will come under their purview.

The Future Workplace Awards, on October 23, will highlight organisations leading HR innovation in the Middle East.