Bringing Together HR Leaders to Shape the Modern Workplace in South Africa

16th September 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, 3 July 2026: As South Africa’s business landscape evolves in response to rapid technological advancement, changing workforce expectations, and increasing economic complexity, the role of Human Resources has become more strategic than ever before. Today, HR leaders are responsible for workforce planning, leadership development, employee experience, skills transformation, and building organisational capability while aligning people strategies with business priorities.

Recognizing the critical role of HR in shaping the evolving workforce, Exito Media Concepts, a global B2B events organiser, announces the 5th Edition of HR World Summit South Africa 2026, taking place on 16 September 2026 at Focus Rooms – Universe, Johannesburg. Designed as a platform for industry discussions and networking, the summit will bring together more than 200 CHROs, HR Directors, People & Culture Leaders, Talent Acquisition Heads, Learning & Development Executives, Employee Experience Specialists, business leaders, and solution providers to discuss workforce planning, leadership, talent strategy, and the future of work.

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside conversations, and interactive sessions, attendees will explore strategies for addressing today’s workforce challenges and preparing organisations for AI adoption, evolving workforce expectations, and future skills requirements. The summit offers HR leaders an opportunity to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships, and explore current workforce trends.

Shaping the Next Chapter of Work and Leadership

organisations across South Africa are adapting to rapid technological advances, changing workforce expectations, and shifting business priorities. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-driven decision-making are redefining how organisations operate, compete, and manage their workforces.

To remain adaptable, organisations must rethink traditional approaches to leadership, talent management, learning, employee wellbeing, and organisational culture. HR leaders are integrating AI into HR processes, strengthening employee engagement, expanding learning and development initiatives, and building skills needed for an increasingly digital workplace. The summit agenda addresses these priorities through industry discussions, case studies, and real-world examples.

The agenda focuses on the key workforce priorities shaping HR strategy across South African organisations.

Key discussions will include:

Navigating Work, Leadership, and Innovation in a rapidly changing business landscape
Exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in HR and workforce planning
Strengthening employee wellbeing and workforce engagement
Building skilled workforces for an evolving world of work
Developing strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent
Building a culture of continuous learning and skills development
Learning from CHROs on people, culture, and change management
Creating inclusive workplaces that support innovation and organisational performance

These discussions will provide practical insights, case studies, and proven approaches that HR leaders can apply across talent management, leadership development, employee experience, and workforce planning.

A Platform Where HR Leaders Shape the Future

The summit will provide delegates with practical examples of workforce transformation, leadership development, HR technology adoption, and people strategy from organisations across

South Africa.

Alongside the conference sessions, attendees will have opportunities to network with peers, connect with solution providers, and exchange real-world insights on workforce trends and workforce challenges.

Learn from South Africa’s Leading HR Visionaries

The speaker lineup includes HR leaders from organisations including:

Tebogo Maenetja- Chief Human Resources Officer, MTN
Michele Seroke- Chief Human Resources Officer, Mediclinic
Nomsa Lewisa- CIO Group Human Technology, First Rand
Mikateko Nkuna- Valoyi, Managing Executive: Talent & Culture, Vodacom
Lerato Thelejane- Executive: People Change Readiness and Enablement, Absa Group

Event Details

Event: 5th Edition of HR World Summit South Africa 2026

Date: 16 September 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue: Focus Rooms – Universe, Johannesburg, South Africa

About Exito Media Concepts

Exito Media Concepts is a global B2B events organisation with over 16 years of experience delivering conferences across technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, healthcare, finance, human resources, and other industries.

Exito brings together business leaders, solution providers, and decision-makers through conferences focused on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and executive networking.

For more details on the HR World Summit South Africa 2026, visit:

https://exito-e.com/hrworldsummit/south-africa/

For Media Enquiries, please contact:

Ashrith Shetty | Senior Marketing & PR Executive, Exito Media Concepts Email: ashrith.shetty@exito-e.com