Conference Schedule
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- PRE CONFERENCESeptember 20, 2026
- Day 1September 21, 2026
- Day 2September 22, 2026
- Day 3September 23, 2026
- Day 4September 24, 2026
12:00pm to 5:00pm
MCPE
Work and Connect 50, Ebitu Ukiwe Street. Jabi Abuja
8:00am to 5:00pm
Registration
8:00am to 5:00pm
MCPE
Work and Connect 50, Ebitu Ukiwe Street. Jabi Abuja
3:00pm to 5:30pm
Opening of Exhibition Booths
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center, Abuja
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Council Dinner
TBD
8:00am to 5:00pm
Registration
10:00am to 11:00am
Fire-Side Chat (Standing Session)
Leveraging the Multigenerational Workforce as a Source of Value and Competitive Advantage for Organisations
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center, Abuja
11:00am to 11:15am
Advert/Sponsorship Break
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center, Abuja
11:15am to 12:00am
Rethinking the HR Leader's Value & Impact
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
12:00am to 1:00pm
Lunch Break/Networking/Visits to Exhibition Booths
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
1:00pm to 3:20pm
Opening Ceremony
Plenary Session 1: (Keynote Session) Repositioning for Value and Impact
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Plenary Session 2: Reimagining Public Sector HR in Nigeria: Driving Performance, Accountability & Innovation at Scale
(Panel Session of Public Sector-HOS of Various States/ Public Sector DG/ Military/Para-Military) -Leading a Responsive and Citizen/Service-Focused Public Organisation
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
4:30pm to 5:00pm
Mashup Session (Sponsor Led-session)
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
5:00pm to 9:00pm
Silent Disco
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center, Abuja
8:00am to 9:00am
Meet & Greet/Exhibition/Networking
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
9:00am to 10:00am
Plenary Session 3 (Panel Session)
Topics:
(1) Human-Centred Leadership in the Age of Transformation
(2) The Future of Work: Building Agile, Resilient, and Skills-Driven Organisations
(3)Digital Transformation and HR Innovation: Tools for Enhancing Workforce Productivity
(1) Human-Centred Leadership in the Age of Transformation
(2) The Future of Work: Building Agile, Resilient, and Skills-Driven Organisations
(3)Digital Transformation and HR Innovation: Tools for Enhancing Workforce Productivity
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
10:00am to 10:15am
Comfort Break
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
10:15am to 11:15pm
Plenary Session 4 (Panel Session)
Topics:
(1) Purpose, Sustainability and Governance: The New Mandate for Business Leaders
(2) Leading Through Change: The C-Suite's Role in Business Transformation and Reinvention
(3) Managing Growth in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Sustainable Business Expansion
(4) Redefining Business Models and Leadership Priorities Through Digital Disruption and AI
(1) Purpose, Sustainability and Governance: The New Mandate for Business Leaders
(2) Leading Through Change: The C-Suite's Role in Business Transformation and Reinvention
(3) Managing Growth in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Sustainable Business Expansion
(4) Redefining Business Models and Leadership Priorities Through Digital Disruption and AI
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
11:15am to 11:45am
Snack Break
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
11:45am to 1:15pm
Technical Session 1 (Single Presenter Session)
HR Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
11:45am to 1:15pm
Technical Session 2 (Single Presenter Session)
Repositioning HR as a Strategic Driver of National and Organisational Transformation
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
11:45am to 1:15pm
Technical Session 3 (Single Presenter Session)
Managing The New Workforce: AI, Automation and Human Capability
1:15pm to 2:15pm
Lunch Break/Networking/Visits to Exhibition Booths
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
2:15pm to 3:30pm
Technical Session 4 (Single Presenter Session)
Topics:
(1) Building High-Performance Organisations in Uncertain Times
(2) Hiring for Business Impact, Not Just Role Fit
(3) Measuring Quality of Hire as a Value Metric
(1) Building High-Performance Organisations in Uncertain Times
(2) Hiring for Business Impact, Not Just Role Fit
(3) Measuring Quality of Hire as a Value Metric
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
2:15pm to 3:30pm
Technical Session 5 (Single Presenter Session)
Topics:
(1) Building Skills for the Future Economy
(2) Reward Systems That Drive Results
(3) Navigating the Future of Employee Relation
(1) Building Skills for the Future Economy
(2) Reward Systems That Drive Results
(3) Navigating the Future of Employee Relation
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
2:15pm to 3:30pm
Technical Session 6
Shaping the Future of Human Resource Management through Standards
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
2:15pm to 3:30pm
Technical Session 7 (Career Advancement Session)
Strategies for Elevating Your HR Career in the New World of Work
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
- CPC Career Coaching & Counselling Team
3:30pm to 3:45pm
Comfort Break
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
3:45pm to 4:45pm
Plenary Session 5- (Special C-Suite HR & Business Leaders Panle Session)
What CEOs and Business Leaders Expect from HR in the Next Decade
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
4:45pm to 5:30pm
Mashup Session (Sponsor Led-session)
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
6:00pm to 9:90pm
ICE Branch Party -Owambe Style (Rep your Branch)
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
9:00am to 9:55am
Plenary Session 6 (Single/Panel Session)
Beyond Well-Being and Wellness Programmes: Building Thriving, Productive and Holistic Workforces
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
9:55am to 10:00am
Comfort Break
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
10:00am to 10:30am
Plenary Session 8: Delegate Open Mic Session
Theme/Focus/Topic: The Future of Work in Africa: Opportunities and Imperatives
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
10:30am to 11:00pm
Communique and Closing Formalities
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
4:00pm to 10:00pm
Gala and Awards Night/ Fellowship Awards/ HR Oscar overall winner Award
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center
