Registration open — Early bird pricing on till September 10

HR Conference & Excellence Awards '26

Beyond HR Conference 3.0

For HR professionals and business leaders who refuse to be limited by the traditional boundaries of their function — two days of keynotes, strategy, and the HR Excellence Awards.

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Dates
30–31 Oct 2026
Venue
The Dome, Freedom Way, Lekki
Format
Physical & Virtual
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Early Bird pricing closes Sept 10, 2026.
Final registration closes 15 Oct 2026.

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01. How we think about this

Three shifts this conference is built around

This is not a conference about forms, policies, and compliance — it's about strategy, culture, capability, and the future of work. Every session moves attendees along these three dimensions.

01 Shift 01

Beyond Function

Moving from HR as an administrative support function to HR as a strategic business partner and organisational architect.

02 Shift 02

Beyond Compliance

Moving from a focus on rules, processes, and risk avoidance to a focus on culture, capability, and competitive advantage.

03 Shift 03

Beyond Boundaries

Moving from siloed, inward-looking HR practice to a cross-functional, future-ready approach to people leadership.

02. The community

What HRCEA brings together

A snapshot of the community this conference gathers each year.

700+ Attendees, physical & virtual
200+ Awardees
30+ Conference speakers
500+ HR professionals & leaders to network with
7+ Countries represented
Highlights

What to expect

Inspiring Keynotes

Insights from renowned HR leaders, CEOs, and business executives.

Expert Plenary Sessions

Covering Organizational Leadership, HR & Business Strategy, Talent & Culture Transformation, and Business & People Insights.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with 500+ HR professionals, CEOs, business leaders, and industry experts.

Innovative Exhibitions

Discover the latest HR technology and people solutions.

2026 HR Excellence Awards Gala

Celebrating HR professionals, organizations, and HR communities shaping the future of HR in Nigeria.

03. Agenda

How the two days flow

A skeletal look at how HRCEA runs, based on the 2025 programme. The full 2026 schedule and speaker line-up will be published closer to the date.

  1. 07:00

    Arrivals, registration & bag collection

    Logistics
  2. 08:30

    Opening prayer & national anthem

    Opening
  3. 08:40

    Welcome & opening address

    Opening
  4. 08:55

    Plenary 1 — HR Directors Round Table

    Plenary
  5. 09:50

    Keynote address

    Keynote
  6. 10:00

    Plenary 2 — CEOs Round Table

    Plenary
  7. 10:45

    Coffee break

    Break
  8. 11:15

    Keynote address 2 & fireside discussion

    Keynote
  9. 12:00

    Insight session

    Insight
  10. 12:20

    Plenary 3 — Talent Management Deep-Dive

    Plenary
  11. 13:15

    Expert debate

    Debate
  12. 14:05

    Lunch break

    Break
  13. 15:15

    Insight session 2

    Insight
  14. 15:35

    Plenary 4 — Business Leaders' Forum

    Plenary
  15. 16:20

    Closing remarks & testimonials

    Closing
  16. 16:30

    Community fest & after party

    Social
Day 01 · 30 Oct

Global HR Conference

Main-stage sessions on the future of HR, plus focused strategy tracks for practitioners and leaders.

Day 02 · 31 Oct

Dinner and Awards

An evening celebrating the organisations and individuals raising the bar for HR across the region.

04. Speakers

30+ leaders shared the stage in 2025

Our 2026 speaker line-up is being finalised. In the meantime, here's who joined us last year — CEOs, CHROs, and HR directors from Nigeria's leading organisations.

CEOs Round Table

6 speakers
Dr. Chizor MalizeDr. Chizor MalizeFITC Nigeria
Lare AyoolaLare AyoolaTranter IT Infrastructure
Iphie Chuks-AdizueIphie Chuks-AdizueGlobal Citizen
Bode RobertsBode RobertsDataleum
Ehiagwina Joy PatrickEhiagwina Joy PatrickPatjeda Group
Dinesh SharmaDinesh SharmaStrategic HR Consulting
Iphie Chuks-AdizueIphie Chuks-AdizueGlobal Citizen
Bode RobertsBode RobertsDataleum
Ehiagwina Joy PatrickEhiagwina Joy PatrickPatjeda Group
Dinesh SharmaDinesh SharmaStrategic HR Consulting

HR Directors Round Table

6 speakers
Imoleayo AshogbonImoleayo AshogbonUniversity of Calgary
Jolomi FawehinmiJolomi FawehinmiNigerian Bottling Company
Emmanuel MichaelEmmanuel MichaelEko Hotel & Suites
Kemi ShonubiKemi ShonubiTVC Communications
Stanley EluwaStanley EluwaGlobal HR & Talent Leader
Dipo AdebajoDipo AdebajoSterling Bank
Imoleayo AshogbonImoleayo AshogbonUniversity of Calgary
Jolomi FawehinmiJolomi FawehinmiNigerian Bottling Company
Emmanuel MichaelEmmanuel MichaelEko Hotel & Suites
Kemi ShonubiKemi ShonubiTVC Communications
Stanley EluwaStanley EluwaGlobal HR & Talent Leader
Dipo AdebajoDipo AdebajoSterling Bank

Talent Management Deep-Dive

6 speakers
Oladipo OlugbemiOladipo OlugbemiThe uLesson Group
Nneka Jethro-IruobeNneka Jethro-IruobeThe Happy Employee Coach
Success OsidekoSuccess OsidekoAI & Digital Transformation
Oladipo OlugbemiOladipo OlugbemiThe uLesson Group
Nneka Jethro-IruobeNneka Jethro-IruobeThe Happy Employee Coach
Success OsidekoSuccess OsidekoAI & Digital Transformation

Business Leaders' Forum

6 speakers
Olabanjo AlimiOlabanjo AlimiOoray Mobility & Energies
Olaide Olusoji-OkeOlaide Olusoji-OkeO3 Advisory
Ayo OwodunniAyo OwodunniKitchener City Councillor, Canada
Ada UfomaduAda UfomaduSterling Financial Holdings
Mustapha OtaruMustapha OtaruPeerless Software
Ayoola IwayemiAyoola IwayemiStrategic HR Business Partner
Olabanjo AlimiOlabanjo AlimiOoray Mobility & Energies
Olaide Olusoji-OkeOlaide Olusoji-OkeO3 Advisory
Ayo OwodunniAyo OwodunniKitchener City Councillor, Canada
Ada UfomaduAda UfomaduSterling Financial Holdings
Mustapha OtaruMustapha OtaruPeerless Software
Ayoola IwayemiAyoola IwayemiStrategic HR Business Partner
05. Excellence Awards

HR Excellence Awards 2026

Celebrating individuals, organisations and communities shaping the future of HR.

HR Specialist Awards 0 categories
HR Generalist Awards 0 categories
HR Leadership Awards 0 categories
Corporate Awards 0 categories
Community Awards 0 categories
0 award categories across five tracks
Nominations open

Know someone who deserves recognition?

Nominate an HR professional, organisation, or community for the 2026 Awards — takes about 5 minutes.

Submit a nomination
06. Pricing

Choose how you attend

Early Bird pricing — switch between Physical and Virtual to compare.

Standard

Day 1 access

₦65,000 ₦50,000
  • Full access to Day 1 sessions
  • Networking breaks
  • Digital delegate pack
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Dinner

Day 2 access

₦100,000
  • Day 2 sessions
  • HR Excellence Awards dinner
  • Reserved dinner seating
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Executive

Day 1 & 2 access

₦165,000 ₦140,000
  • Full two-day conference access
  • HR Excellence Awards dinner
  • Priority seating
  • Networking sessions, both days
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Best Value

Premium

Day 1 & 2 access

₦250,000
  • Everything in Executive
  • Front-row VIP seating
  • Speaker meet & greet
  • Premium gift pack
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Student

Day 1 access

₦40,000
  • Full access to Day 1 sessions
  • Networking breaks
  • Valid student ID required
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07. Sponsors

Partner with HRCEA '26

Position your brand in front of Nigeria's
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leadership community.

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FAQ

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Everything you need to know before registering for Beyond HR Conference 3.0.

Beyond HR Conference is the annual flagship conference by the HR Talent Hub designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and business executives who are committed to operating at the highest level of strategic impact. For HR professionals and business leaders who refuse to be limited by the traditional boundaries of their function.
Beyond HR Conference is the gathering that equips, challenges, and connects HR professionals and business leaders with the ideas, tools, networks, and confidence needed to lead beyond the boundaries of conventional HR, and to shape organisations that are agile, forward thinking, and built to thrive.
This is not a conference about forms, policies, and compliance. This is a conference about strategy, culture, capability, and the FUTURE: of organisations, of leadership, of work itself; and the extraordinary role that people professionals play in shaping that future. Two days. Keynotes that shift perspectives. Conversations that create community. And an awards ceremony that celebrates the very best of our profession.

30th & 31st October 2026 at The Dome, Freedom Way, Lekki, Lagos. Day 1 (Global HR Conference) runs 8:00am–6:00pm, and Day 2 (Dinner & Awards) runs 3:00pm–8:00pm.

Yes. Both physical and virtual access are available across the full two days, so you can join remotely if you can't make it to Lagos in person.

Because the organisations that will win in the next decade are those with HR leaders who think like strategists, lead like executives, and build like architects. Because the skills that got HR to the table are not the same skills that will keep HR there.
The world of work is changing faster than anticipated; and the professionals who will lead that change are the ones who invest in staying ahead of it.
We are not People Leaders that know something about the Business.
We are Business Leaders who know everything about people.
Beyond HR Conference is where you come to stay ahead.

Beyond Function — moving from administrative support to strategic business partner. Beyond Compliance — moving from rules and risk avoidance to culture and competitive advantage. Beyond Boundaries — moving from siloed HR practice to a cross-functional, future-ready approach to people leadership.

Keynote addresses from Nigeria's most influential HR leaders and global thinkers, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking with 500+ HR professionals and business leaders, the HR Excellence Awards, and our inaugural People & Culture Insights Report on the state of HR in Nigeria.

Part of Day 2's Dinner and Awards evening, the HR Excellence Awards celebrates excellence in HR practice and people leadership across Nigeria's HR and business community.

A range of sponsorship and partnership packages are available to position your brand in front of Nigeria's most influential HR and business leadership community. Reach out to collaborations@hrtalenthub.ng to discuss packages.

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