Beyond Function
Moving from HR as an administrative support function to HR as a strategic business partner and organisational architect.
Registration closes on 26th Oct. 2026
Beyond HR Conference 3.0
HR Conference & Excellence Awards '26
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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Beyond HR Conference
Brought to you by
HR Talent Hub
DAC Consulting
HR Talent Hub
DAC Consulting
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.
Beyond Compliance
Moving from a focus on rules, processes, and risk avoidance to a focus on culture, capability, and competitive advantage.
Beyond Boundaries
Moving from siloed, inward-looking HR practice to a cross-functional, future-ready approach to people leadership.
The community
What Beyond HR Conference 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.
Highlights
A tiny slice of the experience our conference has to offer.
Agenda
Day 01 · 30 Oct
Conference
Global HR Conference
Arrivals, registration & bag collection
LogisticsOpening prayer & national anthem
OpeningWelcome & opening address
OpeningPlenary 1: HR Directors Round Table
PlenaryKeynote address
KeynotePlenary 2: CEOs Round Table
PlenaryCoffee break
BreakKeynote address 2 & fireside discussion
KeynoteInsight session
InsightPlenary 3: Talent Management Deep-Dive
PlenaryExpert debate
DebateLunch break
BreakInsight session 2
InsightPlenary 4: Business Leaders' Forum
PlenaryClosing remarks & testimonials
ClosingCommunity fest & after party
Social
Day 02 · 31 Oct
Awards Night
Dinner & Awards
Arrivals & red carpet
LogisticsOpening prayer, national anthem & opening address
OpeningKeynote address
KeynoteFireside chat with HR leaders
FiresideDinner service begins
DinnerHR Specialist, Generalist & Spotlight Awards
AwardsGoodwill messages & fireside chat
FiresideHR Leadership, Corporate & Impact Awards
AwardsSpecial recognitions
AwardsVote of thanks & closing remarks
Closing
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.
Gallery
Moments from the past editions.
A look back at last year's conference and awards night. The rooms, the rounds of applause, the people shaping HR across Nigeria.
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Speakers
Confirmed speakers for 2026
Beyond HR Conference 3.0 confirmed speaker line-up.
Adewale Smatt
NECA
Kunbi Adeoti
Leadway Group
Dr. Olusoji Oyawoye
House 12 Workspaces & Lifestyle
Dr. Kemi Oyedepo
Bracken People Solutions
Ayo Owodunni
Kitchener City Councillor, Canada
Elizabeth Okonji
TGL Labs & TailoredIQ
Imoleayo Ashogbon
University of Calgary
Dr. Zainab Obaro
Rite Foods Ltd
Dr. Kehinde Onijingin
KY People & Strategy Consultants Ltd
Dr. Omotola Dayo-Adedapo
HR Talent Hub & DAC Consulting
Speakers
Confirmed speakers for 2026
2026 Keynote Speakers
Kunbi Adeoti
Leadway Group
Dr. Mojisola Olubummo
Human Capital Thought Leader
Insight Session
Dr. Oluyemi Adeosun
HR Thought Leader
Kehinde Onijingin
KY People & Strategy Consultants Ltd
Elizabeth Okonji
TGL Labs & TailoredIQ
Imoleayo Ashogbon
University of Calgary
HR Directors Round Table
Kunbi Adeoti
Leadway Group
Innocent Obinwanne
Japan Tobacco International
Stanley Eluwa
Global HR & Talent Leader
Olanike Martins
PremiumTrust Bank
Dr. Joshua A. Ademuwagun
Pernod Ricard Nigeria
CEOs Round Table
Dr. Olusoji Oyawoye
House 12 Workspaces & Lifestyle
Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde
NECA
Olabanjo Alimi
QORAY Mobility & Energies Ltd
Talent Management Deep-Dive
Kọ́lá Olúyẹmí
Sterling Academy
Ema Clark-Esi
Theios People Resources
Ife Amao
Associate Director, HR
Bolanle Onime
Point Technologies Ltd
Cynthia Sanyaolu
Feranmi Owolabi
Wema Bank & ALAT
Dr. Tunde Success Osideko
AI Doctoral Researcher & Global
Consultant
Toba Best
Global Talent Strategist
Ayoola Iwayemi
Strategic HR Business Partner
Business Leaders Forum
Dr. Kemi Oyedepo
Bracken People Solutions
Dr. Emmanuel Abegunde
Jackson, Etti & Edu
Dr. Deborah David
Powergas
Dr. George Uduku
Edge Medical Solutions Africa
Motunrayo Ajayi
Peerless Software Global Services Ltd
Ayo Owodunni
Kitchener City Councillor, Canada
Tolulope Dayo-Peters
Quest Merchant Bank
Expert Debate
Feranmi Owolabi
Wema Bank & ALAT
Motunrayo Opejobi
HR Professional
Fireside Chat
Dr. Mojisola Olubummo
Human Capital Thought Leader
Bode Roberts
Dataleum
Dr Zainab Obaro
Rite Foods Ltd
Chibuzor Ejiofor
Baker Hughes
Ehiagwina Joy Patrick
Patjeda Group
Past 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 MalizeFITC Nigeria
Lare AyoolaTranter IT Infrastructure
Iphie Chuks-AdizueGlobal Citizen
Bode RobertsDataleum
Ehiagwina Joy PatrickPatjeda Group
Dinesh SharmaStrategic HR Consulting
Iphie Chuks-AdizueGlobal Citizen
Bode RobertsDataleum
Ehiagwina Joy PatrickPatjeda Group
Dinesh SharmaStrategic HR Consulting
HR Directors Round Table
6 speakersImoleayo AshogbonUniversity of Calgary
Jolomi FawehinmiNigerian Bottling Company
Emmanuel MichaelEko Hotel & Suites
Kemi ShonubiTVC Communications
Stanley EluwaGlobal HR & Talent Leader
Dipo AdebajoSterling Bank
Imoleayo AshogbonUniversity of Calgary
Jolomi FawehinmiNigerian Bottling Company
Emmanuel MichaelEko Hotel & Suites
Kemi ShonubiTVC Communications
Stanley EluwaGlobal HR & Talent Leader
Dipo AdebajoSterling Bank
Talent Management Deep-Dive
6 speakers
Oladipo OlugbemiThe uLesson Group
Nneka Jethro-IruobeThe Happy Employee Coach
Success OsidekoAI & Digital Transformation
Oladipo OlugbemiThe uLesson Group
Nneka Jethro-IruobeThe Happy Employee Coach
Success OsidekoAI & Digital Transformation
Business Leaders' Forum
6 speakersOlabanjo AlimiOoray Mobility & Energies
Olaide Olusoji-OkeO3 Advisory
Ayo OwodunniKitchener City Councillor, Canada
Ada UfomaduSterling Financial Holdings
Mustapha OtaruPeerless Software
Ayoola IwayemiStrategic HR Business Partner
Olabanjo AlimiOoray Mobility & Energies
Olaide Olusoji-OkeO3 Advisory
Ayo OwodunniKitchener City Councillor, Canada
Ada UfomaduSterling Financial Holdings
Mustapha OtaruPeerless Software
Ayoola IwayemiStrategic HR Business Partner
Beyond HR Talent Connect
The Mini Career Fair & Talent Discovery Hub
Meet Talent. Showcase Your Brand. Discover Your Next Hire.
Explore Sponsorship Options
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A practical connection between employers and talent.
A dedicated space at Beyond HR Conference 3.0 where participating organisations can showcase their employer brands, engage with potential candidates, explore talent pipelines and connect with professionals looking for their next career opportunity.
Beyond HR Conference brings together HR professionals, business leaders and people-focused organisations to explore leadership, strategy and business success. Talent Connect extends that conversation by creating a practical connection between employers and people seeking their next career opportunity.
Taking place alongside our conference on 30–31 October 2026 at The Dome, Lekki, Lagos, Beyond HR Talent Connect will give participating organisations an opportunity to showcase their employer brands, engage with professionals, review CVs and connect with potential talent.
Beyond HR Talent Connect gives employers a chance to move beyond discussing talent strategy and start connecting with talent.
Talent access, Employer visibility, Future opportunities. All In One Place.
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Discover potential talent
Meet professionals, review CVs, engage candidates and identify people worth inviting into future recruitment processes.
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Showcase your employer brand
Give candidates a direct view of your organisation, its culture, career opportunities and what makes it a great place to work.
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Build a future talent pipeline
Connect with candidates who may not fit today's vacancies but could be valuable for future roles, internships, graduate programmes or specialist positions.
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Make your organisation visible to the right audience
Use the stand to build relationships, answer career questions and create awareness of your organisation among professionals attending a conference focused on leadership, strategy and business success.
Explore the proposed partnership options.
These are proposed package concepts, not existing confirmed inclusions. Contact our team to discuss final benefits, pricing and availability.
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Talent Discovery Stand
For employers focused on recruitment and pipeline development.
- Branded recruitment/career stand
- Opportunity to interact with candidates
- CV collection and talent-interest registration
- Space to communicate current and future career opportunities
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Employer Brand Partner
For organisations seeking visibility alongside talent engagement.
- Talent Discovery Stand
- Enhanced brand visibility, subject to agreed package
- Employer-branding materials and candidate engagement
- Recognition as a participating employer
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Strategic Talent Partner
For organisations that want a more prominent presence.
- Premium stand and enhanced visibility
- Opportunities for additional brand exposure
- Potential participation in career conversations or talent-focused activities, subject to programme agreement
Let your next great hire meet your organisation.
You already know that finding the right talent is only part of the challenge. Getting the right people interested in your organisation and building relationships with potential hires before the vacancy arises is where the real advantage lies.
We are inviting forward-thinking organisations to secure a Talent Discovery Stand and become part of this experience.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your recruitment pipeline, improve employer-brand visibility or simply connect with professionals who could become valuable additions to your workforce, this is an opportunity to put your organisation directly into the talent conversation.
Imagine having a dedicated space to:
- Discover your next hire: Meet professionals who could be a fit for current vacancies or future opportunities.
- Build your talent pipeline: Identify promising candidates before your next recruitment exercise begins.
- Put your employer brand in the spotlight: Let potential candidates learn about your organisation, your culture and the opportunities you offer.
- Engage beyond the CV: Have conversations that help you understand candidates' interests, career aspirations and potential fit.
- Make recruitment more proactive: Turn a conference presence into a practical opportunity to connect with talent.
Rather than waiting until a role becomes vacant to begin the search, your organisation can start building relationships with potential candidates now.
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Beyond HR Conference 3.0 — 30th & 31st October 2026, Lagos
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Pricing
Choose how you attend
Standard
Day 1 access only
₦65,000
- Full access to Day 1 sessions
- Networking breaks
- Conference Bag
- One million cash - Raffle Draw
- FREE Corporate Headshots for first 100 attendees
- FREE CV Review and Career Clinic
- Speed Mentoring Sessions
- Conference After Party!
Dinner
Day 2 access only
₦100,000
- Day 2 sessions
- HR Excellence Awards dinner
- Dinner and Awards Gala
- Premium Networking
Executive
Day 1 & 2 access
₦165,000
₦150,000
- Everything in Standard
- Full two-day conference access
- HR Excellence Awards dinner
- Conference Bag and Gift Items
- Networking sessions, both days
Best Value
Premium
Day 1 & 2 access
₦250,000
- Everything in Executive
- Priority VIP Seating
- VIP Dinner Buffet
- Speaker meet & greet
- VIP Conference Bag and Gift Items
Student
Day 1 access
₦40,000
- Access to Day 1 Sessions
- Networking breaks
- Valid student ID required
Virtual · Day 1
Day 1 livestream
₦45,000
₦35,000
- Live stream of Day 1
- Session replays
- Conference Bag
Virtual · Day 2
Day 2 livestream
₦50,000
- Live stream of Day 2
- Awards livestream
- Session replays
Best value
Virtual · Day 1 & 2
Full livestream access
₦95,000
₦75,000
- Live stream, both days
- Awards livestream
- Full session replays
- Conference Bag
Standard
Day 1 access only
- Full access to Day 1 sessions
- Networking breaks
- Conference Bag
- One million cash - Raffle Draw
- FREE Corporate Headshots for first 100 attendees
- FREE CV Review and Career Clinic
- Speed Mentoring Sessions
- Conference After Party!
Popular
Executive
Day 1 & 2 access
- Everything in Standard
- Full two-day conference access
- HR Excellence Awards dinner
- Conference Bag and Gift Items
- Networking sessions, both days
Premium
Day 1 & 2 access
- Everything in Executive
- Priority VIP Seating
- VIP Dinner Buffet
- Speaker meet & greet
- VIP Conference Bag and Gift Items
Virtual · Day 1 Only
Day 1 livestream
- Live stream of Day 1
- Session replays
- Conference Bag
Virtual · Day 1 & 2
Full livestream access
- Live stream, both days
- Awards livestream
- Full session replays
- Conference Bag
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