A Premier Gathering Redefining HR & Business Leadership

The SHRM MENA Annual Conference travels back from Riyadh to Dubai and is envisioned as a premier gathering for HR professionals, business leaders, thought leaders, and innovators. Set against the dynamic backdrop of Dubai a global business hub renowned for its forward-thinking leadership and rapid digital transformation event will explore the transformative trends reshaping workplaces locally and globally.

On the theme, ‘Shape the Future of Work!’, the conference in its ninth edition will focus on both HR and business leadership challenges and opportunities, equipping participants with the latest insights, strategies, and tools to lead dynamic, resilient, and future-ready organizations.

Countdown to #SHRMMENAANNUAL

Be Where the Future of Work Takes Shape

#SHRMMENAANNUAL Conference Objectives

  • Explore Future Trends: Examine how digital transformation, automation, and emerging work models are redefining the workplace in Dubai’s competitive business environment.
  • Foster Inclusive Culture: Discuss best practices for cultivating diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being, ensuring workplaces thrive in multicultural and rapidly evolving markets.
  • Enhance Strategic Leadership: Equip HR and business leaders with innovative strategies for talent acquisition, management, and development, critical to sustaining Dubai’s leadership in global commerce.
  • Drive HR Innovation: Highlight the role of technology and data analytics in crafting agile HR solutions that align with the strategic objectives of leading businesses in Dubai.
  • Facilitate Knowledge Exchange: Create a collaborative platform for networking, best practice sharing, and addressing region-specific challenges in HR and business leadership.
Amplify Your Brand in the World of Work
  • Partner with the region’s leading HR network and gain direct access to over 30,000+ professionals across SHRM MENA
  • Showcase your thought leadership and connect with key decision-makers, HR influencers, and a highly relevant audience
  • Expand your business by aligning with the right solutions for today’s evolving workplace
  • Unlock a plethora of branding and promotional opportunities, including continued visibility through our on-demand event
  • Pre-schedule meetings with high-potential prospects and elevate your brand presence where it matters most
50+
speakers
15+
learning hours
15
PDCs (Max)
2000+
HR & Tech Leaders
30+
Knowledge sessions
100+
CXOs
What You Can Do at #SHRMMENAANNUAL
Build Robust Networks
Establish valuable connections with fellow HR professionals & business leaders, fostering regional & global collaborations.
Acquire a Comprehensive Toolkit
Leave with a set of innovative strategies & best practices specifically tailored to address the unique challenges & opportunities in Dubai & the wider
MENA region.
Pre & Post Conference Seminars/Masterclasses
Further advance your learning with world class SHRM & premium sponsor Seminars/Masterclasses.
Gain Actionable Insights:
Develop strategies that effectively shape future HR & business practices, tailored to Dubai’s vibrant market.
Understand Emerging Technologies
Deepen their knowledge of how digital transformation and flexible work models can be seamlessly integrated within their organizations to drive growth.
Enhance Leadership Capabilities
Strengthen strategic thinking & leadership skills to better navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving global workforce & business landscape.
Past Speakers

H.E Dr. Bandar Alsajjan

Director-General
Institute of Public Administration

H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al Awar

Director General
Federal Authority for Government HR (FAHR)

Fahad bin Drees

Deputy Minister of Human Capital Development
MHRSD

Dr. Robert Hogan

Founder and President
Hogan Assessment Systems

Jon Clifton

Chief Executive Officer
Gallup

Betty Thompson

Chief People Officer
Booz Allen Hamilton & Board Chair, SHRM

Ron Kaufman

Global Keynote Speaker
Best Selling Author & World's No. 1 Customer Experience Guru

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

Executive Leadership Coach & Author

Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D.

Chairman
ROI Institute

Leena Nair

Global CEO, Chanel
Former CHRO, Unilever

Marc Effron

President
The Talent Strategy Group
KenBlanchard

Ken Blanchard

Co-Founder
The Ken Blanchard Companies

Josh Bersin

Global Industry Analyst & Dean
Josh Bersin Academy

Mark C. Thompson

Chairman, Chief Executive Alliance, LLC
Former CEO, CEO Academy
(A SHRM Company)
Registration
Platinum Gold Silver
Conference 17th & 18th September Yes Yes Yes
Pre Conference Masterclass (Two Masterclasses) 16th September Yes Yes N/A
SHRM PMQ License Yes N/A N/A
EXPO and Seminars Access 17th & 18th September Yes Yes Yes
Access to SHRM MENA Star Awards Ceremony 18th September Yes Yes Yes
Standard Price $4000.00 $3500.00 $2500.00
Early-Bird Valid till 1st of August $3,600.00 $3,150.00 $2,250.00
Super Early-Bird Valid till 30th April 2025 $3,200.00 $2,800.00 $2,000.00
5% VAT will apply.

Platinum
Access to 2 days Conference
Access to 2 Masterclasses
SHRM PMQ License
Access to Expo & Seminars
Access to SHRM Awards
SHRM PDC’s
Gold
Access to 2 days Conference
Access to 2 Masterclasses
SHRM PMQ License
Access to Expo & Seminars
Access to SHRM Awards
SHRM PDC’s
Silver
Access to 2 days Conference
Access to 2 Masterclasses
SHRM PMQ License
Access to Expo & Seminars
Access to SHRM Awards
SHRM PDC’s

Interested in registering a group of five or more?
Contact us at [email protected] or Landline: +971 43649464 (UAE), Moataz Elkhamisy: +971 58 259 5495 (Dubai) | [email protected], to know more.

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