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Africa Human Resource Innovation Summit & Awards (AHRISA)

Now in its 6th edition, the Africa Human Resource Innovation Summit & Awards (AHRISA) continues to champion excellence, innovation, and transformation in human resource management across Africa. The Ghana Edition 2026 brings together HR leaders, business executives, policymakers, and industry innovators to explore emerging workplace trends, celebrate outstanding achievements, and advance strategic approaches to human capital development across the continent.

About this stream

What this stream covers.

As Africa navigates a rapidly evolving business landscape, human resource leadership is becoming increasingly central to organisational growth, workforce resilience, and economic transformation. AHRISA provides a platform for HR professionals, business leaders, and policymakers to exchange ideas, share practical insights, and explore innovative strategies shaping the future of work.

Discussions focus on building high-performance workplace cultures, leveraging technology and innovation in HR, strengthening leadership capabilities, advancing employee wellbeing, and developing adaptable workforces equipped to thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive global economy.

Focus areas
Building High-Performance Cultures in a Volatile Business Environment.
Beyond Burnout: Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Uncertain Times.
The Future of Work: AI, Digital Transformation, and the Evolving HR Landscape.
Strategic Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and Workforce Retention.
Leadership Development, Organisational Resilience, and Human Capital Growth.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Future of African Workplaces.
What you’ll leave with
  • Practical strategies for building resilient, high-performing, and people-centred organisations.
  • Insights into emerging HR technologies, workforce trends, and the future of work.
  • Stronger professional networks and opportunities for cross-industry collaboration.
  • Recognition of outstanding HR leadership, innovation, and organisational excellence.
  • Actionable approaches to talent development, employee engagement, and workforce transformation.
Session format

Keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, HR innovation sessions, executive networking, and awards recognising outstanding contributions to human resource management and workplace transformation.

Who should attend

Chief Human Resources Officers, HR directors and managers, business executives, organisational development specialists, talent acquisition professionals, workforce strategists, policymakers, consultants, and human capital development practitioners.

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Speakers

The speaker line-up for this stream is being finalised.

Speakers for the Africa Human Resource Innovation Summit & Awards (AHRISA) will be announced as APSCA 2026 approaches.

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