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HR & Labour Relations Conference 2026

Workplace 2026

“Future-Proofing HR: navigating labour law reform, AI disruption and workforce transformation in South Africa”

An intensive two-day conference equipping HR and labour relations professionals with practical strategies, legal updates and future-focused insight.

Scheduled dates (1)

  • 15 - 16 October 2026

    Capital Empire Hotel, Sandton

    Johannesburg, South Africa

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Overview

Why this programme

South African workplaces are being reshaped by labour law reform, workplace wellbeing challenges, changing employee expectations, artificial intelligence, compliance obligations and shifting workforce demographics.

This intensive two-day conference gives HR and labour relations professionals practical strategies, legal updates and insight into what's ahead, so they can manage risk, strengthen compliance, build employee engagement and operate as a strategic partner to the business.

Programme

  1. 01

    Legal & Compliance

    • Labour law reforms and employment legislation updates
    • Conducting legally compliant disciplinary hearings
    • Managing CCMA disputes and reducing exposure
  2. 02

    Workforce Transformation

    • AI disruption and the redesign of HR operating models
    • Workplace wellbeing and evolving employee expectations
    • Changing workforce demographics and intergenerational teams
  3. 03

    HR as a Strategic Partner

    • Positioning HR in the executive committee
    • Risk management and compliance obligations
    • Employee engagement strategies that hold under pressure

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