The GCC GOV HR & Youth Empowerment Awards take place on 21 October 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Nominations are closed.

Who is the summit for?

Government and public sector HR leaders, policymakers, youth development advocates and private sector HR partners from across the GCC.

How do I register or sponsor?

Contact the organizer, QnA International, through the contact form on govhr-summit.com or by phone on +971 4 388 5545.

GCC GOV HR & Youth Summit & Awards 2026

Name: GCC GOV HR & Youth Summit & Awards 2026
Start: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-21T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl

About this event

The 14th Annual GCC GOV HR & Youth Summit & Awards is QnA International's platform for human capital transformation in government. It brings public sector HR leaders, policymakers, youth advocates and private sector partners from across the GCC to Abu Dhabi to discuss how institutions attract, develop and retain talent as technology reshapes work.

Who attends

Chief human capital officers, HR and L&D directors, government executives, youth development leaders and solution providers serving HR teams across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the wider GCC.

What's covered

The 2026 programme explores the future of public sector HR through keynotes, panels and topic tracks.

AI-enabled workforce strategies
Leadership readiness
Skills transformation
Youth inclusion
Sustainable talent ecosystems
Agile institutions

Formats

Two days of conference sessions include a Youth Empowerment Stage, boutique networking and a hands-on masterclass on Day 2. The GCC GOV HR & Youth Empowerment Awards ceremony on 21 October recognises individuals and organisations across 45 categories (2025 figure).

GCC GOV HR & Youth Summit & Awards 2026 is a Business & Management event taking place 20-21 Oct 2026 at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.