When and where is HRSE Dubai 2026?

The main event and exhibition run 14 to 15 October 2026 in Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre. Certified workshops are 11 to 13 October and the Future Workplace Awards on 14 October, both at the Conrad Hotel.

What passes are available?

Platinum (5 days), Gold (4 days), Silver and Bronze passes combine the HR Leaders Conference, workshop days, the awards, the delegate lounge and exhibition access. Visitors can also register for the exhibition.

Is the event CPD-accredited?

Yes. HRSE Dubai is CPD-certified and attendees can request a CPD certificate after the event.

HR directors, CHROs, talent, learning and people leaders, plus HR technology and solution providers.

HR Summit & Expo Dubai 2026

Name: HR Summit & Expo Dubai 2026
Start: 2026-10-14T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-15T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

About this event

HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) Dubai is Informa Connect's annual gathering for the Middle East HR community. The main event and exhibition take place on 14 and 15 October 2026 in Hall 6 at Dubai World Trade Centre, framed by certified workshops from 11 to 13 October and the Future Workplace Awards on 14 October, both at the Conrad Hotel. The event is CPD-certified.

Programme

HRSE combines a closed-door leadership conference with open content stages and hands-on training.

HR Leaders Conference, a closed-door programme for senior HR leaders
Four content stages on AI and digital transformation, leadership, talent and performance
Certified workshops with Harvard, ICF, Informa Connect Academy, AI Certs and others (11-13 October, Conrad Hotel)
Future Workplace Awards gala (14 October, Conrad Hotel)
The HR Marketplace exhibition with 70+ HR solution providers
AI-powered 1:1 matchmaking

Themes

The agenda addresses the workforce shifts reshaping organisations in the region.

Organisational digital transformation
AI implementation strategy
Talent acquisition and retention
Upskilling and reskilling
Localisation of talent
Leadership development
Succession planning
Compensation and benefits
Wellness and mental health
Diversity and inclusion

Headline speakers

The 2026 edition is headlined by Mo Gawdat, bestselling author and former Chief Business Officer of Google X, and Stephen M.R. Covey, bestselling author and Speed of Trust Global Practice Leader, alongside CHROs and people leaders from regional and global employers. The organiser expects 5,500+ HR professionals and 125+ speakers.

Tickets & passes

Platinum Pass: 5 days: HR Leaders Conference, 3 workshop days, Future Workplace Awards, delegate lounge, exhibition and content stages
Gold Pass: 4 days: HR Leaders Conference, 2 workshop days, awards, delegate lounge, exhibition and content stages
Silver Pass: HR Leaders Conference, 1 workshop day, awards, delegate lounge, exhibition access
Bronze Pass: HR Leaders Conference, awards, delegate lounge, exhibition access

HR Summit & Expo Dubai 2026 was a Business & Management event that took place 14-15 Oct 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Speakers14

Mo Gawdat
Bestselling Author; Former Chief Business Officer, Google X
Stephen M.R. Covey
New York Times & #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author; Speed of Trust Global Practice Leader
Dr David H. Rosmarin
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Zardasht Banay
VP - Organisational Development & Transformation, Galfar
Frederik Haentjens
Owner, Boxology
Nancy Zakharia Ohanessian
Talent & Organisational Development Leader; Vice President UAE Chapter of ICF
Avtar Gill
CHRO, Soneva
Elloise Naidoo
Head of Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement & Employer Branding MEA, DHL Global Forwarding
Jacob Jacob
Group CHRO, Aster DM Healthcare
Milan Makwana
CHRO, LetterOne
Noaman Minhas
Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Bukhatir Group
Siham Jami
Associate Vice President HR Business Partner, Emirates NBD
Trisha Gulati
Global Vice President - People & Culture, Ajmal Perfumes
Paul Young
Associate Vice President – Learning and Development, NMC Healthcare