About the Summit
The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025
Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency
Africa's burgeoning pension fund industry holds immense potential for economic growth and social security. However, to realize its full potential, robust governance and transparency are essential. This summit aims to address the critical challenges facing Africa's pension funds and explore innovative solutions to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Innovative strategies; connected learning
About the experience
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About the Summit
Human Capital 5.0: Reimagining Workforces for an AI-Driven Africa — where reskilling, redeployment and human potential power the future of work.
The Human Capital 5.0 Conference 2026 is a forward-looking gathering of HR leaders and transformation specialists from across Africa, focused on reimagining the workforce in an era defined by AI and rapid technological change. Centred on reskilling, redeployment and workforce agility, the event explores how organisations can harness automation while safeguarding and creating meaningful employment.
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About the conference venue
The InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport by IHG is a 5-star luxury hotel located a short walk from the airport terminal, ideal for travelers needing a convenient and comfortable stay. It features 138 well-appointed, soundproofed rooms, an indoor heated pool, the on-site Quills Restaurant serving African cuisine, a spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is praised for its prime location and is noted for its elegant atmosphere and extensive African art collection.
The InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport by IHG is a 5-star luxury hotel located a short walk from the airport terminal, ideal for travelers needing a convenient and comfortable stay. It features 138 well-appointed, soundproofed rooms, an indoor heated pool, the on-site Quills Restaurant serving African cuisine, a spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is praised for its prime location and is noted for its elegant atmosphere and extensive African art collection.
About the conference venue
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Key Themes and Objectives:
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AI-Driven Workforce Transformation: Rethinking roles, structures and value creation in an intelligent enterprise.
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Reskilling & Continuous Learning Ecosystems: Building future-fit capabilities at scale across organisations.
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Workforce Redeployment & Internal Talent Mobility: Unlocking agility through dynamic movement of skills and talent.
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Human–Machine Collaboration & Job Redesign: Integrating AI without displacing human value.
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Adaptive Leadership & Change Management: Leading people through uncertainty, resistance and transformation.
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People Analytics & Skills Intelligence: Using data to drive smarter workforce planning and decision-making.
Why Attend:
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Future-proof your workforce strategy: Gain practical frameworks to align AI adoption with job creation, not job loss.
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Learn from real African case studies: See how organisations across the continent are successfully navigating workforce transformation.
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Walk away with actionable tools: Not just ideas—leave with models, blueprints and strategies you can implement immediately.
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Stay ahead of AI disruption: Understand how automation is reshaping roles and what it means for your organisation now.
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Connect with decision-makers and peers: Engage with CHROs, executives and transformation leaders shaping the future of work.
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Redefine HR’s strategic role: Discover how to position HR as a driver of innovation, resilience and business growth.
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AI-Driven Workforce Transformation: Rethinking roles, structures and value creation in an intelligent enterprise.
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Reskilling & Continuous Learning Ecosystems: Building future-fit capabilities at scale across organisations.
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Workforce Redeployment & Internal Talent Mobility: Unlocking agility through dynamic movement of skills and talent.
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Human–Machine Collaboration & Job Redesign: Integrating AI without displacing human value.
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Adaptive Leadership & Change Management: Leading people through uncertainty, resistance and transformation.
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People Analytics & Skills Intelligence: Using data to drive smarter workforce planning and decision-making.
Key Themes and Objectives:
Why Attend:
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Future-proof your workforce strategy: Gain practical frameworks to align AI adoption with job creation, not job loss.
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Learn from real African case studies: See how organisations across the continent are successfully navigating workforce transformation.
-
Walk away with actionable tools: Not just ideas—leave with models, blueprints and strategies you can implement immediately.
-
Stay ahead of AI disruption: Understand how automation is reshaping roles and what it means for your organisation now.
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Connect with decision-makers and peers: Engage with CHROs, executives and transformation leaders shaping the future of work.
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Redefine HR’s strategic role: Discover how to position HR as a driver of innovation, resilience and business growth.
Why Sponsor?
This is not a passive audience. You’ll engage senior HR leaders, L&D heads, transformation executives and institutional decision-makers actively investing in:
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Workforce transformation
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AI adoption in HR
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Skills development at scale
These are the people with budgets, mandates and urgency.
Conference Overview
The Human Capital 5.0 Conference is a premier platform for thought leadership, strategic collaboration and practical engagement on the future of work and workforce transformation. As organisations navigate automation, AI adoption, changing employee expectations and shifting business models, the conference will unpack how HR can lead enterprise resilience through reskilling, agile talent redeployment and workforce adaptability.
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How AI, automation and digital transformation are reshaping workforce structures and job roles
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Strategies for organisational-wide reskilling and upskilling to future-proof talent pipelines
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Workforce redeployment models that enhance organisational agility and retention
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Building adaptive leadership and change-ready cultures
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The evolving role of HR as a strategic driver of business continuity and innovation
Why Sponsor?
Direct Access to Decision-Makers
This is not a passive audience. You’ll engage senior HR leaders, L&D heads, transformation executives and institutional decision-makers actively investing in:
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Workforce transformation
-
AI adoption in HR
-
Skills development at scale
These are the people with budgets, mandates and urgency.
Conference Overview
The Human Capital 5.0 Conference is a premier platform for thought leadership, strategic collaboration and practical engagement on the future of work and workforce transformation. As organisations navigate automation, AI adoption, changing employee expectations and shifting business models, the conference will unpack how HR can lead enterprise resilience through reskilling, agile talent redeployment and workforce adaptability.
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How AI, automation and digital transformation are reshaping workforce structures and job roles
-
Strategies for organisational-wide reskilling and upskilling to future-proof talent pipelines
-
Workforce redeployment models that enhance organisational agility and retention
-
Building adaptive leadership and change-ready cultures
-
The evolving role of HR as a strategic driver of business continuity and innovation
Why Attend:
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Gain insights: Learn from industry experts, regulators, and policymakers on the latest trends and best practices in pension fund governance.
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Network: Connect with key stakeholders, including trustees, fund managers, regulators, and service providers.
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Drive change: Contribute to shaping the future of Africa's pension fund industry by participating in discussions and sharing your perspectives.
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Keynote Speakers
Stephen McGown
Victor Kgomoeswana
Author: Six Years With Al Qaeda, South Africa
Johan Steyn
Victor Kgomoeswana
Human-Centered AI Advocate, Global AI Ambassador 2025, AI for Business
Chester Missing
Victor Kgomoeswana
DON’T MISS South Africa's hottest political analyst
Victor Kgomoeswana
Victor Kgomoeswana
Author: Africa is Open for Business: Ten Years of Game-changing Headlines