HR Talent Hub 2026 Beyond HR Conference to Focus on Leadership, AI Growth, Business Success

Fadekemi Ajakaiye

As organisations grapple with rapid advances in the world of work, artificial intelligence, shifting workforce expectations and growing pressure to deliver sustainable business results, HR Talent Hub and DAC Consulting have announced the 2026 edition of the Beyond HR Conference, a leadership convening, designed to equip today’s leaders for the realities of tomorrow.

Scheduled for 30 and 31 of October, 2026 at The Dome, Lekki, Lagos, this year’s edition is themed “Beyond HR: Leadership, Growth and Business Success.” The conference will bring together business executives, HR leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and emerging professionals for practical conversations on leadership, innovation, organizational transformation and the future of work.

Speaking on the conference, Founder and Lead Consultant of the HR Talent Hub, Dr. Omotola Dayo-Adedapo, said organisations can no longer treat people strategy as separate from business strategy.

“The workplace is evolving faster than ever before. Technology is changing how we work, employees are redefining what they expect from organisations and business leaders are being challenged to make better decisions in increasingly complex environments. Beyond HR Conference was created to help leaders stay ahead of that change.”

She explained that the conference continues to evolve alongside the changing world of work.

“Beyond HR is more than a conference. It is a convening for meaningful conversations on leadership, business performance and organizational growth. Every edition is built to challenge perspectives, share practical ideas and equip leaders with strategies they can immediately apply within their organisations.” This year’s Conference and HR Excellence Awards will feature keynote presentations, executive conversations, panel sessions and networking opportunities centred on leadership, performance and productivity, business growth, workforce transformation and organisational success and sustainability.

Participation is open to business leaders, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, students and aspiring professionals, with both physical and virtual attendance available. Beyond HR Conference is the flagship annual conference of HR Talent Hub, organised in collaboration with DAC Consulting. Since its launch in 2024, the Global HR Conference and HR Excellence Awards, has brought together leaders across business, human resources and related industries to explore ideas shaping leadership, organisational performance and the future of work.