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SHRM MENA Unveils 'HR + AI Lab' To Shape The Future Of Work At 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Over 2,000 regional business and HR leaders will convene at Madinat Jumeirah on 16–17 December 2026 for world-class opportunities to learn, engage and network, while advancing artificial intelligence from abstract discussion to actionable workforce strategy.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Society for Human Resource Management SHRM MENA has announced that the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2026 will take place on 16–17 December 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The flagship event will be preceded by pre-conference Masterclasses on 15 December and culminate in the prestigious SHRM MENA STAR Awards Gala Evening on 17 December. Positioned as a leading platform for workforce leadership in the region, the 2026 conference will introduce the HR + AI Lab, an experiential and solution-oriented hub designed to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence theory and practical enterprise deployment. As organizations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) accelerate digital transformation and economic diversification under ambitious national visions, human resource leadership has moved to the center of executive business strategy. The 2026 conference is expected to bring together more than 2,000 senior HR executives, C-suite leaders and decision-makers representing over 1,000 organizations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, alongside more than 100 CXOs and 50 global thought leaders, industry experts and speakers from leading international institutions. This diverse gathering will create world-class opportunities for participants to learn from global perspectives, engage in meaningful dialogue and build valuable professional connections. Unlike traditional technology-focused summits, the 2026 event will place practical execution at the heart of the conversation. Through the dedicated HR + AI Lab, attendees will have access to live demonstrations, real-world case studies and expert-led problem-solving sessions focused on how artificial intelligence can be applied across the employee lifecycle. The Lab will explore practical applications across talent acquisition, talent development and total talent management, while providing leaders with actionable frameworks for integrating AI into their organizations and generating measurable business value. “As global shifts in technology, work patterns, and talent dynamics redefine the modern economy, workforce leadership has become the vital engine driving business transformation across the MENA region. The SHRM MENA Annual Conference 2026 is engineered to give business and HR leaders the exact tools, evidence-based research, and strategic foresight required to navigate these complexities and convert disruption into sustainable organizational performance,” said Achal Khanna, CEO – SHRM APAC & MENA. The conference program will address some of the most pressing workforce priorities facing organizations across the GCC, examining where automation can optimize HR processes, where human judgment remains indispensable, and how businesses can establish responsible AI governance frameworks while strengthening local talent capabilities. The discussions will also explore how HR leaders can balance technological innovation with organizational culture, employee experience and long-term workforce development. “Across the GCC and particularly in fast-evolving markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, organizations are seeking more than abstract conversations about the future of work. They need concrete strategies. With the introduction of the HR + AI Lab, we are moving the regional conversation from technology demos to real-world deployment. Our goal is to empower leaders to build actionable HR and AI blueprints that deliver tangible impact for their people and their bottom line,” said Vivek Arora, Managing Director – SHRM MENA. The event will begin on 15 December 2026 with a series of pre-conference Masterclasses, offering immersive, deep-dive workshops led by global authorities in areas including critical HR capabilities, workforce analytics and leadership resilience. The main SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo will then take place on 16–17 December, bringing together distinguished international institutional speakers and featuring two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive strategy sessions and the immersive HR + AI Lab. Across the programme, attendees will benefit from world-class opportunities for learning, engagement and networking with senior leaders, experts and peers from across the region and beyond. The event will conclude on 17 December with the SHRM MENA STAR Awards Gala Evening, which will recognize outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership in human resource management across the region. About SHRM MENA: SHRM MENA is the regional chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest HR membership organization with over 340,000 members across 183 countries. SHRM empowers HR professionals and business leaders with the tools, resources, and global network required to create better workplaces and foster organizational transformation.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Society for Human Resource Management SHRM MENA has announced that the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2026 will take place on 16–17 December 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The flagship event will be preceded by pre-conference Masterclasses on 15 December and culminate in the prestigious SHRM MENA STAR Awards Gala Evening on 17 December. Positioned as a leading platform for workforce leadership in the region, the 2026 conference will introduce the HR + AI Lab, an experiential and solution-oriented hub designed to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence theory and practical enterprise deployment. As organizations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) accelerate digital transformation and economic diversification under ambitious national visions, human resource leadership has moved to the center of executive business strategy. The 2026 conference is expected to bring together more than 2,000 senior HR executives, C-suite leaders and decision-makers representing over 1,000 organizations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, alongside more than 100 CXOs and 50 global thought leaders, industry experts and speakers from leading international institutions. This diverse gathering will create world-class opportunities for participants to learn from global perspectives, engage in meaningful dialogue and build valuable professional connections. Unlike traditional technology-focused summits, the 2026 event will place practical execution at the heart of the conversation. Through the dedicated HR + AI Lab, attendees will have access to live demonstrations, real-world case studies and expert-led problem-solving sessions focused on how artificial intelligence can be applied across the employee lifecycle. The Lab will explore practical applications across talent acquisition, talent development and total talent management, while providing leaders with actionable frameworks for integrating AI into their organizations and generating measurable business value. “As global shifts in technology, work patterns, and talent dynamics redefine the modern economy, workforce leadership has become the vital engine driving business transformation across the MENA region. The SHRM MENA Annual Conference 2026 is engineered to give business and HR leaders the exact tools, evidence-based research, and strategic foresight required to navigate these complexities and convert disruption into sustainable organizational performance,” said Achal Khanna, CEO – SHRM APAC & MENA. The conference program will address some of the most pressing workforce priorities facing organizations across the GCC, examining where automation can optimize HR processes, where human judgment remains indispensable, and how businesses can establish responsible AI governance frameworks while strengthening local talent capabilities. The discussions will also explore how HR leaders can balance technological innovation with organizational culture, employee experience and long-term workforce development. “Across the GCC and particularly in fast-evolving markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, organizations are seeking more than abstract conversations about the future of work. They need concrete strategies. With the introduction of the HR + AI Lab, we are moving the regional conversation from technology demos to real-world deployment. Our goal is to empower leaders to build actionable HR and AI blueprints that deliver tangible impact for their people and their bottom line,” said Vivek Arora, Managing Director – SHRM MENA. The event will begin on 15 December 2026 with a series of pre-conference Masterclasses, offering immersive, deep-dive workshops led by global authorities in areas including critical HR capabilities, workforce analytics and leadership resilience. The main SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo will then take place on 16–17 December, bringing together distinguished international institutional speakers and featuring two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive strategy sessions and the immersive HR + AI Lab. Across the programme, attendees will benefit from world-class opportunities for learning, engagement and networking with senior leaders, experts and peers from across the region and beyond. The event will conclude on 17 December with the SHRM MENA STAR Awards Gala Evening, which will recognize outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership in human resource management across the region. About SHRM MENA: SHRM MENA is the regional chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest HR membership organization with over 340,000 members across 183 countries. SHRM empowers HR professionals and business leaders with the tools, resources, and global network required to create better workplaces and foster organizational transformation.
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