THEME:
Leveraging Technologies to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Optimize Efficiency
#GCHRA25
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer - SHRM
Meet Our Speaker
Johnny C Taylor JR
SHRM-SCP
Meet Our Speaker
Emily M. Dickens
J.D.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Nicole Herskowitz
Vice President,
Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
Meet Our Speaker
DR. FRANCIS EDUKU
Chief Executive Officer
Chartered Institute of Human Resource Mgt - Ghana (CIHRM)
Meet Our Speaker
David Green
Founder, Digital HR Leaders
Podcast, Global Expert on People
Analytics and HR Technology
Meet Our Speaker
Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo
Minister for Labour, Jobs & Employment
The Global Conference on
Human Resources in Africa 2025
A Deeper Dive: Leveraging HR Technologies for Enhanced Productivity and Optimal Efficiency
Upcoming
GCHRA 2025
August 13 - 16, 2025
Kempinski Hotel, Accra, Ghana
COUNT EVERY SECOND TO GCHRA25
0 Days
0 Hours
0 Minutes
0 Seconds
Our Speakers
GCHRA25 SPEAKERS
DR. FRANCIS EDUKU
SPEAKER
Chief Executive Officer
Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM)
DAVID GREEN
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Founder,
Digital HR Leaders Podcast, Global Expert on People Analytics and HR Technology
Program Outline
Event OUTLINE
Conference Overview
THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON HUMAN RESOURCES IN AFRICA (GCHRA) 2025 |
|
|---|---|
| Event Date: | August 13th – 16th, 2025 |
| Location: |
Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra
|
| Time: | 9:30am - 5pm - each day |
| Room: | Adlon Ballroom |
|
Conference Theme:
Leveraging Technologies to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Optimize Efficiency. |
|
Conference Day 1 - August 13th, 2025
| Time Slot | Session Title | Speaker Information | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1hr | Registration, Coffee & Networking | n/a | In Person |
| 8 mins | Welcome note from MCs |
Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
Founder, HR Network Africa
Benjamin Owusu Ansah
Co-Founder, SpeakWell International
|
Hybrid |
| 10 mins | Opening remarks: Embracing Digital Transformation for Africa's Workforce |
Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo
Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment - Ghana
|
Hybrid |
| 8 mins | Partner Remarks: Reaffirming SHRM’s Commitment to Africa |
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President & CEO, SHRM
|
Hybrid |
| 35 mins | Keynote: The Age of Convergence: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of HR |
Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer, SHRM
|
Hybrid |
| 25 mins | Research spotlight: The pulse of HR in Africa |
Olusegun Mojeed
Vice President, AHRC
|
Hybrid |
| 25 mins | WELLBEING & NETWORK BREAK | ||
| 45 mins | HR PowerPlay Panel Theme: “HR Then and Now: Driving People-Centered Excellence in a Digitally Inclusive Workplace” | FACILITATOR
Rita Kusi - Lead Strategist, GCHRA
PANEL
Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng - Vice Chair, Public Services Commission
Austin Gamey - CEO, Gamey and Gamey Group
Lucy Jerono Mandago - Group HR Head, CPF Financial Services |
Hybrid |
| 50 mins | HR Huddle: Navigating Change & Redesigning the Employee Experience |
Deon de Swardt
Managing Partner, Africa People Advisory Group
|
In Person |
| 60 mins | LUNCH & NETWORKING | ||
| 2 mins | MC to welcome everyone back, intro next session | Hybrid | |
| 50 mins | Panel: Women in HR Tech: Real Talk, Real Impact |
FACILITATOR
Dr. Sherron Carrion - Global Strategist and Consultant
PANEL
Dr. Najat El Mahdy - Qatar HR Forum, CIPD
Hilda Nimo-Tieku - CEO, Jobberman Ghana
Oluwatobi Blessing Olayiwola - Manager, AI and Data, Deliotte
|
Hybrid |
| 25 mins | WELLBEING & NETWORK BREAK | ||
| 50 mins | Fishbowl: Unfiltered Conversations on the Future of HR in Africa |
FACILITATOR
Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu - Founder, HR Network Africa
FISHBOWL
Emily M. Dickens - Chief of Staff, SHRM
Jeff Mac Boham - Research, Learning & Advisory Board Member, GCHRA
Jocelyne Uwamahoro - President of RHRMO and Director of HR, Rwanda Energy Group
|
Hybrid |
| 8 mins | Innovation Labs | Kusi Consulting & Tapready | Hybrid |
| 4 mins | Day 1 closing remarks from MCs |
Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
Founder, HR Network Africa
|
|
| 60 mins | HAPPY HOUR | ||
Conference Day 2 - August 14th, 2025
| Time Slot | Session Title | Speaker Information | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1hr | Registration, Coffee & Networking | GCHRA Team | In Person |
| 8 mins | Welcome note from MCs & recap of day 1 |
Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
Founder, HR Network Africa
Benjamin Owusu Ansah
Co-Founder, SpeakWell International
|
Hybrid |
| 6 mins | Opening remarks: Advancing HR Excellence in Africa |
Dr. Francis Eduku
CEO, CIHRM
|
Hybrid |
| 45 mins | A Candid Conversation with the C-Suite: Johnny & Jocelyne in Dialogue |
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President & CEO, SHRM
Jocelyne Uwamahoro
President of RHRMO and Director of HR, Rwanda Energy Group
|
Hybrid |
| 35 mins | Research spotlight: Workforce Management - Actionable Insights from Analytics and Data |
David Green
Executive Director, Insight222
Jeff Mac Boham
Research, Learning & Advisory Board Member, GCHRA
|
Hybrid |
| 25 mins | |||
| 2 mins | Introduction of next session |
Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
Founder, HR Network Africa
|
Hybrid |
| 45 mins | Ignite: AI for HR - What Every HR Pro Needs to Know |
Kwabena A. Bamfo
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Department Lecturer, Ashesi University
Emily M. Dickens
Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs & C9 Corporate Secretary, SHRM
EB Novak
Solution Consultant, HiBob
|
Hybrid |
| 35 mins | HR Huddle: AI Readiness: HR Leaders in Conversation |
Faith Mirembe
Advocate & Human Resources Professional
|
In Person |
| 60 mins | |||
| 2 mins | Introduction of next session |
Benjamin Owusu Ansah
Co-Founder, SpeakWell International
|
Hybrid |
| 45 mins | Panel: Regional HR Associations talk HR |
Ronald Bbosa
President-Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda, HRMAU
Ahmed Quresha Abdullahi
ED, IHRM Kenya
|
Hybrid |
| 40 mins | Keynote: The Future of Work with Microsoft 365 and Copilot: Exploring AI-powered productivity tools reshaping the global workplace |
Nicole Herskowitz
Corporate Vice President, Microsoft | AI, Cloud, Productivity
|
Hybrid |
| 25 mins | |||
| 8 mins | Innovation Labs | Jobberman | Hybrid |
| 40 mins | Fireside chat: The Intersection of Technology and Human Capital - Driving Business Success in the Digital Age |
Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer, SHRM
Adetoun Akinsunmi
Chief of Staff, SeamlessHR
|
Hybrid |
| 6 mins | Closing 2025 remarks from MCs |
Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
Founder, HR Network Africa
Benjamin Owusu Ansah
Co-Founder, SpeakWell International
|
Hybrid |
Conference Day 3 - Masterclasses - August 15th, 2025
| Time Frame | Title | Speaker Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:30am | The Age of Convergence: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of HR |
Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
|
|
| 9:00am - 10:30am | The Responsible Use of AI in HR: Ethics, Fairness & Governance |
Faith Mirembe
Advocate & Human Resource Professional. Associate CIPD
|
|
| 11:00am - 12:30pm | Localizing Generative AI for African Workplaces: From Language to Culture |
David Ssegawa
Founder, Human Resources Managers' Association of Uganda (HRMAU)
|
|
| 11:00am - 12:30pm | The Evolution of AI: and the Future-Ready HR Leader |
Jeffery Mac Boham
MBA, PMP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
|
|
| 1:30pm - 3:00pm | HR, Heal Thyself: Burnout‑Proof Self‑Care Tips for Busy HR Professionals |
Dr. Sherron Carrion
DBA, MBA, GPHR, Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer, Distinct Excellence Global LLC
|
|
| 1:30pm - 3:00pm | AI‑Enabled Learning & Development: Personalized Upskilling at Scale |
Emmanuel Woyome
Director of Training, SHRP Ghana
|
Conference Day 4 - Tours - August 16th, 2025
| Tour Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Day Retreat At Safari Valley Resort | Safari Valley is the first luxury Eco Park Resort sited in the Okere District in the Eastern Region of Ghana with accommodation and Recreation facilities that provide world class services to its guests |
| Half Day Accra City Tour | Experiencing the capital city of Accra within 5 hours, visiting some iconic interesting places such as W.E.B Dubois Center, Art Center, Jamestown lighthouse and also sightseeing some important buildings and monuments |
| Heritage Tour (Cape Coast) | The Heritage Tour enlightens the slavery in Ghana that happened 400 years ago at the Cape Coast Castle, Kakum Park to have an amazing experience walking on suspended canopy through the coastal. Continue to Hans Cottage to enjoy lunch and experience friendly crocodiles. |
Program Date & Time
Event timeline
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
|
Wednesday, August 13th |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT |
|
Thursday, August 14th |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT |
|
Friday, August 15th |
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM GMT |
|
Saturday, August 16th |
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT / 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM GMT |
- SPONSORS
- PARTNERS
Africa’s journey in leading global HR innovation
ANTICIPATE
By pre-registering today, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, including early bird discounts, priority access to popular sessions, and behind-the-scenes previews of what’s to come.
Don’t miss the early bird discount.
(Click the button below to register for GCHRA 2025)
(Click the button below to register for GCHRA 2025)
Price Table
TICKET OPTIONS & PRICES
Secure your spot now to enjoy exclusive savings on registration.
VIP
Standard
Virtual Ticket
Masterclass Only
VIP Group (3-5 People) Per Head
VIP Group (6-9 People) Per Head
VIP Group (10+ People) Per Head
Standard Group (3-5 people) Per Head
Standard Group (6-9 people) Per Head
Standard Group (10+ people) Per Head
Virtual Group (3-5 people) Per Head
Virtual Group (6-9 people) Per Head
Virtual Group (10+ people) Per Head
Register for #GCHRA25 and enjoy the conference plus all the benefits. Become a GCHRA Alumni today
**Rates, dates and pricing options are subject to change without notice.
ROOM PACKAGES
Attending #GCHRA25 in Accra ?
This year’s edition will take place at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, offering a prime location in the heart of the city.
Instagram
FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL PLATFORMS
Follow the hashtag #GCHRA25 for more updates (@GCHRAfrica)
