SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 to welcome 3,500+ HR leaders to Dubai, driving global conversations on workplace innovation and leadership.
Dubai, UAE – The SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 is set to take centre stage from 16–18 September at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, reaffirming Dubai’s position as a global hub for workforce innovation. Organised under the patronage of the UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), this flagship event will bring together over 3,500 HR professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
With the theme “Shape the Future of Work: People, Purpose, Possibility,” the conference will explore emerging workplace models and strategies that prioritise purpose-driven leadership, talent agility, and sustainable employee well-being. The opening ceremony will be led by H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE Minister of State for Government Development and the Future.
The agenda includes over 50 high-impact sessions and keynotes, covering vital themes such as workforce transformation, digital HR, resilience in leadership, and inclusive workplace culture. Global CEOs, cultural influencers, and SHRM leadership will offer tools to navigate today’s complex HR landscape.
A key attraction will be the HR Innovation & Tech Expo, showcasing AI-powered platforms and breakthrough tools from regional and global startups. The exhibit aims to highlight how data-driven innovation is revolutionising HR delivery and employee experiences.
The SHRM MENA Excellence Awards will also return to honour organisations demonstrating impact in areas like Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, CSR, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Technology. With over 100 entries expected, the awards will celebrate regional champions in human capital excellence.
Networking opportunities will abound through curated VIP sessions, C-suite luncheons, and gala events—offering attendees avenues to build partnerships, share best practices, and collaborate on future-ready solutions.
Achal Khanna, CEO of SHRM MENA, said the event serves as a platform for transformation: “This is not just another HR event—it’s a movement to humanise work and future-proof organisations. The future of work is being shaped now.”
Early-bird registration is open at shrmmena.org, inviting professionals to join this pivotal conversation shaping the future of work in the region.
