Like all industries, the Human Resources industry is continually growing and evolving. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence and other technologies, it’s important for HR professionals to stay ahead of the latest trends, strategies as well as new practices. This permits them to understanding or even start utilizing the new tools in their favour, increasing their performance in the workplace.

The most efficient way to stay updated and connected to the industry, HR professionals need to perfect their networking game. To do so, attending HR events in the Middle Eastern region is highly recommended. The reason region is mentioned rather than only country is because participating in conferences in neighbouring countries allows professionals to learn new trends or practices in different countries.

In 2024, there are several conferences and summits you should attend and here’s what you should look out for.

February:

February 7-8: HR and People Development (HRPD) Summit, Dubai

February 13: Aspire HRTech Conference, El Nozha 

February 14: International Conference on Talent Management and Business Performance, Dubai

February 15-16: Future Forward Middle East Summit, Dubai

February 15^th: HR Icons Award, Dubai

February 15^th: International Conference on Society for HR Management, Zarqa 

February 15^th: Edition HR World Summit, Riyadh

February 19^th: International Conference on Administrative Science and HR Management, Abu Dhabi

February 20: Redefining HR Leadership: The Power of EQ & Coaching for HR Professionals, Muscat

February 20: HR Tech Mena Summit, Dubai

February 20: International Conference on HR Management and Technology

February 20: International Conference on HR, Strategies and Development, Kuwait City

February 20: International Conference on HR, Management Models and Strategies, Alexandria 

March:

March 5: International Conference on Business Education and HR Development, Sohar Oman

March 7: International Conference on Business Education and HR Development, Istanbul

March 20: International Conference on HR, Strategies and Development, Doha

March 26: International Conference on HR and Organisations, Ankara

March 26: International Conference on Talent Management and Business Strategy, Abu Dhabi

April:

April 4: International Conference on HR, Strategies and Development, Alexandria Egypt

April 4: International Conference on HR Management and Technology, Kuwait City

April 10: International Conference on International HR Management and Globalization, Antalya

April 12: International Conference on HR Management and Performance, Istanbul

April 25: International Conference on HR Development and Management, Kuwait City

April 25: International Conference on Population and HR, Istanbul

April 30: HR Leaders Conference (HRLC), Riyadh

May:

May 2: International Conference on Employment Law and HR

May 9: International Conference on Society for HR Management, Erbil 

May 10: International Conference on HR Management and Performance, Al Asimah 

May 14: HR Leaders Conference, Dubai

May 17: International Conference on Population and HR, Istanbul

May 23: International Conference on HR Management and Performance, Mashhad 

May 23: International Conference on Population and HR, Muscat

May 24: International Conference on Economics and HR Management, Istanbul

May 27-28: HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) KSA

June:

June 3: International Conference on HR Development and Management, Amman 

June 13-14: EuroAsian HRD Summit, Istanbul

June 14: International Conference on Employment Law and HR, Sharjah

June 17: International Conference on Organization Behaviour and HR Management, Makkah

June 25: International Conference on Talent Management and HR Planning, El Omraniya 

June 28: International Conference on HR Strategies and Development, Muharraq 

July:

June 18: International Conference on International HR Management and Globalization, Sanad 

June 13-14: EuroAsian HRD Summit, Istanbul

June 14: International Conference on Employment Law and HR, Sharjah

June 25: International Conference on Talent Management and HR Planning, El Omraniya 

September:

September 25: New HR Summit, Istanbul

October:

October 3^rd: Gulf Conference for Human Resources Development, Kuwait City

October 23-24: HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) Dubai

December:

TBC: ATD KSA
TBC: CIPD ME Awards

These events provide endless opportunities for HR professionals to stay updated and network while gaining valuable insights from industry experts. We hope to see you there!

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