Global Conference on Human Resources In Africa - GCHRA

Global Conference on Human Resources In Africa - GCHRA Inspiring + Empowering Africa's Workforce About GCHRA

The GCHRA was founded with a vision to connect Africa with global trends shaping the future of work.

Our mission is to bring together forward-thinking HR professionals, business leaders, and technology innovators to empower and elevate Africa’s workforce. The inaugural conference saw participation from nearly 400 global attendees primarily senior and executive-level HR leaders representing over 10 industries– spanning oil and gas, mining, technology, telecom, finance, education, real estate, and public sectors. With delegates from over 15 countries, including Tanzania, Qatar, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Japan, and the U.S., GCHRA has become a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and thought leadership. This year's theme, “Leveraging Technology to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Optimize Efficiency,” highlights the intersection of technology and HR practices, offering a deep dive into strategies for maximizing productivity and shaping the future of work across Africa and beyond.

If Day One opened the questions, Day Two pushed us towards what comes next. Jeffery Mac Boham began with the relationshi...
09/15/2026

If Day One opened the questions, Day Two pushed us towards what comes next.

Jeffery Mac Boham began with the relationship between education, leadership and the future of work. Michael D’Ambrose followed with Africa’s Moment, challenging us to think seriously about what it will take to build one of the world’s most competitive workforces right here on the continent.

From Achal Khanna and Ebow exploring the intersection of technology and human capital, to Deon de Swardt examining Employee Experience and AI, the conversation kept returning to the same truth: transformation is ultimately about people.

G. Ayorkor Korsah and Melody Mukhwana took us deeper into what AI means for HR, while Seamus Clancy challenged us to imagine a skills-first African workforce. Regional HR leaders also came together to discuss collaboration across the continent, alongside practical Innovation Labs from Jobberman, Sifa, Microsoft, Deel Local Payroll powered by PaySpace and PwC.

Then came one final announcement. GCHRA27. Kigali, Rwanda. Two main conference days had come to an end. But the GCHRA26 experience was far from over.

GCHRA26 began with a big question: What will it take to unlock Africa’s human capital potential for the future ahead? Fr...
09/10/2026

GCHRA26 began with a big question: What will it take to unlock Africa’s human capital potential for the future ahead?

From Hon. Abdul Pelpuo setting the tone around jobs, technology and skills, to Achal Khanna reaffirming SHRM’s commitment to Africa, Day One quickly moved into the conversations that brought us all to Accra. Dr. Francis Eduku challenged us to think about human capital and AI as drivers of Africa’s economic transformation.

Shiv Shivakumar looked beyond the continent to lessons from India’s journey as a global talent powerhouse. And through conversations led by Rita K**i, Dr. Yvonne Lamptey, Michael D’Ambrose, Rosie Ebe Arthur, Esi Mmirba Wilson and others, we explored psychological safety, leadership, the boardroom’s role in talent and what it will really take to align business, education, technology and people.

There was also plenty to experience beyond the main conversations, from Innovation Labs with MTN, PeopleSource and LinkedIn to the connections happening over coffee, lunch and networking. And we closed Day One with the Fishbowl, opening the room for an unfiltered conversation about the future of HR, talent and work in Africa.

One day in, the questions were getting bigger. And so was the conversation.

The conversation continues beyond . 💜🌍At GCHRA26, Deon de Swardt of Africa People Advisory Group introduced the Employe...
09/08/2026

The conversation continues beyond . 💜🌍

At GCHRA26, Deon de Swardt of Africa People Advisory Group introduced the Employee Experience Meets AI in Africa thought leadership study.

Now, Africa People Advisory Group, in partnership with GCHRA, is hosting a results webinar to unpack the insights, findings, and what they mean for HR leaders, organisations, and the future of work across Africa.

Join the conversation and be part of the deep dive.

📅 22 September 2026
📍 Hosted on Zoom
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s1oEOjVZT96Pw9Ep8-fdow #/registration

A moment of gratitude and recognition. 💜🌍On behalf of GCHRA and the GCHRA Foundation, Rita K**i, Co-Founder & Executive ...
09/08/2026

A moment of gratitude and recognition. 💜🌍

On behalf of GCHRA and the GCHRA Foundation, Rita K**i, Co-Founder & Executive Director (Strategy), GCHRA, and David Wilson, Co-Founder & Executive Director (Operations), GCHRA, presented a citation of recognition to PwC Ghana.

This recognition celebrates PwC Ghana’s leadership, excellence, commitment to people development, and contribution to strengthening Africa’s business landscape.

We are especially grateful to David Tsey, Associate Director, Workforce Transformation, Advisory at PwC Ghana, and Richard Wogodo, Senior Manager, Technology Consulting, Advisory at PwC Ghana, for their meaningful contribution to as speakers and partners in the conversation on workforce transformation, innovation, and the future of work.

Thank you, PwC Ghana, for your support and for continuing to play a role in building stronger, more resilient, and future-ready organisations across Africa.

We begin our thank-you series with deep gratitude to SHRM. 💜🌍At GCHRA25, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of ...
09/03/2026

We begin our thank-you series with deep gratitude to SHRM. 💜🌍

At GCHRA25, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of , made a powerful promise about Africa when he said, “We’re going to invest very heavily in this part of the world.”

At GCHRA26, did not only keep that promise, they continued to show what true partnership looks like.

From their continued sponsorship to the powerful contributions of Michael D’Ambrose, SHRM Board Leader and Fortune 50 CHRO, Achal Khanna, CEO of SHRM APAC & MENA, and Shiv Shivakumar, Author of The CEO Mindset, Board Advisor and Chair of the SHRM Advisory Council, SHRM helped bring global insight, leadership, and commitment into the room.

Thank you, SHRM, for believing in the future of HR in Africa and for standing with GCHRA as we build something bigger than a conference.

A few weeks later, we are still carrying the gratitude. 💜🌍 was built by people. The delegates who showed up fully. The ...
08/31/2026

A few weeks later, we are still carrying the gratitude. 💜🌍

was built by people. The delegates who showed up fully. The speakers who shared generously. The sponsors, exhibitors, partners, media partners, and wider community who helped make the experience what it became.

As we begin our thank-you series, we simply want to say: we could not have done this without you.

Over the next few weeks, we will be celebrating the people and organisations who helped bring GCHRA26 to life.

Thank you for believing in the vision, showing up for the work, and being part of Africa’s HR story.

Now, we look ahead.

Anticipate , join the waiting list https://gchrafrica.com

08/28/2026

Four days. One unforgettable GCHRA26 experience. 💜🌍

From the opening sessions to the masterclasses, exhibitions, networking, Culture Day, and delegate tours, GCHRA26 brought together people, ideas, countries, cultures, and conversations that will stay with us for a long time.

To our speakers: Hon.Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Achal Khanna, Francis Eduku, PhD, Shiv Shivakumar,Esi Mmirba Wilson , Michael D'Ambrose, G. Ayorkor Korsah, Guillermo Miranda, Seamus Clancy, Deon de Swardt, Rosie Ebe-Arthur FCIPD and every other speaker who contributed to experience thank you for sharing your insight, experience, and voice with the GCHRA community.

To our sponsors, partners, and exhibitors, thank you for helping bring this experience to life: SHRM, MTN Ghana, Atlas Copilot (Fluide), PwC Ghana, K**I Consulting, Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace , LinkedIn, HiBob, Sifa, Jobberman Ghana, Adansi Travels Ltd, ChopEasy, Ayanda Mbanga Communications, GTP, Peoplesource Consulting, Spirit Energy, k2 Career Center , THE BANK HOSPITAL, Association of Liberia Human Resources Professional (ALHRP), Africa People Advisory Group, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, GHANA, Human Resource Managers' Association of Uganda (HRMAU), AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR, Institute of People Management Namibia, RwandAir Ltd, Works, IHRM Kenya, Kenya Airways, Supreme Healthcare Management Services Ghana, INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY, HiBob, Harvard Business Impact Education, Pulse Ghana, Business & Financial Times , and every organisation that stood with us.

And to every delegate who showed up, engaged, learned, connected, represented, and made the room what it was, thank you.

This was more than a conference.
This was Africa’s HR community in motion.

08/28/2026

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