
HREA Work Festival 2025
Event Date & Time: Oct. 4, 2025 - Nov. 4, 2025
HR Expo Africa is a transformative conference that ignites groundbreaking conversations and reawakens the most innovative minds shaping workplace policies and practices across Africa and beyond.
Over the past 8 years, the Work Festival has hosted over 11,000 participants, 5,000 organisations, and 350 speakers who have delivered 1,100 impactful sessions, earning prolific testimonials from attendees.
In 2025, under the theme “AI-Powered Engagement: Shaping the Future of Work,” we aim to host 6,000 participants in Lagos and virtually, continuing our mission to advance a thriving, productive, and technology-driven work experience in Africa. This year’s festival will explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionising employee engagement, leadership, and organisational performance while maintaining a human-centric approach to workplace innovation.
The festival will feature 10 (9) learning stages in a unique “silent conference” format, with multiple speakers connected via our AI-enabled virtual hub, while others engage in the same room simultaneously. From AI-driven talent management to ethical AI practices and human-AI collaboration, the event will provide actionable insights and strategies for navigating the future of work.
Join us as we bring together HR professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore how AI-powered engagement is transforming workplaces across Africa. Be part of this life-changing experience and help optimise Africa’s workplace potential.