HR Summit

TALENT

PARTNER:

TALENT

PARTNER:

Key topics include: global and local talent trends, people strategy, recruitment, retention and EVPs.

Key topics include: global and local talent trends, people strategy, recruitment, retention and EVPs.
Registration
08:30 - 09:00
ROOM 4
Beyond the post-and-wait era: Mastering South Africa’s search-led talent economy
    Paul Byrne, Pnet, Bio
10:00 - 10:25
ROOM 4
The rise of AI in strategic talent sourcing
    Natasha Cassie, FirstRand, Bio
10:30 - 11:00
ROOM 4
The augmented talent leader: Balancing AI efficiency with the "human touch"
    Roxanne Clark, Pnet, Bio
    Azaqiqe Mkosana, Takealot, Bio
    Phidelma Makumbe, EY, Bio
11:00 - 11:35
ROOM 4
The blueprint for high-value, high-stakes talent architecture
    Simon Blair, Pnet, Bio
    Jabulani Mahange, Famous Brands, Bio
    Rowena Lalla, Coca-Cola, Bio
11:40 - 12:10
ROOM 4
Break
12:20 - 13:00
ROOM 4
Beyond hierarchies: Building organisations that think in capabilities, not roles
    Dr Rica Viljoen, , Bio
13:00 - 13:25
ROOM 4
The localisation advantage: Out-positioning global mobility with hyper-local value
    Paul Byrne, Pnet, Bio
    Angel Jones, HomecomingEx, Bio
13:30 - 13:55
ROOM 4
The EVP as a strategic anchor: Aligning value propositions with digital-era growth
    Kerry Grove, The Social Craft, Bio
    Nasriyn Snell, ASI Financial Services, Bio
14:00 - 14:25
ROOM 4
From presence to purpose: Cultivating high-trust, accountability-led cultures for 2027
    Marlinie Ramsamy, Franklin Covey, Bio
14:30 - 14:55
ROOM 4
Break
15:00 - 15:20
ROOM 4
Secure vs non-secure AI: Are your CVs leaving the building
    Devereaux Joubert, SALLR, Bio
15:20 - 15:45
ROOM 4
A provocative look at 2026’s biggest shift: Moving from tools that help you to AI agents that act as your digital team mates
    Roshael Hoosen, Hollard, Bio
15:50 - 16:20
ROOM 4
The un-automatable: Why judgement and influence are the new gold
16:30 - 16:55
ROOM 4

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2 SEPTEMBER 2026

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SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE

2 SEPTEMBER 2026

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