The 6th Global Digital Human Resource Transformation & Analytics Forum & Awards

Empowering tomorrow's workforce: Reskilling, Upskilling, and Redefining Human Capital in the Digital Era

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9th - 11th February 2026 | 9AM - 5PM (GMT+4)

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Dubai, UAE
James Lafferty

James Michael Lafferty

The Chairman of the Board - Katapult Digital,UAE

Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere

Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere

Adjunct Professor – Vlerick Business School, Belgium

Steve Wells

Steve Wells

Global Futurist - Informing Choices Ltd, United Kingdom, UK

Gary Bolles

GARY BOLLES

Global Fellow for Transformation – Singularity University
Brady Pyle

BRADY PYLE

Chief Human Resources & Inclusion Officer – Space Center Houston
Dr. Ebrahim Alkhaji

DR. EBRAHIM ALKHAJEH

Division Director of Human Capital – Abu Dhabi Customs
Ahmed Al Mheiri

AHMED AL MHEIRI

Senior Vice President, Group HC Shared Services – ADNOC
Claire Robertson Full

CLAIRE ROBERTSON

Global HR Director - Unilever
Aysha Sulaiman

Aysha Suleiman

Group Director of Human Resources & Development – Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Dr Ahmad Hesham

Dr Ahmad Hesham

Senior Legal Advisor, Labour Law & Policies - UAE
Dianah Alabduljabbar

Dianah Alabduljabbar

Chief HR Officer – NextEra, a Start-up JV between LTIM and Aramco Digital
Nawaf Kably

Nawaf Kably

Chief Human Resources Officer, Gulf International Bank
Suzanne Knight

Suzanne Knight

Former Vice President of Transformation Services, Walmart Canada | Global Consultant and CEO, mBolden

Mariana Hebborn

DR. MARIANA HEBBORN

Global Head of HR AI & Data Governance – Merck Group
Imad Ghazzawi

IMAD GHAZZAWI

Chief People Officer (CPO) – Syarah
Dr Ghalib Alhosni

Dr Ghalib Alhosni

Chief People Officer – Omantel & OSHRM chairperson
Ronit Avni

Ronit Avni

Founder & CEO of Localized
Ashraf El Eid

Ashref El Aid

HR & People Development Leader
Huda-Majed-Rashed-AlAbbar

HUDA-MAJED-RASHED-ALABBAR

Director of Human Resources Department, Department of Finance – Dubai Government
Mahmoud Bin Eid

MAHMOUD BIN EID

Training Planning Director – Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia
Andreas Binnmyr 2

Master Trainer

ANDREAS BINNMYR

HR Transformation Leader and Advisor

With over 15 years shaping the future of work across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, Andreas is the architect behind game-changing HR strategies and technology transformations for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and leading regional enterprises. His career journey includes leadership roles at EY, Al-Futtaim, and Kingfisher plc, where he drove multi-million-dollar transformations, built global HR shared services, and implemented enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow HRSD, Workday, and SuccessFactors.

Known for his dynamic, high-impact delivery, Andreas blends boardroom strategy with hands-on implementation expertise, helping leaders translate vision into measurable results. His approach combines commercial acumen, deep HR tech knowledge, and change leadership to unlock sustainable value for organizations.

Currently serving on the Business Advisory Council at the American University in Dubai, he helps shape future business education while continuing to advise global boards and CxOs on workforce transformation. As an international trainer and keynote speaker, Andreas delivers sessions packed with actionable insights, real-world case studies, and strategies that participants can immediately apply to their own organizations.

 

Areas of Impact:

  • Designing High-Performance HR Models: Creating operating structures that drive agility, efficiency, and measurable business value.
  • Digital HR Mastery: Crafting and executing technology-driven strategies that future-proof the workforce.
  • Global HR Shared Services Leadership: Building scalable, service-focused HR hubs that transform employee experience.
  • Enterprise Platform Expertise: Leading successful deployments of ServiceNow HRSD, Workday, and SuccessFactors for maximum ROI.
  • Business Case & Value Realization: Turning HR investments into tangible performance outcomes.
  • Boardroom-Level Leadership: Inspiring change, aligning stakeholders, and driving transformation in complex organizations.

 

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List & Categories of Awards

  • HR & Digital Transformation Excellence Award

Awarded to an HR team that has successfully implemented impactful digital innovation across core HR functions including AI-driven platforms, automation, data dashboards, and employee experience (EX) technologies that reshape the employee journey.

  • HR Analytical Excellence Award

Recognizes HR teams that leverage predictive analytics and data intelligence to enhance strategic decision-making, optimize workforce planning, and improve overall business outcomes.

  • Best Talent Management & Acquisition Strategy Award

Honors a team with outstanding achievements in skills-based hiring, employer branding, onboarding, and internal mobility contributing to long-term workforce resilience and agility.

  • Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

Celebrates measurable and inclusive programs that foster belonging, equity, and diverse leadership through impactful policies, representation, and cultural transformation.

  • Workplace Culture & Wellbeing Award

Recognizes organizations that have embedded holistic wellbeing mental, physical, and emotional into their workplace culture, supported by structured programs, tracking metrics, and leadership alignment.

  • Best Practices HR Team Award

Honors an HR department that demonstrates consistent excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic impact across various HR domains from operational efficiency to forward-thinking innovation.

  • Emerging HR Leader of the Year

Recognizes a rising HR professional (with fewer than 5 years of experience) who has shown exceptional promise in leading projects involving AI, people analytics, employee engagement, or L&D already making a tangible impact on their organization.

  • Outstanding CHRO Leader of the Year

Awarded to a visionary Chief HR Officer (or equivalent senior HR leader) who has championed digital transformation, inclusive culture, and national workforce priorities (e.g., Emiratization), delivering measurable organizational value.

Vendor & Solution Provider Excellence Awards 2026

  • HR Technology Innovation Partner of the Year

Awarded to a provider delivering cutting-edge digital HR solutions that drive measurable impact in workforce transformation.

  • Best Employee Experience Solution

Recognizes a vendor whose platform or tool significantly enhances engagement, wellbeing, and overall employee journey.

  • Excellence in Learning & Development Technology

Honors a solution provider offering innovative L&D platforms that transform skills development, reskilling, and continuous learning.

  • HR Analytics & AI Excellence Award

Celebrates a vendor leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and predictive intelligence to empower HR decision-making.

  • Workplace Culture & Wellbeing Solution Award

Acknowledges providers whose tools or programs strengthen organizational culture, wellness, and inclusivity.

  • Talent Acquisition & Mobility Technology Award

Awarded to a solution that revolutionizes recruitment, onboarding, and internal mobility with agility and scalability.

Honorable Panel Of Judges

Brady Pyle

Brady Pyle

Chief Human Resources & Inclusion Officer – Space Center Houston
Andreas Binnmyr 2

Andreas Binnmyr

HR Transformation Leader and Advisor, UAE
Mariana Hebborn

Dr. Mariana Hebborn

Global Head of HR AI & Data Governance - Merck Group, Germany

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hours of live & interactive sharing sessions, real-world case studies, cutting-edge trends, and actionable frameworks.

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hours of a practical workshop by a leading global HR strategist and transformation expert.

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attendees with various market exposure, from diverse industries.

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speakers of highly sought-after experience, diverse expertise and specializations in various functions of HR and transformation.

Event Description

From AI governance to large-scale upskilling, from workforce nationalization to digital agility, today’s CHROs are not just managing change, they are leading it. This is a defining moment for HR to step up, break traditional boundaries, and take its place at the heart of national and organizational strategy.

This forum equips forward-thinking HR leaders with the knowledge, tools, and network to lead confidently in a rapidly evolving landscape. You’ll engage directly with government leaders, top employers, and global changemakers shaping the next chapter of work in the GCC.

 

Who Should Attend

  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • Chief Learning Officer / Director of Learning & Development
  • Chief Diversity Officer / Director of DEI
  • Chief Experience Officer / Director of Employee Experience & Engagement
  • VP Human Resources
  • Human Resource Director
  • Director of HR Transformation
  • Director of People Analytics / Workforce Insights
  • Head / Director of Talent Management
  • Head / Director of Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards
  • Director of Organizational Development
  • HR Business Partner

Departments: 

Human Resources | Talent Management | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) | Learning & Development | Organizational Development | Strategy | Corporate Planning | Change Management | Performance Management | Revenue Management | Corporate Affairs | Public Affairs | Communications | Investor Relations | Internal Audit | Governance | Regulatory Affairs | Sustainability & ESG | Operations | Procurement | Logistics | Quality Assurance | Technology | Information Technology (IT) | Digital Transformation | Innovation | Data & Analytics | Cybersecurity | Business Development | Research & Development (R&D) | Product Development | Project Management | Administration | Facilities Management | 

Industries: All Industries.

 

Why You Should Not Miss This Global Event

  • 3 Power-Packed Days: Two electrifying days of big-idea keynotes and game-changing panels, plus a full day of hands-on, skills-first workshops.
  • 20+ HR Game Changers on Stage: Learn directly from CHROs, VPs, and industry pioneers shaping the future of work.
  • Networking Opportunities: Engage with over 300 global leaders in exchanging ideas & experiences that can lead to future collaborations & partnerships.
  • Future-Proof Insights:  Walk away with actionable strategies to outpace disruption, navigate new regulations, and lead with confidence.
  • Learn It. Apply It. Own It: Put insights into action immediately in immersive, interactive workshops.
  • Boost Your Credentials: Earn a Certificate of Completion plus Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to supercharge your profile.
  • Benchmark with the Best: Compare strategies with top-tier organizations and discover where you can leap ahead.

Key Objectives

Lead the National Transformation Revolution

Discover how visionary CHROs are rewriting the rules of HR to power economic diversification and deliver on bold national visions.

Unlock the Power of AI-Driven HR

See how cutting-edge analytics, predictive dashboards, and AI agents are turning HR teams into unstoppable engines of insight and impact.

Build Cultures People Never Want to Leave

Learn the secrets to fusing emotional intelligence, digital wellbeing, and inclusivity to spark trust, passion, and high performance.

Create a Skills Surge That Transforms Nations

Master the strategies driving mass upskilling, future-ready capabilities, and unstoppable innovation on a national scale.

Past Feedback

" It was overall a great session. Very insightful for someone like me to understand how CFOs think and work around the globe. "

Zuraini.

Manager, Finance Accounting Management, Malaysia

" Excellent real live demonstration of the relevant functions finance professional would be using with paid version of ChatGPT to ease our lives of mundane task and work on more value adding projects "

Siew.

Senior Executive, Malaysia

" It was great to work with CWI. Their attention to detail was impeccable. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management workshop was fluid and went very smoothly! CWI presented and managed the participants with great patience and have delivered fully on their commitments to me. "

Ta.

Group CFO, Dubai

" The speakers are sharing their top experiences to the audiences and I feel that this event is playing a critical and crucial role in terms of developing the finance and audit industry and taking it to the next level. "

Dr. Chetan.

Trade Advisor, India

" We've just been blown away and we actually loved it hearing from the speakers and listen to the life and actual real experiences that the CFOs have had to offer. "

Naomi.

CFO, Fiji

" I've felt that everything was organized, from the stage, the presentation, and the coordination. "

Pierre.

Senior Audit Specialist, Philippines

" My first impression of this event is wow! It's great because you have brought together some of the smartest people into this event and not just from Malaysia but also from all over the region. "

Jessica.

CFO, Malaysia

" Attending the course has assisted deeply in my understanding of what would be expected of me, as well as the fulfillment of my role & upcoming role. "

Andrew.

Senior Managing Director, Kuala Lumpur

" This course was mind-blowing. It gave me insight regarding the whole concept of investment in culture, and how human beings are the force. It was an amazing Masterclass. "

Zaka.

Chief Risk Officer, Saudi Arabia