Africa Digital Conference 2026 · AI & Human Capital

Digital HR Conference Africa 2026

Theme: Adapting AI Revolution and Change Management. Strategy for Africa's Human Capital Efficiency

09 – 11 September 2026 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

#Leaders #Managers #HR Personnel #Policy Makers #AI & Tech Experts

🎙️ speaker profiles

Blessing Mzawazi

Certified PROSCI® Change Practitioner

AI Consultancy

Award-winning change management leader driving transformative organizational success.

Dr Zack Murerwa

Managing Director

Stallone Consultancy

AI governance & HR transformation strategist, advising African governments on future of work.

Ed Pypker

Global HR Expert (Guest)

Canada · Inside Edge Consulting

Leading authority on change management, AI adoption in HR, people analytics.

Dr. Eng. Tirivangani Magadza

Pr. Eng, MZweIE, CSZ

Zimbabwe · AI Guru

A Professional Engineer and Acting Director of the AI Center at Harare Institute of Technology.

📅 event schedule

Day 1 9 Sept

Strategic Context & Leadership in the AI Era

08:00 – 09:00

Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:00 – 09:20

Opening Speeches

Welcome Remarks – Conference Chair

Official Opening: Al Strategy for Human Capital efficiency – Government Representative / Ministry of ICT

Conference Overview – Lead Organizer (AGLOSS / Inside-Edge Consulting)

09:45 – 10:45

Keynote Address I

Ed Pypker – Global HR Expert

The AI Revolution: Redefining Leadership, Work, and Organizational Value – global trends, balancing technology with human-centered leadership

#AIleadership

10:45 – 11:15

Health Break & Networking

11:15 – 12:45

Plenary Session 1

Mr. T. Mugadza – AI Director HIT

AI Management and the Future of Human Capital Development – talent acquisition, skills disruption, performance management

Panel: HR Directors, AI Specialists, Organisational Psychologists

12:45 – 14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00 – 15:30

Plenary Session 2

Mr Wellington Nheta – Founder/Director Adept Solutions

Change Management in the Age of Intelligent Systems – why traditional models fail, leading workforce transitions, building trust

#changemgmt

18:30 – 20:30

Welcome Dinner & Networking Evening

Cultural Entertainment · Delegate Introductions & Relationship Building

Day 2 10 Sept

Practical Models, Tools & Case Studies

08:30 – 09:00

Morning Coffee & Networking

09:00 – 10:00

Keynote Address II

Dr Zack Murerwa – Stallone Consultancy

Human-AI Collaboration: Designing the Workforce of the Future – augmented intelligence vs. automation, human creativity & emotional intelligence

Panel: A.I Technical Experts · Digital Transformation – Blessing Mzawazi

#futureofwork

10:00 – 11:30

Plenary Session 3

Tano Digital Presenters

AI-Driven HR Models and Digital Workforce Systems – data privacy, AI in L&D, predictive analytics, digital employee experience platforms

Moderator: Plenary session chair

11:30 – 12:00

Health Break

12:00 – 12:40

Guest Presentation – Ministry of Finance

Theme: AI Transformation in Action

AI Policy Implementation for Banking, Financial Services & Taxes

12:50 – 13:30

Guest Presentation – Ministry of Labour

Digital AI Labour Policy Framework

Impact of AI in labour laws, risks & failures, measurable outcomes for AI implementation

13:30 – 14:30

Lunch Break & Zambezi Cruise

Lunch served on the cruise · Dismiss for cruise tour

networking cruise

Day 3 · 11 Sept – Closing & Action Planning (details announced on site)

📋 secure your seat

Leaders, managers, HR — join us at Victoria Falls. Please fill the form.

🔍 more about the event

AI Revolution & Change

How African organisations can harness AI while empowering human capital. Sessions in change management, workforce transition, and inclusive growth.

HR efficiency focus

Practical frameworks for HR leaders to measure and boost human capital efficiency using AI‑augmented tools, with case studies from Africa & Canada.

policy & strategy

Closed sessions for policymakers to draft actionable strategies on AI adoption and labour laws, with peer review from global experts.

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