Written By: Mariham Magdy
The HR Summit & Exhibition by Informa, took place on the 04th – 06th November 19, Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center, Dubai, UAE, with the theme of “Champion Change. Drive Innovation- Transform HR” attended by more than 5000 HR Professionals coming from different countries.
The HRSE returned this year with exciting new content and a fresh line-up of top global and regional employers, across all HR disciplines and branches: L&D, Employee Engagement, C&B, D&I, Digital Learning, HR Innovation & Technology, Business Leadership & Strategy, Professional development, Business Culture & change, Future of Work & the Workforce, People Analytics & Data.
The HRSE included this year 140 + Speakers, 130 + Sessions, 110 + Exhibitors, and 45 + Countries.
The Headline Speakers this year included:
- Marcus Buckingham, NYT Best-selling Author, Researcher and Global Talent Expert.
- David Shing, Digital Evangelist, Verizon Media.
- Kory Kogan, Book author & Leader of Organizational Development, Franklin Covey.
- Michael Platt, Professor of neuroscience, university of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School.
- Mark Pollock, Explorer, Innovator & Collaboration Catalyst.
- Tammy Erickson, Adjunct Professor of Organizational Behaviour, London Business School.
Moreover, there were a “Pre & Post” Summit Workshops” provided by: The ROI Institute, SHRM, Lemon Pip (Robert Mosley), ATD, and Schulich School of Business, York University, held on the 02nd, 03rd, and 07th of November 19.
The Future Workplace Awards this year went to:
Best Employee Engagement Strategy
UAS INTERNATIONAL TRIP SUPPORT – WINNER
ABU DHABI FINANCE – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Employee Wellness and Wellbeing Program
DUBAI ASSET MANAGEMENT BY DUBAI HOLDING – WINNER
ETISALAT – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
MERCK SHARP AND DOHME IDEA – WINNER
AXA INSURANCE – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
HR / L&D Technology and Digital Champion
MEDIA ONE HOTEL – WINNER
IBM – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
HR Technology Provider of the Year (Vendor)
LUNAR ROCK TECHNOLOGIES – WINNER
CLEARMOVE – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Recruitment & Onboarding Strategy
LANDMARK GROUP -WINNER
EMIRATES FLIGHT CATERING – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Graduate Recruitment Program
ETISALAT – WINNER
EMAAR ECONOMIC CITY -MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Learning and Organisational Development Strategy
DUBAI SILICON OASIS AUTHORITY -WINNER
UAE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND PREVENTION – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Talent Development Strategy
DAFZA – WINNER
ROADS AND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY – RTA – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Executive and Leadership Development Strategy
KUWAIT AVIATION FUELLING COMPANY (KAFCO) – WINNER
MAX FASHION – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
L&D Training Provider of the Year (Vendor)
PROPEL INTERNATIONAL – WINNER
THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH & TRAINING – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best HR Transformation and Change Management Strategy
MB PETROLEUM SERVICES – WINNER
EMAAR HOSPITALITY GROUP – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
HR / L&D Director of the Year
ROHIT MANUCHA from AUJAN COCA COLA BEVERAGES COMPANY – WINNER
DALE GOULD from ATLANTIS, THE PALM – WINNER
SANDEEP KHOSLA from FITNESS FIRST MIDDLE EAST – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
HR Team of the Year
ABU DHABI POLICE – WINNER
ATLANTIS, THE PALM – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
HR’s Future Leader
SAMANTHA MENDONCA from ATLANTIS, THE PALM – WINNER
MINA ADEL RADY AZIZ from MASSAR SOLUTIONS – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Best Women Development and Leadership Programme
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES – WINNER
ABU DHABI POLICE – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Employer of the Year
CHALHOUB GROUP -WINNER
EMRILL SERVICES – MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Worth mentioning; that HR Revolution Middle East Magazine, was among the media partners for the event this year. Mr. Mahmoud Mansi, the Chairperson of HR Revolution, participated this year with a Seminar about “Managing HR Initiatives: Project Management from a Human Capital Perspective”
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HR Revolution Middle East was founded in Egypt since 2015 by founded by Award Winning Author & HR professional Mahmoud Mansi – with a dedicated mission to highlight the roles of HR & Business Professionals in the media.