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About Conference
The world of work is undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by technology, globalization, economic uncertainty, changing workforce expectations, and evolving workplace dynamics. Organizations today must rethink traditional approaches to work, workforce management, and workplace culture in order to remain resilient, competitive, agile, and sustainable. The 27th Annual Branch Conference of the CIPM Rivers State Branch seeks to provide a strategic platform for HR professionals, business leaders, policymakers, academics, and organizational stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions around the future of work and sustainable organizational growth.
Conference Overview
Conference Objectives:
- Examine emerging trends shaping the future of work, workforce, and workplaces.
- Explore strategies for building agile, resilient, and sustainable organizations.
- Discuss innovative workforce management practices for attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
- Highlight the role of technology, leadership, and workplace culture in organizational transformation.
- Promote networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among HR professionals and business leaders.
Conference Format:
- Day 1 – Virtual: The Future of Work: Building Agile Organizations in a Disruptive Economy | Technology, AI and Digital HR: Redefining the Workplace
- Day 2 – Virtual: Creating Sustainable Workplaces Through Employee Wellbeing, Inclusion and Culture | Workforce Transformation: Attracting, Retaining and Developing Talent in a Multi-Generational Workplace
- Day 3 – Physical: Leading Through Change: Reimagining Work, Workforce, Workplaces | Emerging Trend in the Nigerian Labour Law | Panel Session
Target Audience:
- HR Professionals
- Business Executives
- Public Sector Leaders
- Entrepreneurs
- Organizational Development Practitioners
- Academics and Researchers
- Young Professionals and Students
Expected Outcomes:
- Gain deeper insights into workplace transformation and future workforce trends.
- Develop strategies for improving organizational agility and sustainability.
- Understand the role of digital transformation and AI in workforce management.
- Strengthen leadership and people management capabilities.
- Build valuable professional networks and partnerships.
This conference provides a strategic platform for HR professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to examine the changing realities of work, workforce, and workplace management. It offers an opportunity to explore how organizations can build agility, resilience, productivity, and sustainability through effective leadership, technology, employee wellbeing, inclusive culture, talent development, and sound labour relations in today’s evolving business environment.
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Conference Schedule
- Day 1: 8th July 2026 - Virtual
- Day 2: 9th July 2026 - Virtual
- Day 3: 10th July 2026 - Physical
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Opening Remarks
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Conference Overview
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Questions & Interactive Session
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Speaker 2 Presentation
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Questions & Interactive Session
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Closing Remarks
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Announcement
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Welcome Remarks
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Speaker 3 Presentation
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Questions & Interactive Session
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Speaker 4 Presentation
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Questions & Interactive Session
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Conference Reflections
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Announcement
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Registration & Networking
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Opening Ceremony
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Welcome Address by Branch Chairperson
- Catherine Kadiri, ACIPM
Opening Remarks by the President & Chairman of the Governing Council
- Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM
Goodwill Message / Sponsorship
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Keynote Address
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Tea Break
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Speaker 3 Presentation
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Panel Session
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Key Strategic Takeaways & Strategic Action
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Communiqué Presentation
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Closing Remarks
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Lunch
- Networking
Dance!! Dance!! Dance!!
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