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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
9:00 am
to
9:10 am
Opening Prayer: 3rd Stanza of the National Anthem
Virtual via Zoom
- Compere
9:10 am
to
9:15 am
Reading of the Institute’s Professional Code of Conduct
Virtual via Zoom
- Compere
9:15 am
to
9:30 am
Opening Remark / Conference Overview
Virtual via Zoom
- Catherine Kadiri, ACIPM, MCIPD
Chairperson, CIPM Rivers State Branch
9:30 am
to
9:40 am
Welcome Address
Virtual via Zoom
- Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli
President & Chairman of the Governing Council, CIPM
9:40 am
to
10:25 am
Speaker 1 Presentation: The Future of Work: Building Agile Organizations in a Disruptive Economy
Virtual via Zoom
- Olusegun Mojeed, FCIPM, fnli
Immediate Past President, CIPM
10:25 am
to
10:40 am
Questions & Interactive Session
Virtual via Zoom
- Moderator
10:40 am
to
10:50 am
Short Break
Virtual via Zoom
- Participants
10:50 am
to
11:35 am
Speaker 2 Presentation: Workforce Transformation: Attracting, Retaining and Developing Talent in a Multi-Generational Workplace
Virtual via Zoom
- Omokunbi Adeoti, FCIPM, GPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Experience Officer, Leadway Group
11:35 am
to
11:50 am
Questions & Interactive Session
Virtual via Zoom
- Moderator
11:50 am
to
12:20 pm
Closing Remarks
Virtual via Zoom
- Compere
9:00 am
to
9:10 am
Opening Prayer: 3rd Stanza of the National Anthem
Virtual via Zoom
- Compere
9:10 am
to
9:15 am
Reading of the Institute’s Professional Code of Conduct
Virtual via Zoom
- Compere
9:15 am
to
9:25 am
Welcome Address
Virtual via Zoom
- Catherine Kadiri, ACIPM, MCIPD
Chairperson, CIPM Rivers State Branch
9:25 am
to
10:10 am
Speaker 1 Presentation: Technology, AI and Digital HR: Redefining the Workplace Experience
Virtual via Zoom
- Habiba Balogun
Organization Effectiveness Consultant, Certified Leadership Coach, & Governance Specialist
10:10 am
to
10:25 am
Questions & Interactive Session
Virtual via Zoom
- Moderator
10:25 am
to
10:35 am
Short Break
Virtual via Zoom
- Participants
10:35 am
to
11:20 am
Speaker 2 Presentation: Creating Sustainable Workplaces Through Employee Wellbeing, Inclusion and Culture
Virtual via Zoom
- Dr. Abiye Alamina
Consultant, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing,
Mursi United Company, Oman
11:20 am
to
11:35 am
Questions & Interactive Session
Virtual via Zoom
- Moderator
11:35 am
to
11:55 am
Conference Reflections
Virtual via Zoom
- Moderator
11:55 am
to
12:20 pm
Announcement
Virtual via Zoom
- Compere
7:30 am
to
9:00 am
Registration & Networking
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Participants
9:00 am
to
9:15 am
Opening Prayer: 3rd Stanza of the National Anthem
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Compere
9:15 am
to
9:20 am
Reading of the Institute’s Professional Code of Conduct
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Compere
9:20 am
to
9:30 am
Welcome Address by Branch Chairperson
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Catherine Kadiri, ACIPM, MCIPD
Chairperson, CIPM Rivers State Branch
9:30 am
to
9:45 am
President’s Opening Remark
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli
President & Chairman of the Governing Council, CIPM
9:45 am
to
10:25 am
Speaker 1 Presentation: Leading with Agility: Strengthening People, Transforming Organizations
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli
President & Chairman of the Governing Council, CIPM
10:25 am
to
11:05 am
Keynote Address: Leading Through Change: Reimagining Work & Workforce
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku
Managing Director / CEO, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC
11:05 am
to
11:45 am
Speaker 3 Presentation: From Potential to Performance: Developing High Impact Employees
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Henry Unuakpor, FCIPM, GPHR
Strategic HR Leader & Leadership Coach
11:45 am
to
12:15 pm
Tea Break
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Participants
12:15 pm
to
12:55 pm
Speaker 4 Presentation: High-Performance Cultures: Driving Productivity, Accountability and Innovation in Organizations
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Dr. Collins Edebiri
Labour and Employee Relations Expert and Certified Mentor and Facilitator
12:55 pm
to
1:35 pm
Speaker 5 Presentation: The Emerging Trend in Nigerian Labour Law
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Dr. Christopher Samuel Biriowu, PhD, FCIPM
Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Rivers State University
1:35 pm
to
2:15 pm
Panel Session / Fireside Conversation: Balancing People, Performance and Profitability in Today’s Workplace
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Panelists
2:15 pm
to
2:35 pm
Key Strategic Takeaways & Strategic Action
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Godswill Eke, MCIPD, MCIPM
Employee & Industrial Relations Professional
2:35 pm
to
2:45 pm
Communiqué Presentation
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Rapporteurs
2:45 pm
to
2:55 pm
Closing Remarks
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Orieji Uduma, MCIPD
Vice Chairperson & Planning Lead, 2026 Annual Branch Conference
2:55 pm
to
3:55 pm
Lunch
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Networking
After Lunch
Networking & Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt
- Everyone
Our Sponsors
Raffle Draw Prizes
Snapshots From Last Conference
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