HR professionals set to gather in Abu Dhabi in 2027

For the HR professionals, business leaders and technology specialists whose working lives are being reshaped by artificial intelligence and digital transformation, a new regional meeting point is on the horizon. HR Tech, the globally recognised HR technology platform, will arrive in Abu Dhabi in November 2027, bringing its community of senior HR, business and technology leaders to the emirate for the first HR Tech Abu Dhabi event.

The scale of the platform behind the launch gives a sense of what attendees can expect. HR Tech events around the world convene 14,000 HR professionals from more than 100 countries, alongside more than 500 technology providers. The international gatherings feature senior HR leaders, technology providers, case studies, thought leadership and opportunities to explore emerging HR solutions. The Abu Dhabi edition will extend that established emphasis on practical knowledge-sharing and peer collaboration, offering attendees access to global thought leadership, executive-level insights and practical strategies for a changing world of work. It will also connect HR decision-makers with technology providers and solution partners, so organisations can explore tools and approaches that support both people strategy and business transformation.

What changed locally: the event takes shape through a collaboration between the Department of Government Enablement, Abu Dhabi (DGE) and ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and will be held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It is designed as a new regional platform bringing together HR leaders from the public and private sectors as well as technology leaders, giving industry professionals a space to exchange ideas and common practices and to share insights on the future of work, talent ecosystem development, and the use of technology and artificial intelligence to empower the workforce.

For the people behind the collaboration, the launch carries particular weight. His Excellency Ibrahim Nassir, Undersecretary of the Department of Government Enablement, Abu Dhabi, said Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading model for the government of the future, with talent development and digital capability building serving as key pillars of government transformation. He described the launch of HR Tech Abu Dhabi as an important step in advancing global dialogue on the future of work and HR technology, providing a platform that brings together international expertise and practical innovations to support the readiness of government and private sector organisations for the next phase. Through the collaboration, he said, the department reaffirms its commitment to developing a government work ecosystem empowered by talent and advanced technologies, capable of keeping pace with rapid change and creating sustainable impact.

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, framed the event in terms of what it can bring to the emirate and the people who work and do business there. Supporting the launch, he said, reflects ADNEC Group’s commitment to attracting global events that advance knowledge exchange, foster innovation and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s economic growth. By bringing together leading voices from the worlds of human resources and technology, the event will create a platform for meaningful collaboration, new business opportunities and thought leadership, while further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for business events and innovation.

For Simon Foster, Group CEO at ARC Network, the arrival of the platform in the region marks a milestone years in the making. Bringing HR Tech to Abu Dhabi, he said, represents an exciting milestone for the global platform and reflects the growing importance of the GCC in the future of work and workforce transformation. HR Tech Abu Dhabi will give the global community the opportunity to engage directly with leaders across the region, while providing global organisations with access to international expertise, innovative solutions and practical insights that can help shape the next generation of work.

Meanwhile, the launch marks a new chapter in the evolution of the HR Tech platform, which builds on more than 30 years of established events across key international markets including the US, Europe and Asia, bringing together HR leaders, technology providers and business decision-makers to examine the technologies, strategies and people practices shaping the future of work. The Abu Dhabi edition will draw on that global experience while creating an exhibition tailored to the opportunities and challenges facing organisations across the GCC and the wider region. It also comes as Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its global position in government transformation and human capital development by accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies and enhancing the future readiness of the government work ecosystem, with DGE supporting government entities through talent development, capability building and the adoption of advanced digital solutions that enhance performance and service quality. Further details on the programme, speakers, exhibitors, registration and partnership opportunities will be announced in the coming months. The announcement was published by the Media Office of Abu Dhabi at https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/technology/hr-tech-to-make-regional-debut-in-abu-dhabi-in-collaboration-with-department-of-government-enablement-and-adnec-group/.