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“Celebrating the talent, technology and innovation transforming the future of work & corporate learning. HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest is the home to two independent communities: HR and Learning & Development. Each community has its own hot topics, agenda, speakers, and exhibitors, and your ticket provides access to both.”

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Why attend

This exciting gathering of HR and L&D thought leaders, disruptors, and experts offers two unforgettable days of learning and connecting. HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest promises cutting-edge content, tangible takeaways, and meaningful connections, regardless of where you are on your innovation journey. Join us to learn how to optimize your processes, inspire your people, and adequately prepare for the future!

2026 Partners

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2026 Speakers

Faye Tessendorf

Country Manager
PRI South Africa

Faye Tessendorf

Country Manager
PRI South Africa

Yolanda Nobanda

Co-Founder & COO
Yugrow

Yolanda Nobanda

Co-Founder & COO
Yugrow

Mika Valoyi

Head of Talent and Culture
Vodacom South Africa

Mika Valoyi

Head of Talent and Culture
Vodacom South Africa

Kele Boakgomo

CEO & Co Founder
Yugrow

Kele Boakgomo

CEO & Co Founder
Yugrow

Prof. Hayley Pearson

– Executive Director Academic Education
GIBS

Prof. Hayley Pearson

– Executive Director Academic Education
GIBS

Sheree Comninellis

Head: Learning and Change, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Woolworths

Sheree Comninellis

Head: Learning and Change, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Woolworths

Caroline Marwisa

Executive: Leadership Development
Absa Group

Caroline Marwisa

Executive: Leadership Development
Absa Group

Jack Carey

Strategy & Partnerships Lead
Factorial

Jack Carey

Strategy & Partnerships Lead
Factorial

Kameka McLean (UK)

Group Head of HR
Walker Crips

Kameka McLean (UK)

Group Head of HR
Walker Crips

Darren Nerland (USA)

Leadership & Workforce Transformation Thought Leader
Independent Contractor

Darren Nerland (USA)

Leadership & Workforce Transformation Thought Leader
Independent Contractor

Faye Tessendorf

Country Manager
PRI South Africa

Faye Tessendorf

Country Manager
PRI South Africa

Yolanda Nobanda

Co-Founder & COO
Yugrow

Yolanda Nobanda

Co-Founder & COO
Yugrow

Mika Valoyi

Head of Talent and Culture
Vodacom South Africa

Mika Valoyi

Head of Talent and Culture
Vodacom South Africa

Kele Boakgomo

CEO & Co Founder
Yugrow

Kele Boakgomo

CEO & Co Founder
Yugrow

Prof. Hayley Pearson

– Executive Director Academic Education
GIBS

Prof. Hayley Pearson

– Executive Director Academic Education
GIBS

Sheree Comninellis

Head: Learning and Change, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Woolworths

Sheree Comninellis

Head: Learning and Change, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Woolworths

Caroline Marwisa

Executive: Leadership Development
Absa Group

Caroline Marwisa

Executive: Leadership Development
Absa Group

Jack Carey

Strategy & Partnerships Lead
Factorial

Jack Carey

Strategy & Partnerships Lead
Factorial

Kameka McLean (UK)

Group Head of HR
Walker Crips

Kameka McLean (UK)

Group Head of HR
Walker Crips

Darren Nerland (USA)

Leadership & Workforce Transformation Thought Leader
Independent Contractor

Darren Nerland (USA)

Leadership & Workforce Transformation Thought Leader
Independent Contractor

2026 Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committees, comprised of seasoned HR + L&D leaders, will guide the agendas for the 2026 HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest. We’re excited to collaborate with these experts to shape the event’s vision and purpose.

Nomsa Lewisa

FirstRand Limited

CIO – Group Human Capital

Mmasechaba Matli

Momentum Group

Head: Learning and Development (International)

Bonisiwe Masuku

Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation

Group Human Capital Manager

Pearl Yende

Gautrain Management Agency

Senior Executive of Corporate Services

Charmaine Boshoff

RCL Foods (Pty) Ltd

Group Learning and Development Executive

Norah Sehunoe

Independent Contractor

HC Executive and Life Coach

Elanie Kruger

Tsebo Group

Group Chief HR Officer

Devandre Lawrence

Pernod Ricard Africa

Head of HR: SA & Inverroche

Celeste Farmer

Clicks Retailers

Learning Delivery Manager

Ndivhu Nepfumbada

MAZIV

Chief Human Resources Officer

Francois van Loggerenberg

Kumba Iron Ore

Principal: Learning Delivery

Kerry-Anne Constance

Absa Group

Lead Learning Solutions & Business Manager

Reuben Scheepers

Old Mutual Bank Limited

Head: Talent, Organisational Effectiveness & Learning

Nazreen Jattiem

The Foschini Group (Pty) Ltd

Head of Learning

Tarryn Naidoo

MTN

General Manager: Human Resources

Francois Sieberhagen

VKB Group

Chief HR Officer

Insaaf Daniels

redPanda Software

Human Capital Director

Paul Haupt

Investec

People and Organisation Lead

Zena Richmond

Standard Bank

Head, Strategy Enablement, People & Culture, and Head, Learning, CIB

Hot Topics Report

Eventful People conduct research, which includes a series of round table discussions with individuals in the HR + L&D space who are passionate about driving innovation within their business function. The attendees represent a wide range of industries from across the country and through these discussions, we identify the common challenges, concerns, and areas of interest within the HR + L&D communities. These Community Snapshots provides a summary of the key talking points among HR + L&D professionals in South Africa currently. The themes identified will form the foundation for the agenda for the HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest Conference, taking place in June 2026.

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Partners

The hub of the event is the exhibition area – where you can engage with and speak frankly to these leading vendors who are serious about helping you make the smartest business connections and solution investments.

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