Ghana will once again take centre stage in the global conversation on human capital development as it hosts the second edition of the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) from August 13-16, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
The high-level event will bring together leading human resource professionals, business executives, and policymakers from across the world to examine how technology and strategic HR leadership are reshaping the future of work on the continent.
Organised in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), this year’s conference will be held under the theme “Leveraging Technology to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Optimise Efficiency.” The 2025 edition builds on the success of the inaugural conference held last year and will place a strong emphasis on AI-driven HR solutions, leadership agility, and workforce resilience.
SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor Jr., who delivered the keynote address at the first edition, is expected to return this year with insights into Africa’s workforce challenges and prospects. In a recent post on LinkedIn, he highlighted the importance of investing in human capital development in Africa. “Human beings are the most important asset of every economy. With Africa poised to become the most populated continent on the planet, investing in HR development is more critical than ever,” he stated.
Taylor also referenced the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a major economic lever, noting that it is projected to serve 1.7 billion people and generate $6.7 trillion in spending by 2030. He urged African HR leaders to see the evolving workforce as both a challenge and an opportunity, especially as key industries such as digital technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy rapidly expand.
Rita Kusi, who leads strategic execution and planning for GCHRA, described the upcoming event as a critical moment for Africa’s workforce transformation. She said she was inspired by the continent’s progress in human capital development and called on businesses offering innovative technologies and services to participate. “I am truly energised by Africa’s remarkable progress, particularly in the development of its human resources. As Johnny C. Taylor Jr. aptly stated, the time for Africa is now—there has never been a more critical moment to invest in and support its workforce evolution,” she noted.
Kusi said GCHRA 2025 presents an exceptional opportunity for forward-thinking companies to connect with key decision-makers in HR from global organisations and showcase their solutions to those shaping Africa’s employment landscape. She encouraged early registration and affirmed the organisers’ commitment to providing a platform that blends global insights with local relevance.
The conference will take place both in person and virtually, with participants expected from across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America. With Africa’s population projected to double to 2.5 billion by 2050, organisers believe the time is ripe for impactful dialogue and collaboration on HR policies and innovations that can unlock the continent’s full economic potential.
