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World HR Summit 2026

“World HR SUMMIT 2026” (WHRS) will be held by Azerbaijan HR Institute at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers on May 1, 2026 with the participation of 500+ attendees from 50 countries and 5 continents - the most renowned HR leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, government officials and C-level professionals. “World HR SUMMIT 2026” is an outstanding event dedicated to the advancement of novelties, the dissemination of cutting-edge innovations and technologies in the field of human resources, as well as the exchange of diverse experiences through dialogues and discussions by bringing together the top representatives of management sphere. The theme for WHRS 2026 is “Creating Value Together”.

15

Topics

15

Speakers

50

Countries

500

Participants

Opening Ceremony

Hasil Abbasov

Chairperson of the Board

State Employment Agency

Emil Huseynov

Chair of the Organizing Committee, Founder and Director

Azerbaijan HR Institute

Peck Kem Low

President

World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA)

Dave Ulrich

#1 Management Guru, Top 5 Coach in Forbes

The Father of Modern HR

Panel #1: Global Trends in HR Management & New Challenges

Moderator & Speakers

Nigar Brown

HR Director at State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Moderator

Elena Semenova

Head of Talent and Learning for Central & Eastern Europe

LinkedIn

Gunay Gasimova

Head of HR Management and Development

Umid Babek Operating Company (UBOC)

Sevinj Purvis

Cluster Director of HR

The Ritz-Carlton Baku & JW Marriott Absheron Hotel Baku

Gulnur Goksel

Founder and CEO

Neosis Consulting

Panel #2: AI & HR Leadership: Bridging Technology and Humanity

Moderator & Speakers

Elnara Mammadova

Vice President PC&C Global Advisory, BP

Moderator

Sergo Nozadze

President

HR Professionals' Association | HRPA Georgia

Anar Aliyev

President

Bahar Energy Operating Company (BEOC)

Zahid Mubarik

President of SHRM Forum Pakistan

CEO of HR Metrics

Samir Mammadov

Country Manager Azerbaijan

United Nations Global Compact

Event Agenda

Friday, May 1, 2026

09:00 – 10:00

Registration & Welcome Reception

10:00 – 10:30

Grand Opening Ceremony

10:30 – 12:00

Panel #1: Global Trends in HR Management & New Challenges

12:00 - 12:15

More Than Energy: BEOC’s Culture Transformation

12:15 – 12:30

Special Music Show

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch break

14:00 – 14:30

"Are you seeing the person, or their shadow?" by Neosis Consulting

14:30 – 16:00

Panel #2: AI & HR Leadership: Bridging Technology and Humanity

16:00 - 16:30

Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:00

One Platform, Total Language Solutions: The GoLingua Ecosystem

17:00 - 17:50

“World HR Excellence” Awarding Ceremony

17:50 - 18:00

Closing Remarks

Categories

"World HR Excellence" Awarding Ceremony

Application deadline: April 20, 2026

Certificate

Internationally accredited Attendance Certificate

Early bird offer (till the 27th of April, 2026)

100 USD | 170 AZN/Person

  • Get Access to all Panel sessions
  • Coffee breaks & Lunch
  • Networking with top Keynote Speakers
  • "World HR Excellence Awards" ceremony attendance
  • "World HR Summit 2026" Participation Certificate (10.00 Global HRCI & SHRM Recertification Credits)

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Event Details

World HR Summit 2026 is an international platform focused on global HR trends, strategic HR practices, and modern approaches to human capital management. The summit brings together HR leaders, CEOs, executives, and industry experts to exchange insights on workforce transformation, leadership development, and the future of work. Through keynote sessions and panel discussions, participants will explore innovative HR strategies, people management practices, and organizational development approaches shaping the future of organizations.

 

Address:

Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers