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Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

In the context of AI adoption and development, Africa is currently positioned as a region with immense potential but varying levels of advancement. While significant strides have been made in certain countries and sectors, Africa as a whole still lags behind other regions in terms of AI infrastructure, investment, and implementation. Several factors contribute to Africa’s current standing in the AI landscape. The invitation of Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., as the keynote speaker at the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA), aligns with Africa’s journey in AI adoption and development. As the President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Mr. Taylor brings a wealth of experience and leadership to shaping HR practices globally. Under his guidance, SHRM has become a pivotal player in influencing HR strategies and policies, impacting millions of workers worldwide. Taylor’s involvement underscores the importance of HR leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in Africa. His strategic insights can provide valuable perspectives on how HR professionals can leverage AI to address workforce dynamics, talent management, and organizational development. By inviting Taylor to GCHRA24, we aim to bridge the gap between AI innovation and HR practices, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness across the African continent.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

BACKGROUND

The “Global Conference on Human Resources (HR) in Africa (GCHRA)” is a gathering of HR professionals and business thought leaders to discuss Africa’s HR landscape, workforce, and human capital development.

The 2024 GCHRA, themed “A Global Discourse on Exploring the Emergence and Dynamics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Resource Technologies in Africa,” aims to bring together forward-thinking human resource, business, and technology leaders to empower Africa’s workforce with the skills needed to navigate the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the rapidly evolving world of work.

Amidst Africa’s burgeoning youth population and vast economic potential, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force poised to shape the continent’s future trajectory. With projections suggesting AI could unlock an additional $13 trillion in global economic output by 2030, the imperative for strategic investment in harnessing its benefits has never been clearer. As Africa gears up to leverage AI’s capabilities for sustainable growth and competitiveness, the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) emerges as a pivotal platform for fostering cross-sector collaboration and promoting AI adoption. Join us in October 2024 as we chart the course towards a future where AI and human resources intersect to drive unprecedented productivity and innovation across the African landscape, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI).