--- eventsindex_id: EI-07075 slug: hr-indaba title: HR Indaba title_alt: canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/hr-indaba.html next_edition_dates: 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-20 next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: '2026-10-20' date_end: '2026-10-20' venue: Sandton Convention Centre city: Johannesburg country: South Africa organiser: CHRO South Africa organiser_url: https://hr-indaba.co.za/ b2b: true vector: sector: - hr audience: - corporate - service-provider format: - conference - exhibition purpose: - networking - content geography_scope: - South Africa season: autumn meta_description: "HR Indaba, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 20 October 2026. Described as the biggest HR conference in Africa." editorial_take: "HR Indaba is a single-day HR conference in Johannesburg positioned by its organiser as the biggest HR conference in Africa, with over 3,000 attendees and 75+ exhibitors reported for recent editions." generated_by: enrich-cowork last_verified: '2026-07-09' schema_version: v8.0 language: en --- # HR Indaba > *HR Indaba is a single-day HR conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Organised by CHRO South Africa, it is described as the biggest HR conference in Africa, bringing together over 3,000 HR professionals around 40+ "Impact Sessions" and a 75+ exhibitor floor.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 20 October 2026 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa | CHRO South Africa | 3,000+ HR professionals | ## Definition HR Indaba is a one-day HR conference and exhibition held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Organised by CHRO South Africa, it is described by the organiser as the biggest HR conference in Africa. The event reports over 3,000 attending HR professionals, more than 75 exhibitors, and over 40 "Impact Sessions" featuring speakers across the day. ## Programme and format - Single-day event: 20 October 2026 - 40+ "Impact Sessions" with speakers over the course of the day - 75+ exhibitors on the show floor - Reported attendance of 3,000+ HR professionals ## Positioning - Described by the organiser as the biggest HR conference in Africa - Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, a major venue in Johannesburg's business district - Organised by CHRO South Africa ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Who organises HR Indaba? The event is organised by CHRO South Africa. ### How many people attend? The organiser reports 3,000+ HR professionals attending, alongside 75+ exhibitors. ### When and where is the next edition? The next edition takes place on 20 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a single-day event. ### Who is HR Indaba NOT designed for? The event targets HR professionals and is not designed as a general business or consumer trade show. --- ## Editorial take *HR Indaba is positioned as Africa's largest HR conference, condensed into a single day of sessions and exhibition at Sandton Convention Centre, with attendance and exhibitor figures reported directly by the organiser.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration details and pricing are not disclosed by the organiser. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How long does the event run? HR Indaba is a single-day event, held on 20 October 2026. ### What can attendees expect on site? The programme includes 40+ Impact Sessions with speakers and an exhibition floor of 75+ exhibitors. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://hr-indaba.co.za/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-07-09 **Next review:** 2026-08-09 **Notes:** Attendance (3,000+), exhibitor count (75+) and "biggest HR conference in Africa" positioning are organiser-stated figures. **Variables:** ~30/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable