2nd Human Resource Management International Conference

HRMIC Conference 2026

“Reimagining Human Resources Management in the Digital Era: Leading People, Powering Innovation, and Agile Workplaces”

  • Dates: 13- 16  October 2026
  • Venue: 2Ten Hotel, Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa
  • Hosts: University of Venda – Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law : Department of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations & Moi University – Department of Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship 

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 11 June 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 July 2026
  • Final Registration Deadline: 30 July 2026
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 14 August 2026  

Conference Fees

Academics

  • Early bird – R5000 ($308) | Final  – R5 500 ($338)
  • Online presenters – R3000 ($185) | Final R3500 ($216)

Students (with proof of registration)

  • Early bird – R3000 ($185) | Final – R3500 ($216)
  • Online presenters   Early bird – R1000 ($61) | Final – R1500 ($92)

Non – Presenters  

R3000 ($185)

Submission Email

hrmic@univen.ac.za
  • Send abstracts as Word or PDF

University of Venda – Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law : Department of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations & Moi University – Department of Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship 

HRMIC 2026 provides a dynamic platform for critical engagement, knowledge exchange, and collaborative solutions that shape the future of work.

This landmark event brings together leaders, scholars, industry practitioners, policymakers, and emerging researchers to explore innovative approaches to managing people in the digital era, while laying the foundation for more agile, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces.

Call for Abstracts Now Open

Deadline: 11 June 2026
Submit your abstract to: hrmic@univen.ac.za

Dates: 13 -16 October 2026

Venue: 2Ten Hotel, Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa

About the Conference

The conference advances cutting-edge research in HR while providing a platform for industry and government to share practical insights and experiences. It supports postgraduate development through mentorship, research collaboration, and publication opportunities. The conference also promotes interdisciplinary and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable impact. Ultimately, it contributes to transforming workplaces through innovation, inclusion, and ethical leadership.

Join us as we:

  • Rethink how we lead people in digital and hybrid environments
  • Equip organisations with future-ready skills and capabilities
  • Address inequality, unemployment, and workforce transitions
  • Build resilient, ethical, and human-centred workplaces

HRMIC 2026 responds to this urgency by creating a platform where ideas meet practice, research informs policy, and collaboration drives real change.

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