5th HR and People Development Summit Dubai

7-8 February 2024
The Address, Dubai Marina

About the Summit

The Summit Events team are based in the heart of London. We are excited to soon be celebrating our 30th Anniversary milestone.

We pride ourselves on creating high quality networking events for the HR market. Our aim is to help organisations with their changing needs.

The HR and People Development Summit is now back! This is your chance to attend an exclusive ‘invitation only’ event, reserved for 55 L & D and HR Decision makers on site creating networking opportunities. The People Development Summit in Dubai helps companies enhance their business profile in the MENA region.

Who's attending?


  • Head of/Director of HR

  • Head of/Director of Talent, Learning & Development

  • Head of/Director of Organisational Development

Attending as a Delegate

Standard Delegate Entry


If you are a Director of HR, L&D, Organisational Development or equivalent, you can gain free access to the Summit and meet with our innovative solution providers whilst also taking part in our conference, listening to our engaging speaker sessions. In advance of the Summit, you will pre-select the sessions and vendors that are of interest and, based on your preferences, we’ll create your personalised schedule.

Interested? Register for your place here!


  • Network and share best practice with peers

  • Business ‘speed dates’ with top solution providers

  • Take part in strategy sessions and round table discussions

  • Informal networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunches and the evening cocktail reception

Delegate Conference Pass


Delegates now have the opportunity to gain access to our conference and listen to our top-speaker sessions, engaging panels and keynote speakers with our Delegate Conference Pass. Network with other HR & L&D leaders without attending the 1:1 meeting meetings with solution providers.

Get in touch with the team for more information and pricing


Attending as a vendor

As a vendor, you can benefit from a set number of face-to-face meetings with engaged and qualified senior HR buyers who are actively seeking business. You can pre-select who to meet with to ensure worthwhile meetings.

If you are interested in hearing more about our meeting packages and sponsorship opportunities, please register your interest and a member of the team will be in touch soon.

On top of our set 1:1 meeting packages, vendors now have the opportunity to add a table top stand. Maximise your networking opportunities and expand your brand at the summit with all event attendees with promotional materials such as brochures or banners.


Testimonials

Get a sense of what our Dubai Summit looks like in the video below

“I always enjoy this Summit more so than other HR/L&D events in Dubai. It is well organised, and the team are on hand to help”


Kate Brenton, Global Talent and Development Manager
Delta Partners

“By far the most insightful 2 days (we) have had in recent years. The event was incredibly well organized and relaxed – making key introductions so much more worthwhile”


Victoria Parnell, Director of Business Development
SIRVA worldwide Relocation and Moving

Key clients

See our partners who attended in 2023

Delegates 2024

Here’s a snapshot of delegates attending in 2024

Get in touch with us to gain access to the full list and hear who plans on attending the next summit

Media Partners 2024

Speakers 2024

See below for the 2024 speakers

Register your interest in the 5th Human Resource and People Development Summit Dubai

Address Dubai Marina, 7-8 February 2024

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