Hello,

The dynamics of the new era are rewriting the rules of the business world. Success is no longer determined by managing change, but by designing change. The fluctuations of the global economy, the rise of new generation working models and the dizzying pace of technological progress are creating a need for a whole new level of awareness in the field of human resources.

The organisations of the future will exist not only through efficiency but also through their power to create meaning. Artificial intelligence can accelerate processes; however, only humans can create meaning. Therefore, the path to sustainable success now lies in the balance between humans and technology.

Inspired by this understanding, the Global HR Summit 2026 will bring together gurus, HR leaders, and inspiring speakers on five different stages. Alongside our enriching sessions, our Masterclasses and Workshops will make a difference, as they do every year. At the summit, we will discuss the future ‘human-centred’ architecture in many areas, from the impact of artificial intelligence on decision-making processes to transformation leadership, cultural resilience and employee experience.

With expert speakers, research, reports and real company experiences from around the world, we will reshape the future of work, leadership and talent with data, empathy and vision.

Thanks to our increasing number of international visitors each year, introducing Istanbul to global HR professionals is a great source of pride for us. This year, in particular, the growing corporate participation from Europe and the MENA region once again highlights our region's need for such visionary platforms.

We hope that all content shared at the Global HR Summit 2026 will transform ways of thinking in the HR world, provide new visions for companies and our participants, and serve as a source of inspiration for a human-centred future.

We sincerely thank all our business partners, sponsors, speakers and participants who have supported us in previous years and this year.

On behalf of the KREA HR team, which creates original content, the KREA M.I.C.E. team, which organises events, and the KREA Digital team, which manages our digital platforms, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your interest, support and trust.

As always, our goal is to produce the best for you. Together, we will design the future of the working world.

We look forward to seeing you on 12–13 May 2026 at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul.

With warm regards,

Seda Mızraklı Ferik
Summit Chair