October 2024 – Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Octagon Africa, in collaboration with AlexForbes, proudly hosted the 3rd Employee Benefits Summit, a transformative event dedicated to advancing the future of employee benefits across Africa. The summit welcomed over 200 industry leaders, HR professionals, and financial experts to the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, where they explored cutting-edge strategies to enhance workforce well-being and employee benefits management on the continent.
In 2020, Octagon Africa entered a strategic partnership with AlexForbes, a leading financial services provider with extensive expertise in employee benefits and retirement solutions. This partnership emerged following AlexForbes’ strategic repositioning in 2019, where it aligned its business model to partner with credible organizations within African markets. This collaboration enables the firms to share research, best practices, and intellectual capital, enriching the employee benefits sector and fostering growth throughout the region. Since its inception, the partnership has continued to deliver impactful initiatives, including the highly anticipated Employee Benefits Summit, which has now become a premier event in the industry.
The 3rd Employee Benefits Summit was held under the theme Pioneering Precision: Shaping the Future of Employee Benefits through Innovation and Insight, it aimed to empower business leaders and HR professionals by offering actionable insights into emerging trends and best practices. The agenda included in-depth discussions on financial well-being, the retirement fund of the future, sustainable pension solutions, and evolving regulatory frameworks, setting a new standard for employee benefits programs across the continent.
This year’s summit focused on delivering impactful, future-forward strategies that align with the dynamic needs of today’s workforce. Attendees engaged in the following key sessions and panel discussions: Retirement Fund of the Future, AI and Data Analytics, Sustainable Investments and Impact Reporting, Data-Driven Decision Making, Employee Financial Well-being, Regulator Panel Discussions, among others.
The summit not only provided a platform for sharing innovative ideas but also fostered collaboration among Africa’s top minds in HR and financial services. It underscored the commitment of Octagon Africa and AlexForbes to meet the unique challenges of employee benefits management, offering solutions that prioritize precision, sustainability, and regulatory alignment. By addressing key issues and presenting actionable strategies, the summit provided attendees with practical takeaways to enhance their organizations’ employee benefit programs.
Building on the success of this year’s summit, Octagon Africa and AlexForbes reaffirm their dedication to leading the employee benefits industry in Africa. Both organizations remain committed to furthering their mission to promote financial well-being, with plans to expand their impact through continued research, development, and collaborative initiatives.
