The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has officially announced the sixth edition of its flagship Employee Engagement and Experience Conference (E3 Conference 6.0). Set to take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the event serves as Nigeria’s premier thought-leadership arena for HR professionals and business executives navigating the complexities of the modern workplace.
The 2026 edition centers on the intersection of human talent and technological evolution, specifically addressing how organizations can maintain a “people-first” culture while integrating disruptive automation tools.
1. 2026 Theme: Productivity through AI & Hybrid Models
The conference is themed: “Delivering Workforce Value in the Digital Age: Productivity, Accountability, and Performance through AI & Hybrid Work.”
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The AI Shift: Moving beyond the “hype” of AI to focus on practical, AI-enabled systems that enhance—rather than replace—human productivity.
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Hybrid Accountability: Addressing the “trust gap” in remote work by establishing clear, data-driven frameworks for performance tracking and team synergy.
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Workforce Value: Strategies to ensure employees feel valued and engaged in an increasingly automated environment.
2. The 2026 Powerhouse Lineup
The event features a “Who’s Who” of Nigerian banking and hospitality leadership, offering a rare convergence of cross-sector insights:
3. Strategic Pillars of Conversation
The resource persons will deep-dive into four critical areas essential for 2026 business resilience:
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Leveraging AI-Enabled Systems: Practical case studies on using generative AI for HR operations and decision-making.
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Managing Hybrid Workforce Accountability: Solving the challenge of maintaining high performance across decentralized teams.
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Redefining Employee Engagement: Adapting engagement strategies for Gen Z and Gen Alpha talent entering the workforce.
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Building High-Performing Teams: Methods for fostering psychological safety and collaboration in a rapidly evolving landscape.
“The E3 Conference 6.0 is about more than just HR trends; it’s about the survival and growth of the African enterprise. We are exploring how to drive productivity and accountability without losing the ‘soul’ of the organization—its people.” — Dr. Chizor Malize, MD/CEO of FITC.
