K2 Group joins 2026 HR Indaba as Silver partner

Sphumelele Khumalo 17 April 2026

As momentum builds toward the 2026 HR Indaba, K2 Group has come on board as a Silver partner for this year’s event, set to take place on 20 October.

The HR Indaba continues to stand as one of South Africa’s most anticipated gatherings for HR professionals, uniting leaders, practitioners and innovators to exchange ideas, unpack challenges and explore practical solutions shaping the future of work.

K2 Group is an independent, international provider of mobility services, operating across six specialised brands. Together, they deliver a full suite of services spanning relocation, VIP mobility, immigration, advisory and assignment management, supported by in-house technology and stakeholder communication expertise.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with K2 Group and other leading partners at the Indaba, where thousands of HR professionals and industry leaders will gather for a day of learning, networking, fresh ideas, conversations and a vibrant expo floor.

Sphumelele Khumalo

Sphumelele Khumalo is the senior writer for CHRO South Africa. With a background in health journalism, she brings a passion for storytelling and an interest in exploring the human side of every story, one word at a time. When she’s not meeting deadlines, you might find her experimenting in the kitchen, or chasing sunsets.

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