45th ACSG Conference
2025 ACSG Annual Conference Programme
We are excited to announce our 2025 ACSG Conference and encourage you to book your tickets. The 2025 conference theme explores strategies to assess talent to meet evolving industry demands and technological advancements. The focus is placed on assessing and identifying the essential skills and competencies needed for the future workforce.
Keynote Sessions:
📌 25 March 2025 | 15:00 – 16:00
Revisiting Assessment Validity for Predicting Overall Job Performance
Paul R. Sackett
📌 27 March 2025 | 09:00 – 10:00
Assessment Maturity in South African Organisations – Trends Over the Last 10 Years
Fred Guest
📌 28 March 2025 | 09:00 – 10:00
Talent Management and Workforce Planning – People Analytics for the Future of Work
Gerdi Mulder
Secure your spot at the conference by booking your ticket today!



Pre Conference Workshop
Emerging Practitioners
Carla du Plessis and Christiaan Brand will be speaking at the Pre-Conference Workshop aimed at Emerging Practitioners on 22 February.
Delegates will gain valuable insights into the importance of creating an exceptional candidate experience using development centres. They will explore both theoretical and practical aspects of designing and applying development centres that foster learning and engagement. Additionally, delegates will learn about recent trends in development centres and how these have been implemented to improve the employee experience.
CPDs applied for.

Pre Conference Workshop
Join the Pre-Conference Workshop to enhance your Competency Based Interviewing skills, from designing and conducting interviews to assessing data effectively—all while leveraging digital tools for fairness, objectivity, and standardisation.
Purpose of Workshop
This one-day workshop aims to transfer knowledge and skills in:
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Designing and developing a CBI
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Conducting the CBI (Data Collection)
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Assessing the collected data
The use of digital support during the above processes is demonstrated and explored. Specifically:
· Can video interviews use CBI methodologies to enhance fairness, objectivity and standardisation?
· How to anchor with BARS using video technologies
· Training video interviewers to enhance consistency
CPDs applied for.

Conference Day 1
Our 2025 conference, themed "Future Skills: Assessing and Identifying the Talent that Will Shape Tomorrow", delves into innovative strategies to identify and evaluate the skills and competencies vital for the future workforce in response to changing industry demands and technological advancements. Day 1 will feature a keynote presentation by Paul Sackett, setting the stage for a day of engaging discussions and insights. Join us virtually from 8:30 to 16:00 to explore cutting-edge assessment approaches and connect with industry experts.
Virtual Event
8:30-16:00 (SAST)

Conference Day 2
On Day 2 of our 2025 conference, themed "Future Skills: Assessing and Identifying the Talent that Will Shape Tomorrow", join us for an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers and an interactive workshop where we’ll shape the future of the ACSG. The day will conclude with our Annual General Meeting, offering an invaluable networking opportunity.
Protea, Marriott Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers, South Africa
8:30-16:00 (SAST)

Conference Day 3
Day 3 of our 2025 conference, "Future Skills: Assessing and Identifying the Talent that Will Shape Tomorrow", will feature dynamic keynote speakers and presentations focused on the skills essential for the future workforce amidst evolving industry demands. Join us as we close the event with a networking lunch, fostering connections and continued conversations.
Protea, Marriott Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers, South Africa
8:30-14:00 (SAST)
