The ultimate list of HR conferences in 2026 (106 events)

It’s time to plan your HR conference schedule for 2026!

2026 promises an exciting lineup of events, ranging from industry conventions to topic-focused gatherings.  Whether you’re eager to explore AI and HR technology, stay ahead of changes in employment law, or network with other HR professionals and service vendors, there’s something for everyone in 2026’s HR conference calendar.

To make your planning easier, we’ve curated a comprehensive, downloadable list of the most anticipated HR conferences happening worldwide. Stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve with this must-have guide.

If we’ve missed anything that deserves a place in our guide to HR conferences in 2026, let us know at marketing@leapsome.com. 

🚀 Supercharge your HR efforts in 2026 — with the right tools

Explore Leapsome’s AI-powered solutions for HRIS, performance reviews, goal setting, learning, engagement, and more.  

👉 Take a 5-minute tour

Your download: the ultimate list of HR conferences in 2026

Browse our curated month-by-month HR schedule for 2026 below, or download your own copy for easy access and even more information.

Whether you’re looking for in-person events of hybrief options, our guide of HR conferences in 2026 has you covered.

‍

📩 The ultimate guide to HR conferences in 2026

Download the full list of 106 events, complete with all details you need to plan your year!

👉 Get your free copy

January

Live 2026: Atlanta

Location: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Start date: January 27, 2026

Topic(s): Transformative HR leadership: Embracing trust, learning, technology, and purpose to drive engagement and growth in times of uncertainty
‍

Cannexus25: Canada’s Career Development Conference

Location: Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Canada (and virtual)

Start date: January 26-28, 2026

Topic(s): Evolving work, expanding impact
‍

LEAP HR: Higher Education 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Start date: January 27, 2026

Topic(s): Best practice strategies and practical HR solutions
‍

February

Talent Acquisition Week

Location: Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA, USA

Start date: February 3, 2026

Topic(s): Emerging recruiting practices, global recruitment trends, recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, tools and technology
‍

Wellbeing At Work Conference

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton London, London, UK

Start date: February 4, 2026

Topic(s): Nurturing workplace well-being for a happier and healthier workforce
‍

HR Summit Manchester

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester, UK

Start date: February 11, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

2026 AHRD International Research Conference 

Location: Arlington, VA, USA

Start date: February 18, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics, perspectives, and research paradigms
‍

International Conference on Human Resource Management and Technology (ICHRMT-25)

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (and virtual)

Start date: February 18, 2026

Topic(s): Technology application within HR management
‍

LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026

Location: London, UK

Start date: February 18, 2026

Topic(s): Developing creative L&D programs, shifting to skills-based hiring, and improving employee experience
‍

HR Conference Cruise 2026 (February)

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Start date: February 22, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

WorkX 2026

Location: The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton, Dallas, TX, USA

Start date: February 24, 2026

Topic(s): Space optimization, community engagement, data analytics, and value-add workplace
‍

People Analytics Exchange

Location: Austin, TX, USA

Start date: February 25, 2026

Topic(s): The latest in cutting-edge HR technology
‍

Workplace Futures 2026

Location: London, UK

Start date: February 25, 2026

Topic(s): Everything you need to know about FM (facilities management) and AI
‍

PeopleDev@Work 2026

Location: Virtual

Start date: February 26, 2026

Topic(s): People development and talent management
‍

People Analytics Summit

Location: Old Mill Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada (and virtual)

Start date: February 26, 2026

Topic(s): Harnessing data to maximize organizational performance
‍

March

HR Conference Cruise 2026 (March)

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Start date: March 3, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference 2026

Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA (and virtual)

Start date: March 3, 2026

Topic(s): Vendor-free conference for HR leaders
‍

HR Data Analytics & AI Summit

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Start date: March 4, 2026

Topic(s): The intersection of HR, data analytics, and artificial intelligence
‍

HR Vision London 2026

Location: Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, London, UK

Start date: March 5, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

Live 2026: Silicon Valley

Location: Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA, USA

Start date: March 6, 2026

Topic(s): The new era of investing in humans
‍

Employment Law Briefing

Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 

Start date: March 9, 2026

Topic(s): Legal developments and their practical application and implications in the workplace
‍

26th Annual National Workers’ Compensation Summit

Location: UTS Aerial, Sydney, Australia

Start date: March 10, 2026

Topic(s): Legislative updates and workers’ compensation case studies
‍

HRWest 2026

Location: Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA, USA

Start date: March 11, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

Future of HR and Management 2026

Location: Virtual

Start date: March 12, 2026

Topic(s): Recruitment, leadership, talent management, employee experience, and HR technology
‍

HRcoreLAB Summit 2026

Location: Porta Fira Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Start date: March 12, 2026

Topic(s): Investigation of next-gen HR
‍

Transform 2026

Location: Wynn Las Vegas, NV, USA

Start date: March 17, 2026

Topic(s): Workplace transformation
‍

11th Annual Engaging Employees Conference 

Location: Central London, UK

Start date: March 20, 2026

Topic(s): New, high-impact employee engagement and experience strategies
‍

HR Leaders Symposium 

Location: Cordis, Auckland, New Zealand

Start date: March 24, 2026

Topic(s): Strategic AI and tech adoption to maximize HR efficiencies
‍

HR Strategy Forum

Location: De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading, UK

Start date: March 24, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics 
‍

SHRM Talent 2026

Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN, USA

Start date: March 24, 2026

Topic(s): Skills development for talent management strategies
‍

Rethink HR Tech USA

Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, USA (and virtual)

‍Start date: March 25, 2026

Topic(s): New HR technologies, people analytics, and workforce management technology
‍

2026 HR Florida Legislative Conference

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL, USA

Start date: March 26, 2026

Topic(s): HR legislation and its impact on employment
‍

April

Future of Work Canada 2026

Location: Toronto, Canada

Start date: April 1, 2026

Topic(s): HR, talent management, L&D, employee engagement, people and culture, internal comms, organizational development, and digital workplace
‍

HRD National HR Summit Australia

Location: International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

Start date: April 1, 2026

Topic(s): Expansive industry exposition for the C-suite
‍

2026 SIOP Annual Conference

Location: Denver, CO, USA

Start date: April 2, 2026

Topic(s): The science and practice of industrial-organizational psychology
‍

Advance HE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2026

Location: Crowne Plaza, Newcastle, UK

Start date: April 2, 2026

Topic(s): Intersectionality and EDI/innovation, allyship in practice, and the data dilemma
‍

ASHHRA Annual Conference and Exposition 

Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA

Start date: April 6, 2026

Topic(s): General HR discussions for healthcare work environments
‍

Great Place to Work For All Summit

Location: Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Start date: April 8, 2026

Topic(s): Company culture and leadership 

‍

The Workplace Event 

Location: NEC, Birmingham, UK

Start date: April 8, 2026

Topic(s): Latest product launches and solutions
‍

A/E/C HR Summit 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA

Start date: April 9, 2026

Topic(s): Management of HR in the A/E/C industry
‍

HR Leadership Summit: Spring 2026

Location: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Start date: April 9, 2026

Topic(s): Peer-led, leadership-focused event for HR professionals

2026 Wharton People Analytics Conference

Location: University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA

Start date: April 10, 2026

Topic(s): The latest advances and urgent questions in people analytics
‍

ELLA Conference 2026

Location: Robinson Center & The Doubletree Hotel, Little Rock, AR, USA

Start date: April 10, 2026

Topic(s): Employment law & legislative affairs
‍

HR 2026 Virginia Annual Conference 

Location: The Cavalier Resort, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Start date: April 13, 2026

Topic(s): Navigating the future of work
‍

2026 DMEC Compliance Conference

Location: Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, OH, USA

Start date: April 14, 2026

Topic(s): Absence management and HR compliance 
‍

2026 SWPP Annual Conference

Location: Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN, USA

Start date: April 22, 2026

Topic(s): Workforce management professionals in the contact center
‍

CultureCon’s EdGov Summit

Location: Madison, WI, USA

Start date: April 22, 2026

Topic(s): Public sector HR and workplace culture
‍

HResilient 2026

Location: Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC, USA

Start date: April 22, 2026

Topic(s): Cultivating agility and workplace culture transformation
‍

HR Technologies UK

Location: ExCeL London, London, UK

Start date: April 23, 2026

Topic(s): Exhibition of the latest HR technology solutions
‍

Learning Technologies London 2026

Location: ExCeL London, London, UK

Start date: April 23, 2026

Topic(s): The role of learning technologies in HR strategy
‍

HR Tomorrow Conference 2026

Location: McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Start date: April 25, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

CUPA 2026 HR Spring Conference 

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Start date: April 27, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

Tri-State SHRM Conference

Location: Mohegan Sun Resort, Uncasville, CT, USA

Start date: April 28, 2026

Topic(s): New England’s largest SHRM affiliate conference
‍

2026 MT State SHRM Conference

Location: Copper King Hotel & Convention Center, Butte, MT, USA

Start date: April 30, 2026

Topic(s): Education, industry updates, and networking 
‍

The Northern Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Workplace Conference 2026

Location: Manchester, UK

Start date: April 30, 2026

Topic(s): The pivotal role of EDI policies in fostering productivity and fairness within workplaces
‍

May

2026 California HR Conference

Location: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, USA & Virtual 

Start date: May 4, 2026

Topic(s): Addressing the unique challenges of California’s legal landscape 
‍

HR Leaders Forum 

Location: ICC Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Start date: May 5, 2026

Topic(s): Executive learning agenda led by national and global speakers
‍

HR Tech Asia

Location: Suntec Singapore, Singapore

Start date: May 5, 2026

Topic(s): Asia’s largest showcase of HR technology and solutions
‍

Maine HR Convention

Location: Samoset Resort, Rockport, ME, USA

Start date: May 5, 2026

Topic(s): Leadership, compliance, talent management, and workplace culture
‍

UNLEASH America Conference & Expo 

Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Start date: May 6, 2026

Topic(s): The ultimate international festival of HR
‍

TCSHRM 2026 Spring Conference - HUMANity at Work

Location: Radisson Blu MOA, Bloomington, MN, USA

Start date: May 9, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

Alabama SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition

Location: Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL, USA

Start date: May 12, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics

‍

43rd Annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo 

Location: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA

Start date: May 13, 2026

Topic(s): Rewards, talent attraction, and retention
‍

HR Tech MENA Summit 2026

Location: Dubai, UAE

Start date: May 13, 2026

Topic(s): The pinnacle of HR tech innovation
‍

National HR in Hospitality Conference

Location: Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA, USA

Start date: May 13, 2026

Topic(s): Bringing together the legal and practical aspects of HR within the hospitality industry
‍

HRcoreNORDIC Seminar 2026

Location: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

Start date: May 14, 2026

Topic(s): Scandinavian best practices defining the future world of work
‍

ATD25 

Location: Washington, DC, USA & Virtual

Start date: May 18, 2026

Topic(s): General L&D topics
‍

Gartner Digital Workplace Summit UK 

Location: InterContinental London - the O2, London, UK

Start date: May 19, 2026

Topic(s): Advancing digital workplace maturity, employee experience, and adoption
‍

WorldatWork Total Rewards

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA

Start date: May 19, 2026

Topic(s): Immersive event for people professionals
‍

HR WorldSummit 2026 

Location: Lisbon Congress Center, Lisbon, Portugal

Start date: May 20, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

The Richmond L&D Forum (Spring)

Location: Savoy Place, London, UK

Start date: May 21, 2026

Topic(s): L&D
‍

Employee Engagement Summit 2026

Location: Evolution, Battersea Park, London, UK

Start date: May 22, 2026

Topic(s): Employee engagement
‍

Future of Work Conference 

Location: RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Start date: May 28, 2026

Topic(s): How technology is transforming the workplace

👀 There’s more where that came from…

Get a copy of our comprehensive HR conferences guide — with extra details — for 2026! 

📩 Send it to my inbox

June

HR Vision Amsterdam 2026

Location: Postillion Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Start date: June 4, 2026

Topic(s): How business leaders can modernize HR strategies for success
‍

CIPD Festival of Work

Location: ExCeL London, London, UK

Start date: June 11, 2026

Topic(s): Workplace technology trends, EDI, internal comms, L&D, well-being, and employee experience
‍

Training & Development Summit

Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow, UK

Start date: June 16, 2026

Topic(s): L&D
‍

HRcoreREWARD Seminar

Location: Porta Fira Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Start date: June 18, 2026

Topic(s): Rewards, engagement, and well-being
‍

HR Engage Summit

Location: The Minster Building, London, UK

Start date: June 19, 2026

Topic(s): Latest trends and challenges in HR with a focus on transformation
‍

Employee Experience Summit

Location: Toronto, Canada

Start date: June 24, 2026

Topic(s): Employee experience
‍

CHRO Summit 2026

Location: New York, NY, USA

Start date: June 24, 2026

Topic(s): HR’s role in empowering tech transformations, culture and inclusion as growth drivers, data, metrics, and value creation, and the role of CHROs
‍

Future of Work USA

Location: New York, USA

Start date: June 24, 2026

Topic(s): Workplace, talent, and future learning
‍

HR and L&D Innovation & Tech Fest

Location: Cordis, Auckland, New Zealand

Start date: June 25, 2026

Topic(s): Reframing workplace culture and driving organizational change and new people practices
‍

SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2026

Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, USA

Start date: June 29, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

July

World Class Workforce Transformation 2026

Location: Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City South, Frankfurt, Germany

Start date: July 7th and 8th, 2026

Topic(s): The future of work, the new employee and workplace experience, and change management

‍

Hiring@Work 2026

Location: Virtual

Start date: July 16, 2026

Topic(s): Talent acquisition 
‍

August

2026 DMEC Annual Conference

Location: Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, Washington, DC, USA

Start date: August 4, 2026

Topic(s): Disability and leave management
‍

HR: Doubling Down on Strategy

Location: Margaritaville Lake Resort, Osage Beach, MO, USA (and virtual)

Start date: August 5, 2026

Topic(s): The critical role of strategy in shaping organizational success
‍

CultureCon 2026

Location: Madison and Wisconsin, USA (and virtual)

Start date: August 6, 2026

Topic(s): Employee experience and company culture
‍

HR Symposium 2026

Location: Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale, NSW, Australia

Start date: August 7, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

2026 HR Florida Conference and Expo

Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA

Start date: August 24, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

KYSHRM Annual Conference

Location: Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY, USA

Start date: August 26, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

September

HR Analytics Summit London

Location: 155 Bishopsgate, London, UK

Start date: September 4, 2026

Topic(s): People analytics
‍

2026 ND SHRM State Conference

Location: Bismarck, ND, USA

Start date: September 9, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

Talent Management Reloaded

Location: Hotel Palace, Berlin, Germany

Start date: September 14, 2026

Topic(s): Latest trends, developments, and technologies in talent management
‍

HR Tech Conference

Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Start date: September 16, 2026

Topic(s): Latest industry trends in technology and recruiting
‍

Responsive Conference

Location: Oakland Museum of California, Oakland, CA, USA

Start date: September 17, 2026

Topic(s): Workplace culture, human connection, and organizational change
‍

2026 OHRC - Animate HR: From Concept to Creation

Location: Kalahari Resorts, Sandusky, OH, USA

Start date: September 24, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics 
‍

2026 SHRM Georgia Annual Conference & Expo

Location: Evergreen Resort, Stone Mountain, GA, USA

Start date: September 24, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

HR Summit London

Location: Hilton London Canary Wharf, London, UK

Start date: September 24, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

October

HR Healthcare

Location: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA, USA

Start date: October 6, 2026

Topic(s): Addressing talent shortages, building a talent pipeline, and being more intentional with employee engagement and retention
‍

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo

Location: ExCeL London, London, UK

Start date: October 7, 2026

Topic(s): Future of work, CHRO effectiveness, and HR technology
‍

Wisconsin State SHRM Conference

Location: Kalahari Resort & Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA

Start date: October 7, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

ARSHRM State Conference and Expo 2026

Location: TBA, Rogers, AR, USA

Start date: October 8, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

The HRSouthwest Conference

Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA

Start date: October 13, 2026

Topic(s): General HR topics
‍

Future of Work APAC

Location: Singapore

Start date: October 14, 2026

Topic(s): HR, talent management, L&D, employee engagement, people and culture, internal comms, organizational development, and digital workplace
‍

November

Future of Work Europe

Location: London, UK

Start date: November 18, 2026

Topic(s): HR, talent management, L&D, employee engagement, people and culture, internal comms, organizational development, and digital workplace

‍

🥇 Try the AI-powered people platform

‍Drive HR excellence in 2026 and beyond with Leapsome’s intelligent tools for today’s workplace.

👉 Book a demo

Frequently asked questions about HR conferences in 2026

What is the largest HR conference in the world?

There’s a wide range of well-attended and dynamic HR conferences every year. However, the SHRM Annual Conference and Expo is widely regarded as one of the largest and most renowned HR conferences globaly. 

Last year, the conference welcomed a record-breaking 26,000 HR professionals, executives, students, and other virtual and in-person visitors to discuss the latest trends in the ever-evolving HR landscape.

What is the purpose of an HR conference?

HR conferences bring people professionals together to connect, share knowledge, and explore workforce enablement strategies. Attendees gain valuable insights into the latest HR trends and challenges while networking with peers from diverse industries and locations.

Are there any virtual HR conferences in 2026?

Yes! There will be several virtual and hybrid HR conferences in 2026. Our list includes a variety of options so you can choose what works best for you, whether you prefer online events or the energy of in-person gatherings.

‍