The ultimate list of the best HR conferences in 2027

It’s time to plan your human resources conference schedule for 2027!

To make your planning easier, we’ve curated a comprehensive, downloadable list of the most anticipated HR conferences happening worldwide. These events run the gamut from one-day regional summits to huge flagship expos. Most are in person, since 72% of conferencegoers agree these offer the best networking opportunities.* But there are still plenty of virtual and hybrid options for teams that can’t make the trip. 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 2027, let us know at marketing@leapsome.com.

* Bizzabo, 2025

The best HR conferences in 2027, month by month

Browse our curated month-by-month HR schedule for 2027 below, or download your own copy for easy access and even more information.

Whether you’re looking for in-person events or hybrid options, our guide to HR conferences in 2027 has you covered.

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January

Cannexus27

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

Dates: January 25–27, 2027

Topic(s): Innovative approaches to career and workforce development
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February

Talent Acquisition Week

Location: Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA, USA

Dates: February 1–4, 2027

Topic(s): Recruiting, talent acquisition, and general HR

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‍LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2027

Location: Novotel London West, London, UK

Dates: February 2–4, 2027

Topic(s): AI-powered decision-making, skills-driven workforce strategy

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People Analytics Summit

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

Dates: February 10–11, 2027

Topic(s): AI, future-ready workforce strategies

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2027 International Research Conference in the Americas

Location: Houston Marriott Westchase, Houston, TX, USA

Dates: February 10–12, 2027

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

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Washington, D.C. Live 2027: People & HR

Location: Convene Hamilton Square, Washington, DC, USA

Dates: February 11, 2027

Topic(s): Future of work, AI

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HR Strategy Forum

Location: Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, Wyboston, UK

Dates: February 22–24, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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Workplace Futures 2027

Location: One Great George Street, London, UK (and virtual)

Dates: February 23, 2027

Topic(s): Talent, technology, and trust in facilities management (FM)

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March

Future of Work Canada 2027

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada

Dates: March 2–3, 2027

Topic(s): Leadership, culture and human performance, workforce strategy

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SWP Summit 2027

Location: 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, UK

Dates: March 3, 2027

Topic(s): Workforce planning, people analytics, employee development

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2027 SWPP Annual Conference

Location: Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN, USA

Dates: March 8–10, 2027

Topic(s): Contact center workforce management

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Live 2027: Silicon Valley

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

Dates: March 9, 2027

Topic(s): Building an adaptive workforce

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HRcoreLAB Summit 2027

Location: Porta Fira Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Dates: March 10–11, 2027

Topic(s): Recruitment, human AI, agile HR

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27th People Development Summit

Location: Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Dates: March 10–12, 2027

Topic(s): Learning and development

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International Conference on Leadership Development and Human Resource Practices (ICLDHRP)

Location: Miami, FL, USA (and virtual)

Dates: March 12–13, 2027

Topic(s): Leadership and succession planning

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2027 HR Conference Cruise

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Dates: March 13–20, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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Employment Law Briefing

Location: Conrad Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Dates: March 14–17, 2027

Topic(s): Employment law, AI, ethics

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HR Vision

Location: Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, London, UK

Dates: March 17–18, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech, future of work

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i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference 2027

Location: Fairmont Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA (and virtual)

Dates: March 23–25, 2027

Topic(s): AI in HR processes, building resilient workforces

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AEC HR Summit 2027

Location: Loews Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL, USA

Dates: March 31 – April 2, 2027

Topic(s): Management of HR in the AEC industry

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April

HR Festival Europe

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Dates: April 6–7, 2027

Topic(s): Future of work

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ELLA Conference 2027

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

Dates: April 8–9, 2027

Topic(s): Employment law and legislative affairs

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CUPA 2027 HR Spring Conference

Location: Austin, TX, USA

Dates: April 11–13, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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SHRM Talent 2027

Location: Denver Metro Area, Denver, CO, USA

Dates: April 11–13, 2027

Topic(s): Recruiting in the age of AI

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Transform 2027

Location: Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Dates: April 12–14, 2027

Topic(s): Future of work, AI

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UNLEASH Miami

Location: Miami, FL, USA

Dates: April 13–15, 2027

Topic(s): AI, workforce strategy, people analytics

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‍Advance HE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2027

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport, Manchester, UK

Dates: April 14–15, 2027

Topic(s): Best practices in addressing issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion in HR

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2027 SIOP Annual Conference

Location: National Harbor, MD, USA

Dates: April 14–17, 2027

Topic(s): Industrial-organizational psychology

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Tri-State SHRM Conference

Location: Mohegan Sun Resort, Uncasville, CT, USA

Dates: April 19–21, 2027

Topic(s): Building strong, collaborative workplaces

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2027 Leadership & HR Conference

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord, Concord, NC, USA

Dates: April 19–21, 2027

Topic(s): HR leadership

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IAMPHENOM

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Dates: April 20–22, 2027

Topic(s): Automation and AI in HR

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2027 DMEC Compliance Conference

Location: Portland, OR, USA

Dates: April 20–23, 2027

Topic(s): Disability and leave management

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The Richmond L&D Forum (Spring)

Location: Savoy Place, London, UK

Dates: April 21, 2027

Topic(s): L&D

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HR Tech Europe

Location: RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dates: April 21–22, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech and recruiting

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‍HR Tomorrow Conference 2027

Location: Marilyn Carlson Nelson Hall, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Dates: April 23, 2027

Topic(s): General HR and talent development

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WorldatWork Total Rewards

Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN, USA

Dates: April 25–28, 2027

Topic(s): Future of HR, rewards, and work

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Workhuman Live Nashville

Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN, USA

Dates: April 26–29, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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The Workplace Event

Location: NEC, Birmingham, UK

Dates: April 27–29, 2027

Topic(s): Workplace experience and facilities

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HRD National HR Summit Australia

Location: International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

Dates: April 28–29, 2027

Topic(s): Strategic leadership, AI, HR tech

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2027 MT State SHRM Conference

Location: Fairmont Hot Springs, Anaconda, MT, USA

Dates: April 28–30, 2027

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

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May

Maine HR Convention

Location: Samoset Resort, Rockport, ME, USA

Dates: May 3–6, 2027

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

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Wellbeing at Work US Summit

Location: UBS, New York City, NY, USA

Dates: May 4, 2027

Topic(s): Workplace well-being

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HR Technologies UK

Location: Excel London, London, UK

Dates: May 5–6, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech

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Learning Technologies London 2027

Location: Excel London, London, UK

Dates: May 5–6, 2027

Topic(s): Learning technologies in HR strategy

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Connect HR Leadership Summit

Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, CA, USA

Dates: May 5–7, 2027

Topic(s): AI in HR, people analytics

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TCSHRM 2027 Spring Conference

Location: Radisson Blu MOA, Bloomington, MN, USA

Dates: May 7, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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2027 California HR Conference

Location: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, USA (and virtual)

Dates: May 10–12, 2027

Topic(s): California employment law, workplace trends, and leadership insights

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HR Tech Asia

Location: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore

Dates: May 10–13, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech, people strategy, AI

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HR Tech MENA Summit 2027

Location: Dubai, UAE

Dates: May 11–12, 2027

Topic(s): HR transformation in the MENA region

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45th Annual Payroll Congress

Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX, USA

Dates: May 11–14, 2027

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

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HRcoreREWARD Seminar

Location: Porta Fira Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Dates: May 12–13, 2027

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

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HRO Today Forum

Location: Westin Old Town, Alexandria, VA, USA

Dates: May 12–14, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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HR Leaders Forum

Location: Cockle Bay ICC, Sydney, Australia

Dates: May 12–13, 2027

Topic(s): Workforce strategy, talent and capability, inclusion, AI at work

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ASHHRA27 Annual Conference and Exposition

Location: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, TX, USA

Dates: May 16–18, 2027

Topic(s): HR in healthcare

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ATD27 International Conference and Expo

Location: Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA (and virtual)

Dates: May 16–19, 2027

Topic(s): L&D

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‍Great Place to Work For All Summit

Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA, USA

Dates: May 18–20, 2027

Topic(s): Company culture and leadership 

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AI Summit 2027

Location: Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club, Madison, WI, USA (and virtual)

Dates: May 18–20, 2027

Topic(s): AI and the future of work

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Employee Engagement Summit

Location: Evolution, Battersea Park, London, UK

Dates: May 19–20, 2027

Topic(s): Employee engagement

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Gartner Digital Workplace Summit UK

Location: InterContinental London – The O2, London, UK

Dates: May 24–25, 2027

Topic(s): Employee experience, technology adoption, and AI in digital workplaces

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HR World Summit 2027

Location: Alfandega Congress Center, Porto, Portugal

Dates: May 25–26, 2027

Topic(s): Talent, L&D, culture

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June

HR Week Lisbon

Location: Lisbon Congress Center, Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: June 2, 2027

Topic(s): AI and the future of work

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HRcoreNORDIC

Location: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

Dates: June 2–3, 2027

Topic(s): HR in Scandinavia

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National HR in Hospitality Conference

Location: Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Dates: June 9–10, 2027

Topic(s): HR in the hospitality industry

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CIPD Festival of Work

Location: Excel London, London, UK

Dates: June 9–10, 2027

Topic(s): Workplace performance and productivity

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Training & Development Summit

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

Dates: June 14–15, 2027

Topic(s): L&D

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CHRO Summit 2027

Location: InterContinental New York Barclay, New York City, NY, USA

Dates: June 17, 2027

Topic(s): The role of CHROs, AI transformation, talent

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‍HR and L&D Innovation & Tech Fest

Location: Cordis Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Dates: June 22–23, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech and L&D

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SHRM HR-X Live!

Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA

Dates: June 27–30, 2027

Topic(s): Talent optimization, organizational impact, functional acceleration, and market discernment

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July

HR Healthcare 2027

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

Dates: July 12–14, 2027

Topic(s): People strategy in healthcare HR

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WorkX 2027

Location: TBA

Dates: July 19–21, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech

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August

WorkPossible 2027

Location: Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club, Madison, WI, USA (and virtual)

Dates: August 3–5, 2027

Topic(s): Employee experience and company culture

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HR Symposium 2027

Location: Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale, Australia

Dates: August 5–6, 2027

Topic(s): General HR, employee experience

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DMEC 2027 Annual Conference

Location: Denver, CO, USA

Dates: August 16–19, 2027

Topic(s): Disability and leave management

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HR Florida Annual Conference & Expo

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

Dates: August 22–25, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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KYSHRM Annual Conference

Location: Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY, USA

Dates: August 31 – September 2, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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September

2027 ND SHRM State Conference

Location: Bismarck, ND, USA

Dates: September 14–15, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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Zukunft Personal Europe

Location: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany

Dates: September 14–16, 2027

‍Topic(s): General HR, HR tech

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Indeed FutureWorks 2027

Location: Charlotte, NC, USA (and virtual)

Dates: September 15–16, 2027

Topic(s): Future of work

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HR Summit UK

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Stansted Airport, Stansted, UK

Dates: September 16, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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Responsive Conference

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

Dates: September 22–23, 2027

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

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2027 SHRM Georgia Conference & Expo

Location: Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, GA, USA

Dates: September 22–25, 2027

Topic(s): General HR

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‍Workday Rising

Location: San Diego, CA, USA

Dates: September 27–30, 2027

Topic(s): AI and HR tech
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October

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo

Location: Excel London, London, UK

Dates: October 5–7, 2027

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

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Employee Benefits Live

Location: Excel London, London, UK

Dates: October 12–13, 2027

Topic(s): Future of work, employee experience

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Talent Connect

Location: Denver, CO, USA (and virtual)

Dates: October 18, 2027

Topic(s): AI and change management

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UNLEASH 2027

Location: Paris, France

Dates: October 19–21, 2027

Topic(s): HR and AI

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HR Technology Conference & Expo 2027

Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA

Dates: October 24–27, 2027

Topic(s): HR tech

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Future of Work USA

Location: New York City, NY, USA

Dates: October 2027 (exact dates TBA)

Topic(s): Future of work

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How do I decide which HR conferences to attend?

“You have to use holistic data and make it hard for the business to argue against your case. Build every business case with your stakeholders, not in isolation, especially finance.”

— Lee Bage, Global VP of Operations, Valtech

There are almost 90 HR conferences scheduled throughout 2027 that may be worth your time, but you can’t attend all of them. To make the ones you choose count, you need a repeatable way to determine which events are worth the time and budget outlay. This is especially true if your team can only make it to one or two events. 

On paper, HR conferences share the same core purpose: bringing people professionals together to connect, share knowledge, and explore workforce enablement strategies. Attendees gain insights into the latest HR trends and challenges while networking with peers from diverse industries and locations.

The trick to finding conferences that deserve the investment is evaluating them based on how well they fit your team’s specific, tangible needs. While planning trips around your calendar might be convenient, it’s not a smart way to get the most out of your conference budget.

Use these questions to guide your search for the 2027 HR conferences most likely to pay off.

• What specific gap can this conference help us close? Find conferences that address real pain points your team is already facing, such as lacking a particular skill or underperforming a specific benchmark. Registering for a conference just because it sounds interesting is a financial gamble that’s hard to justify.

• What will change after? Clearly define what success looks like so you can measure value after the fact. For example, success might mean piloting a faster onboarding program within the next quarter.

• Is in-person worth the extra cost, or is virtual enough? If a live conference sounds promising, calculate the total cost by factoring in registration, travel, accommodation, and time away from work. It may be worth it if networking or hands-on sessions are the priority. If you’re mostly after valuable content delivered by experts, virtual formats may be a better and more cost-effective fit.

What is the largest HR conference in the world?

There’s a wide range of well-attended and dynamic HR conferences every year. However, SHRM’s HR-X Live! is widely regarded as one of the largest and most renowned HR conferences globally. 

Last year, the conference welcomed nearly 20,000 HR professionals, executives, students, and other virtual and in-person visitors to discuss the latest trends in the ever-evolving HR landscape.

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FAQ

Are there any virtual HR conferences in 2027?

Yes! There will be several virtual and hybrid HR conferences in 2027. 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.