From smarter hiring tools to building inclusive teams, these conferences highlight what’s next in staffing.
HR & Recruiting Conferences: Key Findings
HR & Recruiting Conferences Overview
Whether you’re exploring AI-driven hiring tools or building a more inclusive workplace, these 26 HR conferences in 2026 are the place to be.
1. Talent Acquisition Week 2026
- Date: February 2–5, 2026
- Medium: In-Person
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Key Speakers:
- Celia Harper-Guerra – VP Global Talent Acquisition, Sprinklr
- Kerry Noone – Director, Employment Brand, Ford Motor Company
- Blair Fambro – Manager of Pipeline Strategy and Inclusion, The Hershey Company
- Price: From $1,795 (two‑day conference pass)
Talent Acquisition Week (TA Week) is one of the most comprehensive gatherings for modern recruiting leaders, bringing together three leading TA events in one location.
The conference dives deep into recruitment marketing, sourcing strategies, employer branding, candidate experience, inclusive hiring, and the practical application of AI in talent acquisition.
Beyond content, TA Week is widely known for its strong community focus, curated networking, and high-touch hospitality.
2. NALTO® / NAPRAnnual Convention
- Date: February 4–6, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
- Key Speakers:
- Liz Hale – MPLT Healthcare
- Karen Hayes – Hayes Locums
- Caroline Strickland – Jackson + Cocker
- Price: From $775
The NALTO® / NAPR Annual Convention is a highly specialized event designed exclusively for physician recruitment professionals.
Held annually each February, it focuses on real-world recruitment and retention challenges, evolving physician workforce trends, compliance considerations, and innovative tools tailored to healthcare hiring.
The event consistently attracts senior-level practitioners and trusted industry partners, making it a must-attend for recruiters operating in one of the most complex and competitive talent markets.
3. HR Solutions in Healthcare 2026
- Date: February 26–27, 2026
- Medium: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre)
- Key Speakers:
- Dr. Karima Velji – Chief of Nursing & Professional Practice & Assistant Deputy Minister of Health, Ministry of Health (Canada)
- Annette Elliott Ros – Chief Nurse Executive & VP, Clinical Performance & Professional Practice – Nova Scotia Health
- Mark Spencer – Executive Vice President, People & Culture, University Health Network
- Price: From CAD $943 (virtual) / CAD $1,450 (in-person) + HST
The HR Solutions in Healthcare Conference is Canada’s only national event dedicated exclusively to healthcare human resources.
Now in its fourth year, the conference builds on strong momentum from previous editions praised for their relevance, depth, and peer-driven format.
It focuses on the most urgent workforce challenges in healthcare today, including talent shortages, AI-enabled workforce transformation, succession planning, and inclusive wellbeing strategies.
4. Staffing Sales Summit
- Date: March 2–4, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Reunion Golf Resort, Orlando, Florida
- Key Speakers:
- Casey Jacox – Founder & President, JACOX Consulting
- Claudette Cunitz – President, Cunitz Consulting Group
- Mark Winter – Founder & CEO, WINsource Group
- Price: $1,998 USD (Standard Pricing)
The Staffing Sales Summit 2026 is the only conference in the staffing industry dedicated entirely to sales and sales leadership. It is specifically for staffing producers, sales leaders, owners, and executives.
The summit features two clearly defined tracks (Sales Producer and Sales Leader) and 15 highly tactical workshops led by 12 industry-specific trainers.
Unlike large expos, attendance is capped at roughly 120 participants, creating an intimate, workshop-driven environment with direct access to speakers and peers.
5. HR Minds Summit 2026
- Date: March 10-11, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Vox Conference Centre, United Kingdom
- Key Speakers: Inquire to get the list
- Price: From £ 995.00
The HR Minds Summit is a forward-looking UK conference designed for senior HR, talent, and people leaders navigating rapid change in the modern workplace.
Core themes include HR technology and AI, closing skills gaps through upskilling and lifelong learning, and driving employee engagement during periods of economic uncertainty.
6. IAMPHENOM 2026
- Date: March 10–12, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Cynde Stansberry – SVP, HR Digital Experience & Optimization Leader, Truist
- Tim Lippincott – VP, People Strategy, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Jordan Applegate – VP of Talent Acquisition & HRBP, Sweetwater Sound
- Price: From $480 (with tiered pricing up to $800 closer to the event)
IAMPHENOM 2026 is positioned as HR’s only large-scale conference fully dedicated to applied AI and automation across the entire talent lifecycle, from hiring and development to retention.
Spanning three days, the event brings together 3,000+ HR, TA, HRIS, and executive leaders for 75+ sessions focused on real-world AI use cases.
7. UNLEASH America & World 2026
- Date: March 17–19, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Josh Bersin – Founder & CEO, The Josh Bersin Company
- Amy Edmondson – Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management, Harvard Business School; Author
- Ethan Mollick – Professor of Entrepreneurship & AI Thought Leader, The Wharton School
- Price Early bird - $2,695 (standard price $2,995)
With attendance from more than 90% of the Fortune 500 in past editions, UNLEASH America 2026 is one of the largest and most influential HR and Future of Work conferences globally.
The event combines celebrity-level keynotes and a massive HR technology exhibition featuring many of the world’s leading vendors, including Workday, Deloitte, and Microsoft.
UNLEASH is less about niche experimentation and more about enterprise-wide transformation, policy, leadership, AI, skills, wellbeing, and workforce strategy.
8. Transform 2026
- Date: March 23–25, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Key Speakers:
- Jennifer Christie – Chief People Officer, DocuSign
- Jason Desentz – Chief Human Resources Officer, Toshiba
- Helen Russell – Chief People Officer, HubSpot
- Price: $1,695–$2,795 USD (price increases January 23, 2026)
Transform 2026 brings together over 4,000 attendees, 350+ speakers, 500 startups, and 100+ investors from 50+ countries.
Centered on the theme “The Human + AI Equation,” the conference explores how organizations can responsibly integrate AI while strengthening culture, belonging, well-being, and performance.
The event is also known for its high-production experience and community focus, including exclusive networking receptions, practitioner lounges, and a headline after-party (2026 featuring Busta Rhymes).
9. i4cp Next Practices Now Conference 2026
- Date: March 30 – April 2, 2026
- Medium: In-person and Virtual/Online
- Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Elcio Barcelos – Senior EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, U.S. Bank
- Angela Beatty – Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Accenture
- Julie Lodge-Jarrett – Chief People, Purpose & Transformation Officer, DICK’S Sporting Goods
- Price: In-person – from $4,095; Virtua – from $1,295
i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference 2026 is a high-caliber, strategy-first event designed exclusively for senior HR leaders.
It strictly excludes vendors and consultants, creating a rare environment for candid discussions among more than 500 HR executives — many from Fortune 500 organizations.
The agenda centers on future-facing “next practices,” including applied AI in HR, workforce resilience, organizational design, and leadership transformation.
10. AEC HR Summit 2026
- Date: April 8–10, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Key Speakers:
- Erica Keswin – Author, Speaker, and Workplace Strategist
- Jay Bowman – Partner, FMI Consulting
- Jim Thompson – Chairman & CEO, DCCM
- Price: $1,795 USD (General Summit Ticket; discounts available for multiple attendees)
The 2026 AEC HR Summit is North America’s largest and only HR conference dedicated specifically to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Hosted by HR professionals since 2010, the Summit brings together senior HR leaders, firm executives, and practitioners for in-depth keynotes, breakout sessions, and pre-summit workshops.
11. Rethink HR Tech USA
- Date: April 15 – 17, 2026
- Medium: In-person and Virtual/Online
- Location: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Genice Daniels – Senior Director Human Resources, McCain Foods
- Jason Desentz – Chief Human Resource Officer, Toshiba
- Theresa Fletcher-Brown – Director, EEO Compliance Programs, Chicago Transit Authority
- Price: From $2,549
Rethink! HR Tech USA 2026 is the premier U.S. gathering where HR meets technology.
Over 2.5 days, 531+ HR leaders from 295+ companies will explore human-centric workplaces powered by AI, automation, predictive analytics, and next-gen HR technologies.
The conference features 124 expert-led sessions, workshops, case studies, and interactive panels, focused on talent management, HCM platforms, people analytics, global payroll, and AI-driven recruitment.
12. SHRM Talent 2026
- Date: April 19–22, 2026
- Medium: In-person and virtual/online options available
- Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas
- Key Speaker: Heather McGowan – Top-ranked Futurist; 2x Bestselling Author
- Price: From $1,795
SHRM Talent 2026 is designed to equip HR professionals and talent leaders with cutting-edge strategies for navigating an evolving workforce, where AI and skills-first approaches are central to business success.
Access 90+ HR solution providers, and attend highly curated sessions in-person or online, SHRM Talent 2026 positions itself as a must-attend event for forward-thinking HR professionals.
13. Workhuman Live 2026
- Date: April 27–30, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
- Key Speakers:
- Michelle Obama – Former First Lady, Bestselling Author, Champion of Authentic Leadership
- Angela Duckworth – Author of Grit, Researcher, Professor & Advisor
- Abhijit Bhaduri – Leadership Advisor, Author, and Speaker
- Price: From $1,095
Workhuman Live Orlando focuses on people-first, future-ready workplaces.
Highlighted by a moderated conversation with Michelle Obama, the event focuses on leadership, employee engagement, recognition, and building workplace cultures that thrive amid technological change.
Attendees gain access to actionable workshops, skills labs, and networking opportunities alongside 90+ cutting-edge HR solution providers.
14. Learning Technologies London 2026
- Date: April 29–30, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Excel London, London, UK
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: Paid conference sessions; exhibition access is free
Learning Technologies UK is Europe’s premier event for workplace learning, talent development, and HR technology, attracting over 15,000 visitors from around the globe.
Co-located with HR Technologies UK, the conference provides a unique convergence of L&D and HR professionals, offering over 200 expert-led seminars, 200+ exhibitors, and a world-class conference program.
15. HR Tech Asia 2026
- Date: May 4–7, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
- Key Speakers:
- Michelle Chen – HR Tech Visionary & Industry Leader
- Rajesh Iyer – Workforce Transformation Strategist
- Aiko Tanaka – AI & People Analytics Specialist
- Price: SGD 999–1,399
HR Tech Asia 2026 is Asia’s premier event for HR technology, workforce transformation, and future-of-work strategies, drawing over 5,000 attendees from across the region.
The conference combines plenary sessions, three focused tracks (C-Suite Leadership, Workforce Transformation, Worktech & AI), high-impact workshops, and 130+ exhibitors.
16. 2026 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference
- Date: May 7 – 8, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Jennifer Quinn – President & Owner, JQ Staffing Services
- Sirmara Campbell – CHRO, LaSalle Network
- Monte Block – CEO, Equiliem
- Price: TBA
The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference 2026 focuses on legal, regulatory, and operational best practices.
Over two days, attendees will explore critical topics including immigration compliance, AI in recruiting, fraud prevention, and emerging policy changes impacting staffing firms.
The conference uniquely combines high-level expertise with practical guidance, offering CE and CLE credits to maintain professional certifications.
17. Engage 2026
- Date: May 27-28, 2026 (Boston); November 10, 2026 (London)
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Boston, MA, USA; London & Sydney (TBA)
- Key Speakers:
- Art Papas – CEO & Founder, Bullhorn
- Matt Fischer – President & COO, Bullhorn
- Price: From $1,399
Engage 2026 is Bullhorn’s premier global staffing and recruiting conference series, designed to help recruitment leaders and practitioners shape the future of recruitment.
Each event, Boston, London, and Sydney, offers immersive, highly personalized experiences with over 1,000 attendees.
18. RecFest UK& USA 2026
- Date: July 2, 2026 (UK); September 23 – 24, 2026 (USA)
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Knebworth, England; Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Will Dempsey – Director, Global Talent Acquisition, AstraZeneca
- Cath Possamai – Talent Acquisition Director, EMEA & APAC Stores, Amazon
- Hung Lee – Curator, Recruiting Brainfood
- Price: From £99 per person (+VAT)
RecFest USA 2026 is the ultimate festival-style event for talent acquisition (TA) professionals.
Designed for in-house TA teams, resourcing leaders, and HR practitioners, the event features 100+ industry speakers, immersive stages, live demos, tech showcases, and real-world case studies.
Attendees benefit from hands-on networking, festival entertainment, and exclusive afterparties, all within a highly interactive environment.
19. HR Leaders Summit 2026
- Date: July 8 – 10, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Key Speakers:
- Kobi Ampoma – Head of Talent Acquisition, The HEINEKEN Company
- Hung Lee – Editor, Recruiting Brainfood
- Lindsay Ross – CHRO, Bitpanda
- Price: From €799
The WeAreDevelopers HR Leaders Summit EUROPE is Europe’s premier HR and work innovation event, bringing together over 1,000 HR professionals and 100+ expert speakers across 60+ sessions.
Attendees gain exposure to innovative recruitment tools, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking talent management practices.
It is integrated with the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, allowing participants access to 15,000 tech professionals and cross-industry networking opportunities.
20. HR Healthcare
- Date: July 13–15, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Key Speakers:
- Lance Bradshaw – Director, Workforce Transformation, Intermountain Health System
- Donato Cipriano – CHRO, NYC Health + Hospitals
- Edina Hanes – VP of HR, UC Health
- Price: From $1,199
The Senior Retreat for HR Leaders 2026 is a highly focused, healthcare-specific HR conference designed for senior HR decision-makers, including CHROs, VPs, and Directors.
The event tackles pressing issues such as AI integration in healthcare, talent shortages, and long-term employee retention.
Attendees also earn HRCI and SHRM credits, making it both an educational and strategic investment for their organizations.
21. Avionte CONNECT 2026
- Date: August 5 – 7, 2026
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: TBA
Avionté CONNECT 2026 is a three-day, practitioner-focused conference designed specifically for staffing professionals looking to modernize operations and improve recruiter productivity.
Bringing together 550+ staffing leaders, 60+ sessions, and 35+ solution partners, CONNECT emphasizes real-world use cases, platform optimization, and peer-to-peer learning rather than high-level theory.
22. Workday Rising Nevada & EMEA
- Dates: October 12–15, 2026 (North America); November 17–19, 2026 (EMEA)
- Medium: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual/Online)
- Locations: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Barcelona, Spain
- Key Speakers:
- Aneel Bhusri – Co-Founder & Executive Chair, Workday
- Carl Eschenbach – Chief Executive Officer, Workday
- Ashley Goldsmith – Chief People Officer, Workday
- Price: From $299
Workday Rising 2026 is a flagship global HR, finance, and recruiting technology conference, delivered through two major regional editions: North America and EMEA.
- The Las Vegas edition draws global enterprises and systems integrators.
- The Barcelona EMEA edition focuses on EU regulatory readiness, data sovereignty, and regional workforce strategy.
Across both events, attendees get access to 400+ on-demand sessions, 250+ AI-focused talks, and hundreds of customer-led case studies showing how enterprises are applying AI to recruiting and workforce planning.
23. HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026
- Date: October 20–22, 2026
- Medium: In-person (with select on-demand content available)
- Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Key Speakers: Josh Bersin – Global Industry Analyst, HR & Workforce Technology
- Price: From $1,895
HR Tech Las Vegas 2026 is the world’s largest and most influential HR technology conference.
With 7,200+ attendees, 200+ sessions, and nearly 500 exhibitors, the conference offers unmatched exposure to recruiting, TA, and workforce solutions.
What sets HR Tech apart is its massive expo floor, with sessions led by practitioners from global brands like Google, UnitedHealth Group, and J.P. Morgan.
24. Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo
- Date: TBA
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL, USA
- Key Speakers: TBA
- Price: TBA
Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 is widely regarded gathering of CHROs and senior HR executives, drawing more than 6,000 HR leaders, 60+ Gartner experts, and 80+ solution providers.
The conference centers on the evolving human-AI workforce, future-ready skills strategies, and building high-performance, resilient organizations amid constant disruption.
Specialized offerings like the invite-only CHRO Circle Program and CPE-eligible sessions elevate the event for senior decision-makers.
25. Talent Connect 2026
- Date: TBA
- Medium: Hybrid
- Location: TBA
- Price: TBA
Talent Connect is LinkedIn’s flagship talent and recruiting event, blending an invite-only executive Summit with a globally accessible virtual broadcast experience.
What differentiates Talent Connect is its senior-level audience, high-production content, and direct access to LinkedIn’s product vision and data-backed insights, rather than vendor-heavy expo floors.
In 2025, the event featured headline speakers from LinkedIn leadership alongside global executives and cultural thought leaders, reinforcing its reputation as a strategy-first, future-of-talent forum.
26. Indeed FutureWorks 2026
- Date: September 2–3, 2026 (expected, based on annual schedule)
- Medium: In-person
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona (expected)
- Price: TBA
Indeed FutureWorks is Indeed’s flagship conference focused on the future of hiring at scale.
It brings together employers, staffing leaders, and HR executives to explore how AI-powered recruiting tools, trust in the workplace, and employer branding are reshaping talent acquisition.
In 2025, the conference featured high-profile thought leaders and emphasized practical takeaways around AI adoption and candidate trust.
HR Conferences: Final Words
Whether you're refining your hiring strategy or scouting the latest HR tech, these conferences put you in the room with the people and ideas shaping the future of recruitment. Don't just keep up, level up.
Make 2026 the year you turn connections into opportunities and ideas into action.
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