Top 13 HR Events & Conferences for 2026

HR Events & Conferences for 2026

HR Events January 2026

HR Vision New York

• Date: January 14-15, 2026
• Location: TBC, New York
• URL: https://www.hrvisionevent.com/new-york
• Description: HR Vision New York is a two-day HR conference on January 14-15, 2026, featuring 50+ sessions across three streams. The event focuses on HR technology, talent management, leadership, and the future of work, connecting attendees with industry experts through interactive discussions and networking opportunities.
• Sponsorship Cost: Contact for more information
  
  
  
  
  

From Day One: Live 2026

• Date: January 27th, 2026
• Location: Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA
• URL: https://www.fromdayone.com/conferences/2026/2026_p_atlanta
• Description: From Day One Atlanta 2026 is an HR leadership conference exploring transformative workplace strategies including talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, AI, HR technology, and inclusion. The event offers 4 SHRM/HRCI recertification credits for attendees focused on creating fulfilling work environments.
  
• Sponsorship Cost: Not publicly available

February 2026 HR Events

Talent Acquisition Week 2026

• Date: February 2-5, 2026
• Location: San Diego, California
• URL: talentacquisitionweek.com
• Description: Combines three major events into one powerful week: the Social Recruiting Strategies Conference (SRSC), employer branding sessions, and talent sourcing programs, bringing together forward-thinking TA professionals and HR leaders to explore recruitment transformation
• Sponsorship Cost: Starts around $1,800 for an all-access pass

SHRM AI+HI Project 2026

• Date: February 24-25, 2026
• Location: San Francisco, California
• URL: https://conference.shrm.org/ai-hi-project/
• Description: An intimate experience bringing together AI pioneers, industry leaders, and hands-on workshops that help navigate every stage of AI adoption, featuring cutting-edge insights on the ethical integration of AI into the workplace SHRM
• Sponsorship Cost: Multiple sponsorship packages available including presenting sponsor, innovation lab sponsor, pre-conference case study sponsor, and mobile app sponsor. Specific pricing not publicly disclosed but includes premium branding opportunities.

March 2026 HR Events

UNLEASH America 2026

• Date: March 17-19, 2026
• Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada
• URL: https://www.unleash.ai/unleashamerica
• Description: The International Festival of HR covering AI, skills, well-being, and leadership, bringing together HR leaders, practitioners, technology experts, and innovators to focus on the future of work and HR innovation 
• Sponsorship Cost: General pass pricing starts at approximately €2,995 +VAT UNLEASH. Startup sponsorship packages valued at $50,000 available through competition.

Transform 2026

• Date: March 23-25, 2026
• Location: Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada
• URL: https://transform.us
• Description: A strategic platform for workforce leadership in the AI era, featuring three days of progressive programming, curated connections, innovative technology showcases, and hands-on learning experiences focusing on AI-driven HR strategies, leadership, ethics, and organizational transformation.
• Sponsorship Cost: Conference passes and sponsorship pricing not publicly disclosed.

i4cp Next Practices Now Conference 2026

Yes we cheated with this event. It seems this is both a March and April event. Regardless, it would be ideal to reach out and book your slot now. We decided to include this in our April list. What's interesting about i4cp is the way to sponsor this one is to see if you can enroll as a panel speaker.

• Date: March 30 - April 2, 2026
• Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona
• URL: https://www.i4cp.com/conference
• Description: The #1-rated HR conference for senior leaders in a vendor-free environment, featuring forward-thinking strategies from integrating AI into HR processes to building resilient workforces, designed for 500+ HR executives to share next practices i4cp
• Sponsorship Cost: Members: $3,795 (early bird); Non-members: $4,295 (early bird); Virtual: Members $1,295, Non-members $1,495 i4cp. Note: This is a vendor-free conference, so traditional sponsorships are not available.

April 2026 HR Events

SHRM Talent 2026

• Date: April 19-22, 2026
• Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
• URL: https://conference.shrm.org/talent-conference
• Description: Conference focusing on talent management and HR strategies, providing cutting-edge insights organizations need to retain top talent and attract the best candidates from a dynamic talent pool 
• Sponsorship Cost: Attendance pricing and group rates available; sponsorship packages offered but specific costs not publicly disclosed. Contact delegations@shrm.org for sponsorship information.

Workhuman Live 2026

• Date: April 27-30, 2026
• Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
• URL: https://www.workhumanlive.com
• Description: The award-winning event connecting HR and business leaders with breakthrough strategies to build thriving, people-first workplaces, focusing on recognition, employee engagement, culture, and organizational development Workhumanlive
• Sponsorship Cost: Sponsorship packages available for organizations that align with Workhuman's mission and provide solutions that enhance organizational culture. Specific pricing not publicly disclosed. Group discounts available for 5+ registrants (10% off with code WHL26-BAF10).

June 2026 HR Events

SHRM26 Annual Conference

• Date: June 7-10, 2026
• Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
• URL: https://annual.shrm.org
• Description: The world's largest HR conference featuring 375+ expert-led sessions, global networking, and actionable strategies covering the latest HR trends including compliance, leadership, DEI, and HR technology SHRM
• Sponsorship Cost: Multiple sponsorship and exhibitor packages available. Attendance pricing varies by member status and registration date. Contact for sponsorship details at SHRM events website.

October 2026 HR Events

HR World Summit 2026

• Date: October 20-22, 2026 (projected)
• Location: Alfândega Congress Center, Porto, Portugal
• URL: https://hrworldsummit.com
• Description: A summit bringing together 1,000 delegates and 80 speakers for two inspiring days focused on AI-driven HR strategies, leadership, ethics, and organizational transformation, blending culture, content, networking, and knowledge HR World Summit 2025
• Sponsorship Cost: Not publicly available

HR Technology Conference 2026

• Date: October 20-22, 2026
• Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
• URL: https://www.hrtechnologyconference.com
• Description: The world's leading and longest-running HR technology conference featuring the largest HR tech expo with nearly 500 vendors, 200+ sessions on HR technology trends, innovation, and workforce technology, including the Women in HR Tech Summit
• Sponsorship Cost: Attendee registration starts at $1,995 for HR practitioners Hrtechnologyconference. Exhibitor and sponsorship packages available but specific costs not publicly disclosed.

Unconfirmed Must Attend HR Events

LinkedIn Talent Connect 2026

LinkedIn Talent Connect: The premier event for talent acquisition, HR, and recruiting leaders. Explore AI-driven hiring strategies, workforce innovation, and networking with global TA professionals.

Conclusion

Rest assured, we will be adding more relevant HR events and conferences to this list as we approach 2026.