For modern HR, recruiting, and partnership professionals, staying ahead of the curve in talent strategy and technology is essential. The right conference provides critical insights into the future of work, the latest in ATS and HR tech, and invaluable networking opportunities with industry leaders and potential ecosystem partners.
This guide highlights the top 25 global events for 2026, categorised to help you find the perfect conference. Whether you're an HR generalist, a talent acquisition leader, or a partnership manager building an HR tech ecosystem, this is your definitive list for planning the year ahead.
Major Global HR & HR Tech Conferences
1. SHRM Annual Conference & Expo
- Who's it for: All HR professionals, from generalists and business partners to C-level executives. It is the largest HR conference globally.
- Country & City: Chicago, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: June 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $2,200 for non-members.
- Website: https://annual.shrm.org/
2. HR Technology Conference & Exposition
- Who's it for: HR and IT professionals focused on technology, software, and innovation in the HR space. It's the world's leading HR tech event.
- Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: Late September 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $2,000.
- Website: https://www.hrtechnologyconference.com/
3. Unleash World
- Who's it for: European HR leaders, technology buyers, global executives, and innovative HR tech startups.
- Country & City: Paris, France 🇫🇷
- Dates: Mid-October 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around €800 for enterprise attendees.
- Website: https://www.unleash.ai/world
4. Zukunft Personal Europe
- Who's it for: The entire European HR community, with a strong focus on the German-speaking (DACH) market.
- Country & City: Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪
- Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around €100 for a day pass.
- Website: https://www.zukunft-personal.com/de/
Leading Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Events
5. RecFest
- Who's it for: In-house recruiters, talent acquisition leaders, and resourcing professionals looking for a unique, festival-like conference experience.
- Country & City: Knebworth, UK 🇬🇧 & Nashville, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: Early July (UK) / September (USA) 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around £300 / $400.
- Website: https://recfest.com/
6. Talent Connect by LinkedIn
- Who's it for: Global talent leaders, executive recruiters, and strategic thinkers in talent acquisition.
- Country & City: Various / Digital
- Dates: Varies, often October.
- Pricing: Often free (for virtual) or invite-only.
- Website: https://www.linkedin.com/events/
7. ERE Recruiting Conference
- Who's it for: Heads of talent acquisition and corporate recruiting leaders from large organizations.
- Country & City: San Diego, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: April 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,500.
- Website: https://www.ererecruitingconference.com/
8. SourceCon
- Who's it for: Talent sourcers, researchers, and recruiting professionals focused on candidate identification and engagement.
- Country & City: Various, USA & Europe
- Dates: March (Digital) / September (In-Person) 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,200.
- Website: https://www.sourcecon.com/
9. Talent Acquisition Week
- Who's it for: A broad range of talent acquisition professionals, with co-located events for social recruiting, employer branding, and talent sourcing.
- Country & City: San Diego, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: Late January 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,800 for an all-access pass.
- Website: https://talentacquisitionweek.com/
Top HR, HCM & ATS Vendor Conferences
10. Workday Rising
- Who's it for: Workday customers and partners across HR, Finance, and IT.
- Country & City: USA (e.g., Las Vegas) & Europe (e.g., Barcelona)
- Dates: September (USA) / November (Europe) 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $2,000 (customer/partner-focused).
- Website: https://rising.workday.com/
11. Greenhouse Open
- Who's it for: Greenhouse customers, partners, and leaders in talent acquisition, people operations, and DE&I.
- Country & City: New York City, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: May 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,500.
- Website: https://www.greenhouseopen.com/
12. SAP SuccessConnect
- Who's it for: SAP SuccessFactors customers, partners, and HR leaders using the platform.
- Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: Co-located with SAP Sapphire, typically early June 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Varies, part of the larger SAP conference.
- Website: https://www.sap.com/events/successconnect.html
13. Oracle CloudWorld
- Who's it for: Oracle customers and partners, with a major track for Oracle Cloud HCM users.
- Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $2,000.
- Website: https://www.oracle.com/cloudworld/
14. Lever Ascend
- Who's it for: Lever customers, partners, and talent acquisition professionals.
- Country & City: Various / Digital
- Dates: Varies, often October.
- Pricing: Varies, often free for virtual events.
- Website: https://www.lever.co/ascend/
15. UKG Aspire
- Who's it for: UKG customers and partners across HR, payroll, and workforce management.
- Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
- Dates: Early November 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Customer and partner-focused event.
- Website: https://www.ukg.com/events/aspire
Key Regional HR Events
16. HR Summit & Expo (HRSE)
- Who's it for: HR professionals and business leaders in the Middle East.
- Country & City: Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪
- Dates: October 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Varies by pass type.
- Website: https://www.hrse.ae/
17. CIPD Festival of Work
- Who's it for: People professionals, L&D experts, and business leaders in the UK.
- Country & City: London, UK 🇬🇧
- Dates: Mid-June 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around £500.
- Website: https://www.festivalofwork.com/
18. AHRI National Convention & Exhibition
- Who's it for: HR directors, managers, and business leaders in Australia.
- Country & City: Various, Australia 🇦🇺
- Dates: August 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,500 AUD.
- Website: https://www.ahri.com.au/national-convention/
19. HR Tech Montreal
- Who's it for: HR and technology professionals in Canada.
- Country & City: Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦
- Dates: May 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $400 CAD.
- Website: https://hrtechmtl.com/
Specialised HR & Niche Events
20. ATD International Conference & EXPO
- Who's it for: Learning and development (L&D), training, and talent development professionals.
- Country & City: Various, USA
- Dates: May 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,800.
- Website: https://atdconference.td.org/
21. WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference
- Who's it for: Compensation, benefits, and total rewards professionals.
- Country & City: Various, USA
- Dates: Varies
- Pricing: Starts around $2,000.
- Website: https://worldatwork.org/events
22. People Analytics & Future of Work (PAFOW)
- Who's it for: Professionals in people analytics, workforce planning, and data-driven HR.
- Country & City: London, UK 🇬🇧 & Various, USA
- Dates: Varies by location.
- Pricing: Starts around £1,000 / $1,200.
- Website: https://www.pafow.net/
23. HR Vision
- Who's it for: Senior HR leaders focused on strategy, culture, and business transformation.
- Country & City: Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
- Dates: Varies
- Pricing: Starts around €1,000.
- Website: https://www.hrvisionevent.com/
24. Workhuman Live
- Who's it for: HR leaders and professionals focused on employee recognition, culture, and the human workplace.
- Country & City: Various, USA & Europe
- Dates: April (USA) / September (Europe) 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Starts around $1,500.
- Website: https://www.workhuman.com/live/
25. HR Congress
- Who's it for: Strategic HR leaders, academics, and thinkers focused on the future of HR.
- Country & City: Various / Digital
- Dates: November 2026 (Projected)
- Pricing: Varies.
Website: https://hrcongress.com/