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An HR conference should help your team update their screening programs, evaluate their software, improve their recruiting workflow, or develop their employees' skillsets... all critical aspects of an efficient HR program. You should be able to ask detailed questions and learn how other professionals handle similar challenges.
This guide covers 40 conferences and related professional events across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia in 2027. Whether you need to review your AI integrations or modernize your background check processes, these events offer valuable insights for all participants.
Date: January 14, 2027
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
Focus: Employee screening, compliance, workplace safety, and HR strategy
DISA’s annual conference offers a full day of education for HR, screening, safety, and compliance professionals, with sessions that cover background screening, drug and alcohol testing, employment law, transportation compliance, occupational health, and HR strategy.
For professionals whose responsibilities span hiring and workplace safety, the conference covers both in one day. Attendees can earn up to six SHRM professional development credits and six HRCI HR (General) recertification credit hours.
Date: January 20–21, 2027
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Focus: Background screening in the Asia-Pacific region
The Professional Background Screening Association’s regional event offers education and discussion for screening professionals working across Asia-Pacific markets.
Date: January 25–27, 2027
Location: Rogers Centre Ottawa, Canada, and virtual
Focus: Career and workforce development
Cannexus serves career development practitioners, researchers, and workforce professionals whose work involves career pathways, workforce participation, or helping people move into new roles. The in-person and virtual programs are mostly separate, with some shared sessions.
Date: February 10–12, 2027
Location: Houston Marriott Westchase, Houston, Texas, USA
Focus: Human resource development research and practice
The Academy of Human Resource Development connects scholars and practitioners studying employee learning and development. L&D professionals can examine how research applies to their work.
Date: February 22–23, 2027
Location: The St. Regis Singapore, Singapore
Focus: Workplace culture and organizational trust in Southeast Asia
HR and business leaders supporting Southeast Asian teams can examine how workplace culture affects business performance. Discussions address how leaders use employee insights to build trust and improve the employee experience.
Date: March 2–3, 2027
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada
Focus: Workforce strategy, people leadership, and learning
Future of Work Canada convenes senior leaders in HR, people and culture, talent, and learning. Its cross-functional audience suits teams managing workforce changes that require several HR functions to work together.
Date: March 17–18, 2027
Location: London, United Kingdom
Focus: HR leadership, technology, and talent strategy
HR Vision offers parallel streams and smaller group discussions for senior HR professionals. Attendees can compare approaches to leadership, employee experience, and talent while discussing how technology supports that work.
Date: March 23–25, 2027
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Focus: Senior HR leadership and workforce strategy
i4cp combines human capital research with discussions among senior HR leaders. The event excludes vendors and consultants, keeping conversations among practitioners. Check eligibility before registering.
Date: March 31–April 2, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Focus: Employment law and workplace risk
At LEAP, HR professionals learn from practicing employment attorneys and discuss workplace situations. The content addresses employee relations, policy development, and legal risk in day-to-day HR decisions.
Date: April 4–6, 2027
Location: Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C., USA
Focus: Background screening legislation, regulation, and compliance
This in-person event examines screening policy and regulatory developments for professionals in the background screening industry. A separate Advocacy Day follows on April 7.
Date: April 11–13, 2027
Location: Denver metro area, Colorado, USA
Focus: Recruiting and talent acquisition
SHRM Talent’s 2027 format centers on recruiting. Recruiters and talent acquisition leaders can attend working sessions on sourcing, screening, hiring decisions, and the use of AI.
Date: April 12–14, 2027
Location: Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Focus: The future of work, AI, and people leadership
Transform convenes people leaders, technology companies, founders, and investors. Workshops and small-group discussions give attendees time to examine how new technology could change their workforce strategy.
Date: April 13–15, 2027
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Focus: HR technology, AI, and workforce transformation
UNLEASH’s U.S. event moves to Miami for 2027. HR and business leaders can meet technology providers and discuss workforce strategy, including decisions about adopting AI.
Date: April 13–16, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Focus: Drug and alcohol screening education and training
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association’s conference serves professionals who manage or support testing programs. Education covers testing practices, program administration, and developments affecting the screening industry.
Date: April 20–22, 2027
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Focus: Applied AI and automation for talent teams
Phenom’s conference examines how organizations use AI and automation in hiring, employee development, and retention. Talent acquisition, talent management, and HR technology teams can assess how those applications might support their work.
Date: April 21–22, 2027
Location: RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Focus: HR technology strategy and implementation
HR Tech Europe serves senior HR leaders responsible for technology decisions and organizational change. The conference and exhibition give attendees opportunities to compare providers and assess how their products support HR priorities.
Date: April 25–28, 2027
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Focus: Compensation, benefits, and total rewards
WorldatWork’s TR27 serves rewards specialists and HR leaders reviewing compensation, benefits, and recognition. The event also examines how rewards programs support employee retention and business goals.
Date: April 26–29, 2027
Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Focus: Workplace culture, recognition, and people leadership
Workhuman Live addresses workplace culture and recognition for HR and business leaders. Its focus includes workplace relationships and employees’ day-to-day experience at work.
Date: April 28–29, 2027
Location: International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia
Focus: HR leadership, professional development, and learning
The 2027 summit offers four parallel stages for different roles and priorities. Australian HR teams can attend sessions for executives, emerging leaders, and L&D professionals within the same event.
Date: May 5–6, 2027
Location: Excel London, London, United Kingdom
Focus: HR and recruitment technology
This event combines an exhibition with education for HR and talent professionals. If you are evaluating software, use it to compare providers and ask how their systems would fit your recruiting and HR operations.
Date: May 10–12, 2027
Location: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, California, USA, and virtual
Focus: California HR practice and employment law
The California HR Conference combines education on California-specific requirements with broader coverage of leadership, talent, and workplace responsibilities. It serves teams supporting employees in the state.
Date: May 10–13, 2027
Location: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
Focus: HR technology, AI, and workforce transformation in Asia
HR Tech Asia combines technology discussions with talent strategy and leadership. The full event window includes pre-event masterclasses on May 10 and post-event site tours on May 13, so check which activities your pass includes.
Date: May 11–14, 2027
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Focus: Payroll operations, education, and compliance
PayrollOrg’s annual conference serves payroll professionals and HR leaders who oversee payroll operations. Its concentrated payroll coverage suits attendees who need more depth than a general HR event provides.
Date: May 16–19, 2027
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Focus: Employee learning and talent development
The Association for Talent Development’s international conference covers training design, employee development, and the systems and practices that support learning at work. It serves professionals responsible for helping employees build skills.
Date: May 18–20, 2027
Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Focus: Workplace culture, trust, and employee experience
This summit examines how workplace trust and culture affect business performance. HR, employee experience, and business leaders can learn how to use employee feedback to guide improvements.
Date: May 18–20, 2027
Location: Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club, Wisconsin, USA, and virtual
Focus: AI adoption and its effects on people and work
Previously associated with the CultureCon name, this event addresses responsible AI use for people leaders. Discussions consider what AI adoption means for organizations and employees, alongside the technology itself.
Date: May 25–26, 2027
Location: Alfândega Congress Center, Porto, Portugal
Focus: HR strategy, leadership, culture, and AI
Senior HR and business leaders attend HR World Summit to discuss changes to work and leadership. The developing 2027 program addresses AI accountability, talent models, workforce data, and employee trust.
Date: June 9–10, 2027
Location: Excel London, London, United Kingdom
Focus: People practice, workplace performance, and learning
The CIPD Festival of Work serves HR and people professionals across sectors. It covers workplace priorities broadly, with an emphasis on how people practices affect organizational performance.
Date: June 17, 2027
Location: InterContinental New York Barclay, New York, USA
Focus: Executive HR strategy
This invitation-only summit is exclusively for CHROs and people in equivalent roles. The format emphasizes interaction among senior leaders, with planned discussions on AI transformation, talent, leadership development, and the CHRO’s relationship with the C-suite and board.
Date: June 27–30, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Focus: Broad HR development and business skills
SHRM’s Annual Conference has become HR-X Live! for 2027, so use the new name when comparing events or requesting budget approval. The event offers HR practitioners and leaders education and opportunities to meet colleagues across the field.
Date: July 8, 2027
Location: Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Focus: In-house recruiting and talent acquisition
RecFest’s outdoor event gives in-house recruiting teams a day devoted to talent acquisition. Attendees can compare recruiting approaches, meet peers, and speak with technology providers.
Date: August 3–5, 2027
Location: Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club, Wisconsin, USA, and virtual
Focus: Workplace culture, leadership, and organizational change
CultureCon becomes WorkPossible in 2027. The event continues to serve HR professionals and workplace leaders working to improve culture, develop managers, and help employees through change. Virtual attendance is also available.
Date: September 14–16, 2027
Location: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Focus: HR practice, workplace technology, and people transformation
This European HR expo features both established providers and emerging companies. Teams can compare HR tools and services, with particular relevance for those working in German-speaking markets.
Date: September 27–30, 2027
Location: San Diego, California, USA, and online
Focus: Workday technology for HR, finance, and IT
Workday Rising serves the Workday community, including customers, partners, and prospective customers by invitation. The event is relevant to professionals who manage or evaluate Workday systems. Confirm attendance eligibility and digital access when registering.
Date: October 5–7, 2027
Location: London, United Kingdom
Focus: CHRO priorities and workforce strategy
Gartner’s London event serves CHROs and senior HR leaders examining workforce skills, organizational performance, and how people and AI will work together. Review the 2027 agenda as organizers announce sessions.
Date: October 6–7, 2027
Location: The Fairgrounds Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Focus: In-house recruiting and talent acquisition
The U.S. edition of RecFest gives in-house recruiters and recruiting leaders a festival setting to learn alongside peers and explore hiring technology.
Date: October 19–21, 2027
Location: Paris, France
Focus: Global HR strategy, AI, and work
UNLEASH Paris connects HR, business, and technology leaders with providers and peers. Its global focus suits teams assessing how AI and new approaches to work could affect a multinational workforce.
Date: October 24–26, 2027
Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Focus: Background screening industry education and professional development
PBSA’s annual conference serves screening professionals from multiple markets. Attendees can study screening operations and industry developments while connecting with others in the field.
Date: October 25–27, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Focus: Senior HR leadership and organizational performance
Gartner’s U.S. symposium addresses executive HR priorities, including changing workforce skills and the relationship between people and AI. The content serves leaders whose decisions span talent, technology, and organizational strategy.
Date: October 26–28, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Focus: HR technology evaluation and strategy
Teams comparing HR systems or planning technology investments can use HR Tech to evaluate their options. Plan your visit around specific needs, such as recruiting, workforce management, or HR operations, and prepare questions for providers before arriving.
Start with a problem your team needs to solve. For instance, if you are revising your background screening practices, look for sessions that address that work. If you are selecting software, allow enough time to network with providers to compare workflows, reporting, integrations, and support.
Additionally, check who the event is for: An executive summit may offer high-level strategic discussion but little detail for someone managing daily recruiting tasks. A payroll or screening conference may be a better investment when you need deeper knowledge in one area.
Before committing, add up registration, travel, lodging, and any workshops sold separately. Check whether your pass includes your preferred sessions, whether organizers provide recordings, and which activities qualify for recertification credits.
Choose two or three questions you want the event to help answer, and use them to guide your session choices.
Bring examples of your current challenges. For instance, if you manage drug testing, identify the policy, training, or administrative questions you want to discuss.
When attending with colleagues, divide sessions based on responsibilities and make time to compare notes.
Schedule a short team discussion after the conference. Choose one useful change to investigate, assign an owner, and agree on a next step.
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