The field of Human Resources and People Operations is evolving rapidly, making it essential to stay informed about the latest solutions, strategies, and industry insights. Keeping up-to-date can be challenging, so engaging in continuous learning and networking with other professionals is crucial to staying ahead in employee empowerment.
Benefits of Attending an HR Conference
Participating in an HR conference can significantly broaden your professional network and provide you with valuable knowledge and insights. These events are also a great way to earn or maintain professional certifications, often accredited by multiple organizations.
At these gatherings, you'll have the chance to connect with industry leaders, mentors, and peers while attending sessions led by experts with extensive experience in the field. This interaction keeps you informed about the latest trends in HR and helps you build the skills needed to advance your career.
HR conferences offer a range of opportunities that can help you develop professionally. Here's a look at what you can typically gain:
- Skill-building through workshops and sessions: Conferences usually feature a variety of workshops, presentations, and panel discussions that cover important HR topics like talent management. These sessions provide practical strategies you can use to benefit your organization.
- Support for wellness and mental health initiatives: According to Gallup, many employees report that their jobs negatively impact their mental well-being. HR conferences are increasingly emphasizing the importance of promoting wellness programs to reduce workplace stress.
- Staying informed on legal and compliance matters: Since HR regulations are always evolving, these events often include sessions led by legal experts who provide crucial updates on compliance, helping you manage risks and ensure responsible practices.
- Earning professional development credits (PDCs): For HR professionals, conferences are a great way to earn PDCs to meet continuing education requirements, with many events being recognized by certifying bodies such as the ATD Certification Institute and HR Certification Institute.
Maximizing Your Conference Experience
To make the most out of your time at an HR conference, it's essential to have a plan. Here are a few strategies to enhance your experience:
- Do your research: Set your goals before attending the conference, focusing on what topics or challenges you want to address. Review the event's agenda, explore keynote speakers, and gather insights from past attendees to tailor your approach.
- Plan your schedule: Large conferences can be overwhelming due to their size and pace. Create a strategy for navigating the venue, prioritizing sessions you want to attend, and organizing your time efficiently. Arrive early, review the agenda, and come prepared with questions.
- Bring a conference buddy: Attending with a colleague or friend can enrich your experience by sharing learning opportunities and discussions. Some conferences even offer group discounts, making it both cost-effective and more enjoyable to attend together.
- Network actively: Take full advantage of networking opportunities by engaging with other attendees during sessions, breaks, or social events. Focus on meaningful conversations, listen carefully to others, and exchange contact information to foster future connections. Follow up with new contacts afterward to solidify those relationships.
Using these strategies will help you gain valuable insights, make meaningful connections, and maximize the benefits of attending HR conferences.
To support your efforts in staying informed, we’ve put together a detailed guide of HR conferences happening in 2025 that you won't want to miss.
Let’s dive into our lineup! For your convenience, we’ve organized the HR conferences by month into twelve sections. To make sure you don’t miss any updates throughout the year, we recommend saving a copy of our HR conferences guide.
January 2025
2025 Employee Screening & Strategy Conference - Day With DISA 2025
Location: Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, TX
Start Date: January 16, 2025
Category: Trends and insights into employee screening and HR strategy
World Class Workforce Transformation 2025 Conference
Location: Leonardo Hotel, Frankfurt, Germany
Start Date: January 23 and 24, 2025
Category: The Future of Work and the new employee and workplace experience
Cannexus 2025 — Canada’s Career Development Conference
Location: Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Canada
Start Date: January 27- 29, 2025
Category: Career and workforce development
February 2025
CIPD Wellbeing at Work Conference
Conference Date: February 4, 2025
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London, London, UK
Category: Employee Wellbeing, Mental Health, Organizational Culture
Conference Date: February 11, 2025
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester, UK
Category: Human Resources, Business Collaboration, Networking
Conference Date: February 19-22, 2025
Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
Category: Human Resource Development (HRD) Research and Practice
Conference Date: February 22-27, 2025
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Category: General HR topics
Conference Date: February 25, 2025
Location: London, UK
Category: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Facilities Management (FM)
Achieve Engagement PeopleDev@Work Virtual Conference
Conference Date: February 26, 2025
Location: Virtual
Category: Talent Management, People Development
March 2025
Conference Date: March 3-6, 2025
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona & Virtual
Category: Human Capital and Workforce Development
Conference Date: March 4-5, 2025
Location: RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Category: HR Technology and Innovation
HR Data Analytics and AI Summit 2025
Conference Date: March 4-5, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Category: HR Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Conference Date: March 5-6, 2025
Location: London, UK
Category: HR Leadership and Talent Strategy with a focus on HR Technology
From Day One Live: Silicon Valley
Conference Date: March 6, 2025
Location: Mountain View, CA
Category: Employee Experience and Engagement
Conference Date: March 11-12, 2025
Location: Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA
Category: Comprehensive HR Strategies and Practices for 2025
Conference Date: March 11-13, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Talent Experience and HR Technology
Conference Date: March 12-14, 2025
Location: Virtual
Category: HR Innovation and Future Workforce Trends
Conference Date: March 17-19, 2025
Location: Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Category: Future of Work and HR Technology
SSOW Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Conference
Conference Date: March 24-27, 2025
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
Category: Shared Services, Outsourcing, and Global Business Services
Conference Date: March 24-26, 2025
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Category: Talent Management and HR Strategies
April 2025
Conference Date: April 1-2, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category: Workforce Innovation and Future Workplace Strategies
Advance HE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2025
Conference Date: April 2-3, 2025
Location: Newcastle, UK
Category: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher Education
Great Place to Work For All™ Summit
Conference Date: April 8-10, 2025
Location: Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, Las Vegas, NV
Category: Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement
Conference Date: April 9-11, 2025
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Category: HR Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry
Wharton People Analytics Conference
Conference Date: April 10-11, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: People Analytics and Workforce Strategy
Conference Date: April 22, 2025
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Category: Public Sector Culture, Higher Education, Workplace Culture
Conference Date: April 22-24, 2025
Location: Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
Category: Workforce Management in Contact Centers
Conference Date: April 25, 2025
Location: McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN
Category: Human Resources and Workplace Innovation
Conference Date: April 28-30, 2025
Location: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
Category: Human Resources and Professional Development
May 2025
Conference Date: May 4-6, 2025
Location: Hilton Anaheim, California
Category: HR Management, California Employment Law, and Workplace Strategy
Conference Date: May 5-8, 2025
Location: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, Arizona
Category: Workforce Management and Technology
Conference Date: May 5-8, 2025
Location: Samoset Resort, Rockport, ME
Category: Human Resources and Professional Development
Conference Date: May 6-8, 2025
Location: CAESARS FORUM, Las Vegas, NV
Category: HR Innovation and Workforce Technology
Conference Date: May 12-15, 2025
Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Colorado
Category: Workplace Culture and Human-Centered Leadership
Conference Date: May 13-14, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: Future of HR technology, including AI, data analytics, employee experience, and digital transformation
Conference Date: May 13-16, 2025
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL (Kissimmee)
Category: Payroll Management, Compliance, and Professional Development
Conference Date: May 20-21, 2025
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Category: HR Leadership and Future of Work
June 2025
Conference Date: June 29 – July 2, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Category: HR Leadership and Strategy, Future of Work
July 2025
Achieve Engagement Hiring@Work Virtual Conference
Conference Date: July 16, 2025
Location: Virtual
Category: Hiring, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition
August 2025
Conference Date: August 6-7, 2025
Location: Madison, WI & Virtual
Category: Employee Experience, Workplace Culture, and HR Innovation
September 2025
Conference Date: September 17-18, 2025
Location: Oakland, CA
Category: Workplace Culture, Human Connection, and Organizational Change
October 2025
Conference Date: October 6-7, 2025
Location: Boston, MA
Category: Healthcare HR, Talent Management, and Employee Engagement
... and more to come as they are announced!
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About DISA Global Solutions
Founded in 1986, DISA is the industry-leading provider of employee screening and compliance services. Headquartered in Houston, with more than 35 offices throughout North America and Europe, DISA’s comprehensive scope of services includes drug and alcohol testing, background screening, occupational health, and transportation compliance. DISA assists employers in making informed staffing decisions while building a culture of safety in their workplace.