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Check out the updated 2024 version of this guide: Navigating the Future of HR: Top HR Conferences to Attend in 2024
Human Resources professionals play a critical role in shaping the success and culture of any organization. In a rapidly changing business landscape, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in HR is vital.
Besides listening to HR podcasts and following HR influencers, HR conferences provide an excellent platform for experts to network, learn from industry leaders, and gain insights into the latest HR technologies, strategies, and practices.
If HR events and conferences were only virtual during the pandemic, now, HR and People Ops professionals can attend live, online, and hybrid events. Finding an HR conference that suits your interests, budget, and schedule is easier than ever.
This blog post will highlight some of the best HR conferences and events to attend in 2023, including their focus, keynote speakers, and key takeaways.
February
Leap HR Retail
Leap HR Retail includes over 30 case studies devoted to the HR retail industry. With some of the most well-known retail brands in the world in attendance, this is a chance to network with top-performing companies in this field.
Date: February 27-March 1, 2023
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Format: In-person
Pricing: $1,499-$1,848
👉 Register here
HR Technology Virtual Conference & Exposition
This HR tech conference covers some of the newest HR trends and best practices for utilizing technology to navigate the modern workplace easily. All sessions are online and free, allowing attendees to learn from more than 100 HR technology suppliers and view product demonstrations.
Date: February 28-March 2, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
March
AHRD 2023 Virtual Conference
Leading academics, practitioners, and rising stars will present their cutting-edge research and offer their perspectives on reimagining the meaning of work at the 30th AHRD annual conference.
Date: March 1-4, 2023
Location: Minneapolis
Format: In-person
Pricing: $359-$749
👉 Register here
InspireHR West & EmpowerHR Tech Americas
This HR conference is powered by HR.com and will host two events for the first time. The first two days of InspireHR West begin with discussions of the most important HR trends and challenges. In the last two days, EmpowerHR Tech Americas will provide best practices for utilizing HR technology to address them.
Date: March 6-8, 2023
Location: Oakland, California
Format: In-person
Pricing: Starts at $149
👉 Register here
HR Vision London
HR Vision London is a two-day conference hosting in-depth conversations about how technological advancements drastically alter people management strategies. Whether you work for an established company already using digital, technological, and data evolution or just starting to adopt these tools and processes, this HR tech conference shouldn’t be missed.
Date: March 15-16, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person
Pricing: Early bird £1,999 + VAT, otherwise £2,499 + VAT
👉 Register here
HRcoreLab 11th Summit
HRcoreLAB holds three events simultaneously on Recruitment, HR Agility, and People Analytics. With more than 70 speakers and 40+ case studies, you can debate the current state of the people function and investigate how it can be improved.
Date: March 20-21, 2023
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Format: In-person
Pricing: €1,650 + VAT
👉 Register here
ATD23
ATD23 is a fantastic opportunity for professionals to learn from the best in the talent development industry. In a top-notch setting focused on your professional development, experience your own "aha" moments, and learn from a thriving global network of L&D professionals.
Date: March 21-24, 2023
Location: San Diego, California
Format: In-person
Pricing: ATD members early-bird pay $1,595, non-members early-bird tickets are $1,995
👉 Register here
Future of HR 2023
You don’t want to miss this two-day HR virtual event as an HR professional. Learn from 36+ experts, participate in Q&A sessions, and get access to 16 hours of live content in addition to presentations, documents, videos, and more.
Date: March 22-23, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
CIPD HR Business Partnering Conference
This two-day event will educate you on how to become a leader of change and an established HR business partner. Join senior HR business partners and leaders as they share their knowledge, guidance, and mentoring on handling uncertainties and challenges in the workplace today.
Date: March 22-23, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: $995
👉 Register here
HR Transform
This HR event is all about gamifying HR to enhance applicant experience, feedback, and general communication. Transform 2023 focuses on how CEOs and people leaders can improve their organization, spark innovation, and define what's next in the workplace through a variety of channels of engagement.
Date: March 27-29, 2023
Location: Las Vegas
Format: In-person
Pricing: $1,195-$1,995
👉 Register here
Next Practices Now
The i4cp's Next Practices Now conference, which will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale, aims to address subjects important to HR, talent, learning, and other people leaders while providing actionable insights into the future of work.
Date: March 27-30, 2023
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: Virtual pass starts at $995, and in-person pass starts at $3,195
👉 Register here
HR and Future of Work APAC
Asia is predicted to account for 50% of global GDP and at least 40% of global consumption by 2040. If your company is looking to develop in this area, this is an HR event you don’t want to miss. Attendees will learn about the following:
- Structured vs. unstructured work;
- Capitalizing on automation;
- Innovation and freedom to think creatively;
- Transferability of skills.
Date: March 28-29, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
April
HR Digital Summit
According to recent studies, employees nowadays have an entirely new perspective, expectations, and value system that will impact their career decisions and working methods. In this context, how will businesses keep their top talent? This HR conference will answer this question by helping you connect with more than 70 senior professionals.
Date: April 11-13, 2023
Location: North America
Format: Virtual
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2023
The Great Resignation's effects led to a global talent shortage. As a result, organizations and people leaders must adapt and change their strategies to ensure they recruit and keep top talent. The SHRM Talent Conference & Expo is a resourceful event that helps professionals reinvent the future of talent management and create better working environments for all.
Date: April 16-19, 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: $1,195-$2,195
👉 Register here
Employee Engagement Summit 2023
Employee engagement remains a hot topic in the industry, in 2023, for people leaders. Yet, studies show that employee engagement levels are still incredibly low. This HR conference will cover everything there is to know about getting those numbers up.
Date: April 19, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person
Pricing: Single tickets are £295 + VAT
👉 Register here
Workhuman Live 2023
Workhuman Live 2023 is marketed as your non-typical HR conference. This HR event aims to teach professionals to create a human-centered culture and drive meaningful workplace change. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from forward-thinking leaders in finding new solutions to HR’s most pressing challenges.
Date: April 17-20, 2023
Location: San Diego
Format: In-person
Pricing: $895-$1,895
👉 Register here
Create a Culture of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Powered by the Human Capital Institute, this HR event is the perfect learning opportunity for professionals interested in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) topic. Register now to learn more about:
- Building a framework for a coaching culture that addresses diversity and inclusion;
- Developing hiring strategies that focus on engaging underrepresented candidates;
- Utilizing data and key metrics to plan future steps and measure success.
Date: April 19, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: $195
👉 Register here
CHRO Summit
The CHRO Summit has a unique format - "no presentations, all conversations" - and brings together some of the globe's most important and thoughtful CHROs to discuss trending issues in the industry. Some of the topics include:
- the continuing reinvention of work;
- growing and empowering talent;
- why inclusion is imperative;
- addressing the crisis of emotional wellbeing;
- data analytics and HR transformation.
Date: April 25, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: $495
👉 Register here
UNLEASH America: The International Festival of HR
UNLEASH America is one of the world's most influential HR employee engagement conferences. Join industry professionals at this two-day conference to learn about the future of work and technology. Are you ready to up your employee engagement game?
Date: April 26-27, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Format: In-person
Pricing: $1,695
👉 Register here
May
HR in Hospitality
If you operate in the hospitality industry, this HR event is for you. The National HR in Hospitality Conference combines the regulatory and practical facets of HR in the hospitality sector. This conference features 50+ speakers, 20+ seminars on law and HR, and six focus sessions. You will have the chance to learn about hospitality labor and employment law from seasoned lawyers.
Date: May 1-3, 2023
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Format: In-person
Pricing: $1,275-$1675
👉 Register here
HRO Today Forum
The HRO Today Forum will bring together leading HR practitioners, technologists, partners, and thinkers. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders and learn how to create a positive impact in today’s workplace.
Date: May 3-5, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Format: In-person
Pricing: $495-$1,695
👉 Register here
Health & Benefits Leadership Conference 2023
Employee benefits have never been more complex – or crucial – in today’s unstable economy and increasingly diverse workforce. The Health & Benefits Leadership Conference emphasizes improving health and benefits programs and being more responsive and agile toward employees' needs. This HR conference allows leaders to network, exchange ideas, and learn from one another while getting expert knowledge and practical advice.
Date: May 3-5, 2023
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Format: In-person
Pricing: $50-$1,095
👉 Register here
HR Technologies UK & Learning Technologies
HR Technologies UK brings together some of the UK's top HR and recruiting experts to discuss, deliberate, and deliver the future of HR driven by technology. With over 9,000 attendees from 50 different countries, 200 unmissable seminars, and over 200 exhibitors, this HR tech conference promises to help you better understand digital transformation in the workplace.
Date: May 3-4, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
HR Vision Amsterdam
If you can’t attend HR Vision London in March, you can opt for the event hosted in Amsterdam in May. A better, more productive workplace is built by empowering people and putting them at the center of the workplace's design. HR Vision Amsterdam will discuss ideas and offer solutions on how to do this.
Date: May 10-11, 2023
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Format: In-person
Pricing: Early bird €1,499 + VAT, otherwise €2,499 + VAT
👉 Register here
HR of Tomorrow Conference 2023
The HR of Tomorrow Conference is a worldwide series where more than 100 prominent HR experts from the DACH region gather to exchange knowledge and network. CHROs, VPs of HR, Heads of HR, and directors from leading international organizations in Europe will be among the participants.
Date: May 11-12, 2023
Location: Berlin, Germany
Format: In-person
Pricing: €999-€2,500
👉 Register here
Connect Human Resources Summit
Connect HR Summit is a conference where participants can access the materials, insights, and solutions they need to improve their businesses and careers. The topics that are covered include:
- DEIB;
- Talent acquisition & retention;
- Digital transformation in HR;
- Staff engagement & wellbeing.
Date: May 22-24, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: TBD
👉 Register here
June
HR Tech Live 6th Edition APAC
The adoption of remote and hybrid work is altering how HR professionals do their jobs. We are entering a time when traditional office-based HR is losing its usefulness due to the latest changes. For quicker communication and easier management of remote teams, technology can help automate the hiring, interviewing, and recruiting processes. Join this HR tech event to learn more about:
- Mobile-friendly recruitment;
- Employee wellbeing;
- Matching employees with opportunities;
- AI-centered L&D strategies.
Date: June 6-7, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
Future of Work USA
Launched in 2019, the Future of Work USA offers a new perspective on the future of work. The HR conference was designed for senior executives interested in the most recent trends and initiatives within the Future of Work Landscapes. Spend two full days learning about talent management, workplace planning, employee engagement, digital workplaces, and much more with industry professionals by your side.
Date: June 6-7, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Format: In-person
Pricing: $650
👉 Register here
CIPD Festival of Work
The CIPD Festival of Work is back bigger than ever, hosting its sixth edition this year. This HR event is the best opportunity to connect, collaborate, and take inspiration from fellow professionals and business leaders across the world.
Date: June 7-8, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
HR Innovation & Tech Fest
The HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest is a two-day event full of learning, networking, and discussion centered around the future of work. Join this conference to stay up-to-date with workplace culture and new people practices that drive organizational change.
Date: June 7, 2023
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Format: In-person
Pricing: starts at $1,095
👉 Register here
SHRM Annual Conference and Expo 2023
This HR event is one of the world's biggest gatherings for HR professionals. This year's event celebrates its 75th anniversary and offers over 200 sessions with top industry experts. In addition, the SHRM23 conference provides in-depth insights into everything HR, covering the fundamentals every professional needs, programs for C-suite leaders, and the newest concepts redefining the workplace landscape.
Date: June 11-14, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: $1,695-$2,495
👉 Register here
Total Rewards’23
Total Rewards’23 event is meant to prepare HR professionals to design and execute strategies that will move the bottom line, elevate their HR practice, and polish their professional reputation. They promise to deliver actionable, measurable solutions in a fun and dynamic setting while offering the opportunity to connect with industry leaders.
Date: June 12-14, 2023
Location: San Diego, California
Format: In-person
Pricing: Early bird tickets start at $1,795
👉 Register here
6th Annual Employee Experience Summit
This cross-industry event is the perfect chance to learn how to enhance the work experience. Improve your employee experience program and discover how to implement genuine organizational transformation at all levels. You'll leave with the abilities and information necessary to put this program into practice and promote your business as a top employer.
Date: June 20-21, 2023
Location: Toronto, Canada
Format: In-person
Pricing: $1,895
👉 Register here
Support Workplace Well-Being & Employee Engagement
In the past years, mental health discussions have become less taboo, and more companies have increased their investments in wellness programs. The Support Workplace Wellbeing & Employee Engagement 2023 virtual conference is the perfect occasion to learn more about wellness programs and how to create a healthy work environment.
Date: June 21, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: $195
👉 Register here
Collision
Collision is an event that brings together people and companies redefining the global tech industry. Although it is not specifically designed for HR professionals, it is a great opportunity to network, learn, generate leads, and gain exposure.
Date: June 26-29, 2023
Location: Toronto, Canada
Format: In-person
Pricing: Can$595-Can$12,495 + VAT
👉 Register here
July
Talent Acquisition Week
This virtual HR event is an excellent choice if you're a talent acquisition professional and can’t attend in-person conferences. Talent Acquisition Week combines sourcing, recruiting, and employer branding tactics to provide you with the most comprehensive learning experience in the industry.
Date: July 17-21, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: TBD
👉 Register here
August
Use Tech & Data to Enhance the Employee Experience
Over the past two years, organizations have reduced staff, hours, and benefits, or undergone an overall restructuring. Now that inflation is bringing new limitations and layoffs, most employees may report that their work experiences have suffered. The need for strategies and initiatives to elevate and improve the employee experience is vital since talent retention is still a hot topic. Join this HR event to learn how to strengthen the employee experience through data and analytics.
Date: August 23, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: $195
👉 Register here
September
International Conference on Talent Acquisition and People Analytics
Leading academic scientists, researchers, and scholars will gather at the International Conference on Talent Acquisition and People Analytics to discuss experiences and research findings on all facets of talent acquisition and people analytics. In addition, this event is the perfect opportunity for academics and practitioners to network.
Date: September 6-7, 2023
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Format: In-person
Pricing: €100-€450
👉 Register here
Gartner ReimagineHR Conference
The Gartner ReimagineHR Conference was designed for CHROs and their leadership teams to connect face-to-face with Gartner experts, peers, and solutions providers. The event details are soon to be released, but we know that in 2022, over 900 CHROs and HR leaders came together to discuss the new challenges brought forward by hybrid work, digital fatigue, elevated turnover, and political polarization.
Date: September 11-12, 2023
Location: London, UK
Format: In-person
Pricing: TBD
👉 Register here
Talent Management Reloaded Europe
Talent Management Reloaded Berlin is an HR event for all parties interested in finding, retaining, and developing talent. The conference brings together senior professionals from the talent acquisition, talent management, recruitment, employer branding, organizational development, and people & culture scene on its platform. Attendees will learn about strategic talent management, acquiring the best talent, unleashing the workforce's potential, deploying talent, and rewarding & retaining.
Date: September 17-19, 2023
Location: Berlin, Germany
Format: In-person
Pricing: Tickets start at €1,295
👉 Register here
Diversity Recruitment: Strategies for Hiring with Equity
This is another conference powered by HCI that focuses on eliminating obstacles in recruiting candidates with diverse backgrounds. If you join this HR event, top experts from the recruitment field will share how they built a successful recruitment strategy using a combination of the newest tools and technology.
Date: September 20, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: $195
👉 Register here
The Future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Organizations and HR executives should ensure that the methods they use to attract and retain talent have nothing to do with the candidates' backgrounds. There is a lot of awareness about the problem, and more and more businesses are promoting DEIB in the workplace. This virtual HR event focuses on DEI in the workplace and will feature businesses successfully integrating this technique into their company culture.
Date: September 27, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
October
Inspire HR
This three-day conference covers the most recent HR trends, looking to enhance HR professionals' skills and expand their networks and personal brands. Roundtable discussions, informative keynotes, and fun after-hours networking events will all be a part of the conference.
Date: October 5-7, 2023
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: TBD
👉 Register here
HR Tech 2023
This renowned conference hosts the largest HR tech marketplace worldwide. Its main objectives are to improve current HR processes and drive HR success through technology. This event suits HR and tech professionals from companies and industries of all sizes.
Date: October 10-13, 2023
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Format: In-person
Pricing: TBD
👉 Register here
30th Human Resource Summit
HRS23 is an excellent event where senior HR decision-makers gather their knowledge on the best strategy for accomplishing the HR business objectives they have set for their organization. The 30th edition is intended to be a casual and efficient method to meet with like-minded colleagues, learn about recent market developments, and find collaborators for future projects.
Date: October 11-13, 2023
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Format: In-person
Pricing: Free
👉 Register here
The HR Southwest Conference
HRSouthwest Conference powered by DallasHR is one of the most prominent regional gatherings for networking and education for HR professionals and other parties that provide goods and services to the HR business. The event is crucial for HR professionals to learn about the newest HR products & services, and network with peers to exchange best practices and have fun.
Date: October 15-18, 2023
Location: Houston, Texas
Format: In-person
Pricing: $969-$1,069
👉 Register here
Unleash World 2023
One of the most important HR conferences worldwide is UNLEASH World. The 2023 edition will highlight the subsequent wave of ground-breaking technologies and global innovators changing the future of work. Since 2011, UNLEASH has promoted HR excellence and disruption, and has grown to be the industry standard in advancing HR, learning, and hiring.
Date: October 17-18, 2023
Location: Paris, France
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: In-person experience is €1,995 + VAT. Digital passes are €199
👉 Register here
2023 MISHRM Conference & Exhibition
The MISHRM Conference & Exhibition is the biggest state-wide gathering of HR specialists suitable for every professional, regardless of experience. The event will combine presentations, sessions, trade shows, and networking events.
Date: October 18-20, 2023
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Format: In-person
Pricing: TBD
👉 Register here
SHRM Inclusion 2023
Inclusion 2023 is an HR conference meant to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work. With more than 50 workshops, 75 speakers, and three days of networking, this event is designed for leaders with all levels of DEI expertise. You'll receive resources and knowledge you can utilize to build a better, more welcoming, and equal workplace.
Date: October 30-November 1, 2023
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Format: In-person & virtual
Pricing: $695-$2,195
👉 Register here
November
Find New Candidate Pools with Recruitment Analytics
This is another virtual HR event powered by the Human Capital Institute. With the right data and analytics, professionals can make more informed hiring decisions, discover new talent, and increase the quality of hires. If this sounds interesting to you, register to receive advice on how to get started with your data journey or improve the analytics you already use from top data experts.
Date: November 15, 2023
Format: Virtual
Pricing: $195
👉 Register here
Future of Work Europe
The Future of Work event launched in 2019 with the primary goal of concentrating on the most recent trends and strategies in the modern workplace, including: HR technology, company culture, employee engagement, digital workplace, learning & development, Human Resources, and office space & design. With similar events taking place in the USA, APAC, and Canada, this is an HR conference you don’t want to miss.
Date: November 7-8, 2023
Location: London, United Kingdom
Format: In-person
Pricing: £450
👉 Register here
Choose the best HR conference to up your game
There are plenty of HR conferences and events to attend in 2023 that can provide invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge knowledge for HR professionals.
Whether you are a seasoned HR veteran or just starting in the field, attending these HR events can help you stay on top of emerging trends, meet like-minded professionals, and enhance your skill set.
From large-scale events like SHRM Annual Conference to specialized events like Employee Engagement Summit, there is a conference or event for every HR professional's needs and interests.
So, mark your calendars and choose which HR conferences and events in 2023 to attend - you won't be disappointed!
