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Best HR Conferences in 2023

HR Conferences

Why HR Conferences Are Important to Human Resources

Every year in the USA there are over 100 HR conferences built to tackle some of the most pressing issues HR professionals are facing. After many conferences went virtual this past year, in-person conferences are back for 2023 offering peak networking opportunities. The community of HR professionals is one of the most active industries accounting for many different facets of business including talent acquisition, training, retaining and firing. Whatever function of HR you are most interested in learning about, there’s a conference out there for you!

Below is a list of the top HR conferences to attend in 2023. We continually update this page with the most recent HR events, conferences, and learning opportunities for your industry.

You may see a friendly face from VIVAHR at many of the conferences listed below. Make sure you come say hello and pick up some swag!

Top HR Conferences in 2023

Talent Acquisition Week 2023

January 31, 2023 - February 02, 2023

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

4000 Coronado Bay Road

$1295 - $2670

Talent Acquisition Week brings sourcing, recruiting and employer branding strategies together to provide you with the most comprehensive learning experience. Join us for this unique virtual experience to power your talent acquisition strategy!

Training 2023 Conference & Expo

February 13, 2023 - February 15, 2023

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

1000 West Buena Vista Drive

$695 - $1895

Head to the Training 2023 Conference & Expo for an experience of connection, collaboration, and community. Learning experts and professionals from all industries have come here to forge lifetime bonds, learn real-world best practices, and transform training for the past 40 years!

SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference

February 26, 2023 - February 28, 2023

Grand Hyatt Washington & Virtual

1000 H St NW

$995 - $1995

At the SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference, you’ll gain the intel you need to confidently anticipate and navigate employment laws, stay compliant and mitigate legal risks. This is the perfect conference for HR professionals looking to advance their knowledge in new and evolving workplace and employment law issues.

HR Technology Conference & Exposition

February 28, 2023 - March 2, 2023

Virtual

$0 - $0

Head to the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition and learn how to drive HR success through technology. They are now offering a virtual event that is convenient and accessible from anywhere in the world. You’ll have access to over 55 hours of impactful sessions where you’ll learn the latest HR trends, discover best practices, hear case studies and gain actionable applications of how HR technology can support the new reality of today’s workforce.

Best of all – it’s FREE!

i4CP 2023 HR Conference

March 27, 2023 - March 30, 2023

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

7575 East Princess Drive

$2895 - $3695

Head to the i4CP 2023 HR Conference and explore the next era of work with your peers! You’ll get to meet HR and talent executives from some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies. The i4CP HR Conference is a great opportunity to connect with other senior HR leaders, many of whom are facing similar challenges.

2023 Annual Employee Healthcare Conference

March 29, 2023 - March 31, 2023

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

1 Park Boulevard

$2395 - $2895

At the 2023 Annual Employee Healthcare Conference, you’ll get to hear dynamic speakers from a diverse array of employers share journeys of redefining their health and benefits strategy. You’ll get relevant advice on topics such as managing employee mental health, emotional and social well-being, building a culture of health and resilience, chronic condition care and management, fertility and family-building benefits, primary care, health equity, and more!

SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2023

April 16, 2023 - April 19, 2023

Orlando World Center Marriott

8701 World Center Drive

$895 - $2195

Take your strategies, processes and policies to the next level at the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo. Help shape the future of talent management and build better workplaces for all!

Workhuman Live 2023

April 17, 2023 - April 20, 2023

San Diego Convention Center

111 W Harbor Drive

$895 - $1895

Get ready to tackle some of today’s most critical work issues. Hear from industry leaders and professionals about topics including:

The search for talent during The Great Resignation
Navigating hybrid and flexible workforces
How to lead, manage, collaborate and create culture
Leading edge data-analytics
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Supporting wellness and resiliency

Tri-State SHRM Conference

April 23, 2023 - April 25, 2023

Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd

$600 - $800

Head to the 2023 Tri-State SHRM Conference to experience one of New England’s best industry events for HR professionals! Over 25 HR thought leaders will be sharing their insights and expertise to help you address the realities of the future of work. You will gain insightful knowledge on strategy, talent acquisition, engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, learning and development, and more!

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Health & Benefits Leadership Conference 2023

May 3, 2023 - May 5, 2023

Mandalay Bay

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

$50 - $1595

Ready to upgrade your benefits strategy and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of your employees? Don’t miss the 2023 Health and Benefits Leadership Conference! Learn how to best adapt your health, wellness and benefits programs to address your employees current pain points so you never lose valuable talent again.

Montana SHRM 2023 Conference

May 3, 2023 - May 5, 2023

Billings Hotel & Convention Center

1223 Mullowney Lane

$85 - $299

Head to the Montana SHRM 2023 Conference to learn from the experts and make connections among all Montana human resource professionals!

SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2023

June 11, 2023 - June 14, 2023

Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall

300 Convention Center Drive

$695 - $2295

Come make a lasting impact on the world of HR at the 2023 SHRM Annual Conference! This is the world’s largest gathering of HR professionals and your biggest opportunity to cause the effect you want to see in the workplace. Select your sessions on the topics that mean most to you like benefits and well-being, diversity and inclusion, leadership and personal growth, HR technology, workplace culture, and more!

Ohio SHRM 2023 HR Conference

September 20, 2023 - September 22, 2023

Kalahari Resort & Virtual

7000 Kalahari Drive

$579 - $829

The 2023 Ohio SHRM HR Conference is two and a half days of top-notch programming in a great venue! The event is being held in person with the additional option to obtain recertification credits through the on-demand platform. The Ohio SHRM Conference is dedicated to leading, educating, and inspiring HR professionals in Ohio, as well as educating and positively impacting other business professionals.

Maryland SHRM State Conference

October 1, 2023 - October 3, 2023

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina

100 Heron Blvd, US-50

$ - $

The 2023 Maryland SHRM State Conference is the place to be for 3 days of HR knowledge-based support, leadership development, and education!

HR Technology Conference & Expo

October 10, 2023 - October 13, 2023

Mandalay Bay

$ - $

The HR Technology Conference & Expo is designed to benefit HR and IT professionals from all industries across the globe! The HR Technology Conference is intended for those looking to optimize usage of current HR systems as well as those looking to incorporate new systems. You’ll gain the insight needed to make critical HR system decisions that will fuel your business while supporting your organization’s needs now and in the future.

You get to learn from industry experts

HR conferences are a great opportunity to learn from today’s top industry thought leaders. Although other industry conferences may be a bit vendor-heavy with content, HR conferences tend to be highly focused on quality educational resources. You will be learning from real HR professionals who are out in the field doing the work and learning to adapt to today’s rapidly changing work industry.

Better legal liability protection

One of the top reasons HR professionals choose to invest in HR conferences is to avoid legal risk before an issue arises. Attending these conferences can help you stay up to date on relevant issues as changes in labor compliance continue to occur.

Earn continual learning credits

HR conferences can help you attain two major certification credits. The continual learning credit systems you will find represented at HR conferences are: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP and HRCI. Many of the conferences listed here offer dual credit hours so you will be able to obtain credit hours for both. Make sure you check with the conference you’re attending to find out if they’re offering what you need!

HR Tech and Vendors

You will often find many of the HR industry’s best vendors in the exhibit hall of HR conferences. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about new technology and resources as well as receive tips and recommendations. Staying up to date on the best tools will help you remain competitive in your industry and ensure you’re leveraging the best products for your organization.

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HR Conferences FAQs

How do I get certification credit for attending an HR conference?

HR conferences are a great way to build certification hours for the two primary continuing education programs. HCRI and is the more globally known and recognized certification. They have a search page where you can search the conference you attended and request for your continuing learning credit to be applied. The other certification is run by SHRM, which offers both SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. Recertification is required every three years and professionals will need to earn 60 professional development credits. HR conferences offer a great opportunity to build those certification hours!

Is there networking at HR conferences?

As much as HR conferences are an opportunity to learn, they are also a great opportunity to meet up with peers, find mentors and grow your network. One of the highlights of attending HR conferences is the connections you’ll make and the relationships you’ll build while you’re there. You’ll definitely want to bring some business cards so you can start networking and connecting with other professionals in attendance.

How many human resource professionals attend conferences?

The number of professionals in attendance will vary between conferences, but the ones listed on this page will have anywhere from 800 to 10,000 attendees. If you attend national conferences, they can sometimes have up to 15,000 HR professionals in attendance, and the virtual conferences may host as many as 30,000.

How to prepare for your upcoming HR conference

Plan ahead. Make sure you’ve taken some time to reflect on any key pain points you’re facing right now in your career and figure out what questions you would like to ask. This will ensure you get the most out of your experience and know exactly who you should spend your time talking to.
Find out if there is a conference app and download it before you go. This way you will stay up to date on the latest announcements and have the opportunity to find potential peers and mentors to meet up with once you’re there.
Not on Twitter? Now’s the time to sign up! A lot of the conference discussion happens through a hashtag thread on Twitter. Try to find out beforehand what the conference hashtag will be and save it in your Twitter app. This is a great way to be an active part of the conversation and to continue networking after the event.
Set aside some time for meetings so you can get to know other professionals. While the speakers are great, the relationships you’ll make at these conferences will often have the greatest impact. Set aside some time in your schedule to have coffee or lunch with your colleagues.
Try to take advantage of the early morning sessions. The well-known speakers are often scheduled during the day when more people are likely to be in attendance, but the speakers in the pre-conference time slots often pack a ton of value into their presentations. It’s totally worth it to get up early and check them out!

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Types of HR Conferences

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
Employer-Employee Relations
Training and Development
Labor Law Compliance
Diversity and Inclusion
Compensation and Benefits
Maintaining a Safe Environment
HR Technology

Each of these categories of HR conferences will specialize around the current pain points your employer may be facing. Some of the larger conferences will have breakout sessions for each of these categories, but you will gather more depth at a dedicated conference educating around a very specific niche.

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