Top HR Conferences To Attend In 2022

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 2022 offering peak networking opportunity. 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 2022. We continually update this page with the most recent HR events, conferences, and learning opportunities for your industry.

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Top HR Conferences in 2022

Social Recruiting Strategies Conference

January 24, 2022 - January 28, 2022

Virtual

$345 - $895

Learn to leverage emerging recruiting practices at the 2022 Social Recruiting Strategies Conference! For nearly a decade, SRSC has offered the latest in global recruiting trends, recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, tools and technology.

HCI’s 2022 Virtual Conferences

February 2, 2022 - November 16, 2022

Virtual

$195 - $1895

HCI’s 2022 virtual conference series is an opportunity to learn from leading experts and practitioners, earn recertification credits and connect with colleagues!

Your All Access Pass includes:

Optimize your talent strategy series
Engage your people series
Acquire the right talent series
Develop your workforce series

Training 2022 Conference & Expo

February 28, 2022 - March 2, 2022

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

1000 West Buena Vista Drive

$1645 - $1795

Head to the Training 2022 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!

HR Technology Conference & Exposition

March 1, 2022 - March 4, 2022

Virtual

$0 - $0

Head to the 2022 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 2022 HR Conference

March 14, 2022 - March 17, 2022

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

7575 East Princess Drive

$3195 - $3695

Head to the i4CP 2022 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.

SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference

March 28, 2022 - March 30, 2022

Washington Hilton & Virtual

1919 Connecticut Ave NW

$995 - $1900

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.

Health & Benefits Leadership Conference 2022

April 5, 2022 - April 7, 2022

ARIA Resort & Casino

3730 S Las Vegas Blvd

$75 - $1045

Ready to upgrade your benefits strategy and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of your employees? Don’t miss the 2022 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.

ERE Recruiting Conference 2022

April 6, 2022 - April 7, 2022

Virtual

$199 - $299

If you’re looking to discover what others are doing to elevate their roles, departments and organizations as well as how they’re doing it, make sure you check out the 2022 ERE Recruiting Conference! This is the premier practitioner-led event for talent acquisition professionals. The ERE Conference is designed to focus on the needs of recruiting professionals by sharing practical insights, best practices and case studies.

SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2022

April 10, 2022 - April 13, 2022

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center and Virtual

6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd

$1395 - $1900

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!

2022 California State HR Advocacy & Legislative Conference

April 20, 2022 - April 22, 2022

Sheraton Grand Hotel

1230 J St

$595 - $725

Check out the 2022 California State HR Advocacy & Legislative Conference to experience the premier employment law and legislative advocacy focused conference in California! You’ll get to hear well known California attorneys and business experts share information on the current legislative climate, recent case law implications in employment practices, and best practices for establishing risk-adverse policies under the laws in California.

Tri-State SHRM Conference

April 24, 2022 - April 26, 2022

Mohegan Sun and Virtual

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd

$500 - $850

Head to the 2022 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!

2022 HR Virginia Annual Conference

April 24, 2022 - April 27, 2022

Greater Richmond Convention Center

403 N 3rd St

$200 - $699

At the 2022 HR Virginia Annual Conference you’ll get to experience motivational keynote speakers present on relevant topics, a marketplace with expert resources related to HR needs, and live and in-person networking!

Montana SHRM 2022 Conference

May 4, 2022 - May 6, 2022

Fairmont Hot Springs

1500 Fairmont Road

$85 - $299

Head to the Montana SHRM 2022 Conference to learn from the experts and make connections among all Montana human resource professionals!

2022 Annual Employee Healthcare Conference

May 10, 2022 -

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

1 Park Blvd

$2395 - $2895

At the 2022 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!

Workhuman Live 2022

May 16, 2022 - May 19, 2022

The Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

$1495 - $2495

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

SHRM Annual Conference 2022

June 12, 2022 - June 15, 2022

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center & Virtual

900 Convention Center Blvd.

$1395 - $2295

Come make a lasting impact on the world of HR at the 2022 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, work place culture and more!

HR Technology Conference & Expo

September 13, 2022 - September 16, 2022

Venue TBA

$ - $

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.

Ohio SHRM 2022 HR Conference

September 21, 2022 - September 23, 2022

Kalahari Resort & Virtual

7000 Kalahari Drive

$599 - $649

The 2022 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 9, 2022 - October 11, 2022

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

5701 Marinelli Rd

$ - $

The 2022 Maryland SHRM State Conference is the place to be for 3 days of HR knowledge-based support, leadership development and education!

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.

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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!

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.

Top HR Conferences To Attend In 2022

Why HR Conferences Are Important to Human Resources