2026 is just around the corner, and it's filled with European events created for HR professionals. If you're looking for fresh ideas, innovation, growth opportunities, and meaningful connections, take a peek at these international events.
March
When and where: 11th - 12th March, Spain, Barcelona
Cost: from €825
Why attend?
For years, HRcoreLAB has been uniting executives from across the globe with a common goal: discussing the current state of the people function, investigating how it can be improved, and looking into how it contributes to the business's success. Join them to participate in amazing case study presentations, fireside chats, workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions!
When and where: 11th - 13th March, Portugal, Lisbon
Cost: TBD
Why attend?
If you’re looking for a relaxed and time-effective way to gather with like-minded peers, discover what’s new in the marketplace, and find partners for your upcoming projects, look no further! The People Development Summit is the perfect place to meet senior L&D decision-makers while enjoying the casual atmosphere.
When and where: 24th - 25th March, Switzerland, Zurich
Cost: TBD
Why attend?
This conference fills its halls with HR experts who, within their two days here, dive into the latest trends and topics in the HR world. If their 170 exhibitors don’t convince you to come, maybe their variety of speakers will!
When and where: 25th - 26th March, UK, London
Cost: from €1,726
Why attend?
Welcome to the tech-driven future of work! At HR Vision, they believe that tech and people are just two sides of the same coin and plan to show you how the latest advancements in HR tech can help you empower your employees and grow your business. HR Vision features three parallel streams – HR analytics, best practices, and leadership insights – that offer a bit of something for everyone.
April
When and where: 22nd - 23rd April, Netherlands, Amsterdam
Cost: from €230
Why attend?
If you’re a senior HR leader who’s looking to develop and execute impactful Hr tech strategies, HR Tech Europe is the place for you! It’s a unique opportunity to find relevant insights, share knowledge, and create fruitful connections. Focused on medium to large enterprises from various industries, the event is dedicated to one central mission: driving HR success through cutting-edge technology.
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Garnet Digital Workplace Summit
When and where: 27th - 28th April, UK, London
Cost: from €2,825
Why attend?
Join the Digital Workplace Summit, the conference that helps digital workplace leaders and team members tasked with enhancing the digital employee experience use GenAI and improve technology adoption.
When and where: 28th April, Portugal, Lisbon
Cost: from €490
Why attend?
If you’re on the lookout for a place to dive into the latest in HR, whether it’s trends, insights, or ideas, this conference is the place to be. Their keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions and sure to inspire you. They’re sharing strategies to inspire your team, make a real impact, and tackle day-to-day challenges. What an amazing chance to grow in the HR field!
May
When and where: 26th-27th May, Portugal, Porto
Cost: from €995
Why attend?
These two unforgettable days in Porto are not just another HR event; it’s a gathering of people with a shared mission to shape the future of work. Over 80 speakers will inspire you to redefine skills, preserve human connection in a digital-first workplace, lead with empathy, and ensure that tech enhances, not erodes, the human experience. Immerse yourself in a rich blend of culture, content, networking, and knowledge!
June
When and where: 3rd - 4th June, Denmark, Copenhagen
Cost: €598
Why attend?
Ready to maximize your potential? Explore the philosophy of work through the eyes of HR professionals working in the Scandinavian countries, where they are renowned for their talent attraction, development, retention, diversity, and inclusion. Over the two days of this conference, they will share their exemplary practices and help shape how you view the future of work.
Rewards, Benefits, & Wellbeing Summit
When and where: 3rd - 5th June, Portugal, Lisbon
Cost: from €0
Why attend?
The Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit is an exclusive gathering of senior decision-makers who are looking for workable and innovative solutions to achieve the employee reward, employee benefit & employee wellbeing goals they have set out for their company.
When and where: 10th - 11th June, UK, London
Cost: €172
Why attend?
At its core, the CIPD Festival of Work is a celebration of the brilliant potential within ourselves. It helps organisations and their people build better working lives, empowering the people profession to communicate, influence, and collaborate internally. They believe that by sharing know-how and working together, organisations can truly benefit their people, improve productivity, and help society prosper.
July
When and where: 2nd July, UK, Knebworth
Cost: TBD
Why attend?
RecFest is an electrifying festival for Talent Acquisition professionals! Tailor-made for TA and HR specialists, resourcing leaders, and hiring managers, this is not just your run-of-the-mill conference; it’s a dazzling fusion of conference-worthy content, mind-blowing vendor activities, cutting-edge tech showcases, and unparalleled in-person connections, all designed to supercharge the future of talent acquisition in business.
This list of European conferences in 2026 is far from over! As new events are announced, the conference schedule will be filled in with international events and amazing new opportunities, so stay tuned. 👀
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