The Best HR Conferences of 2027
The biggest HR conferences worldwide in 2027 in one table, with links to the full US, UK and Europe calendars.
Published Nov 21, 2024•Updated Nov 13, 2026•3-min read
This roundup covers 2027 HR conferences around the world, from recruiting and technology to workplace culture. For more detailed calendars, see our regional guides:
HR conferences with confirmed 2027 dates
The dates below were checked against the organisers' websites in November 2026. Check again before booking travel, as plans can change.
| Event | Dates (2027) | City | Region | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRcoreLAB Summit | 10-11 March | Barcelona, Spain | Europe | Senior HR leaders |
| SHRM Talent | April 11-14 | Denver metro, CO | USA | Recruiting |
| Transform | April 12-14 | Las Vegas, NV | USA | HR tech |
| UNLEASH Miami | April 13-15 | Miami, FL | USA | HR tech |
| HR Tech Europe | 21-22 April | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Europe | HR tech |
| Workhuman Live | April 26-29 | Nashville, TN | USA | Culture and recognition |
| National HR Summit | 28-29 April | Sydney, Australia | Asia-Pacific | General HR |
| HR Technologies UK | 5-6 May | London, UK | UK | HR tech |
| HR World Summit | 25-26 May | Porto, Portugal | Europe | General HR |
| CIPD Festival of Work | 9-10 June | London, UK | UK | General HR (free) |
| SHRM HR-X Live! | June 27-30 | Chicago, IL | USA | General HR |
| RecFest UK | 8 July | Knebworth Park, UK | UK | Recruiting |
| UNLEASH Paris | 19-21 October | Paris, France | Europe | HR tech |
| HR Tech | October 26-28 | Las Vegas, NV | USA | HR tech |
Returning attendees should note two changes to SHRM's flagship event. SHRM HR-X Live! replaces the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition, with a new four-day "credentialing academy" format. The venue is now McCormick Place in Chicago.
UNLEASH America also has a new name and location: UNLEASH in Miami, listed in the table above.
Which one should you pick?
Most small teams get what they need from one or two events a year, near where they hire. A nearby conference with a relevant programme may be more useful than a bigger event that means several days away.
For broad HR coverage, go to SHRM HR-X Live! or the CIPD Festival of Work, which is free to attend. If you're choosing software this year, go to HR Tech, HR Tech Europe, or HR Technologies UK. If recruiting is your main job, SHRM Talent and RecFest UK are the better fit.
Events still waiting on 2027 dates
As of November 2026, the following recurring events hadn't announced their 2027 dates. Check their official pages for updates:
- Zukunft Personal Europe, usually mid-September in Cologne.
- CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, usually early November in Manchester.
- LinkedIn Talent Connect.
- AHRI National Convention.
Explore more events by region
Our regional guides include more events and details to help you plan:
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