With a wide range of human resource conferences lined up for 2025, HR professionals have plenty of chances to learn, network, and have a great time. To help you plan, we've put together a list of top HR events all over the world for 2025. Each event includes a summary so you can find the one that best matches your interests, whether it's HR trends, employee experience, career development, or diversity and inclusion.

Get ready to mark your calendars: 

January

HR Screening & Strategy Conference

When and where: January 16th, USA – Huston, TX

Cost: $795

Why attend?

A line-up of renowned speakers and a deep dive into topics like background screening, compliance, and occupational health is what’ll be attracting HR professionals to this conference. Don't miss out this opportunity to grow and network with over a thousand HR enthusiasts!

World Class Workforce Transformation

When and where: January 23rd - 24th, Germany, Frankfurt

Cost: from €299,99

Why attend?

This HR event is a series of B2B conferences that bring together top industry leaders for networking, knowledge-sharing, and partnership! With over 500 best practice presentations from all over the world, it is an amazing chance for benchmarking and learning. 

LEAP HR: Higher Education

When and where: January 27th - 29th, USA – Atlanta, GA

Cost: from $2,797

Why attend?

3 days on uniting a community of the most future-focused HR professionals? Count us in! LEAP HR offers an agenda designed by and for senior managers from leading institutions of all types and sizes. This makes joining the LEAP community the best way to connect with like-minded leaders, looking to overcome the same challenges.

February

Talent Acquisition Week

When and where: February 3rd - 6th, USA – San Diego, CA

Cost: from $1,395

Why attend?

There arelots of reasons to join this event – engaging and growing relationships, learning how to implement innovative HR practices and AI tools, reinvigorating your recruiting strategy, and furthering your professional development is just some of them. Don’t miss these 3 talent acquisition events in one!

Wellbeing at Work Conference

When and where: February 4th, UK, London

Cost: from £525

Why attend?

This conference is the perfect way to explore a trending topic – creating a positive work environment and workplace wellbeing. Learn how to integrate a well-being and mental health programme into your organisational strategy and nurture your workplace well-being for a happier and healthier workforce. This was one of our most interactive conferences last year and it included several new content formats!

LEAP HR: Retail

When and where: February 24th - 26th, USA – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cost: from $1,699

Why attend?

A must-attend event for retail human resources leaders who are tackling talent shortages or wanting to reinvent engagement strategies and close skill gaps. Find out how other HR leaders are creating a retail workforce that’s ready for anything.

And with 20+ real-world case studies, you’ll head back to the office with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and a new network ready to support you every step.

March

HR Technology Europe

When and where: 4th - 5th March, Netherlands, Amsterdam

Cost: from €245 (or free)

Why attend?

HR Technology Europe is your one-stop destination for the latest industry trends, tools, and insights in HR Tech. Connect with leading experts and companies, including The Josh Bersin Company, Aptitude Research, and Recruiting Brainfood, to explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations shaping the future of recruitment.

HRcoreLAB summit

When and where: March 12th-13th, Spain, Barcelona

Cost: from €825 

Why attend?

The HRcoreLAB Summit is your gateway to the most forward-thinking and transformative HR strategies. This global gathering unites top executives and thought leaders to explore how the people function can drive business success. With insights from leading organizations through case studies, interactive sessions, workshops, and panel discussions, you'll gain a comprehensive view of cutting-edge HR practices.

Transform

When and where: March 17th-19th, USA – Las Vegas, NV

Cost: $1,695

Why attend?

At the intersection of technology and diverse community, sits the Transform conference! The event brings together people-driven executives, future-of-work entrepreneurs, and workforce tech investors for three days and features hands-on learning experiences, interactive small-group discussions, insights from 350 dynamic speakers, and an amazing after-party!

April

26th Annual National Workers’ Compensation Summit

When and where: April 1st - 2nd, Australia, Sidney

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

How well do compensation schemes cater to psychological injuries, and how effective are workplace well-being and mental health programs in preventing harm? How does WHS policy development impact workers’ compensation and the health and safety of all workers? Find out at the 25th Annual Workers’ Compensation Summit!

Future of Work

When and where: April 1st - 2nd, Canada, Toronto

Cost: from $340

Why attend?

With new technologies, changing demographics, and shifting economic landscapes, the future of work has never been more important. This is why the Future of Work events bring together senior executives and explore how employees and employers can adapt and thrive in dynamic workplace environments.

Great Place To Work For All Summit

When and where: April 8th - 10th, USA – Las Vegas, NV

Cost: from $1,895

Why attend?

Looking for *the* company culture and leadership event? Look no further! At the Great Place To Work For All Summit, 1,600+ leaders from over 500 companies come together. Learn how the most innovative organizations are creating new solutions and strategies, transform into a better and more inspired leader!

May

UNLEASH America

When and where: May 6th - 8th, USA – Las Vegas, NV

Cost: from $1,595  

Why attend?

Experience solutions that can transform your organization, hear from global icons and bold thinkers, and fast-track a year’s worth of connections in just three days!

Workhuman Live

When and where: 12th - 15th May, USA – Aurora, CO

Cost: from $1,117 

Why attend?

There, you’re not just imagining the future of work, you’re building it. Forward-thinking ideas wrapped in frontline technology wrapped in a dynamic environment – all packaged to deliver a clear vision for how to make work more human in your corner of the world.

HRcoreNORDIC

When and where: 14th - 15th May, Denmark, Copenhagen

Cost: from €795 

Why attend?

Explore how Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland lead in talent attraction, development, and diversity. Learn from top Scandinavian organizations about their practices in AI in HR, recruitment, leadership, and more. 

June

Future of Work USA

When and where: 24th - 25th June, USA – San Diego, CA 

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

As if one topic wouldn’t be enough to convince you, Future of Work is showcasing three dedicated conference tracks: Future Workplace, Future Talent, and Future Learning. This year’s event is packed with fresh insights and the latest trends you need to stay ahead as people leaders.

HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest

When and where: 25th - 26th June, New Zealand, Auckland

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

The world has changed. Human resources and learning has changed. Businesses are demanding. New technologies are emerging. So, it is the perfect time to be part of New Zealand's most exciting and progressive gathering of HR, L&D, and Wellness leaders, difference-makers, and disruptors. 

SHRM25

When and where: 29th June - 2nd July, USA – San Diego, CA 

Cost: from $2,295

Why attend?

Dive deep into cutting-edge insights on AI advancements, emerging regulations, and the latest best practices reshaping our field. Engage in dynamic discussions, practical workshops, and inspiring keynotes that cover everything from managing a diverse workforce to innovative HR technologies.

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July

Even the most hardworking HR experts have to rest sometimes. Take a break in July since there’s not much going on. 🏝️

August

The AHRI National Convention & Exhibition

When and where: 19th - 21st August, Australia, Sydney

Cost: from $299

Why attend?

The AHRI National Convention & Exhibition is the premier annual event for HR professionals in Australia. It gathers HR practitioners, business leaders, and industry experts to discuss and explore the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the practice of people leaders. 

CultureCon

When and where: 6th - 7th August, USA – Madison, WI

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

Explore the latest employee experience strategies and innovations that shape an engaging, inclusive and productive working environment. Whether you’re an executive, team leader, seasoned HR professional, or simply passionate about positive organizational culture, CultureCon 2025 offers an opportunity to network with industry leaders, participate in dynamic workshops, and discover the latest trends.

September

Responsive Conference

When and where: 17th - 18th September, USA – Madison, WI

Cost: from $599

Why attend?

Responsive Conference has never been a sit-and-absorb conference! This two-day summit for people leaders, executives, and those working within organizations to shape culture assembles a community with the shared belief that purposeful work matters, and that there are ways of working together in the future that are better than those of the past. 

HR Tech

When and where: 16th - 18th September, USA – Las Vegas, NV

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

There are three great reasons to join. Firstly, get up close with cutting-edge solutions for every HR need — all in one place! Secondly, gain invaluable insights from top industry experts. Lastly, explore the game-changing impact of artificial intelligence and emerging tech on HR.

October

HR Symposium

When and where: 7th - 9th October, UK, London

Cost: from €3,725

Why attend?

Gartner HR SYM is the only HR conference shaped by data-driven research and their global team can help you create and validate your HR strategy. Join a diverse group of CHROs and HR executives at a conference that is based on HR data analytics bui prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

Talent Connect Summit

When and where: week of October 20th, USA – San Diego, CA

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

We’re in the dawn of artificial intelligence. But this work in the age of AI will take more than just technology — it needs talent leaders like you. Talent Connect Summit is a LinkedIn-organized summit that brings an in-person meeting of talent minds. Experts, leaders and influencers gather and share how we can turn exciting possibilities into a new reality for the workplace.

UNLEASH World

When and where: 21st - 22nd October, France, Paris

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

From thought-provoking keynotes by visionaries to in-depth discussions that tackled the most pressing challenges in the industry, UNLEASH World offered a glimpse into what’s next for HR. The event provides an essential platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and future-shaping conversations, making it a must-attend for anyone serious about driving the future of work.

Human Resource Summit

When and where: 15th - 17th October, Lisbon, Portugal

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

This after 32 years of events, this conference understand the challenges that businesses face and provides an insightful, B2B HR Summit to enable strategic conversations to take place.

November

Future of Work

When and where: 18th - 19th November, UK, London

Cost: TBD

Why attend?

Experience two days of insightful sessions with leading experts in HR, talent management, learning and development, employee engagement, and more. Gain valuable insights and strategies from top European professionals as they share best practices and approaches in the largest hr conference in the world.

With so many HR events and conferences on the calendar for 2025, we might not have covered every important one. If you have suggestions for events we should include, let us know so we can update our list! We’ve definitely picked out a few standout HR conferences that we’ll be attending. See if you can find us there! 😉

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