With a wide lineup of HR conferences coming up in 2024, there’s no shortage of opportunities to learn, connect, and have some fun as an HR professional. To help you start planning, we’ve compiled a list of some great HR events happening in Europe (and one in Australia) in 2024, with a little summary of each, just so you know which one would be a perfect fit for you. From HR trends, employee experience, career development, all the way to diversity and inclusion.
So, mark your calendars:
May
When and where: May 1st, London, UK
Cost: Free
Why attend?
The Employee Engagement Summit in London focuses on strategies with case studies, live interviews, and panel discussions. With a highlight on organizational culture, collaboration, well-being, and leadership, the summit focuses on a people-centric environment where people thrive and companies have great employee retention.
When and where: May 8th-9th, Rovinj, Croatia
Cost: From 590€
Why attend?
Other than the obvious benefit of picturesque surroundings in Croatia, HR Days gives HR professionals an opportunity to network, attend lectures and panels, exchange ideas and experience with their peers, and learn more about the upcoming trends shaping the human resources profession.
When and where: May 15th-16th, Copenhagen, Denmark
Cost: From 795€
Why attend?
With more than 30 expert speakers and over 200 HR professionals, this HR conference will offer workshops and panel discussions on the most pressing topics, focusing on HR agility, recruitment, leadership development, etc.
June
When and where: June 5th, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cost: From 1.599€
Why attend?
With senior-level experts sharing their experiences and valuable insights, HR Vision in Amsterdam is the perfect choice to gather insight into human resources and network with other professionals.
When and where: June 12th, London, UK
Cost: Free with a payment option
Why attend?
CIPD Festival of Work is a mainly people-focused conference, aiming to share insight for HR professionals to create an environment that empowers employees to work better.
July
ICHRMPD 2024: 18. International Conference on Human Resource Management and Professional Development
When and where: July 18th-19th, Paris, France
Cost: From 100€
Why attend?
The International Conference on Human Resource Management and Professional Development brings together some of the leading academic scientists and researchers to share their experiences and results on all aspects of HR and development. You can also expect to discuss some of the key topics, such as recent innovations, trends, and concerns in the field of HR.
August
Everyone in Europe is on vacation in August, so we suggest you sit back and relax. 😉
September
When and where: September 18th-20th, Berlin, Germany
Cost: From 895€
Why attend?
Berlin in September sounds amazing! So does attending Talent Management Reloaded to gain insight into the latest trends, developments, and technologies for successful talent management strategies. At this conference, you’ll be able to gain knowledge through interactive sessions and interactive workshops, while learning the best practice for your company.
When and where: September 19th-22nd, Rovinj, Croatia
Cost: From 380€
Why attend?
HR Weekend attracts HR professionals interested in some of the most important HR topics, with panels, workshops, and talks about analytics, employer branding, people development and coaching, sharing some of the innovative practices and strategies in the HR industry.
October
When and where: October 8th-9th, London, UK
Cost: Free
Why attend?
As the name says, Employee Benefits is an event for HR professionals with a program that features practical advice designed to help organizations with talent acquisition, as well as how to attract, retain, reward, and motivate their teams.
When and where: October 9th-11th, Barcelona, Spain
Cost: Free
Why attend?
As an invitation-only HR event, you can register to be invited, but you’ll need to be a senior-level HR professional. The summit focuses on discovering some of the latest HR solutions with business “speed dates”, some of the leading industry speakers covering HR subjects, strategy sessions, and round table discussions, as well as networking opportunities.
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November
When and where: November 13th-14th, London, UK
Cost: From 500£
Why attend?
The Future of Work Europe with more than 40 speakers and over 500 attendees, this HR conference focuses on a wide range of topics, such as HR transformation, employee engagement, digital workspace solutions, communication strategies, talent development, organization culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
When and where: November 19th-20th, London, UK
Cost: 1.500£
Why attend?
If you miss out on HR Vision in Amsterdam in June, you have a chance to attend in November in London. Just like the Netherlands, the event focuses on senior-level experts and hr leaders sharing their experiences and best practices, so it’s a great option for HR professionals to gather insight on the future of work, the latest trends in HR, talent management, and leadership.
December
Relax, and enjoy the holiday season, there’s no HR conferences in December in Europe. 😊
In case you’re missing the warmer months, perhaps hop on a plane to Australia:
When and where: December 4th-5th, Sydney, Australia
Cost: 3.675AU$
Why attend?
With a focus on HR leadership, the Gartner ReimagineHR conference will share insights for HR professionals with various speakers, interactive workshops, and roundtable discussions. Bringing topics like talent analytics, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, employee performance management, recruiting, rewards, and more.
There are quite a few more HR events and conferences happening in 2024, and in case we didn’t mention some you think we should’ve, reach out and let us know to update the list!
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