SHRM26 will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in the West Building. The Orange County Convention Center (West Building) address is 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819.
SHRM26 will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in the West Building. The Orange County Convention Center (West Building) address is 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819.
In-person registration to SHRM26 includes the following:
If you have additional reasonable accessibility and accommodations requests, please complete this form and be as specific as possible. To fulfill your requests, all accessibility and accommodations requests must be submitted by Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Contact your hotel directly if you have any hotel-specific accommodation requests. For all other questions, please contact SHRM Customer Experience.
Download the SHRM Events app from the Apple Store or Google Play store. Select SHRM26 and sign in using your SHRM credentials associated with the email address used to register for SHRM26.
An announcement will be made when the SHRM Events app is live.
How do I watch livestreamed or recorded sessions?
Preconference
Once the SHRM26 Attendee Portal and SHRM Events app open, you can log in with the email address you used to register and favorite sessions or add them to your schedule.
During the Conference
Navigate to sessions you've favorited or added to your schedule or select from sessions in Now Playing and click the play button.
Postconference
Recordings for livestreamed sessions will be available to view up to 30-days postconference. Navigate to the session in the schedule and click the play button.
Recordings for livestreamed sessions will be available to view up to 30-days postconference in both the SHRM Events app and the SHRM26 Attendee Portal.
Be sure you're using the email address and credentials used to register. If you need assistance, please contact SHRM Customer Experience.
Access to Paycom Presents SHRM26 After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios® is included in your SHRM26 in-person conference registration. If you're interested in bringing a guest, guest passes are available for registered in-person attendees. More information about the event and how to purchase a guest pass can be found here.
For safety reasons, anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed to register or attend a SHRM conference. Strollers or infant carriers are not permitted at any time. Only registrants are allowed to be present in the Expo, conference sessions, concerts and receptions. Exceptions to this policy can be granted by SHRM at SHRM's sole discretion.
Please note that for SHRM26 in Orlando, FL, the age restriction policy does not apply to the official SHRM26 Tuesday Night Entertainment or Paycom Presents SHRM26 After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Attendees of all ages that have purchased a pass are welcome at these specific events with a purchased ticket.
Virtual registration to SHRM26 includes the following:
How do I access the SHRM Events app and SHRM26 Attendee Portal to participate in SHRM26 virtually?
Preconference
Once the SHRM26 Attendee Portal and SHRM Events app open, you can log with the email address you used to register and favorite sessions or add them to your schedule.
During the Conference
Navigate to sessions you've favorited or added to your schedule or select from sessions in Now Playing and click the play button.
Postconference
Recordings for livestreamed sessions will be available to view up to 30 days postconference. Navigate to the session in the schedule and click the play button.
Recordings for livestreamed sessions will be available to view up to 30-days postconference in both the SHRM Events app and the SHRM26 Attendee Portal.
Be sure you're using the email address and credentials used to register. If you need assistance, please contact SHRM Customer Experience.
Fill out the group conference registration application or contact SHRM Business at delegations@shrm.org to learn more.
Each group must consist of 5 or more registrants who are from the same company. All group members must be SHRM members or must purchase membership at the time of registration.
Contact delegations@shrm.org and SHRM will connect you with an existing group from your company.
In-person registration to SHRM26 includes the following:
Virtual registration to SHRM26 includes the following:
International attendees are strongly encouraged to register for SHRM26 as early as possible and schedule any required U.S. visa appointments as soon as registration is confirmed. U.S. consular processing times remain slower in many countries, and appointment availability may be limited.
Early registration allows you to:
The U.S. State Department maintains a Global Visa Wait Times page, updated monthly, which provides estimated wait times for nonimmigrant visa interview appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates. Wait times vary significantly by location and may change based on local demand, staffing, and security requirements. Attendees are strongly encouraged to review this information and apply as early as possible.
SHRM recommends waiting until your visa has been approved before purchasing any non-refundable airfare or making non-changeable hotel arrangements. If you must book travel in advance, consider refundable or flexible booking options whenever possible.
Most international attendees will require a visitor visa (B-1/B-2) to enter the U.S. and attend SHRM26. Visa requirements depend on your nationality, passport, and current immigration status. Attendees are responsible for determining their visa needs and complying with U.S. immigration laws.
SHRM cannot guarantee visa approval, cannot influence or expedite visa processing, and all visa decisions are made solely by the U.S. government.
Visa processing delays and refusals are outside SHRM's control. Attendees should:
Under Presidential Proclamation 10998, effective January 1, 2026, the United States has imposed full and partial entry restrictions on nationals of certain countries.
If you are a national of a restricted country and do not already hold a valid U.S. visa as of January 1, 2026, you may not be eligible to obtain a visa to enter the U.S. and attend SHRM26.
Below is a chart of the restrictions placed on designated countries by both Proclamations, by type and affected country.
| Full Restrictions (Immigrant Visas + Nonimmigrant Visas) |
Partial Restrictions (Immigrant Visas + B, F, M, J Visas) |
| Afghanistan | Angola |
| Burma | Antigua & Barbuda |
| Burkina Faso | Benin |
| Chad | Burundi |
| Republic of the Congo | Cote d'Ivoire |
| Equatorial Guinea | Cuba |
| Eritrea | Dominica |
| Haiti | Gabon |
| Iran | The Gambia |
| Laos | Malawi |
| Libya | Mauritania |
| Mali | Nigeria |
| Niger | Senegal |
| Palestinian-Authority travel documents | Tanzania |
| Sierra Leone | Togo |
| Somalia | Tonga |
| South Sudan | Turkmenistan |
| Sudan | Venezuela |
| Syria | Zambia |
| Yemen | Zimbabwe |
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998, entry restrictions apply only to individuals who:
Who is not subject to the entry suspensions?
The restrictions do not apply to:
If your country is subject to restrictions:
Are Waivers Available?
Visas issued before January 1, 2026, are not revoked under the current proclamation. However, admission to the United States is always determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the port of entry.
As of December 2025, the U.S. Department of State requires most nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or legal residence. Nationals of countries where the U.S. is not conducting routine visa operations must apply at a designated embassy or consulate for their region. Applicants must generally be able to demonstrate proof of residence if applying based on residency. Applicants who schedule interviews outside of their country of nationality or residence may face longer wait times, difficulty qualifying, and non-refundable fees.
Visa applicants are encouraged to visit the websites of their local U.S. embassy or consulate for detailed information on visa application requirements, procedures, and the current operating status and services offered.
Last updated January 8, the State Department has begun allowing individuals from countries subjected to the updated travel ban to travel to the U.S. for business/conference/tourism if they post a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The bond amount is determined at the visa interview and does not guarantee visa approval. Applicants must agree to the terms of the bond through the Department of the Treasury's online payment platform Pay.gov.
If a visa is issued, travelers must enter and exit the U.S. through one of the following designated airports:
Bonds will be automatically canceled and refunded if:
For citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Togo, Venezuela, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe — countries recently added to the partial travel restriction list — this provides a pathway to enter the United States.
Below is the current list of countries that are subject to the Visa Bond:
| Algeria | Angola | Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh |
| Benin | Bhutan | Botswana | Burundi |
| Cabo Verde | Central African Republic | Cote d'Ivoire | Cuba |
| Djibouti | Dominica | Fiji | Gabon |
| The Gambia | Guinea | Guinea Bissau | Kyrgyzstan |
| Malawi | Mauritania | Namibia | Nepal |
| Nigeria | Sao Tome and Principe | Senegal | Tajikistan |
| Tanzania | Togo | Tonga | Turkmenistan |
| Tuvalu | Uganda | Vanuatu | Venezuela |
| Zambia | Zimbabwe |
Global delegations are encouraged to attend SHRM26. Delegation benefits include:
If you are interested in organizing a delegation, please complete this form to discuss available options and begin the coordination process with a member of the SHRM global team.
U.S. visa policies, consular operations, and entry restrictions can change with little notice. International attendees are responsible for monitoring official U.S. government guidance and planning accordingly.
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