Registration for SHRM26 is now open! Secure your seat!

LEARN. GROW. GO FURTHER IN YOUR HR CAREER.

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ONE HR CONFERENCE.

MANY CURATED HR EXPERIENCES.

With 375+ sessions, SHRM26 delivers the insights, strategies, and skills you need-no matter your role, industry, or experience level. Whether you're mastering the fundamentals, exploring executive-level trends, or diving into the latest innovations reshaping the workplace, SHRM26 keeps you ahead of the curve.

Your future in HR starts here.

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

Network with professionals who share your goals, challenges, and career path. Build lasting relationships and exchange ideas with peers who get it.

CURATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Follow content tracks aligned to your interests-and go deeper with preconference workshops and seminars for a personalized, hands-on learning journey.

INNOVATIVE HR SOLUTIONS

Explore the SHRM Expo to discover cutting-edge tools, tech, and services from hundreds of HR providers. Attend live demos in the Exhibitor Theatres and enter to win big in our Grand Prize Drawing!

Session Types

Choose from a variety of session formats to fit your preferred learning style.

Whether you favor condensed, rapid-fire sessions, can't wait to hear from thought leaders on the Main Stage, or are eager to roll up your sleeves for hands-on learning, there are different session formats to keep you engaged and allows you to pace your conference experience.

General Sessions

This main stage experience is led by expert thought leaders and practitioners. Their stories will inspire you to think outside the box and widen your perspectives. You'll leave feeling energized, motivated and equipped to succeed in 2026 and beyond.

Breakout Sessions

With multiple sessions to choose from, these sessions are packed with original content and tactical advice. Presentations from solo presenters or co-presenters will feature best practices, forward-looking strategies and resources you need to advance your work now and in the future.

SPOTLIGHT STAGE PRESENTATIONS

These rapid-fire sessions spotlight thought leaders, best practices, and emerging ideas in the field to create better workplaces.

Exhibitor Theater

These diverse educational opportunities, held in the Expo during open hours, feature cutting-edge demonstrations and educational content that highlight the latest developments in HR. Within the Expo, visit the HR Solutions Theater, the Strategies & Innovation Theater and the HR Technology Theater.

PRECONFERENCE LEARNING*

From new-to-HR to senior leaders, these pre-conference workshops and seminars have something for everyone, providing key knowledge, leading strategies and innovative solutions through comprehensive, competency-based education.

*Additional registration and fee required.

WELLNESS
STAGE

Engage in short micro-bursts of education throughout the day on topics related to wellness and self-care on the SHRM26 Wellness Stage. Attendees can choose between topics like yoga, meditation, and more.

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