Great ideas don’t happen in a vacuum — they come from fresh connections and shared conversations. And for HR folks, conferences and events are one of the best places to share experiences, swap strategy, and find new ways to build people initiatives that make your whole organization better.
It’s a new year, you’ve got a brand new calendar full of blank pages, and over 40 of the best HR events across the globe to choose from (lucky you!). Here’s our scoop on the global HR conferences and events you need to pencil into your schedule in 2025.
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Leap HR
When: All year, monthly
Where: Around the world
Running year-round and across the globe, Leap HR’s event series drills down into the priorities faced by HR leaders at a sector-specific level. From healthcare to life sciences, energy, and biopharma, it’s a chance for industry leaders to connect with those tackling the same challenges they are.
From Day One
When: All year
Where: Across the US
From Day One’s event series hits 18 major US cities throughout 2025, aiming to unite HR professionals for some insightful conversations. Topics include boosting productivity and growth in the modern era of HR, effective talent management, organizational culture, and leadership strategy.
World Class Workforce Transformation
When: January 23 – 24, 2025
Where: Frankfurt, Germany
Back for its eighth year, the World Class Workforce Transformation conference promises a jam-packed agenda for attendees. On the schedule: workplace transformation, remote work best practices, and workplace culture.
HR Technologies France
When: January 29 – 30, 2025
Where: Paris, France
French-speaking HR professionals can get their heads together to tackle local HR issues at HR Technologies France, back for its third installment in 2025. This year’s agenda features three content streams: digital transformation, talent management and employee retention, and employee mental health.
CIPD Wellbeing at Work
When: February 4, 2025
Where: London, UK
Employee wellbeing and mental health are on the agenda at the CIPD Wellbeing at Work conference, which aims to equip HR leaders with the right talent strategies to build a thriving workplace. Expect masterclasses on work-life balance, avoiding burnout, and holistic wellbeing strategy, as well as fireside chats and wellness activities.
HR Summit
When: February 11 and September 24, 2025
Where: Manchester and London, UK, respectively
Landing in two UK cities in 2025, the HR Summit connects HR leaders with leading tech and service providers to help them tackle their biggest strategic challenges. The event also features expert-led seminars, networking opportunities, and the chance to quiz suppliers in person.
Workplace Futures
When: February 25, 2025
Where: London, UK
Back for its 18th installment, Workplace Futures turns its focus on the future of work. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be the topic of the day as experts discuss how the technology will reshape workplace building design, data security, and sustainability.
HR Tech Europe
When: March 4 – 5, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Billed as the “Glastonbury of HR,” HR Tech Europe’s 2025 edition features a keynote speech by industry expert Josh Bersin, as well as speakers from global brands including IKEA and the LEGO Group. Sessions explore digital transformation, the rise of AI, and boosting employee engagement in the modern workplace.
HR Vision London
When: March 5 – 6, 2025
Where: London, UK
HR Vision London promises a packed schedule for HR professionals, with a focus on how tech advancements and people strategy can empower employees and drive business growth. The event offers three talk tracks to choose from, covering HR data analytics, leadership, and HR best practices.
HRWest
When: March 11 – 12, 2025
Where: Oakland, CA
Branding itself as the conference that has “everything HR needs to thrive in 2025,” HRWest’s packed schedule covers seven content tracks for attendees, including HR strategy, talent management, compliance, and employee wellbeing.
HRcoreLAB Summit
When: March 12 – 13, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
HRcoreLAB returns for its 13th year with a three-for-one deal for people professionals. Featuring more than 80 speakers, the HR event will explore the latest industry trends across three key areas: talent acquisition strategy, effective AI integration, and HR agility.
Future of HR
When: March 12 – 14, 2025
Where: London, UK, and virtual
What will define the next era of human resources? This question is top of the agenda at the Future of HR. Day one focuses on modern human resource management, while on days two and three, the conversation shifts to how to build future-proof HR practices.
Transform
When: March 17 – 19, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Driving change is on the agenda at Transform, which brings together people leaders, entrepreneurs, and workforce tech investors for three days of connection, networking, and hands-on learning. This year’s bumper schedule features 350 speakers on topics including the future of work, the blueprint for modern workplaces, and creating connected workplaces.
HR of Tomorrow
When: Spring 2025
Where: Dublin, Paris, and Stockholm
Running three events across Europe this spring, HR of Tomorrow brings together forward-thinking HR leaders across the continent to learn from expert-led sessions and trade insights on how to boost their people initiatives. Topics on this year’s agenda include professional development, employee engagement, and employee well-being.
National HR Summit Australia
When: April 1 – 2, 2025
Where: Sydney, Australia
Live down under? The National HR Summit Australia is your go-to for the latest HR trends and insights. There are four content streams to explore, with sessions ranging from employee well-being strategy to skills development for a future-ready workforce, and a director’s forum aimed at CHROs.
Uplift
When: April 1 – 3, 2025
Where: NYC
Coaching platform Betterup re-envisions the future of work with Uplift, a three-day conference pitched at HR and business leaders. This year’s schedule is yet to be announced, but last year’s guest line-up included Brené Brown, James Clear, and Mindy Kaling — so expect a similarly star-studded lineup for 2025.
For All Summit
When: April 8 – 10, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Great Place to Work’s For All Summit gathers over 1,600 HR professionals in the City of Lights for a three-day event with connection, innovation, and transformation in mind. Keynote speakers include Olympic gold medalist Candace Barker, AI expert Dr. Joy Buolamwini, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Angela Duckworth.
Running Remote
When: April 29 – 30
Where: Austin, TX
Looking for strategies to build an effective remote team? Running Remote gathers the world’s most influential thought leaders for a two-day conference on all things distributed working. Unpack the latest trends from experts including Stanford’s Nick Bloom and Harvard’s Raj Choudhury, plus enjoy practical sessions and networking opportunities.
HR Leader’s Forum
When: May 5 – 6, 2025
Where: Sydney, Australia
Aimed at CHROs and people leaders, the HR Leader’s Forum aims to equip attendees with practical strategies to tackle their biggest challenges. Hear from industry experts from organizations including Mastercard, Spotify, and Unilever on topics including employment law, AI, and building workforce agility.
HR Tech Asia
When: May 5 – 8, 2025
Where: Singapore
Singapore’s blockbuster conference HR Tech Asia gathers over 6,500 HR professionals at the Suntec Convention Center for four days of connection and learning. This year’s event centers on transformation, exploring organizational agility, leadership, and the integration of HR and technology.
UNLEASH America
When: May 6 – 8, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
UNLEASH America bursts into Las Vegas in May with a packed lineup awaiting attendees. Speakers from organizations including Google, Walmart, McDonald’s, and more will be sharing their insights live on stage, while an expo of more than 300 HR technology providers offers attendees an unparalleled opportunity to get under the hood of their HR tech stack.
Workhuman Live
When: May 12 – 15, 2025
Where: Denver, Colorado
Workhuman Live wants attendees to give their workplace an “altitude adjustment” with their conference nestled in the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Billed as part-conference, part-festival, the event attracts an estimated 4,000 guests each year — and with good reason, as the 2025 lineup includes Trevor Noah and Adam Grant.
HR Tech MENA
When: May 13 – 14, 2025
Where: Dubai, UAE
Returning for its 11th year, HR Tech MENA is a two-day event featuring expert masterclasses, interactive sessions, panels, discussions, and networking opportunities for HR professionals and IT leaders across the region.
Payroll Congress
When: May 13 – 16, 2025
Where: Orlando, FL
Crazy about compensation? Totally into total rewards? Payroll Congress connects payroll experts, HR professionals, and HR tech vendors together under one roof for four days of educational sessions, workshops, and keynote speeches on all things pay.
HRcoreNordic
When: May 14 – 15, 2025
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
Connect with people and talent leaders from some of Scandinavia’s biggest companies at the HRcoreNordic two-day conference. Featuring over 30 speakers from organizations including Ericsson, Novo Nordisk, and Carlsberg Group, expect a full program of workshops, panels, and case studies.
Digital Workplace Summit
When: May 19 – 20, 2025
Where: London, UK
Gartner’s Digital Workplace Summit explores the intersection between work and technology in this two-day event. Learn how to leverage data and people analytics, improve your employee experience, and adapt governance and compliance to fit a digital-first future of work.
HR World Summit
When: May 20 – 21, 2025
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
Elevate, evolve, and engage are the themes for Lisbon’s HR World Summit this year. Gathering more than 600 HR leaders under one roof, the two-day event features eight masterclasses and insights from 80 speakers including Sony CHRO Kazushi Ambe and New York Times bestselling author Stan Slap.
Employee Engagement Summit
When: May 22, 2025
Where: London, UK
Engagement takes center stage at the Employee Engagement Summit, where HR professionals can explore content streams including organizational culture, workforce management, and talent acquisition. Hear from Ruby Wax OBE alongside insights from more than 250 industry leaders from Virgin Atlantic, Bupa, Bolt, and more.
Lattiverse
When: June 3, 2025
Where: London and San Francisco
All aboard the rocketship to Lattiverse, one of the biggest in-person and virtual HR events in the cosmos. Last year’s edition attracted more than 20,000 registrants for our digital and in-person events, with sessions including building a people-centric organization, creating stronger manager-employee relationships, and gaining influence in the boardroom.
CIPD Festival of Work
When: June 11 – 12, 2025
Where: London, UK
CIPD’s Festival of Work was founded on the mission of “driving people with purpose to thrive”. Last year’s schedule included keynotes from TV presenter Stacy Dooley, MBE, AI research Dr Daniel Hulme, and Channel 4’s Alex Mahon, plus seven content streams of firesides, workshops, and presentations.
SHRM Annual Conference
When: June 29 – July 2, 2025
Where: San Diego, CA
As one of the industry's longest-running conferences, SHRM's Annual Conference used to be one of just a few options on the HR events circuit. But with 2025’s bumper calendar of conferences and tradeshows, attendees who can’t afford the ticket price for this legacy conference have plenty of other options to explore in 2025.
CultureCon
When: August 5 – 7, 2025
Where: Madison, WI, and virtual
CultureCon’s mission is to help HR leaders build engaging, inclusive work environments. Last year’s speakers included guests from Gallup, Atlassian, and Zappo’s at Work, so expect more of the same insightful reflections on culture, engagement, and employee experience for 2025.
HR Symposium
When: August 7 - 8, 2025
Where: Hunter Valley, Australia
Enterprise people leaders can connect on mutual challenges and hone HR strategy at the HR Symposium. This close-knit event gathers 120 industry leaders in Australia’s wine country for peer learning and discussion on topics including integrating AI, leveraging people data, and prioritizing well-being — all while driving business success.
HR Analytics Summit
When: September 4, 2025
Where: London, UK
Obsessed with turning data into actionable insights? The HR Analytics Summit is the only HR event where data takes center stage. Last year’s lineup featured experts from organizations like PepsiCo, Amazon, and McDonald’s — so it’s a unique chance to learn cutting-edge strategy from the best in the biz.
HR Tech Las Vegas
When: September 16 – 18, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Running for over 25 years, HR Tech’s event series heads to Las Vegas in September for three days of programming, including an investor summit, plus a Women in HR Technology summit. Confirmed speakers so far include best-selling author and digital transformation expert Charlene Li, HR industry analyst Josh Bersin, and Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan.
Responsive Conference
When: September 17 – 18, 2025
Where: Oakland, CA
Responsive Conference was founded with the belief that purposeful work matters, and that collaboration is essential in driving culture change. The summit gathers CEOs, people leaders, and founders for an immersive two-day experience where sitting back and listening is emphatically not on the agenda.
Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo
When: October 7 – 9, October 27 – 29, and November 17 – 18, 2025
Where: London, Orlando, and Sydney, respectively
Billed as the “premier conference for CHROs and HR leadership,” Gartner’s HR Symposium/Xpo leapfrogs across three continents to explore some of the leading trends shaping HR today. Expect deep dives on the future of work and CHRO effectiveness, plus keynotes including champion athletes and award-winning filmmakers.
Future of Work APAC
When: October 2025
Where: Singapore
Regional experts from organizations including L’Oréal, Sony Music Entertainment, Unilever, and Mastercard will be on hand to share their expertise at Future of Work APAC. Key topics include building the workplaces of the future, how to nurture talent in a digital-first reality, and the conditions future talent needs to succeed.
Human Resource Summit
When: October 15 – 17, 2025
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
Bigger doesn’t always mean better. The Human Resource Summit is an invite-only, close-knit event pitched at senior HR leaders that aims to connect professionals with peers. Speed date service providers to find the best fit, learn from industry leaders, and hone HR strategy in roundtable discussions.
LinkedIn Talent Connect
When: Week of October 20, 2025
Where: Phoenix, AZ
Combine the world’s largest professional network with a conference, and you get LinkedIn Talent Connect — a two-day event bringing talent and HR leaders together to tackle HR’s biggest challenges. Last year’s lineup included star and author Jennifer Hudson — so expect a similar caliber for 2025.
UNLEASH World
When: October 21 – 22, 2025
Where: Paris, France
Couldn’t make it over to UNLEASH America? UNLEASH World heads to Paris in October for two full days of insightful talks, workshops, and exhibitions from the most innovative HR tech brands around. While this year’s speaker line-up is still in the works, previous contributors have included Sir Richard Branson and Arianna Huffington.
CultureCon West
When: November 3 – 5, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
CultureCon West heads to Las Vegas with a goal of helping HR audiences “make work suck less” by building inclusive, fulfilling workplaces. On the lineup for the edition in the City of Lights, expect speakers from Universal Music Group, Cisco, and Talkdesk.
People Summit
When: November 10 – 13, 2025
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
Held as part of annual tech conference Web Summit, People Summit is an HR-focused conference that dives into the future of work and talent, with themes including talent management, the role of automation, and the employee experience. Last year’s lineup featured our CEO Sarah Franklin, plus expert speakers from some of the most innovative tech companies around.
Connecting people, building better organizations
HR conferences and events are often a melting pot of new ideas and new conversations that help organizations all move forward — together. But if you’re looking for ways to keep the conversation going while you’re waiting for the next event, Lattice’s Resources for Humans is the place for you.
Resources for Humans is a Slack community that connects over 23,000 HR professionals from all over the world to share experiences, talk strategy, and stay connected. And best of all, it’s totally free. Find out more and apply today.
Lattiverse
When: June 3, 2025
Where: London and San Francisco
Lattiverse is the biggest HR event in the cosmos, attracting more than 20,000 HR professionals for our virtual and in-person events combined.
Last year featured a star-studded lineup of speakers, including Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, plus business leaders from the most innovative companies on Earth. We dove into how AI is reshaping HR, why feedback culture is make-or-break, and how to write the next chapter for organization-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts.
This year? You’ll have to wait and see — but you can bet we’re going all out.
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