It's that time again. Everyone's favorite season - conference season! Events have officially kicked off, and with a long lineup of choices, it can be hard to choose what's worth the time and financial investment.
Conferences are a great way to keep your pulse on industry trends, learn best practices from experts, stay up to date on compliance news, and form relationships that help grow your career.
We’ve curated the ultimate list of top HR, Payroll, and HCM Conferences to explore in 2026, so you can select what works for you and your team to enhance your skills and stay connected with your community.
IPPA Spring Summit
March 3-5 | Las Vegas, NV
Audience: Payroll Executives & Providers
Event Topics: Payroll leadership, Streamlining Operations
Unleash America Conference
March 17-19 | Las Vegas, NV
Audience: HR & Recruitment Experts
Event Topics: AI Innovation, Human Capital Trends, Reimagining Performance
Transform Conference
March 23-25 | Las Vegas, NV
Audience: HR Leaders
Event Topics: Transforming AI, Redesigning Benefits, Company Culture
Future of Work Canada
April 7-8 | Toronto, ON
Audience: Canadian HR, Talent, and Learning Executives
Event Topics: Trends and Innovation Shaping Employee Experience
SHRM Talent Conference
April 19-22 | Dallas, TX
Audience: SHRM-certified HR Leaders
Event Topics: AI-Powered Talent, Workforce Planning, Culture & Connection
Workhuman LIVE
April 27-30 | Orlando, FL
Audience: HR Leaders (SHRM, HRCI, CPTD, APTD, CPD Credits Available)
Event Focus and Topics: Talent Management, Analytics, Rewards, Innovation in a Blend of Sessions, Hands-On Workshops, and Panels
HCI Spark HR 2026
April 28-30 | St. Pete Beach, FL
Audience: HR Leaders
Event Focus and Topics: Building Belonging, Employee Culture, Generational Workforce Strategies
ADP Pro Summit
April 29-May 1
Audience: Payroll and HR Professionals using ADP Workforce Now
Event Focus and Topics: Data Analytics, Talent Management, Certification Programs
TPG Conference (The Payroll Group)
May 3-5 | Scottsdale, AZ
Audience: HCM and Payroll Executives & Owners
Event Focus and Topics: Payroll Industry Trends, AI, Compliance
HRO Today Forum
May 6-8 | Philadelphia, PA
Audience: Global HR Executives and Directors
Event Focus and Topics: HR Innovation, Workplace Culture, Leadership Development
Payroll Congress Convention & Expo
May 12-15 | Nashville, TN
Audience: Global Payroll Providers and HR Executives
Event Focus and Topics: Payroll Automation, Compliance, Adaptive Leadership
PrismHR LIVE
June 15-17 | Denver, CO
Audience: Professional Employer Organizations Leveraging PrismHR, PrismHR HCM, and Execupay Platforms
Event Focus and Topics: Enhanced Employee Experiences, Compliance Updates, AI Initiatives
SHRM Annual Conference
June 16-19 | Orlando, FL
Audience: HR Professionals, SHRM Members
Event Focus and Topics: Professional Development Credits, Skill Building & HR Education
isolved Connect for Partners
June 16-18 | Las Vegas, NV
Audience: isolved HCM Network Partners and Payroll Experts
Event Focus and Topics: Immersive Workshops, Payroll Industry Trends
Future of Work USA
September 15-16 | Dallas, TX
Audience: HR Leaders, Talent Teams, Learning & Development Teams
Event Focus and Topics: Human-Centered Workplaces, Future-Ready Skills, AI
NAPEO Annual Conference & Marketplace
September 16-18 | Marco Island, FL
Audience: PEO Executives, Service Providers, PEO Management
Event Focus and Topics: Compliance, Industry Trends, PEO Management
Payroll Org State Payroll Conferences
State-Run Chapters Throughout 2026
Audience: Payroll Executives, Payroll & Benefit Administrators
Local Chapter Events Bring Payroll Leadership Together. Visit ZayZoon at the Texas Payroll Conference, New England Payroll Conference, California Payroll Conference, and Carolina’s Payroll Conference
HR Tech Conference
October 20-22 | Las Vegas, NV
Audience: HR & Executive Leadership
Event Focus and Topics: Age of AI, Talent Acquisition, Digital Workforce Trends