When and where is HR Tech 2026?

October 20 to 22, 2026 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Pre-conference add-ons start on Monday, October 19.

What are the expo hours?

The expo is open Tuesday, October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).

How much does it cost to attend?

An HR Practitioner conference pass is $1,995 at the standard rate after October 12 ($1,695 advance) and an expo pass is $495 ($295 advance). Teams of three or more get 25% off conference passes. Other pass types cover consultants, industry partners and investors.

Can I earn recertification credits?

Yes. Conference pass holders can receive credits from SHRM, HRCI and IHRIM.

Are registrations refundable?

No, registrations are non-refundable, but you can transfer yours to a colleague at the same organization at no cost.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026

Name: HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026
Start: 2026-10-20T08:15:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-22T16:10:00+00:00
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center

The HR tech industry's big annual meetup: HR leaders compare solutions, hear keynotes and learn how AI is reshaping work.

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Date and Time

October 20 · 8am - October 22 · 4pm GMT-7

Location

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 South NV 89119

About This Event

HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026 is a Business & Management event taking place 20-22 Oct 2026 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, United States.

HR Tech is the annual conference and expo where HR and business leaders come to evaluate workforce technology, hear from practitioners and analysts, and work out how AI changes the people side of the business. The 2026 edition in Las Vegas puts keynotes, concurrent sessions and a large solutions expo under one roof, with optional add-on programs the day before the main conference.

Who attends

The event is designed for HR practitioners and the wider HR technology ecosystem, each with its own pass type.

HR leaders and practitioners
HRIS, people analytics and talent acquisition teams
Consultants, advisors and talent service professionals
HR technology vendors (industry partners)
Industry analysts and media
Investors and financial partners

Programme

The main conference runs October 20 to 22 with concurrent sessions, keynotes and scheduled expo programming. Add-on experiences on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday morning include the HR Executive Strategy Summit, the HR Icons Awards Evening, HR Tech Intensives (Building a Business Case, Redesigning Work, Operationalizing AI in HR) and Women in HR: Building Influence. Conference pass holders can earn recertification credits from SHRM, HRCI and IHRIM.

Opening keynote with Cisco's Kelly Jones and Michael Kiley
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic on AI and talent strategy
Anthropic's Mike Boufford in conversation with Tim Sackett
Closing keynote by Microsoft's Prerna Ajmera

Expo

The expo opens Tuesday evening and runs through Thursday afternoon, with case study sessions, demo theater presentations, Pitchfest, Solution Snapshots, Ask the Experts, investor sessions, an AI Playground and a Startup Pavilion, plus a pub crawl and happy hour on the floor.

Key figures

The organizer describes the event as drawing 7,200+ HR and business leaders, 400+ solution providers, 275+ speakers and 200+ sessions.

Tickets & passes

HR Practitioner – Conference — USD 1,995: Standard rate after Oct. 12 (advance $1,695); 25% off for teams of 3+
HR Practitioner – Expo — USD 495: Standard rate after Oct. 12 (advance $295)
Consulting, Advising & Talent Service Professional – Conference — USD 2,195: Standard rate (advance $1,895); expo-only $695
Industry Partner – Conference — USD 3,700: Standard rate (advance $3,400); expo-only $1,995 (advance $1,750)
Investor & Financial Partner – Conference — USD 3,425: Standard rate (advance $3,225); expo-only $1,795 (advance $1,595)