When and where is HR-X Live! 2027?

From 27 to 30 June 2027 at McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616.

How much does it cost?

The Advanced Access rate is $2,095 for SHRM members and $2,495 for nonmembers, rising to $2,495/$2,895 (Open Access) and $2,595/$2,995 (Final Access). Groups save 10% or more.

When does registration open?

Full registration opens on 5 October 2026.

Is this the SHRM Annual Conference?

Yes. SHRM's annual conference has been relaunched as HR-X Live!, with a curated, credentialed format.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund minus a $250 fee through 28 February 2027; from 1 March to 28 May 2027 registrations can be transferred to another SHRM event but not refunded; from 29 May no refunds or transfers.

SHRM HR-X Live! 2027

Name: SHRM HR-X Live! 2027
Start: 2027-06-27T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Location: McCormick Place

About this event

HR-X Live! is the new name and format of SHRM's annual conference, which SHRM calls HR's most influential event. The 2027 edition in Chicago is built for HR leaders who are being asked to harness AI, redesign how work gets done and prove HR's business impact, trading a sprawling agenda for a curated, applied learning journey that ends in a credential.

Four dimensions

A short pre-event placement matches each attendee to one of four dimensions and one of three levels, with electives for breadth.

Talent Optimization: development, performance, employee experience and analytics, with AI as a multiplier
Organizational Impact: building the financial case for HR with real evidence
Functional Acceleration: HR technologies that automate time-consuming work
Market Discernment: AI-powered market intelligence for recruiting and total rewards

What registration includes

Every pass follows the same credentialing structure.

Dimension placement before the event
Four-day credentialing journey and credentialed sessions
Capstone Lab to demonstrate applied capability
Personal Playbook of tools and strategies
SHRM HR-X Credential
Elective experiences and curated peer cohorts

Who attends

HR professionals and leaders from around the world, from HR departments of one to large teams, plus an Executive Network Experience for senior leaders and passes for students and chapter advisors. An expo runs alongside the programme.

Tickets & passes

Advanced Access (member) — USD 2,095: Nonmember $2,495; nonmember rate includes one year of SHRM membership
Open Access (member) — USD 2,495: Nonmember $2,895; coming soon
Final Access (member) — USD 2,595: Nonmember $2,995; coming soon

SHRM HR-X Live! 2027 is a Business & Management event taking place 27-30 Jun 2027 at McCormick Place, Chicago, United States.