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The world’s largest gathering of HR professionals is set to return this month as the annual SHRM conference and expo welcomes thousands of workplace leaders, people professionals, and business executives to Orlando, Florida.
Hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM26 will take place from June 15 to 19 at the Orange County Convention Center, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options for HR professionals around the world.
The conference comes at a pivotal time for the profession, with organisations grappling with rapid advances in AI, shifting workforce expectations, evolving regulations, and growing pressure to drive business performance while maintaining employee wellbeing and engagement.
A Focus on the Future of Work
SHRM26 will feature more than 375 expert-led sessions exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of work. Topics are expected to include artificial intelligence in HR, leadership development, workplace culture, employee experience, skills development, and regulatory compliance.
According to SHRM, the event will provide attendees with opportunities to gain practical insights from industry experts while connecting with peers facing similar workplace challenges.
The conference will also offer media and attendees access to conversations with senior HR leaders, business executives, researchers, and workplace innovators from around the globe.
High-Profile Keynote Speakers
Among the headline speakers scheduled to appear at SHRM26 are several globally recognised business and leadership figures.
Media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will take part in a moderated main-stage conversation titled Leading with Vision: Building Cultures That Inspire, Include, and Transform on June 19.
Leadership expert and bestselling author John C. Maxwell will deliver a main-stage session on transformative leadership and organisational growth on June 16.
Also appearing is Simon Sinek, who will join Brad Rencher for a featured discussion exploring how trust, belief, and shared purpose influence leadership in today’s workplace.
SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. will deliver the opening keynote on June 18, titled Taking Back HR: A Call to Courage, a session expected to address the evolving role of HR leaders in helping organisations navigate uncertainty and change.
Entertainment and Networking Opportunities
In addition to its educational content, SHRM26 will offer attendees a range of networking and social experiences.
Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Christina Aguilera will perform live on June 16, with the event open to conference attendees and members of the public.
Registered media will also receive access to SHRM’s opening-night entertainment and a special after-hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A Global HR Community
SHRM says the conference is designed to help professionals build connections with peers and experts while exploring innovative approaches to workplace challenges.
With nearly 340,000 members across 180 countries, SHRM remains one of the world’s largest HR associations and continues to play a significant role in shaping conversations around leadership, talent, workplace culture, and the future of work.
For HR professionals looking to stay ahead of emerging trends, SHRM26 promises five days of learning, networking, and insight-sharing with some of the most influential voices in business and people leadership.
For more information or to register, visit SHRM’s conference website.
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