SHRM Upcoming Events & Conferences 2026
- myhrevents
- Jun 15
- 2 min read

Published: 15/06/2026
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) remains one of the world's largest HR organizations, delivering conferences, leadership events, certification programs, and professional development opportunities for HR professionals across the United States. Whether you are an HR executive, recruiter, talent leader, learning and development professional, or people manager, SHRM events provide opportunities to learn from industry experts, earn professional development credits, and connect with peers facing similar workplace challenges.
SHRM26 Annual Conference & Expo
Dates: 16–19 June 2026 Location: Orlando, Florida (In-person and Virtual)
SHRM26 is the flagship event in SHRM's annual calendar and the largest HR conference in the world. The conference brings together thousands of HR professionals for four days of learning, networking, and business development.
Attendees can access more than 375 educational sessions covering:
Artificial Intelligence in HR
Talent Acquisition
Employee Experience
Leadership Development
Employment Law
Workplace Culture
Total Rewards
Diversity and Inclusion
Workforce Planning
HR Technology
The event also features one of the largest HR technology and solutions expos globally, allowing attendees to evaluate new products, services, and workplace innovations.
Official Website: https://annual.shrm.org/
SHRM Linkage Institute 2026
The SHRM Linkage Institute is one of SHRM's premier leadership development events focused on advancing women in leadership and accelerating executive growth.
The event typically attracts senior leaders, executives, HR professionals, and emerging leaders seeking practical leadership strategies and career development opportunities.
Key themes include:
Executive Leadership
Career Advancement
Leadership Presence
Strategic Influence
Talent Development
Inclusive Leadership
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/shop/events
SHRM State Conferences
Throughout 2026, SHRM's state councils and affiliated chapters host regional conferences across the United States. These conferences provide local HR professionals with networking opportunities, legislative updates, and professional development.
MS SHRM 2026 Annual Conference
Dates: 3–5 August 2026 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
SHRM Missouri State Conference
Dates: 4–7 August 2026 Location: Osage Beach, Missouri
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
HR Nebraska State Conference
Dates: 26–28 August 2026 Location: La Vista, Nebraska
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
Maryland SHRM State Conference
Dates: 4–6 October 2026 Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
SHRM New York State Conference
Dates: 28–30 September 2026 Location: Buffalo, New York
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
Oregon SHRM Fall Conference
Date: 28 October 2026 Location: Canyonville, Oregon
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
Pennsylvania Annual Conference
Dates: 10–11 September 2026 Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues
Dates: 5–6 August 2026 Location: Houston, Texas
Official Website:https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events/state-conferences
Why Attend SHRM Events?
SHRM conferences continue to be among the most respected HR events globally because they combine strategic leadership content, practical workplace solutions, legal updates, certification credits, and access to leading HR technology providers.
For organizations seeking insights into workforce transformation, AI adoption, employee engagement, talent acquisition, leadership development, and workplace culture, SHRM events remain some of the most influential HR gatherings available in 2026.




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