What Are Some of the Best Human Resources Conferences in 2017?

In today’s fast-paced world of HR, human resources conferences provide a very unique and effective way for practitioners and affiliates to stay in-the-know. The latest trends, discoveries, and leaders of the trade converge at these mass meetings in the form of a delightfully entertaining educational tool. In the spirit of such great gatherings in the trade, let’s take a look at some of the best, upcoming human resources conferences of 2017.

SHRM 17 Annual Conference and Exhibition

SHRM stands for Society of Human Resources Management. This organization is widely viewed as the official authority for the entirety of the HR industry. This is the organization that sets many standards and provides accredited certification.

SHRM’s annual conference features a vast array of speakers and demonstrative events. This year’s conference takes place in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from June 18 through June 21. Get more info by visiting the event website.

Mile High SHRM Conference 2017

The Mile High Society for Human Resources Management is an HR organization that caters mainly to the HR world of the midwestern part of the country although anyone can really be involved. Founded in 1938 in Denver, Colorado, the group works with many large and small businesses alike. Likewise, the Mile High SHRM Conference is tuned to the needs of both of these differing groups.

January 20 in Denver, Colorado is the time and date of this year’s conference. Area HR gurus such as Andrew Hudson, Colin Walker, and Jamie Shapiro will headline the spoken presentations. Exhibit hall and lunch occur toward the middle of the conference. At the end of events, guests will also go on to enjoy a healthy happy hour and social get-together. For more, check out their website.

HR Technology 20th Annual Conference and Exhibition

HR Technology is a private group that specializes in the spread of technology in the human resources industry. Anywhere technology and new gadgetry intersects with human resources, HR Technology is on the ground reporting and analyzing it. The group’s annual conference is therefore a mass exhibit and demonstration of tech in the HR world. Guest speakers and the latest trends in HR tech all convene at this conference often sponsored by the likes of ADP, Oracle, IBM, and other leading tech names. This year’s festivities are set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 10-13. Visit http://www.hrtechnologyconference.com/ for more details.

HCI 2017 Workforce Planning and Analytics Conference

HCI, or the Human Capital Institute is “the global association for strategic talent management.” Experts align with this organization in order to stay abreast of the latest in talent management and acquisition specifically. As such, the organization puts on an annual conference that delves into this exact area of focus.

This year, the conference will be held in Miami, Florida, March 7-9. Spoken events, demonstrations, eye-opening case studies, and networking and storytelling are just some of the attributes of the event. For more info and access to the downloadable brochure for the 2017 conference, follow the above-mentioned link.

2017 HR Florida Conference and Expo

Many states have their own unique societies and organizations uniting the HR industry of the immediate and surrounding areas. Florida’s HR State Council is a notable participant in this area. As a result, the council’s annual conference is a veritable magnet for the nation’s top HR experts. For 2017, the conference has been slated to take place in Orlando, Florida, from August 28 through August 30. Those in attendance this year can expect demos from top HR vendors, oratory from leading experts, and even attendance accreditation toward the SHRM Competencies Certification and HR Certification Institute Certification. Learn more at http://www.hrflorida.org/.