SHRM BLUEPRINT FOR I&D 2026
Event Date
November 15–18, 2026
Location
Nashville, TN
About This Show
AI-drafted summarySHRM BLUEPRINT for I&D is a focused learning experience presented by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as part of All Things Work 2026. The program is built for HR leaders and inclusion and diversity specialists who need to design I&D strategies that hold up under today's legal, cultural, and business pressures. Attendees walk away with a clear, enterprise-ready framework for building effective I&D strategy and tools to align those strategies with legal, cultural, and business expectations.
The conference targets HR professionals, people leaders, and I&D practitioners who must simultaneously ensure compliance, sustain workforce cohesion, and demonstrate business value. Today's I&D strategies are under unprecedented scrutiny, and HR leaders are expected to manage compliance, cohesion, and value—often at the same time.
What makes BLUEPRINT worth attending is its performance-based, practitioner-focused approach. The program uses a performance-based approach that links inclusion and civility to how work gets done and results are achieved. SHRM breaks down the latest legal developments driven by executive orders, Supreme Court decisions, and EEOC guidance so attendees can steer their organizations through complex gray areas.
Show Highlights
- Content tracks: Strategic I&D, Employee Experience & Inclusive Cultures, I&D & Legal Compliance, AI Impacts & Opportunities for Inclusion, and Broadening the Workforce Funnel.
- Recertification credit: SHRM-certified attendees can earn 24 PDCs toward recertification.
- Part of All Things Work 2026: As a learning path at All Things Work 2026, BLUEPRINT reinforces a shared standard for effective workforce performance under real-world conditions.
- Actionable strategy outcomes: Attendees leave with a practical, actionable I&D strategy they can implement immediately to unify the workforce and drive business transformation.
- Networking in Nashville: Exclusive activities around Nashville are planned so attendees can make connections while experiencing the city's history, dining, and entertainment.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the SHRM store. Individual In Person All-Access pricing is offered in three tiers:
- Early Bird: $1,795 member / $2,195 nonmember, with prices increasing on August 29, 2026.
- Standard: $1,995 member / $2,395 nonmember.
- Onsite: $2,195 member / $2,595 nonmember.
Registering at the nonmember rate includes one year of SHRM membership benefits. Groups of five or more receive 10% off member rates via the group registration application or by contacting delegations@shrm.org.
Cancellation: Confirmed registrants may cancel for a full refund minus a $250 fee through August 15, 2026; cancellations from August 16 through October 31, 2026 are nonrefundable but transferable, and cancellations on or after November 1, 2026 are nonrefundable with no transfers permitted.
History
SHRM BLUEPRINT for I&D is presented by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). For 2026 it is positioned as a learning path within SHRM's All Things Work 2026, bringing leadership development, I&D strategy, and HR capability building together under a broader enterprise conversation on workforce alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SHRM BLUEPRINT for I&D 2026?
The event takes place November 15-18, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214.
Who should attend BLUEPRINT for I&D?
It is designed for HR leaders and inclusion and diversity specialists who must ensure compliance, sustain workforce cohesion, and demonstrate business value. Attendees leave with an enterprise-ready framework for building effective I&D strategy.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Register online through the SHRM store. In-person all-access rates start at an Early Bird price of $1,795 for members and $2,195 for nonmembers, with prices increasing on August 29, 2026. Groups of five or more receive 10% off member rates.
Can I earn recertification credit for attending?
Yes. SHRM-certified attendees can earn 24 PDCs toward their recertification.
What is the hotel booking deadline and how do I get there?
The SHRM housing block deadline is October 15, 2026. The closest airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 8.3 miles away, with Uber and Lyft readily available and on-site parking at the resort.
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