
SHRM Talent Conference & Exposition 2027
Event Date
April 11–14, 2027
Location
Aurora, CO
Expected Exhibitors
120
About This Show
AI-drafted summarySHRM Talent 2027 Conference & Exposition is a professional development event produced by SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management), designed specifically for the recruiting community. Talent 2027 is built for a world where AI writes the resume, requirements keep stacking, and every hire carries real business weight. This isn't a refresh — it's an entirely new event where the attendee is the architect.
The conference is aimed at recruiters across every setting. It is a premier event for talent acquisition leaders, recruiters, HR professionals, and workforce planning teams focused on the future of recruiting and talent management. Whether you recruit in-house, on contract, at an agency, or in a search firm, the program is tailored to your work, with a laser focus on sourcing, screening, closing, and measuring.
What sets Talent 2027 apart is its hands-on, working-lab format. Panels are out. Slide decks are out. SHRM Talent 2027 is a build environment — live reqs, real funnels, broken pipelines, rebuilt in real time alongside the recruiters who actually do the work. Attendees also earn professional development credits toward SHRM certification, making it valuable for both skill-building and credential maintenance.
Show Highlights
Talent 2027 is structured as a working lab rather than a traditional lecture-based conference. Key features include:
- Laser focus on recruiting — multiple tracks with zero filler, tackling recruiting in the age of AI, talent intelligence, and how recruiters are business leaders, with the final agenda shaped by recruiters themselves.
- Hands-on working sessions — bring a broken funnel and leave with a fix.
- AI, pressure-tested — sessions on which tools actually work and how to run AI without outsourcing your judgment and expertise.
- Shaped by the Talent Advisory Council, a working group of recruiters building the agenda alongside SHRM.
- The District expo — entrance to The District, showcasing 120+ exhibiting companies prepared to share innovative HR solutions.
- 3 Main Stage general sessions headlined by leaders, visionaries and changemakers, plus 100+ educational sessions.
Attendance
SHRM promotes networking opportunities with 2,500+ HR professionals from around the country and the world. The audience is composed primarily of recruiters and talent acquisition professionals working in-house, on contract, at agencies, and in search firms.
Registration
Registration for Talent 2027 is open online through the official SHRM registration portal. Passes and rates include:
- Individual In-Person Pass (Early Bird): $1,895 member / $2,295 nonmember
- Standard: $2,095 member / $2,495 nonmember
- OnSite: $2,295 member / $2,695 nonmember
- Team Pricing: $1,705 member (for 5+ tickets)
- Student Member / Chapter Advisor: $795 flat rate
Prices increase on Dec. 5, 2026. Registering at the nonmember rate includes the conference plus all the benefits of SHRM membership for one year. Groups of five or more can access team discounts via SHRM's group registration application. The pass includes attending sessions in Denver and access to recordings on the app or attendee portal for 30 days after the event. Cancellations made through October 11, 2026 receive a full refund minus a $250 fee; cancellations from October 12, 2026 through March 28, 2027 are refunded 50%; cancellations on or after March 29, 2027 are nonrefundable.
History
The event is produced by SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) and has a long history as SHRM's dedicated conference for recruiters and talent management professionals. In earlier years it was known as the SHRM Talent Management Conference & Exposition; the 2014 edition, for example, was held in Nashville, Tennessee, and drew nearly 1,200 HR professionals. For its 2027 edition, SHRM has reimagined the program as "Talent 2027," positioning it as an entirely new, recruiter-built event focused on AI-era hiring rather than a traditional conference format.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 13, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SHRM Talent 2027 taking place?
SHRM Talent 2027 runs April 11-14, 2027 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, located at 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO, in the Denver metro area.
Who should attend the SHRM Talent Conference?
The event is built specifically for recruiters and talent acquisition professionals. Whether you recruit in-house, on contract, at an agency, or in a search firm, the program is designed for you, along with HR and workforce planning teams focused on the future of hiring.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
You can register online through SHRM's official registration portal. The individual in-person early bird pass is $1,895 for members and $2,295 for nonmembers, with prices increasing on December 5, 2026. Team rates (5+ tickets) start at $1,705 per member, and student members and chapter advisors pay a $795 flat rate.
What is included with a Talent 2027 in-person pass?
The pass includes 3 Main Stage general sessions, 100+ educational sessions, entrance to The District expo with 120+ exhibiting companies, lunch on Monday and Tuesday, networking through the SHRM Events app, complimentary livestreaming with 30-day recording access, and 22+ professional development credits toward SHRM certification.
What makes Talent 2027 different from other HR conferences?
Talent 2027 is designed as a working lab rather than a traditional conference. Panels and slide decks are replaced by a build environment where live reqs, real funnels, and broken pipelines are rebuilt in real time alongside working recruiters, with a strong focus on AI in recruiting and an agenda shaped by attendees.
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