
June 16–19, 2026
Orlando, FL
SHRM | Society for Human Resource Management 2026 is a trade show in Orlando, FL.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Main Stage keynotes: SHRM26 featured what SHRM called one of its most memorable Main Stage lineups, including Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, Christina Aguilera, actor James Marsden, Terry Crews, and BambooHR CEO Brad Rencher, along with SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. The event opened with best-selling author, coach, and speaker John Maxwell on the Main Stage.
Education & credits: The agenda offers relevant, competency-driven HR programming with tailored learning paths. SHRM26 offers 28+ PDCs toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification, with PDC-eligible sessions marked in the official agenda.
Content tracks: Sessions are organized across multiple tracks, reported to include AI & Data, Compensation & Benefits, Legal HR, Global Workforce Trends, Health & Wellness, Modern Employee Experience, Leadership & Development, Strategic HR, Talent Management, and HR Department of One.
Expo floor: The SHRM Expo is a large exhibition area where hundreds of vendors showcase products and services designed to help organizations solve workplace challenges.
SHRM26 After Hours: The official networking event took over Disney's Hollywood Studios for an exclusive nighttime experience.
Per SHRM's official press release for the 2026 event, the Orange County Convention Center welcomed nearly 20,000 human resource professionals, executives, students, and more, who heard from over 400 speakers across 375+ sessions. The audience spans the full HR profession — from HR generalists and recruiters to People Operations teams, learning and development leaders, and senior executives.
Registration is handled through the official SHRM store (store.shrm.org/annual), with rates tiered by when you register and your SHRM member status. In-person individual pass rates for SHRM26 were:
Teams of 5 or more from the same company receive 10%+ off individual rates. Standard registration ran through May 15, 2026, with the final-tier pricing running from May 16 through onsite registration. Nonmembers who register at the nonmember rate also receive one year of SHRM membership. A virtual-only pass is available for those who cannot attend in person.
Cancellation policy: registrants could cancel for a full refund minus a $250 fee through December 16, 2025; cancellations from December 17, 2025 through June 2, 2026 were nonrefundable but transferable; and cancellations on or after June 3, 2026 were nonrefundable with no transfers permitted.
The conference is produced by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the professional association for HR practitioners. The 2026 edition is branded SHRM26. Over the years the Annual Conference & Expo has grown into what SHRM and the wider industry describe as one of the largest and most influential HR events in the world, rotating among major U.S. convention cities and adding a virtual (hybrid) attendance option. The 2026 event was presented by BambooHR. SHRM has also announced that a new event concept is being developed for 2027.
9800 International Drive
IDDBA 2026 occupies the North-South Building, Halls A & B of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), one of the largest convention facilities in the United States. Show registration, the Info Desk, and the Orlando Concierge Desk are located in the South Hall A & B Lobby on Level 2, with the New Product Showcase on the exhibit floor and Nursing/Wellness Rooms on Level 2 of the South Concourse and at N312. On-site amenities include a FedEx Office & Business Center, ATMs in the North/South Building Lobby, luggage and coat check at Lobby Level 2 (S10E), and multiple first aid stations across the South A, South B, North A, and North B halls. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the IDDBA event space on the IDDBA2026 network (password: orlando).
Attendee parking is available on-site at the Orange County Convention Center. Current rates, lot locations, and access information are published by the venue at occc.net/Attendee-Parking. Rideshare pickup and drop-off for IDDBA 2026 is located right outside the South Lobby.
IDDBA contracts an official housing block exclusively through onPeak, with discounted IDDBA rates at properties clustered around the Orange County Convention Center and along International Drive. The official IDDBA 2026 Hotel Map is published on the registration page.
IDDBA notes that onPeak is its only official hotel partner and warns attendees about unsolicited "housing poacher" calls and emails.
SHRM26 takes place June 16-19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida (9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819). It is offered in both in-person and virtual formats.
The conference is designed for the full HR profession, including HR professionals, recruiters, People Operations teams, learning and development leaders, executives, consultants, and workplace solution providers. It welcomed nearly 20,000 attendees.
Register through store.shrm.org/annual. In-person individual passes ranged from a $2,395 early-bird member rate up to a $2,695 final member rate (higher for nonmembers), with day passes from $1,095, student rates at $695, and 10%+ discounts for teams of 5 or more.
Yes. SHRM26 offers 28+ Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification, with eligible sessions marked in the official agenda.
The venue is about 11.3 miles (roughly 20 minutes) from Orlando International Airport (MCO), with rideshare, taxis, and on-site parking available. SHRM offers an official hotel block booked through its housing partner, and complimentary shuttle buses run between official hotels and the convention center.
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