June 2026 marks a decisive tipping point for the global HR Tech landscape. The global workforce has officially moved past the trial phase of digital experimentation, and this month’s global summit circuit serves as the ultimate proving ground for practical, enterprise-grade HR technology.
From San Francisco to Berlin, the conversation has shifted from “What can AI do?” to “How do we securely scale it?” As HRIS managers, tech innovators, and CHROs come together across multiple continents this June, the focus is on the digital transformation of the employee experience.
Over these four weeks, the industry will redraw the blueprints for predictive people analytics, automated payroll architecture, immersive L&D platforms, and the deployment of advanced AI "Super-agents."
If you want to know where workplace software, data compliance, and digital culture are heading for the rest of the decade, June 2026 is where the code is being written.
Below are the key HrTech events to have on your radar this June 2026:
- HR Core Nordic – June 3-4, 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark
- Irresistible 2026 – June 8-10, 2026 | Los Angeles, USA
- Ascend 2026 – June 8-11, 2026 | Orlando, USA
- HRWest 2026 – June 9-10, 2026 | San Francisco, USA
- CIPD Festival of Work – June 10-11, 2026 | London, UK
- WORKTECH26 Berlin – June 16, 2026 | Berlin, Germany
- SHRM26 – June 16-19, 2026 | San Diego, California, USA
- Viva Technology – June 17-20, 2026 | Paris, France
1.HR Core Nordic 2026
The HR Core Nordic seminar is the premier gathering for Scandinavian and European HR professionals looking to maximize talent potential and reshape the organization of the future.
Returning to Copenhagen, this summit shines a spotlight on the region's top-tier leadership paradigms, exploring world-class strategies in HR agility, digital transformation, cultural upskilling, and international mobility.
With an emphasis on balancing technological tools with employee well-being, the event provides deep insights into how Scandinavian enterprises lead global benchmarks for workplace happiness and productivity.
- Location: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Date: June 3–4, 2026
- Official website: https://www.hrcorenordic.com/
- Speakers include:
- Andrea Illes: VP Business HR Global Head of People, Nokia.
- Elena Galkina: Global Head of People, MSN Ericsson.
- Timothy Ahrensbach: Head of Workplace Innovation, Director LEGO Group.
- Serap Ozcalici: HR Director, Carlsberg.
- Sara Klingenborg: EVP & Head of People & Culture, AFRY.
- Natal Dank: Author of Agile HR & Agile L&D & Executive Dir., PXO Culture
2.Irresistible 2026
Irresistible 2026, hosted by Josh Bersin at the USC campus in Los Angeles, is an exclusive, high-impact annual conference for senior HR executives.
Gathering a selected group of global HR leaders, this highly collaborative summit focuses heavily on the practical applications of AI and "Superagents" in the corporate workspace. Centered around the landmark keynote “Work 2030,” the event functions as a hands-on laboratory for executives aiming to become active technological builders and forward-thinking architects of human resource strategy.
- Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Date: June 8–10, 2026
- Official website: https://www.uscmarshallexeced.org/event/Irresistible2026/
- Speakers include:
- Prerna Ajmera: Microsoft
- Dr. Nadia Bastaki: Etihad Airways
- Cindy Ballard: Universal Music Group
- Mary Beth DeNooyer: Keurig Dr Pepper
- Alice Fournier: ISS North America
3.Ascend 2026
Hosted jointly by OATUG and OHUG, Ascend 2026 is the premier ecosystem event for users across IT, HR, and finance looking to maximize their Oracle applications. The conference delivers a balanced mix of technical mastery and corporate strategy, exploring how modern modernization, cloud migrations, and embedded AI can drive smarter corporate decisions.
It provides a unique bridge where technical execution meets functional workplace leadership.
- Location: Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Date: June 8–11, 2026
- Official website: https://www.ascendusersconference.com/
- Speakers include:
- David Edwards: Global Head of Workforce Planning & System Architecture.
- Jess Von Bank: Global Leader, HR Transformation and Technology Advisor.
- Carlo Steenvoorden: EVP HR People Services, Analytics & HR AI.
4.HRWest 2026
Located in the global home of technical innovation, HRWest 2026 returns to the San Francisco Bay Area to focus entirely on using evolved HR strategies to thrive amidst intense structural change.
Gathering hundreds of decision-makers and top-tier exhibitors, this dynamic two-day conference strips away traditional administrative silos.
It addresses how to modernize employee lifecycle tools, enhance internal mobility, and drive automated workplace efficiency.
- Location: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Date: June 3–4, 2026
- Official website: https://www.hr.com/
- Speakers include:
- Mark Monaghan: VP of Organizational Development, iQor
- Allison West: Founder, Attorney, Investigator, Speaker, Trainer and Expert, Employment Practices Specialists
- Treena Diebolt: Vice President, People, Otter.ai
5.CIPD Festival of Work 2026
The CIPD Festival of Work at ExCeL London stands as one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant people-profession gatherings, dedicated to shaping future-ready, productive organizations.
Featuring an expansive multi-stage program, the 2026 event focuses closely on helping HR and L&D teams confidently manage continuous upskilling and evolving labor laws.
From technical innovations to daily desk challenges, the festival equips thousands of professionals with the tools to build highly resilient workforces.
- Location: ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
- Date: June 10–11, 2026
- Official website: www.festivalofwork.com/
- Speakers include:
- Prof. Alice Roberts: Biological Anthropologist, Author and Broadcaster
- Diana Osagie: Leadership Coach, Trainer and Author, Courageous Leadership
- Richard Osman OBE: TV Presenter, Producer and Best Selling Author
- Tim Harford OBE: Financial Times’ Undercover Economist and More or Less
6.WORKTECH26 Berlin
WORKTECH26 Berlin is a premier multi-disciplinary forum explicitly tailored for senior leaders, corporate real estate strategists, and HR professionals.
The event addresses the evolving intersection of space, corporate culture, and digital infrastructure in response to global workplace changes.
With an operational focus on sustainability, WORKTECH26 explores how modern physical office portfolios must transform to support hybrid realities, equity, and corporate ESG goals.
- Location: EDGE Friedrichspark, Berlin, Germany
- Date: June 16, 2026
- Official website: https://worktechevents.com/events/worktech26-berlin/
- Speakers include:
- Dr. Sandra Breuer: Founder, Managing Director, Loop
- Andras Danko: Managing Director, Bayer Real Estate WV. in Germany, Bayer
- Victoria Dávalos: Founder of Spatio.ai
- Claire Ward: Chief Innovation Officer, SPS UK & Ireland
- Heike Sande: Project lead at Crespel & Deiters
- Walid Mustamandi: Managing Director - Digital EMEA, Johnson Controls
- Dirk Dittrich: Director Corporate Relations, Edge
7.SHRM26
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference & Expo is the world’s largest human resources marketplace, making its highly anticipated appearance in San Diego. Delivering hundreds of educational sessions structured directly around the SHRM Competency Model, this massive event empowers HR leaders to break traditional administrative boundaries.
Focusing on compliance, strategic talent management, and modern digital ecosystems, SHRM26 brings tools designed to spark organizational vitality.
- Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA
- Date: June 16–19, 2026
- Official website: www.shrm.org/annual-conference
- Speakers include:
- Oprah Winfrey: Global Media Leader and Philanthropist.
- Simon Sinek: Global Authority on Purpose-Driven Culture.
- John Maxwell: Best Selling Author, Coach and Speaker.
- Betty Thompson: Chair, SHRM Board of Directors
- Brad Rencher: CEO, BambooHR
- Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.: President and CEO, SHRM
8.Viva Technology 2026
Celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary, Viva Technology is Europe’s absolute largest startup and technology event. Attracting over 180,000 attendees, it serves as a massive crucible for digital transformation across all industries, including progressive human resource tech. While broad in scope, the massive exhibition showcases how AI, productivity reimagined, and tech ethics are shifting the fundamental landscape of corporate leadership, employee health, and modern organizational systems.
- Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
- Date: June 17–20, 2026
- Official website: www.vivatechnology.com
- Speakers include:
- Cameron Fink: Co-founder and CEO, Aaru
- Yann LeCun Co-founder and Chairman, AMI Labs
- Joe Tsai: Co-founder and Chairman, Alibaba
- Leon Marchand: Swimmer, Olympic and World Champion, LVMH Ambassador
- Henna Virkkunen: Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, European Commission
- Shantanu Narayen: Chair and CEO, Adobe
- Bernard Arnault Chairman and CEO, LVMH
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