May 2025 will be packed with some of the world’s top HR conferences, uniting global leaders, innovators, and practitioners. From Las Vegas to Lisbon, these events cover key topics such as tech, AI, talent management, DEI, and leadership. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration, in-depth case studies, or valuable networking opportunities, these events are perfect to keep you up to date in the world of HR.

Here are 8 HrTech events in May 2025 that are worth your attention:

  • SPARK HR 2025 Conference – April 30 - May 2, 2025 | Florida, US
  • HR Tech Asia – May 5-8, 2025 | Singapore
  • UNLEASH America – May 6-8, 2025 | Las Vegas, US
  • Workhuman Live – May 12-15, 2025 | Colorado, US
  • HR Tech Mena Summit – May 13-14, 2025 | Dubai, UAE
  • HRcoreNORDIC – May 14-15, 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark
  • WACL Talent Festival – May 20, 2025 | London, UK
  • HR World Summit – May 20-21, 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal

1. HR Tech Asia

HR Tech Asia is the leading HR tech event in Asia, bringing together HR professionals, industry experts, and solution providers to explore the future of work. Held yearly in Singapore, the event offers conferences, masterclasses, and exhibitions focused on workforce transformation, leadership, employee well-being, and the latest HR technology.

The event is a key platform for learning, networking, and discovering innovative tools that are shaping HR in the Asia-Pacific region.

HR Tech Asia
  • Speakers include:
    • Dr. Fermin Diez: C-Suite Leader, Top HR Influencer, Board Director, Professional Speaker & Author
    • Kevin Oakes: Chief Executive Officer – Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
    • Dr. Tanvi Gautam: HR Influencer, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author & Transformational Leadership Expert – Leadershift Inc.
    • Anish Lalchandani: Global Head of Talent Management – A.P. Moller & Maersk
    • Subhankar Roy Chowdhury: Executive Director & Head of HR - Asia Pacific & Japan – Lenovo
    • Dominique Rose Van-Winther: Chief Executive Officer & Chief AI Evangelist – Final Upgrade AI
    • Sophie Guerin: Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion – Wealth & Personal Banking – HSBC
    • Dr. Jaclyn Lee: CHRO – Certis Group
    • Mimi Nicklin: Bestselling Author, Empathy Advocate & CEO – Empathy Everywhere
    • Angelina Chua: Human Resource Director, APAC – COFCO International

2. UNLEASH America

UNLEASH America is the fastest-growing HR event in the world, where global HR leaders meet to do business and get inspired by bold ideas reshaping the future of work. Held in Las Vegas, the event is renowned for its bold focus on Courageous Leadership and its unique blend of market intelligence powered by artificial, human, and talent-based insights.

UNLEASH America offers a dynamic environment where thought-provoking keynotes, innovative product showcases, and real-world success stories converge to inspire forward-thinking HR strategies.

UNLEASH America
  • Speakers include:
    • Amy Coleman: Chief People Officer – Microsoft
    • Dr. Joy Buolamwini: Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist, Founder – Algorithmic Justice League
    • Brian J. Glaser: Chief Talent & Learning Officer – Google
    • Claude Silver: Chief Heart Officer – VaynerX
    • Anna Tavis: Clinical Professor, Human Capital Management – New York University
    • Jacqui Canney: Chief People and AI Enablement Officer – ServiceNow
    • David Green: Managing Partner – Insight222
    • Stephanie Lepori: Chief Administrative & Accounting Officer – Caesars Entertainment
    • Alim Dhanji: Chief Human Resources Officer – TD SYNNEX
    • Julie Sexton: SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer – Land O’Lakes

3. Workhuman Live

Workhuman Live is more than just an HR conference—it’s a movement to make work more human. Hosted annually by Workhuman, this event brings together forward-thinking HR professionals, leaders, and changemakers to explore the power of gratitude, connection, and purpose in the workplace.

It tackles key themes like wellbeing, recognition, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership with dedicated tracks for individuals, organizations, communities, and leaders. Blending science, strategy, and storytelling, Workhuman Live empowers HR teams to build resilience, foster belonging, and drive meaningful change at work.

Workhuman Live
  • Speakers include:
    • Adam Grant: #1 Bestselling Author and Organizational Psychologist
    • Trevor Noah: Comedian, Bestselling Author, and Podcast Host
    • Kerry Dryburgh: EVP, People, Culture & Communications – BP
    • Kelly Jones: Chief People Officer – Cisco
    • Eric Mosley: Founder, CEO, and Board Member – Workhuman

4. HR Tech Mena Summit

HR Tech MENA Summit is the flagship event for HR innovation in the Middle East and North Africa. As it marks its 11th edition, the summit celebrates over a decade of driving digital transformation, strategic workforce planning, and employee experience across the region.

Positioned at the intersection of technology and human capital, it highlights the region’s rapid adoption of AI and the growing influence of HR leaders at the executive level. Each year, the event brings together forward-thinking professionals to explore new trends, share best practices, and shape the future of HR in MENA.

HR Tech Mena Summit
  • Speakers include:
    • Ibtissam Bensetti: Chief Talent and Organizational Development Officer – OCP Group
    • Mahira Al Rais: Chief Human Resources Officer – Sohar International
    • Waqas Butt: Group Head of ICT and AI – Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC
    • Dr. Pranav Prasson Thakur: Chief People Officer – Trukker
    • Abdulmalik Al Balushi: Group Chief People Officer – ASYAD Group
    • Abhishek David: AVP – Head of Talent Management and Leadership Development
    • Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi: Senior Director – Digital Transformation Principal – DU

5. HRcoreNORDIC

The HRcoreNORDIC is a premier HR event in Scandinavia, focusing on the future of work through the lens of Nordic best practices. The seminar features 30+ expert speakers and 15+ case studies from leading Scandinavian organizations, covering topics such as AI in HR, HR agility, recruitment, leadership development, employee experience, diversity and inclusion, cultural and digital transformation, upskilling initiatives, work-life balance, international mobility, and people analytics.

HRcoreNORDIC
  • Speakers include:
    • Troels Wendelbo – Senior HR Director, LEGO Group
    • Christina Gadeberg – Chief People Officer, Nordea
    • Massimiliano Sacco – Head of People – Business Tech, H&M
    • George P. Kovács – Global Head of People, Data Science & Analytics, Ericsson
    • Lise Linnebjerg – SVP, People & Culture, N&C Europe, Vestas
    • Snezana Mitic – Global People Head CNS, Nokia
    • Anne Haslestad Brun – SVP, HR Operations & Tech., Posten Bring
    • Sophia Boleckis – Director, EX Lead & Program Manager, HR Transformation Office, Wärtsilä
    • David Shontz – Former Global Head of Workforce Analytics, Nokia
    • Terhi Mäkelä – Director, Leadership & Culture, KONE

6. WACL Talent Festival

WACL Talent Festival is a one-day leadership accelerator designed by women, for women. The festival is dedicated to helping women leaders and future leaders overcome today’s key professional challenges and grow with purpose.

The event focuses on five powerful themes—ranging from building resilience and confidence to mastering commercial impact and leadership presence. Through a mix of inspiring talks, practical workshops, and hands-on sessions, attendees will leave equipped with fresh insights, actionable tools, and renewed energy to drive change in their careers, organizations, and communities.

WACL Talent Festival
  • Speakers include:
    • Aline Santos: Former Chief Brand Officer & Chief DE&I Officer – Unilever
    • Amanda McKenzie OBE: Non-Executive Director, Trustee & Chair
    • Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah: Co-founder & CEO – UK Black Pride
    • Mandu Reid: Former Leader – Women’s Equality Party

7. HR World Summit

HR World Summit 2025 is a landmark event where the future of work takes center stage. Held at the Lisbon Congress Center, Portugal, this year’s theme—"Elevate, Evolve, Engage: Shaping the Future of Work"—serves as both a vision and a roadmap for HR professionals navigating today’s rapidly evolving workplace landscape.

The summit, which brings together 600+ attendees, 80 expert speakers, and 15 content modules over two inspiring days, offers a transformative experience through cutting-edge insights, strategic discussions, and practical takeaways.

HR World Summit
  • Speakers include:
    • Natalia Wallenberg: CHRO & Executive Committee Member – Ahold Delhaize
    • Perry Timms: Founder and Chief Energy Officer – People & Transformational HR Ltd
    • Kazushi Ambe: Senior Executive Vice President and CHRO – Sony Group Corporation
    • Prithwiraj Choudhury: Lumry Family Associate Professor – Harvard Business School
    • Michele Zanini: Co-founder – MLab; Co-author of Humanocracy
    • Zsuzsanna Friedl: CHRO and Board Member – T-Systems International
    • Antonio Calco' Labruzzo: Global Head of Human Resources, GREFP and TBS – Takeda
    • Shay McConnon: Psychologist, Award-Winning Speaker, Author – Leadership Innovator
    • Allison Vendt: Global Head of Virtual First and VP of People Operations – Dropbox
    • Antoinette Weibel: Co-Founder – Good Organisations; Professor – University of St Gallen

8. SPARK HR 2025 Conference

SPARK HR 2025 is a practical, forward-thinking conference focused on boosting employee engagement and retention. Held this spring in Florida, it brings together HR leaders from top companies like LinkedIn, Dropbox, Microsoft, Chobani, and NASCAR.

The event covers key topics including manager development, leadership, and employee experience. Learn how to apply AI and DEI to personalize the employee journey, keep remote teams engaged, and foster intergenerational collaboration.

SPARK HR 2025 Conference
  • Speakers include:
    • Matthew Duncan: Head of Future Work Thought Leadership – Microsoft
    • Chrissy Roth-Francis, Ph.D.: Director of Talent Development – LinkedIn
    • Allison Vendt: Vice President of People Operations – Dropbox
    • Angela Cheng-Cimini: Former CHRO – Harvard Business Publishing
    • Liz Almeida: Chief Human Resources Officer – Panasonic Corporation of North America
    • Colleen Earl: Corporate Director, Enterprise Performance Management & Culture – Lockheed Martin
    • Kimberly Bedeau: US Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – HelloFresh
    • Ben Eubanks: Author of Artificial Intelligence for HR – Lighthouse Research & Advisory
    • Karen Guzicki: Vice President, Advisory Services – Human Capital Institute (HCI)
    • Diana Tsai: Co-Founder & CEO – Upwage, Forbes 30 Under 30

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