May 2026 is the true powerhouse month for the global HR tech calendar. As organizations move past the first quarter, the focus shifts toward large-scale implementation of AI-driven workforce strategies, refining the employee experience, and navigating the complexities of regional labor markets. This month, the industry gathers across nearly every continent—from the tech hubs of Singapore and Dubai to the historic centers of Lisbon and Boston.

Whether you are looking for high-level CHRO strategy, deep dives into talent acquisition tech, or the latest in enterprise HCM innovations, May offers a comprehensive view of the future of work.

Below are the key HR tech events to have on your radar this May 2026:

• HR Tech Festival Asia 2026 – May 4-7, 2026 | Singapore
• ERE Recruiting Conference – May 5-6, 2026 | San Diego, USA
• HRcoreREWARD Seminar – May 6-7, 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
• TATech North America – May 6-8, 2026 | Charleston, USA
• SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference – May 11-13, 2026 | Orlando, USA
• California HR Conference (CAHR26) – May 11-13, 2026 | Anaheim, USA
• Boston CHRO Executive Summit – May 13, 2026 | Boston, USA
• HR World Summit – May 26-27 2026 | Porto, Portugal
• recruiTECH CEE – May 28-29, 2026 | Budapest, Hungary

HrTech Events of the Month - May 2026

1. HR Tech Festival Asia 2026

HR Tech Festival Asia is the region’s largest meeting point for HR technology and workforce management, focusing on the acceleration of digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific. Designed for CHROs, HR tech innovators, and business leaders, this summit tackles the integration of AI, the evolution of hybrid work, and the "human-centric" digital workplace.
The 2026 event provides a critical roadmap for organizations navigating the unique economic and cultural landscape of the ASEAN region.

HR Tech Festival Asia 2026
  • Speakers include:
    • Gaston Carrion: Managing Director & Global HR Reinvention Lead at Accenture.
    • Jason Averbook: Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer.
    • Ley Hoon Quah: Group Chief Corporate Officer at CapitaLand Investment.
    • Kevin Oakes: Founder & CEO of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).
    • Rumana Rahman: VP of Human Resources APAC at FedEx.
    • Thirukkumaran Nagarajan: Vice President of HR at IBM Asia Pacific.

2. ERE Recruiting Conference

The ERE Recruiting Conference is a hands-on strategy summit dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges in talent acquisition, from employer branding to sourcing innovation.

Built for TA leaders, recruitment managers, and talent strategists, the 2026 conference moves beyond high-level theory to offer "roll-up-your-sleeves" sessions on AI-driven efficiency, candidate experience, and reducing time-to-fill. It serves as an essential hub for practitioners looking to modernize their hiring machines.

ERE Recruiting Conference
  • Speakers include:
    • Jason Pistulka: Talent acquisition leader and expert on AI-driven efficiency.
    • Elena Volk: Specialist in AI integration for recruiting teams.
    • Ron Thomas: Authority on Experience Intelligence and human-centric leadership.
    • Chet Robie: Industrial-organizational psychologist focused on selection signal.

3.HRcoreREWARD Seminar

This 17th annual seminar in Amsterdam is the definitive European gathering for Compensation & Benefits (C&B) and Total Rewards experts. The 2026 agenda tackles the "Future of Reward," emphasizing how AI and analytics are personalizing employee incentives and ensuring pay equity.
With a strict focus on corporate HR professionals, the seminar offers an exclusive environment to discuss performance management, employee engagement, and wellbeing initiatives as drivers of business growth.

HRcoreREWARD Seminar
  • Speakers include:
    • Max Hunter: Chief Joy Officer and Founder of Motivators@Work.
    • Phil Le-Brun: Author and Enterprise Strategist.
    • Various Global C&B Leads: Representatives from top-tier European firms specializing in Pay Equity and Wellbeing.

4. TAtech North America

TAtech North America is the premier gathering for the talent technology industry, focusing on the intersection of job boards, recruitment marketing, and AI-enabled sourcing platforms. This event is designed for CEOs and senior executives of TA technology companies, as well as the TA leaders who buy and implement these solutions.
The 2026 agenda explores "Evolution as Business Strategy," specifically targeting the future of the resume and the rise of automated job platforms.

TAtech North America
  • Speakers include:
    • Pete Weddle: CEO of TAtech and industry pioneer.
    • Sebastian Dettmers: CEO of Stepstone.
    • Alex Fourlis: SVP & GM at Veritone Hire.
    • David Crawford: VP of Talent Acquisition at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
    • Sam Fitzroy: CEO and Co-Founder of Dalia.

5. SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference

SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference is a massive enterprise technology summit that serves as the primary launchpad for SAP’s latest HR and business innovations, specifically within the SuccessFactors ecosystem.

It is an essential event for HRIS managers, IT leaders, and business executives who use SAP to power their global operations. The 2026 conference is centered on Joule—SAP’s generative AI assistant—and its role in proactively improving workforce operations.

SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference
  • Speakers include:
    • Christian Klein: CEO of SAP.
    • Roger Federer: Legendary champion (speaking on resilience and strategic leadership).
    • Muhammad Alam: Executive Board Member, SAP Product Engineering.
    • Philipp Herzig: Chief AI Officer at SAP.

6. California HR Conference (CAHR26)

The California HR Conference (CAHR26) is the definitive legislative and strategic event for professionals managing workforces within the complex California legal landscape. Designed for HR practitioners, business owners, and legal counsel, the conference provides deep dives into state-specific compliance, employee relations, and workforce wellness.
With over 24 concurrent sessions, it is the largest regional HR gathering in the United States.

California HR Conference (CAHR26)
  • Speakers:
    • Leading Employment Attorneys: Specialists in California labor law and wage-and-hour compliance.
    • SHRM & PIHRA Thought Leaders: Experts in organizational development and workplace culture.

7. Boston CHRO Executive Summit

The Boston CHRO Executive Summit is an exclusive, peer-driven gathering hosted by Evanta, a Gartner Company, created for Chief Human Resources Officers of the region’s largest organizations. This high-level summit focuses on the evolving definition of "humanity" in HR and how leaders can drive measurable growth despite economic uncertainty.

It is a closed-door environment focused on authentic networking and collaborative problem-solving.

Boston CHRO Executive Summit
  • Speakers include:
    • Mary Beth DeNooyer: CHRO at Keurig Dr Pepper.
    • Sarah Evans: CHRO at Ocean Spray.
    • Ryan Gilchrist: Chief People Officer at Wayfair.
    • Lisa Britt: HR visionary speaking on redefining the "Human" in HR.
    • Brendan Reidy: Chief People Officer at Acushnet Company.

8. HR World Summit

The HR World Summit is a premier global gathering dedicated to the radical transformation of human resources, exploring what it truly means to lead with "soul" and integrity amidst an era of rapid AI integration and organizational ambiguity.
Designed exclusively for senior HR leaders, CHROs, Chief People Officers, and their senior management teams, this summit serves as a strategic sanctuary for those architecting the future of work rather than simply reacting to it. This year’s event focuses on the delicate balance between high-tech efficiency and high-touch humanity, providing a platform for 500+ attendees from over 50 countries to exchange practical case studies on ethical AI, people analytics, and purpose-driven culture.

HR World Summit
  • Speakers include:
    • Stan Slap: CEO of SLAP and renowned culture expert.
    • Jolanda Grob: Chief People Officer at Zurich Insurance.
    • Phil Le-Brun: Harvard author of The Octopus Organization.
    • Valerie Capers Workman: CHRO of Empower Pharmacy.
    • Vincent Dupuis: VP of HR Digital & AI at Airbus.
    • Dr. Sophie Lang: Leading industry expert and keynote speaker.
    • Clémentine Al-Elimat: Global Vice President of HR at Schneider Electric.
    • Max Hunter: Chief Joy Officer and Founder of Motivators@Work.

9. recruiTECH CEE

recruiTECH CEE is the leading recruitment conference for Central and Eastern Europe, providing a specialized look at the hiring trends, cross-border talent acquisition strategies, and employer branding shifts across the Balkan and Baltic regions.
This event is built for recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, and HR managers operating within Europe’s fastest-growing tech corridors who need to align local frameworks with global hiring standards. The 2026 program focuses on the practical adoption of HR tech and the unique challenges of sourcing talent in emerging markets.

recruiTECH CEE
  • Speakers include:
    • Zsuzsanna Friedl: CHRO and Board Member at T-Systems International.
    • Miloš Rakić: EMEA Talent Acquisition Director (C+AI) at Microsoft.
    • Estera Anghelescu: Recruiting and Employer Branding Director at Kaufland Romania.
    • Hung Lee: Curator of Recruiting Brainfood.
    • Ivan Tomko: EMEA Talent Acquisition Director at Lenovo.
    • Anastasia Girutskaya: Head of Talent Acquisition at MOL Group.
    • Cornelia Schwaminger: Global Head of Employer Branding & TA at Erste Group Bank AG.
    • Nikitas Marinos: Regional Sales Director at Workable.

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