HR Tech 2026 Guide: Las Vegas Dates, Passes & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
HR Tech 2026, the HR Technology Conference & Exposition, runs from 20 to 22 October at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It is the main event for HR technology buyers, with 7,200+ HR and business leaders and more than 400 solution providers.
HCM suites, recruiting, payroll, learning, engagement and AI agents for HR are all on show. This guide covers what to know and how vendors can reach the HR leaders who make technology decisions.
HR Tech 2026 at a glance
| Next edition | 20-22 October 2026 |
| Venue | Mandalay Bay |
| City | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Typical month | September-October |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | 7,200+ HR and business leaders (2026 official figure) |
| Exhibitors | 400+ solution providers |
| Industry | HR technology |
| Organizer | LRP Media Group |
| Official website | hrtechnologyconference.com |
About HR Tech
HR Tech is the main event for HR technology buyers. Leaders from large companies (Delta, Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, P&G and others named by the organizer) come to evaluate HCM, recruiting, payroll, learning, engagement and AI tools.
The expo is one of the largest HR-tech marketplaces, with startup pavilions and product demos.
Location and venue
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
Does it change location? No. Las Vegas in recent years.
Person gesturing during a meeting with a laptop. Photo by Headway on Unsplash.
Who you’ll meet at HR Tech
- CHROs and HR leaders
- HRIS and people analytics teams
- Talent acquisition leaders
- HR-tech vendors and investors
Budget holders are here, but they are spread across a large crowd that also includes engineers, partners and other vendors. The value comes from filtering the list down to the titles and companies that actually buy from you.
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What HR Tech covers
- HCM suites and HRIS
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Payroll and benefits
- Learning and skills
- Employee experience
- AI agents for HR
Why HR Tech matters for sales teams
Unlike broader HR conferences, HR Tech is specifically about technology, so attendees come ready to evaluate tools. The organisers highlight leaders from companies like Delta, Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, P&G and Cisco.
For HR-tech vendors, the most valuable contacts are CHROs, HRIS leaders, talent acquisition heads and people analytics teams at large companies. Knowing which of them are registered makes it possible to book demos instead of relying on expo traffic.
Should you go to HR Tech?
Best for: vendors with a defined segment in HR technology who are ready to filter the attendee base by role and company size.
Less ideal for: teams expecting qualified leads to come to them. At HR Tech, the useful meetings are almost always arranged before the show opens.
HR Tech ticket prices
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Registration options for practitioners and vendors on the site; practitioners pay less |
| Typical cost | ~$1,500-2,500 for practitioners; vendors more (confirm). |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check hrtechnologyconference.com before you buy.
Does HR Tech have an app?
Yes. HR Tech publishes a mobile app for each edition, with the agenda, exhibitors and session details.
Event apps are built for attendees, not for sales teams. You can usually browse profiles one by one, but connection requests are capped, many profiles are half empty, and there is rarely an export button. That makes the app useful on site and frustrating for planning.
Pros and cons of HR Tech
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Buyer-heavy HR audience | Vendor passes expensive |
| Large expo | Competing with SHRM |
| Clear technology focus | Las Vegas costs |
Getting meetings at HR Tech
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 6-8 weeks before | Get the attendee and exhibitor list. Segment it by job title, company size and industry, and remove existing customers and competitors. |
| 3-5 weeks before | Start outreach on email and LinkedIn. Mention the event, give a specific reason to meet and offer two or three time slots. |
| Show week | Confirm every meeting 48 hours ahead, keep a short list of walk-in targets, and log every conversation in your CRM the same day. |
| 1-5 days after | Follow up while the event is still fresh, then add non-responders to a nurture sequence. |
HR Tech and SHRM attract overlapping audiences. Track which contacts attend both so you can continue conversations across events through the year.
No export button in the event app? I deal with that part. Ask for the HR Tech list with names, titles, companies and LinkedIn profiles in one file.
Frequently asked questions
When is HR Tech 2026?
20-22 October 2026. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (hrtechnologyconference.com) before booking travel.
Where is HR Tech held?
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
Does it move? No. Las Vegas in recent years.
How much does a HR Tech ticket cost?
~$1,500-2,500 for practitioners; vendors more (confirm). See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends HR Tech?
Mainly CHROs and HR leaders; HRIS and people analytics teams; talent acquisition leaders; HR-tech vendors and investors.
Can I get the HR Tech attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about HR Tech here.
Get the HR Tech attendee list
If HR Tech is on your calendar, the best time to build your target list is now, while there is still time to book meetings. Contact me on Prospector with the event, your target roles and your CRM, and I’ll tell you what I can deliver and how fast.
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Headway on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.