In an era defined by shifting work paradigms, technological disruption, and rising employee expectations, the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025 returns as the premier global gathering for HR professionals and business leaders who shape the workplace. Held from June 29 to July 2, 2025, at the vibrant Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, this must-attend event offers an unmatched opportunity to explore the future of work through the lens of strategy, empathy, and innovation.
More Than a Conference, A Human Capital Movement
The SHRM Annual Conference & Expo is more than a professional event, it’s a global movement to elevate the workplace experience. With over 20,000 attendees expected from around the world, this year’s event promises to spark bold conversations, unpack the most pressing workforce challenges, and drive transformative change across organizations. From mental health and DEI to automation and labor policy, the 2025 edition will explore how HR can lead with integrity and impact in an increasingly complex business environment.
Built around the theme ‘Where Purpose Meets Impact’, SHRM25 blends visionary keynotes, tactical breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and immersive learning labs, all designed to give professionals the tools, knowledge, and networks to reshape how work works.
Also Read: What Is Flextirement? A Complete Guide for HR Leaders
What You Can Expect at SHRM25
Workplace Policy and Compliance in a Transforming World
As employment law evolves rapidly across federal and state levels, sessions will decode how HR leaders can navigate policy shifts with agility and accuracy. Learn from compliance experts, legal advisors, and policymakers about building resilient, fair, and future-ready HR practices.
AI, Automation, and the Human Connection
Technology is rewriting the rules of engagement, but humans remain at the heart of performance. SHRM25 will explore how artificial intelligence, HR tech, and data-driven decision-making can enhance, not replace, the employee experience. From recruiting to retention, sessions will showcase how to balance innovation with empathy.
The Employee Experience as a Competitive Advantage
Burnout, hybrid work, and generational shifts have redrawn the boundaries of engagement. At SHRM25, dive into strategies to create people-first cultures, boost well-being, and empower talent at every level. Expect actionable insights on building inclusive, resilient, and psychologically safe workplaces.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B)
Far beyond check-the-box initiatives, DEI&B sessions will equip attendees to design systems and cultures where equity thrives. Learn how to embed inclusion into every layer of your organization, from hiring pipelines to leadership development, and move from intent to measurable impact.
Global Workforce, Local Strategies
Whether your organization operates across borders or is preparing to scale, SHRM25 will tackle the nuances of managing a global workforce. Explore international labor laws, cross-cultural leadership, and the future of global talent mobility in an interconnected world.
Learning Formats That Engage and Elevate
From mega sessions and masterclasses to peer-to-peer exchanges and certification prep, SHRM25 offers learning for every career stage. The conference features over 200 sessions designed to align with SHRM’s Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (BASK) and provides opportunities to earn recertification credits for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® credentials.
Speakers Who Inspire Transformation
Attendees can expect to hear from influential leaders, changemakers, and business icons. While the full speaker lineup will be announced soon, SHRM25 promises a stage filled with diverse voices, from Fortune 500 CEOs and public policy experts to workplace culture pioneers and best-selling authors, who will challenge conventional thinking and offer bold visions for the workplace of tomorrow.
Key Speakers:
- Joe Biden – 46th President of the United States of America
- Paula Faris – Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Founder, and Author
- Brad Rencher – CEO, Bamboo HR
- Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. – President and CEO, SHRM-SCP
- Emily M. Dickens, J.D. – Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary
Read more about the speakers: https://registration.events.shrm.org/flow/shrm/shrm25/public-catalog/page/speakers?
Exposition and Expo Hall: The Future of HR Tech and Services
With hundreds of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions in HR software, benefits, talent development, and workforce analytics, the SHRM Expo Hall is a destination in itself. Whether you’re sourcing new technology, benchmarking solutions, or discovering services to streamline your operations, this marketplace is designed to accelerate your HR strategy.
Network Like Never Before
With curated networking lounges, regional meetups, affinity-based sessions, and the unforgettable SHRM25 After Dark experience, this conference makes connecting feel effortless. From rising HR professionals to global CHROs, SHRM25 creates space for shared learning, community, and collaboration.
Why SHRM25 Matters More Than Ever
In today’s volatile, uncertain, and rapidly evolving workplace, HR is no longer a support function, it’s a strategic force. The SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025 is where that force is galvanized. It’s where professionals turn complexity into clarity, disruption into direction, and compliance into culture.
If you’re ready to lead change, future-proof your people strategy, and become the architect of a better workplace, SHRM25 isn’t just an event. It’s your launchpad.
Explore the full agenda and speakers at annual.shrm.org
