What the event is about
HR Technologies UK 2026 is a major two-day event dedicated to the future of human resources, talent management, and the technology reshaping workplace transformation. Held on 29–30 April 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, the event runs alongside the Learning Technologies UK expo, giving attendees access to both HR-tech and learning-tech ecosystems at the same venue.
The event brings together HR leaders, people strategy directors, talent acquisition professionals, HR technology buyers, product builders, solution consultants, and innovation-focused startups. It includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, expert seminars, live product demonstrations, and networking formats designed to support organisations in adopting digital HR systems and future-ready workforce solutions.
For companies and technology providers, HR Technologies UK represents a powerful marketplace to showcase HRIS, HCM, talent acquisition systems, analytics platforms, employee experience tools, productivity and performance solutions, remote workforce technologies, and next-generation AI-powered HR platforms.
Key Facts & Figures
- Dates: 29 – 30 April 2026
- Venue: ExCeL London, United Kingdom
- Format: Free-to-attend expo and conference
- Audience: HR and talent leaders, workforce strategists, software buyers, HR tech vendors, startup innovators, analysts and media
- Tech Focus Areas: People analytics, digital HR transformation, recruitment technology, hybrid work enablement, employee experience platforms, HRIS/HCM, performance and productivity systems
Main Zones / Participation Areas
Forum Sessions & Keynotes
Large-scale strategy sessions addressing workplace transformation, culture evolution, talent strategies, HR reinvention, data-driven decision-making, AI integration, and the technology shaping future work models.
Seminar Theatres
Expert-led seminars across multiple stages delivering practical use-cases, real transformation stories and implementation frameworks covering recruitment automation, workforce analytics, hybrid work, digital HR processes and talent retention.
Exhibition & Technology Marketplace
A dynamic expo floor featuring established technology providers and emerging HR tech start-ups. Exhibitors showcase HR platforms, analytics dashboards, automation tools, recruitment systems, global hiring solutions, and live demos of next-generation HR technology.
Networking & Start-Up Zone
Dedicated space where HR professionals, innovators, founders, and consultants connect to explore collaboration opportunities, discuss emerging challenges, and engage with disruptive solutions driving the HR tech revolution.
Why it’s significant for coverage
HR Technologies UK 2026 is a high-value event for understanding the rapid transition from traditional HR to modern digital-driven people operations. It highlights how organisations are using technology for talent optimisation, productivity acceleration, workforce intelligence and stronger employee engagement models.
The event provides:
- Market insights into how HR technology is shaping future workforce strategies.
- Access to new product launches, emerging innovations and start-up breakthroughs.
- Opportunities for thought-leadership interviews with experts and solution providers.
- Real case studies showcasing how technology is solving modern HR challenges.
- Strong coverage angles in areas such as AI in HR, people analytics, digital transformation, hybrid working models, and HR-tech–L&D integration.
Its co-location with Learning Technologies makes it uniquely positioned to explore the convergence of learning, culture, talent and employee-experience, offering deep editorial value for HR, business, innovation and workplace-focused media.
Tips for your coverage
- Attend opening keynotes to capture the core themes and strategic direction of HR transformation.
- Prioritise seminar sessions that showcase successful implementation stories and practical insights.
- Spend focused time on the exhibition floor to explore technology demonstrations and new product innovations.
- Interview a mix of HR leaders, technology vendors and startup founders for balanced coverage and diverse perspectives.
- Pay special attention to emerging trends including AI-powered talent systems, predictive analytics, workforce engagement platforms and remote workforce management.
- Capture photographs and visuals of networking interactions, demonstration stages and vendor booths for high-engagement storytelling.
