What the Event Is About
HR Tech Europe 2026 brings together senior HR leaders, strategists, and innovators who are shaping the future of work through technology.
The event focuses on how HR can use digital tools, automation, people analytics, and AI to drive strategic transformation in organizations.
It’s designed for those leading HR change and seeking practical insights, hands-on solutions, and future-ready best practices.
Key Facts, Figures & Highlights
- Expected attendees: 2,300+ HR professionals
- Exhibitors: 110+ HR technology solution providers
- Countries represented: 80+
- Multiple conference stages and content tracks
- Sessions covering:
- AI in HR
- HR automation
- People analytics
- Recruitment & talent acquisition tech
- Workforce planning
- Employee experience & engagement
- Learning technologies
- Marketplace showcasing mature providers and innovative startups
- Specialized networking, roundtables, and leadership think tanks
Main Zones & Activities
Conference Keynotes & Sessions
Talks and panels by global HR and tech leaders on AI, digital transformation, and the evolving workplace.
HR Tech Marketplace / Expo Zone
Live demos of HR tech solutions including ATS platforms, L&D tools, analytics systems, and employee experience products.
Ask the Experts Zone
Informal expert Q&As for practical problem-solving and strategy-building.
Executive Think Tanks
Closed-room discussions for CHROs and senior HR leaders to explore challenges and emerging workplace trends.
Startup & Innovation Track
Showcases emerging HR-tech startups and next-generation solutions.
Networking Events & Happy Hours
Designed to encourage meaningful peer connections, partnerships, and idea-sharing.
Why It’s Significant
- HR Tech Europe is one of Europe’s most influential HR technology events, shaping how organizations adopt digital HR solutions.
- It helps HR leaders understand how to operationalize AI, analytics, and automation at scale.
- Provides direct access to global innovators, new tools, and strategic insights that impact workforce planning and people management.
- Offers rich story angles around the future of work, HR digital maturity, employee wellbeing technologies, and the rise of data-driven HR.
- Ideal for reporters covering workplace transformation and HR innovation.
Coverage Tips
- Attend the opening keynote for high-level insights on HR’s future.
- Capture live technology demos — they make great visuals and content.
- Interview:
- A senior HR leader
- A tech provider
- A startup founder
for diverse angles.
- Join a think tank session for deep-dive conversations on strategy and innovation.
- Focus on trends like AI in HR, skills intelligence, and predictive analytics.
