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Thursday, August 6 – Friday, August 7, 2026
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
Austin, Texas
Join HR professionals from across Austin and Central Texas for a conference experience designed to challenge perspectives, strengthen leadership, and inspire meaningful progress in today’s workplace.
Make plans to attend the Austin SHRM Annual Conference and transform the way you navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. This event is a unique opportunity to learn from exceptional thought leaders, each a beacon of knowledge in strategic planning, critical thinking, influencing, and leadership.
Rooted in this year’s theme, Think Like a Human: Perspective • Powers • Progress, the conference is designed to help attendees better understand the people behind the roles, the challenges behind the decisions, and the opportunities that emerge when HR leaders think with both strategy and humanity.
From foundational learning to advanced leadership insight, attendees will explore ideas relevant to professionals entering the HR field, practitioners navigating legal and legislative developments, leaders working in state and government environments, and executives guiding organizational strategy.
From the latest trends to actionable strategies, you'll leave equipped to make a significant impact on your company’s culture and success, empowering you to drive your organization forward with innovative solutions and strategic initiatives that deliver tangible results.
Moreover, our Conference provides a platform to connect with the HR community. With added perks like brainstorming, engaging, and networking, this conference is an invaluable opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
Register now and be ready to embrace change, seize opportunities, and make the impossible, possible.
Austin SHRM Member | $349 Early Bird | $400 Standard
Non-Member | $499 Early Bird | $549 Standard
Early Bird rates are available through May 1, 2026.
Please complete the required group registration document and send it to the Austin SHRM office. The office will follow up with any questions along with an invoice for payment.
Registration fees are refundable prior to Friday, July 10, 2026, minus a $50 administration fee.
Registration fees may not be applied to other events but may be transferred to another person at the same company. These changes must be requested via email to support@austinshrm.org.
If transferring to another individual, higher registration fees may apply if membership level is different from the original registrant.
The 2026 Austin SHRM Conference will be reviewed for approval for recertification credit hours from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
Attendees may earn recertification credit. An email containing the conference survey and recertification credit details will be sent the Monday following the Austin SHRM Annual Conference.
Set your map address to 317 W 20th St, Austin, TX 78705.
Park in the Rowling Hall Garage on levels B5 or B6 for access to the Zlotnik Family Ballroom, then take the Zlotnik Family Ballroom elevator to B4.
Both the Welcome Reception on Thursday and the Conference on Friday take place in this location.