Under the theme of Spark, we welcomed 1,400 participants to the event from May 4-6 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East and highlighted how imagination can fuel human-centred change and innovation. Through keynote presentations and concurrent sessions, the conference covered a variety of topics that are essential for today’s HR professionals, like the AI transformation and how socioeconomic and geopolitical trends are impacting the world of work.

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Interested in volunteering for the 2027 Conference Advisory Committee? Submit your application by May 29 here.

Join over 1,400 HR professionals at Western Canada’s premier HR event. Building on the success of 2026, attendees in 2027 can expect inspiring keynotes, expert-led breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, curated networking opportunities, and Canada’s largest HR Expo, plus on-demand access for continued learning.

For more information and to secure exclusive opportunities for 2027, please contact Rob Chorner, Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager.

The call for breakout speaker proposals for the 2027 conference is now open! If you’re a subject matter expert ready to elevate the conversation, we encourage you to submit a proposal. Submit your breakout proposal here. Please note that we do not accept keynote speaker proposals.