Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, January 21, 2026. Industry experts and senior HR executives are invited to submit proposals for high-impact presentations that provide HR leaders with valuable insights, actionable strategies, and practical takeaways to drive organizational success.
Benefits of Presenting
Selected speakers receive complimentary conference registration and the chance to present at the world’s largest HR technology event — positioning themselves as thought leaders among top industry experts.
Eligibility Criteria Eligible submitters include HR and HRIT practitioners, industry analysts, consultants, authors, and research organizations. Note: Industry solution providers are not eligible. Speaking opportunities for providers are available through sponsorship packages — please contact our sales team for details. Submission Guidelines
Relevant Topics: Sessions should address current industry trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas such as:
Innovative technologies
AI tools for HR
Workforce issues
HR transformation
Employee engagement and experience
People analytics
Talent management and acquisition
HR service delivery
Total rewards
Learning and talent development
Originality: Proposals should offer fresh perspectives, original research, or case studies not widely covered elsewhere. Practical Value: Abstracts must clearly demonstrate how the session will help HR leaders leverage HR technology for organizational success.
Delivery Style: Sessions should be designed to engage participants through interactive elements, audience participation or other innovative approaches.
Presentation Types
General Sessions (Duration: 60 - 70 minutes) Designed for those looking to explore high-level strategies that shape the future of work, these sessions offer insights and thought leadership on pivotal industry shifts and organizational transformation.
Mega/Featured Sessions (Duration: 45 minutes) Focused on high-demand topics and emerging trends, these sessions bring attention to cutting-edge innovations and forward-thinking strategies that are capturing the attention of industry leaders and disruptors alike.
Core Sessions (Duration: 30 - 45 minutes) Practical and actionable sessions that dive into specific workplace challenges, offering tactical approaches and solutions that attendees can apply directly to their organizational practices. Workshops (Duration: 2 - 3 hours) Immersive workshops that go beyond theory to help HR and business leaders develop practical skills, frameworks, and strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.
These hands-on workshops should incorporate activities, tool kits, exercises, and discussions that foster mastery of a critical concept or capability shaping the future of HR and work. Submission Deadline
January 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Notifications of your acceptance status will be sent by April 30, 2026. Submissions may be edited anytime before the deadline through the submission service center.
We look forward to your innovative ideas and contributions to make HR Tech 2026 a success! Explore our website for the latest updates.
If you have any questions or problems submitting this form, please contact jamie.weiss@arc-network.com
