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HR Southwest Conference 2026

HR Southwest Conference 2026 is a regional human resources conference with keynote programming, educational sessions, networking, and an HR Marketplace for solution providers.

Fort Worth Convention Center

Dates
October 11–13, 2026
Venue
Fort Worth Convention Center
Registration
$75 non-refundable
Scale
85+ educational sessions and 150+ exhibitors

TL;DR

  • HR Southwest Conference 2026 starts at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 11, and concludes Tuesday afternoon, October 13, at Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Registration is listed at $75 non-refundable.
  • Registration includes educational sessions, Marketplace floor access, daily networking breaks, two buffet lunches, and two evening networking events.
  • The conference is described as one of the largest regional HR events, with 85+ educational sessions and 150+ exhibitors.

Source: hrsouthwest.joynconference.com/conference/frequently-asked-questions

About

The HRSouthwest Conference is recognized as the official State of Texas SHRM Conference and one of the largest regional HR events. The 2026 program includes keynote programming, more than 85 educational sessions, recertification credits, and an HR Marketplace with 150+ exhibitors.

Who you'll find in the room

HR professionals

Professionals involved in creating, managing, or implementing human resource policies and practices, across all professional levels.

HR solution providers

Companies and professionals supplying products and services to the HR industry.

Featured speakers

2 listed

Clint Pulver

Opening Keynote · The Center for Employee Retention and Organizational Culture

Scott Cawood

Closing Keynote

Partners on record

1 listed
PaylocityPub Crawl sponsor

Venue & travel

Venue

Fort Worth Convention Center,

Getting there

The closest listed parking options are Houston Street Parking Garage at 1200 Houston Street and Commerce Street Parking Garage at 1301 Commerce Street.

Getting there

Five hotels in the conference room block are within walking distance of the convention center.

Questions people ask

8 answered

HR Southwest Conference 2026 starts at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and concludes Tuesday afternoon, October 13.

It is held at Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Registration is listed at $75 non-refundable.

HR professionals involved in creating, managing, or implementing HR policies and practices attend, along with HR solution providers.

It may be worth attending if your goals include HR education, professional networking, or evaluating HR products and services.

Business casual is a practical default for professional conferences. Bring a light layer if you expect cool indoor temperatures.

The conference is described as one of the largest regional HR events, with 85+ educational sessions and 150+ exhibitors.

Attendees include HR professionals at all levels and companies supplying products and services to the HR industry.

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