Your browser does not support the video tag. The best HR conference to find your focus Pioneer the future of work alongside fellow leaders, researchers, and futurists. Meet us at the Austin Convention Center. See pricing What’s in it for you 3.5 Days 58+ Sessions 65 Speakers 45+ Hours of content Announcements Exciting speaker update Celebrate the power of dreams, diversity, and storytelling with actor and CEO Issa Rae. More about Issa New breakout speaker Cy Wakeman, a renowned drama researcher, global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author, joins our lineup. More about Cy Keynote speaker Learn how to make “citizen” a verb with celebrated host and author Baratunde Thurston. More about Baratunde New breakout speaker We’re excited to introduce executive coach and bestselling author Mike Robbins, to our speaker lineup. More about Mike Keynote speaker Learn about courageous leadership with renowned researcher and author Dr. Brené Brown. More about Brené New breakout speaker Renowned as a Top Ten Best Motivational Speaker, Allison Massari, will deliver a captivating session on resilience and hope. More about Allison Watch the trailer Focus on what really matters at work Work is in a crisis, and HR is tasked with fixing it. But the reality is, the most powerful leaders don’t try to do it all. Their impact comes from asking provocative questions, uncovering the root cause, and working collaboratively to tackle it head-on. Get ready to narrow your focus on a few key topics with targeted sessions and workshops featuring the industry’s top speakers, researchers, and futurists. You’ll walk away not just with a plan, but with countless new connections doing just the same. See our content tracks You’re in good company See more Schedule Monday, April 15 10:00 am — 5:00 pm CT Registration opens to kick off the day. Mega sessions guaranteed to provide mega insights. Dive into the heart of the action in Workhuman Central. Yoga and meditation sessions to hone your focus. Tuesday, April 16 7:00 am — 5:00 pm CT Gear up for the day with breakfast and lunch at the convention center. The curtains rise on the mainstage with opening remarks. Real-talk keynotes from experts and visionaries that will leave you ready to take action. Customer demos with less jargon and more insights. Breakout sessions to keep the conversation going. Wednesday, April 17 7:00 am — 6:00 pm CT Fuel up at breakfast for another full day of insights. A Spotlight panel covering all things AI and human at work. Hands-on workshops. Breakout sessions that keep your wheels turning. Yoga and meditation sessions to catch a deep breath. All-attendee party to celebrate all the innovation, connection, and fun of the conference. A grand finale keynote. Thursday, April 18 8:00 am — 12:30 pm CT The final breakfast to prepare for one last day of focus. Planning workshops to put your new insights into action. Mega sessions to end the conference on a crescendo. Monday, April 15 Tuesday, April 16 Wednesday, April 17 Thursday, April 18 10:00 am — 5:00 pm CT Registration opens to kick off the day. Mega sessions guaranteed to provide mega insights. Dive into the heart of the action in Workhuman Central. Yoga and meditation sessions to hone your focus. 7:00 am — 5:00 pm CT Gear up for the day with breakfast and lunch at the convention center. The curtains rise on the mainstage with opening remarks. Real-talk keynotes from experts and visionaries that will leave you ready to take action. Customer demos with less jargon and more insights. Breakout sessions to keep the conversation going. 7:00 am — 6:00 pm CT Fuel up at breakfast for another full day of insights. A Spotlight panel covering all things AI and human at work. Hands-on workshops. Breakout sessions that keep your wheels turning. Yoga and meditation sessions to catch a deep breath. All-attendee party to celebrate all the innovation, connection, and fun of the conference. A grand finale keynote. 8:00 am — 12:30 pm CT The final breakfast to prepare for one last day of focus. Planning workshops to put your new insights into action. Mega sessions to end the conference on a crescendo. Browse sessions Speakers Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually effective in today’s workplace to build engaged and thriving teams. See all speakers Brené Brown Founder and CEO, Education & Research Group Learn more Issa Rae Actor, CEO, and Activist Learn more Baratunde Thurston Writer, Activist, and Comedian Learn more Cy Wakeman President and Founder, Reality-Based Leadership and New York Times Bestselling Author Learn more Andrew McAfee Co-Founder & Co-Director of MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy Learn more Erin Meyer NYT Best Selling Author and Professor of Management Practice, INSEAD Learn more Nancy Giordano CEO, Exponential Strategist, Business Futurist, and Bestselling Author, PLAY BIG Inc Learn more Simon T. Bailey Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Author Learn more Eric M. Bailey President and CEO, Bailey Strategic Innovation Group Learn more Cassandra Worthy World’s Leading Expert on Change Enthusiasm®, Founder and CEO, Change Enthusiasm Global Learn more Ginny Clarke Former Director, Executive Recruiting, Google and Holistic Leadership Strategist Learn more Allison Massari Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Award-Winning Visual Artist Learn more Latasha Gillespie Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Amazon Studios and Prime Video Learn more Your HR retreat This is where the best of HR comes to life: like-minded yet diverse leaders who are ready to take action to build a more human-centered workplace. The conference is more than just hot insights and I-can’t-believe-they’re-here speakers. It’s also about cultivating a sense of purpose in your strategy. Come with a team or on your own – it’s bound to be a unique experience whether it’s your first or fifth “rodeo.” Your experience Bring your team Gratitude Bar Experience the power of recognition like you’ve never felt it before. Breakout Sessions Put your insights into practice with actionable peer-led sessions. Networking Connect with other HR heroes dedicated to a human-first workplace. Demos Discover the power of the Workhuman platform through dynamic live experiences. Local Entertainment Immerse yourself in the vibrant Austin art scene with local visual artists and musical acts. Culinary Delights Indulge in local flavors at your daily meals and special events. Accessibility Find everything you need to enjoy the full conference experience. Bookstore Keep the insights coming from the speakers who get your wheels turning. Check the schedule for some book signings, too. Meditation Get centered with a mindfulness session before going into focus mode each day. More credits than other HR conferences Maximize your learning potential – Earn up to 16 SHRM, 16 HRPA, 16 APTD, 16 WorldatWork, and 13.25 HRCI credits. 16 Credits Workhuman Live Austin 2024 qualifies for recertification credit for the Certified Compensation Professional® (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®), Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP)® and Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP)® designations granted by WorldatWork. For more information on recertification, visit the WorldatWork recertification webpage at https://www.worldatwork.org/certification/recertification. 16 Credits Workhuman Live Austin 2024 is recognized by SHRM to Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. 16 Credits This program has been approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours under Category A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the CPD code number on your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log. 16 Credits Workhuman has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 16 points. 13.25 Credits HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Workhuman Live Austin 2024 meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®. What people are saying The experiences and the speakers at the conference are always on the leading edge. When I come to the conference – I feel like I belong. I had the time of my life. I learned from amazing speakers, Workhuman’s employees treated me so kindly, and I left feeling inspired to do better for my organization. Workhuman [Live] is collaborative, innovative and exciting. It is an excellent reminder to re-imagine the employee experience and cultural norms that impact the modern workplace. I have attended many large conferences over my career. I really appreciated the personal feel of the Workhuman conference. Networking was easy, the speakers were awesome. The core values expressed [at Workhuman Live] embody how the workplace should operate. Great speakers! Relevant, thought-provoking, and inspiring content. A strong business conference with humanity at the center. It’s a great opportunity to learn and connect with experts. Attending the Workhuman conference is an amazing professional experience. [Workhuman Live] is the best place to understand innovative ideas and find actionable insights. Everyone who works with people at work needs to attend Workhuman Live. Energizing, engaging, excellent.