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Oct. 4-6, 2026 | San Francisco, CA

Northern California Annual Conference

Days
3
Days
Content Tracks
4
Content Tracks
Sessions
20+
Sessions
Speakers
25+
Speakers
PDCs
15+
PDCs

SHRM NorCal 2026

Your Ultimate Destination for All Things HR in California.

From October 4-6, discover strategies to ensure your workplace thrives amid future challenges at SHRM's California HR conference. Don't miss two exhilarating days of networking, learning, and face-to-face connections in scenic San Francisco.

Why You Should Attend SHRM NorCal 2026

In-Person Experience

In-Person Experience

Attendees learn better being onsite, in the room during sessions, and engaging with speakers face-to-face. Meeting people from across the state and other industries to gain a new perspective.

Customized Learning Experience

Customized Learning Experience

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all solutions. Our conference delivers tailor-made content, ensuring you leave with strategies and tools perfectly suited to your organization's unique needs. It's not just about ideas; it's about implementation!

Extend Your Learning

Extend Your Learning

Register for the pre-conference workshop to gain additional PDCs and receive more in-depth education and actionable takeaways.

Networking With SHRM NorCal Community

Networking With SHRM NorCal Community

Attendees are better able to create relationships with other HR professionals that become lasting friendships... and being able to reinvigorate those relationships by meeting up in person year after year.

Hear Why SHRM NorCal 2026 Is The #1 Choice for Professional Development.

Explore the Content Tracks

Workplace Culture & Human Connection

Workplace Culture & Human Connection

In an era of automation, human connection and inclusive leadership are more critical than ever. Focus on leading with empathy, fostering trust in AI-driven workplaces, and maintaining a strong workplace culture amid digital transformation. Topics may include leading hybrid teams, workplace relationships, and balancing productivity with wellness.

Leadership & Strategy

Leadership & Strategy

Unlock leadership potential by exploring effective strategies for managing diverse teams and leading through change.

Legal & Compliance

Legal & Compliance

Be equipped with a legal framework for initiatives that impact today's ever-changing California workplace. Re-examine your policies and procedures to stay current with new workplace trends.

Talent & Total Rewards

Talent & Total Rewards

Help you manage and re-engage across all avenues of today's workforce including Employee Well-being and mental health, closing the employee expectations gap, best practices in performance management, and how to give and receive feedback.

Attending the NorCal Conference is like getting a turbo boost of knowledge and motivation specifically tailored to California HR. It's where I dive into all the latest DEI initiatives, talent management strategies, and leadership insights. The energy, knowledge, and community at this event are unbeatable, and I can't wait to be a part of it again!
Pete Sylvester, SHRM SCP
Senior Director of People, Operations and Culture at Kiva Brands, Inc