Thank You For Joining Us at Norcal 2026

The Conversations. The Connections. The Impact.

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

At SHRM NorCal 2026, HR professionals gained:

  • Fresh perspectives from Main Stage leaders and industry experts.
  • California-specific legal insights to navigate evolving employment laws and compliance challenges.
  • Practical talent strategies to strengthen performance, engagement, and retention.
  • Actionable approaches to AI, workplace culture, and strategic leadership.
  • Meaningful connections with HR peers navigating California's unique workplace challenges.

From inspiring Main Stage conversations to practical learning across four content tracks, NorCal 2026 brought California's HR community together for three days of fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and strategies to move workplaces forward.

The momentum doesn't end here. Be part of what's next at NorCal 2027.

NorCal 2026 Highlights

Why You Should Attend SHRM NorCal 2027

In-Person Experience

Learn Together. Lead with Confidence.

Get more from every session with face-to-face access to industry experts, engaging Main Stage speakers, and HR professionals who understand the challenges of working in California. Gain fresh perspectives and practical ideas you can bring back to your organization.

Customized Learning Experience

Learning Built Around Your Priorities

Focus on the issues that matter most to your role. Explore California employment law, leadership, talent management, total rewards, and workplace culture through expert-led sessions designed to deliver strategies you can put to work.

Extend Your Learning

Take Your Expertise Further

Go beyond the conference sessions with additional educational opportunities designed to deepen your expertise, strengthen your HR skills, and earn additional professional development credits.

Networking With SHRM NorCal Community

Connect with California's HR Community

Build relationships with HR professionals from across the state who share your challenges and bring different perspectives. Exchange ideas, discover new approaches, and grow a network you can turn to long after the conference ends.

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

Thank You to Our Exhibitors & Sponsors

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Aura Finance
BAL
BambooHR
Beckworth Beneficial
Change Engine
Corporate Traditions
Edith
Emergences Labs
Hello Heart
Insperity
Johnson & Dugan
Justworks
Keen Alignment
Maisonette.Media
Morris & Garritano
myprospectus.ai
Nadalin Law
Pacific Service Credit Union
Reperio Health
Stone Soup Performance Consulting
TIAA
Tracy Keough Consulting (Bay Area Commuters)
United Concordia Dental
Workday