NORTH AMERICA'S MOST EXCITING FESTIVAL
November 10-11, 2026 | Toronto Event Centre
- Networking
- Content
- Solutions
- Experiences
Walk away with a community of new connections.
Connect with CHROs, CPOs, people directors, talent leads, L&D specialists and executives from Australia’s biggest and most exciting organisations through experiences designed to break the ice and build real relationships.
Think curated networking activities like interactive workshops and discussion tables, to fun mixology classes and wine tastings.
Expect more than presentations. Expect perspective shifts.
From provocative thinkers, live debates and hands-on workshops - HRFest is where Australia's HR community comes to think outside the box and leave with practical ideas to solve the biggest challenges.
Join industry peers to explore what's shaping the future of work - from AI adoption and psychosocial safety to employment law reform, leadership capability and workforce planning.
Explore a buzzing marketplace of curated partners and exhibitors.
Discover the platforms, tools and partners that are transforming the way HR teams work. Be ready to uncover real, ready-to-use solutions for your biggest challenges.
HRFest is better together.
Bring the whole team and make the day into a shared experience that energises, aligns, and inspires.
There is something for every level, from emerging HR professionals to senior people leaders, grow and connect through creative resets, mixology classes, and lawn games alongside interactive workshops and discussions that spark new thinking.
DISCUSSION TABLES
Step into action with our all-new themed discussion tables—built for leaders who want results now. These fast-paced, interactive sessions go beyond theory, delivering tactical conversations and proven takeaways you can put to work immediately.
Cyber
How do you keep up with rapidly evolving cyber policies while driving client education on emerging risks and solutions?
Digital Transformation
What are the transformational benefits of implementing AI effectively across your business?
Construction
What are the biggest hidden builder’s risks brokers and clients need to watch for, and how can you identify them early?
Excess & Surplus Lines
How do you build and maintain client trust in E&S placements, especially in a volatile market?
Cyber
How are you leveraging AI to outpace cyber threats, and what challenges are you facing in the cyber arms race?
Digital Transformation
How can brokers turn data into actionable insights that drive revenue and growth?
Construction
What strategies help brokers navigate high-risk construction projects in a tightening market?
Excess & Surplus Lines
How do you stay ahead of volatility in the E&S market and make confident placement decisions?
Cyber
What strategies have helped you convert cyber skeptics into loyal, proactive clients?
Digital Transformation
How do you design a digital-first client experience that truly delivers value and loyalty
Construction
How do you evaluate and implement jobsite technologies that deliver real value for clients?
Excess & Surplus Lines
What creative strategies help brokers secure E&S coverage when traditional markets say no?
Cyber
What digital threats are most concerning for your clients, and how are you helping them prepare?
Digital Transformation
What lessons have you learned from your digital transformation journey—both successes and failures?
Construction
How do you identify and negotiate contract clauses that can make or break a construction deal?
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