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swp cONFERENCE: pre-sale

chicago, 19-20 may 2026

Join expert speakers for two powerful days of insights, strategy, and real-world solutions across 10 dynamic tracks.

SWP conference chicago agenda

In May 2026, over 40 expert speakers will gather in Chicago to share bold ideas, real-world case studies, and practical solutions at SWP Conference – the must-attend event for strategic workforce planners and HR leaders.

With a bold new look and our strongest agenda yet, this year’s event offers two packed days of insights, learning, and live engagement across 10 tracks:

Main Stage Keynotes

Visionary talks that set the strategic tone for the future of work

AI & Tech-Powered Talent

How AI and digital tools are transforming planning and capability

Workforce America

Regional trends, regulation, and strategy across Northern American markets

The Debate Series & Live Podcast

Unfiltered conversations with top workforce thinkers

Hot Seat Panels

Fast-paced, cross-sector problem solving with audience Q&A

The Challenge

A hands-on, interactive session to sharpen your planning skills

Strategy & growth

Building future-ready frameworks that drive impact

ExecutE & Engage

From plan to action: embedding change across the organisation

Roundtable Lab Series

Intimate, limited-capacity sessions for deep-dive discussion

The Ideas Exchange

High-energy, fast-paced introductions to connect you with fellow attendees facing similar challenges and goals

get your ticket in our pre-sale today:

The full agenda will be announced closer to the conference. You can view the Agenda At A Glance below.

 

Please note: The Agenda at a Glance is provided as a guide only and is subject to change. Final session times, speakers, and topics may be updated closer to the event.

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Meet with leading workforce planning experts & solution providers. Discover strategies to overcome your SWP challenges and explore the latest tools, and product innovations to elevate your organisation.

Our curated conference programme of over 30 sessions means you can access all the information and industry expertise you need to make informed strategic decisions for your organisation.

Strengthen your business network with new and existing partners, immerse yourself within the SWP community and network with speakers, colleagues and practitioners all in 2 days at one of our global SWP Conferences.

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Real results, real stories!

"Superb event. Insightful content, interesting vendors, and a great chance for building networks to share learning and support. Would recommend to anyone involved in Strategic Workforce Planning - whether you are just thinking about starting, have started, or are in the middle of establishing your strategic workforce planning capability." Delegate 2024
"Attending the SWP conference has given me professional reassurance that there is value in our work and that there are many ways to realise the benefits. Tools are great but not essential. Most of all we are a community and we can thrive together." Delegate 2024
"Simply the best, the nicest, most focused, energized, and illuminating event for SWP anywhere in the world: Outstanding." Delegate 2024
"Simply the best, the nicest, most focused, energized, and illuminating event for SWP anywhere in the world: Outstanding." Delegate 2024
"Fantastic event! Gained many insights and excellent opportunities to network. I recommend strongly!." Delegate 2024
"Great event to meet brilliant people, learn and teach and jointly develop the area of SWP which is so pivotal for the future of every business." Delegate 2024
"This was an excellent practical introduction to Strategic Workforce Planning, both from a technology and networking perspective. The group energy and focus was fantastic and I've taken away grounded, useful ideas. Thank you." Delegate 2024
"The SWP conference is a great opportunity for all practitioners, both entry level & experienced professionals, to expand their toolsets & knowledge base. Now more than ever in an uncertain world, we all have an obligation to make sure our industries are future fit and continue to deliver to our commitments, for this generation and the next. SWP is the very framework to build that future upon, so start now or fall into obscurity." Delegate 2024
"A heartfelt thank you to the event organizers and all the participants for the enriching exchanges and inspiring ideas. Events like these remind me of the collective effort required to make workforce planning a strategic enabler of business success." Delegate 2024
"An Unforgettable Experience at the Strategic Workforce Planning Conference in London!" Delegate 2024
"A huge thank you to the organisers for creating such a fantastic platform for collaboration and innovation, with so many great takeaways from the day." Delegate 2024

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CHICAGO, 19-20, MAY 2026