Resource management is relatively underserved, especially when it comes to conferences. But we've found a few events worth bookmarking for 2025!
It can be tough to build your network as a resource manager. The domain of resource management is growing, but compared to fields like HR and project management, it's still seen as quite niche.
As a result, it's hard to find dedicated events where you can learn about emerging trends and soak up the wisdom of fellow resource management professionals.
And although HR events are plentiful, not all are designed to adequately address the concerns and challenges that interest resource managers.
So, we've scoured the conference scene to find the most relevant events dedicated to resource management or covering topics of interest to folks in the resource management field.
Get your diary ready for these can't-miss dates - the top resource management conferences you'll want to attend in 2025. Time to mingle, learn, and maybe even have a little fun along the way!
Hosted by the Resource Management Institute for the sixth time, this symposium brings together resource management professionals from around the globe.
This coming year, the symposium will focus on the theme of amplifying the value of resource management:
Focusing on how strong resource and workforce management discipline, combined with the power of optimizing and improving resource management practices, drives efficiency, productivity, and innovation within organizations."
Attendees can expect engaging breakout sessions, panel discussions, and workshops by a stellar lineup of speakers.
This is a huge event for the resource management calendar, so be sure that you don't miss it!
📍 Where: Indianapolis, USA
🕒 When: April 7-9, 2025
👥 Attendees: ≈ 200
💰 Cost: $1,649, with an early bird discount available for people who register before February 16. Team discounts are also available.
The largest conference for employee engagement returns for its 12th edition, in a bigger and better venue - anticipating even more attendees and vendors than in previous years.
The summit will explore the trends that are having a transformational impact on the people and culture sector, such as AI and automation, technology-driven feedback mechanisms, and advanced collaboration tools, as well as the need for continuous learning and upskilling, and the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This event is a represents a unique platform for individuals and organizations to break conventional molds and embrace innovative approaches to employee engagement. And if this speaks to you and your mindset on people and culture, this summit is definitely a date you'll want in your calendar.
📍 Where: London, UK
🕒 When: May 22, 2025
👥 Attendees: ≈ 2,000
💰 Cost: Free, only valid for end-users working within employee engagement at their organization.
TSIA (Technology & Services Industry Association) is dedicated to helping technology and services organizations large and small grow and advance in the technology industry.
The event features sessions led by industry experts who share practical advice and research findings.
Resource managers can learn about the issues facing the tech services industry, as well as network and connect with thousands of tech leaders and professionals.
Conference sessions feature tracks with breakout sessions that present the latest research and advice on:
📍 Where: Orlando, USA
🕒 When: April 29-May 1, 2025
💰 Cost: 2-Day Pass - $1,995, 3-Day Pass - $2,995, group pricing available on request. Early bird discount available up until December 31 2024.
Epoch Connect is a 2-day conference that brings together leaders and innovators to connect and share knowledge on employee engagement and experience.
Speakers from Chime, Atlassian, Genentech, Okta, DocuSign, and Salesforce, among others, will focus on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and performance management. The conference aims to inspire new ways of thinking and working that might be useful for resource managers.
📍 Where: San Francisco
🕒 When: May 14-15, 2025
💰 Cost: $321.96 with the early bird discount until March 19; $1,047.57 thereafter.
The sixth annual Future of Work USA conference is gearing up to be an immersive and interactive event, dedicated to exploring advancements and challenges in the workplace.
This year, three dedicated conference tracks will be taking place - focusing on Future Workplace, Future Talent, and Future Learning - so you can gravitate towards the sessions that most interest you.
Expect two days of insightful sessions led by industry experts in HR, talent management, learning and development, employee engagement, people and culture, internal communications, organizational development, and the digital workplace.
📍 Where: New York, USA
🕒 When: June 11-12, 2025
💰 Cost: TBC
👥 Attendees: 500+
The Employee Experience Summit is the premier Canadian event for transforming employee experience programs and setting a new standard for modern working.
The 8th Annual Employee Experience Summit, set to take place in Toronto in 2025, invites leaders to explore advanced strategies for enhancing the workplace. This event will bring together Employee Experience (EX) professionals from top North American companies to share their insights. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
📍 Where: Toronto, Canada
🕒 When: June 24-25, 2025
💰 Cost: TBC
👥 Attendees: 500+
The PMI Global Summit 2025 will gather leaders and project professionals to explore the future of work, offering AI-focused sessions, learning opportunities, and immersive activities.
The PMI also hosts smaller, local region summits throughout the year, so be sure to check out their events page to see where your local PMI summit is taking place!
📍 Where: Phoenix AZ, USA
🕒 When: November 12-15, 2025
💰 Cost: TBC
Though resource management is a growing niche that doesn't (yet!) get all the kudos it deserves, there is still a wealth of best practice out there - and the best way to learn it is to make the right connections and strike up the right conversations in the right forums.
So, make 2025 the year when you get out there and build your network of peers who share your passion for resource management!
(And if you're eager for more exploration of resource management best practice, be sure to check out our ongoing webinar series, where we invite leading resource managers to dive into the topics that drive them).
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