i4cp's 2026 Next Practices Now Conference - March 30 - April 2, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ

The #1 event for HR leaders.

Mark your calendar for March 30-April 2, 2026 — i4cp's Next Practices Now Conference is your opportunity to stay ahead of industry trends and connect with top HR executives in a vendor-free environment.

Next Practices Now is designed to equip attendees with actionable insights to drive immediate impact within your organization.

Secure your spot for 2026 and join the most impactful strategic HR conference of the year.

Fortune 500 Chief HR Officer Presentations

500+ HR leaders. Zero consultants or vendors. Infinite next practices.

Why wait?

Network with peers—not vendors. Join us for candid, strategic conversations in an environment free from sales pitches and distractions. This is your chance to connect with decision-makers in HR.

HR leaders talking at the i4cp conference
HR leaders connecting in warm weather

Tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

From integrating AI into HR processes to building resilient workforces, discover forward-thinking strategies that go beyond conventional best practices. Be ready to implement what you learn immediately.

Shape the future of HR.

With a focus on next practices, you’ll walk away with innovative ideas and actionable insights that can drive real business impact. Learn from i4cp research, industry-leading speakers, and your peers.

An HR Conference full of progressive HR leaders
A sunny, warm, and fun HR conference

A unique HR conference experience.

Held at the luxurious Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the conference offers the perfect blend of professional development and networking. Don’t miss the chance to join 500+ HR leaders in a setting designed for meaningful engagement.


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Act now—and bring your team

It's not too early to set your 2026 plans in motion. Reserve your place at the most anticipated HR event of the year, and take advantage of group rates to ensure your team can attend.

Fortune 500 Chief HR Officer Presentations

This Year's Speakers

At Next Practices Now, you'll hear from business leaders, academics, and industry experts who are on the forefront of human capital.

Elcio Barcelos

Elcio Barcelos
Senior EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, U.S. Bank

Angela Beatty

Angela Beatty
Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Accenture

Julie Lodge-Jarrett

Julie Lodge-Jarrett
Chief People, Purpose & Transformation Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods

Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Akamai Technologies