2026 Gulf Coast Symposium

The Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues is committed to being the foremost educational experience for HR professionals. With innovative learning formats and engaging spaces, Symposium allows you to align your education to your own personal needs, interests, and learning level. Design your own educational experience with your professional objectives in mind, challenge yourself to explore new formats, find fun in your learning. Held in Houston, Texas from August 5-6, 2026 Symposium is the largest regional conference for HR Professionals on the Gulf Coast, with more than 1,800 practitioners, presenters and providers. Through its 150+ sessions the Symposium delivers superior education in Diversity & Inclusion, Employment Law & Labor Relations, Engagement & Retention, Global HR, Learning & Development, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, and Total Rewards. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend first class educational programs, network with industry peers and visit more than 120+ Sponsors and Exhibitors at the NRG Center. Advanced registration and hotel information can be found at the event website www.hrhouston.org. Download the App to view sessions, speakers, exhibitor's listing, live floor plan, schedule of events, receive live updates and plan your conference schedule.