HR Tech

What HR Tech does

HR Tech is the event-services arm operated by Arc Network LLC under the HR Executive global media brand. Its core product is a flagship annual conference held since 1997 in Las Vegas, with sister annual events in Europe and Asia; the 2026 U.S. edition is scheduled for October 20-22 at Mandalay Bay. The portfolio spans the main conference floor (255 exhibitors, 7,200+ attendees, 275+ speakers, 200+ sessions in the 2026 cycle), Tiered sponsorship and exhibitor programs (Elite, Premier, and Preferred tiers), and an expanding set of sub-brands: Pitchfest startup competition (up to $40,000 in cash prizes sponsored by CoAdvantage/PrimePay), the HR Icons Awards across seven categories, the Startup Pavilion for 90+ early-stage companies, an AI Playground, and pre-conference add-ons including the HR Executive Strategy Summit, Women in HR, HR Intensives, IHRIM Monday, and an Investor Experience program.

The underlying technology stack centers on a conference and event management platform powering registration, exhibitor/sponsor sales workflows, the expo floor plan, an exhibitor hub (SmallWorld Labs), and marketing automation across the HR Executive media network and 220,000+ subscriber email base. No proprietary AI models are developed in-house; AI functionality amounts to an expo-floor showcase zone plus assumed text-based automation in marketing and communications.

Revenue is generated through four streams: conference registration fees (practitioner passes), exhibitor and sponsorship revenue (the primary stream, with quote-based Elite/Premier/Preferred packages), startup package sales (branded kiosk, advisory session, Pitchfest invite, and expo passes sold on multi-year contracts), and award nomination fees ($75 per HR Icons entry). Pricing is not publicly disclosed for registrations or sponsorships, indicating a custom-quoted B2B sales motion run by named account leads. The company is privately held within the HR Executive brand family, with no external funding rounds disclosed and 251-500 employees headquartered at 222 Lakeview Ave, Suite 800, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Name

HR Tech

Legal name

Arc Network LLC

Website

https://hrtechnologyconference.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HR Tech operates the flagship U.S. HR technology conference (held annually in Las Vegas since 1997) along with sister events in Europe and Asia, monetizing exhibitor/sponsor packages, attendee registrations, startup packages, and awards programs. It serves senior HR buyers, HR technology vendors, capital investors, and early-stage startups within the HR Executive media brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Conferences and Trade Shows (HR Technology Events)

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Resources Certification Prep (SHRM, HRCI) (EDANAIAK)

Keywords

• HR technology conference
• Business trade shows
• Exhibitor sponsorship sales
• Startup pitch competition
• Enterprise events media

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from HR practitioner registrations for conference attendance, with options for full conference passes and add-on experiences.
2. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Revenue: Primary revenue stream from companies purchasing exhibit space, sponsorships (Elite, Premier, Preferred tiers), and branded activations at the conference.
3. Award Nomination Fees: HR Icons award nomination submissions charged at $75 per entry for companies with 500+ employees.
4. Startup Package Sales: Revenue from startup exhibitor packages offering branded kiosks, advisory sessions, Pitchfest participation, and expo passes for early-stage HR tech companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HR Tech is a private business conference and event series (flagship U.S. plus Europe and Asia editions) operated by Arc Network LLC under the HR Executive media brand, serving as a marketplace where HR technology solution providers purchase exhibit space, sponsorships, and startup competition entries while senior HR leaders register to attend. Core monetization combines attendee registration fees, tiered exhibitor/sponsorship sales (Elite, Premier, Preferred), HR Icons award nominations, and Startup Pavilion packages, anchored by the flagship HR Tech Conference held annually at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

Product overview

HR Tech is an event series showcasing breakthrough HR technologies, with its flagship U.S. conference as its cornerstone since 1997. The portfolio includes the core HR Tech Conference (U.S.), HR Tech Europe, and HR Tech Asia events. Key program components include Pitchfest (annual startup competition with up to $40,000 in prizes), the HR Icons Awards (seven recognition categories), the Startup Pavilion (90+ emerging companies), the AI Playground (AI demonstrations), and specialized add-on experiences such as HR Intensives, the HR Executive Strategy Summit, Women in HR, IHRIM Monday, and the Investor Experience. The events feature 400+ global solution providers, 275+ speakers, and 200+ sessions across the HR technology ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pitchfest: The annual startup competition at HR Tech featuring cash prizes and industry recognition for emerging HR technology companies.
• HR Icons Awards
• AI Playground
• Startup Pavilion
• HR Executive Strategy Summit
• IHRIMonday

Products and services

• HR Tech Conference (U.S. Flagship) Annual flagship U.S. conference for HR technology buyers and solution providers, featuring 200+ sessions, 275+ speakers, 255+ exhibitors, and Pitchfest startup competition. Held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, with the 2026 edition scheduled for October 20-22. For HR leaders evaluating technology investments and for HR technology vendors seeking concentrated buyer access.
• HR Tech Europe Annual HR technology conference held in Europe as part of HR Tech's global event portfolio, extending the U.S. flagship brand to European HR leaders and solution providers.
• HR Tech Asia Annual HR technology conference held in Asia as part of HR Tech's global event portfolio, extending the U.S. flagship brand to Asian HR leaders and solution providers.
• Pitchfest Startup Competition Annual live pitch competition for early-stage HR technology startups with up to $40,000 in cash prizes sponsored by CoAdvantage/PrimePay, including preliminary rounds and a final round with judges and audience voting. Targets HR tech founders seeking visibility, validation, and investor/buyer connections.
• HR Icons Awards Award program with seven categories (Best Workplace Culture, Excellence in Change Management, Excellence in DEI, Excellence in Employee Engagement, Excellence in HR Tech Innovation and AI, Excellence in Talent Strategy and Development, Team of the Year) for companies with 500+ employees. $75 per entry nomination fee; nominations close June 5, 2026.
• Startup Pavilion Dedicated expo zone showcasing 90+ early-stage HR tech companies at the Startup Pavilion, providing visibility, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with founders for investors and enterprise buyers.
• Startup Package Exhibitor package for early-stage HR tech startups (established within past 3 years), including a branded kiosk, 1:1 advisory session, Pitchfest invitation, online visibility, and two expo passes. Available to companies exhibiting at HR Tech.
• HR Tech Intensives Pre-conference add-on experience at HR Tech providing focused, in-depth sessions on specific HR technology topics for registered attendees.
• HR Executive Strategy Summit Pre-conference executive-level strategy sessions for senior HR leaders attending HR Tech.
• Women in HR: Building Influence Pre-conference add-on focused on leadership development and professional growth for women in HR roles attending HR Tech.
• Investor Experience Program Special program for capital investors (VC, PE, strategic) featuring deal flow access, market intelligence, direct founder introductions, and curated pre-conference content at HR Tech.
• IHRIM Monday Program Pre-conference day at HR Tech featuring the HRIP Certification Review Course, Master Key Awards Reception, and IHRIM Annual Meeting for HR technology professionals, hosted in partnership with IHRIM.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered elite, premier, core and minor.

• BambooHReliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. BambooHR provides HR software solutions and sponsors the conference to gain visibility among senior HR decision-makers evaluating technology investments.
• DeloitteeliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Deloitte sponsors to position its HR consulting and technology services in front of the senior HR leader audience.
• GreenhouseeliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Greenhouse provides talent acquisition software and sponsors to reach enterprise HR buyers.
• ServiceNoweliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. ServiceNow sponsors to position its HR service delivery and workforce management solutions.
• VisiereliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Visier provides people analytics software and sponsors to reach HR analytics decision-makers.
• WorkdayeliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Workday provides enterprise HR and financial management software and sponsors to reach senior HR leaders.
• RadancyeliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Radancy provides talent acquisition and candidate engagement solutions.
• ADPpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. ADP provides payroll and HR technology solutions and sponsors to reach the senior HR audience.
• CornerstonepremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Cornerstone provides learning and talent management software.
• Eightfold AIpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Eightfold AI provides talent intelligence platform solutions.
• IndeedpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Indeed provides job matching and recruitment advertising solutions.
• OraclepremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. Oracle provides cloud applications including HCM solutions.
• SAP SuccessFactorspremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor for HR Tech 2026. SAP SuccessFactors provides enterprise HCM and HR analytics solutions.
• i4cpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization providing research and resources for HR professionals. Co-branded presence at the conference.
• IHRIMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Association for Human Resource Information Management partners with HR Tech to host #IHRIMonday programming including HRIP certification review course and Master Key Awards Reception.
• The Devon GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial PR firm for HR Tech supporting media and analyst relations, managing the shared analyst and media workspace, and coordinating interviews and briefings.
• Delta Air LinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial airline partner providing conference discounts for attendees traveling to Las Vegas for HR Tech.
• Connections HousingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial housing provider for HR Tech 2026, securing discounted room rates at Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and W Hotel for conference attendees.
• George LaRocque (WorkTech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of WorkTech serves as investor advisor for HR Tech, providing 1:1 advisory sessions for startup exhibitors and curating the Investor Experience program including pre-conference market intelligence reports.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CloserStill Media: CloserStill Media operates a focused portfolio of B2B technology and healthcare events, including HR-adjacent shows. It represents a comparable emerging events operator with a similar niche-vertical strategy.
• Hyve Group: Hyve Group is a London-listed international events organizer running portfolio of trade shows across multiple verticals, providing a comparable emerging public peer for the B2B trade show operating model.

Others

• Workday Rising: Workday's annual user conference draws significant HR tech decision-maker attendance and competes for HR tech event mindshare, though as a vendor-run event it sits adjacent to rather than directly competing with HR Tech's independent franchise.

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: GL Events is a major European-headquartered events and venue management company operating trade shows, exhibitions, and conventions globally — a comparable broad incumbent in the trade show organizer space.
• Informa plc: Informa is one of the world's largest B2B events and exhibitions operators, running hundreds of trade shows across industries. As a broad incumbent, it represents the scale and operational benchmark HR Tech could reach through further portfolio expansion.
• RX (Reed Exhibitions): RX Global, part of RELX, is the world's largest trade show organizer with hundreds of B2B exhibitions. It operates as a broad incumbent that competes for enterprise exhibitor marketing budgets and venue partnerships across industries.
• Emerald Holding: Emerald Holding (NYSE: EEX) operates a portfolio of B2B trade shows and events, providing a comparable public-market benchmark for events-led revenue models, sponsor monetization, and segment economics.
• SHRM Annual Conference & Expo: SHRM's annual conference is the largest U.S. HR practitioner event and overlaps significantly with HR Tech's audience of senior HR leaders, though SHRM covers the full HR function rather than specializing in HR technology.
• Gartner ReimagineHR: Gartner's ReimagineHR Conference targets CHROs and HR leaders evaluating technology and workforce strategy, competing with HR Tech for executive-level HR decision-maker mindshare and premium sponsor dollars.

Direct peers

• Unleash: Unleash (formerly HR Tech World) is one of the largest global HR technology conferences, directly competing with HR Tech for enterprise HR decision-makers, exhibitor sponsorships, and speaker talent across its annual flagship and regional events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hrtechconf
• YouTubeow.ly/bC1EM
• Facebookfacebook.com/HRTechConf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/1772602
• Instagraminstagram.com/hrtechconf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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