What HR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD does

HR Technologies UK is an annual B2B exhibition and conference focused on HR and recruitment technology, organised by CloserStill Media Limited as part of the CloserStill Group portfolio of professional events. The event serves two primary customer segments: senior HR and talent professionals who attend free of charge, and HR technology providers (enterprise software vendors, HR tech startups, consultancies) who pay for exhibition space and sponsorship. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 5–6 May 2027 at Excel London, with the prior 2026 edition held on 29–30 April 2026.

The core product is the two-day live event at Excel London, comprising a main exhibition floor, two Keynote Theatres, four Seminar Theatres, and an Innovation Hub. Adjacent event features include the Innovation & AI Competition, the Start Up Showdown pitching competition, and the HR Heroes Awards ceremony. Supporting technology consists of the company website (hrtechnologies.co.uk), an official event mobile application for attendee navigation and session scheduling, and YouTube-published session recordings. No proprietary AI products, APIs, or SDKs are offered; the technology stack is conventional event management tooling.

Revenue is generated from three streams: exhibitor booth sales (priced by booth size and location), tiered sponsorship packages (keynote theatre naming rights, seminar theatre sponsorships, Innovation Hub sponsorship, general event sponsorships), and partnership/advertising arrangements with HR industry media and analyst firms (Fosway, HRZone, HR Magazine, Human Times, HRD Connect, SelectSoftware Reviews, The HR World). Attendance for HR professionals is currently free, with pricing for exhibitors and sponsors quote-based. The event is co-located with Learning Technologies UK at Excel London, enabling shared infrastructure and cross-attendance. The company entity has 1–10 employees and is headquartered in Bolton, UK, with the event itself operated from London.

Name

HR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD

Legal name

CloserStill Media Limited

Website

https://hrtechnologies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HR Technologies UK is an annual B2B exhibition and conference organised by CloserStill Media, connecting senior HR professionals with HR technology providers. The two-day event at Excel London features an exhibition floor, keynote and seminar theatres, an Innovation Hub, and competitive showcases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Technology Events & Exhibitions

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Compliance, Policy, EEO & Labor Law (BPACAPAM), Benefits Administration & Total Rewards Outsourcing (BPACAKAE), Payroll, Time & Attendance (BPACAPAB)

Keywords

• HR technology exhibition
• Workplace technology events
• HR trade show
• Talent acquisition conference
• B2B exhibition organiser

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth Sales: HR technology providers purchase exhibition space to showcase their solutions to attending HR professionals. Pricing varies by booth size and location within the venue.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities including keynote theatre naming rights, seminar theatre sponsorships, Innovation Hub sponsorship, and general event sponsorships at various levels.
3. Partnership & Advertising: Partnership arrangements with HR industry media, analyst firms, and associations. Website advertising placements for exhibitors and sponsors.
4. Visitor Attendance (Currently Free): Currently free admission for HR professionals to attend. Model may shift to paid attendance in future editions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HR Technologies (UK) Ltd organises and operates an annual B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to HR and workplace technology, held at Excel London. The two-day event showcases HR technology providers, hosts keynote and seminar theatre sessions, and offers networking for senior HR and talent professionals. Revenue is generated through exhibitor booth sales, tiered sponsorship packages, and partnerships with HR industry media and analyst firms, while attendance is free for qualified HR professionals.

Product overview

HR Technologies UK is an annual B2B event/conference organized by CloserStill Group, not a software product company. The event runs as a two-day exhibition (5-6 May 2027 at Excel London) featuring a main Exhibition showcasing HR technology providers, two Keynote Theatres with thought leadership presentations, four Seminar Theatres with solution provider talks, an Innovation Hub for emerging tech, and competitive elements including an Innovation & AI Competition and Start Up Showdown. The event also includes the HR Heroes Awards ceremony. The 2026 edition focused on themes of Trust, AI and the Future of Work, covering topics including Digital Enablement & Future Tech, Human Potential, Change Navigation & Future-Ready Leadership, Employee Wellbeing & Development, Recruitment, Talent & Growth, and People Experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR Technologies UK Exhibition Annual exhibition floor where leading HR technology providers (HiBob, Oracle, Zellis, Sage, Rippling, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.) showcase their HR and workplace technology solutions to senior HR professionals over two days.
• Keynote Theatres Two keynote theatres hosting thought leadership sessions from HR and people experts at brands such as Google, Unilever, Dock & Bay, and The Salvation Army, focused on AI in HR, employee experience, and workforce transformation.
• Seminar Theatres Four seminar theatres on the show floor hosting back-to-back talks from expert solution providers covering operations, recruitment and talent retention, wellbeing, rewards, employee engagement and payroll.
• Innovation Hub Dedicated area at the exhibition for discovering innovative workplace technology solutions and emerging trends in HR technology.
• Innovation & AI Competition Competitive exhibitor showcase culminating in a final presentation, recognising exhibitors making the best use of AI technology.
• Start Up Competition (Start Up Showdown) Competitive finale in which emerging HR technology startups go head-to-head in front of a panel of judges.
• HR Heroes Awards Awards ceremony recognising HR professionals of all levels who go above and beyond for their teams.
• Official Event App Mobile application enabling event attendees to navigate the exhibition, access session schedules, and connect with exhibitors and speakers.
• Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship opportunities including keynote theatre naming rights, seminar theatre sponsorships, Innovation Hub sponsorship, and general event sponsorships at various levels for HR technology providers.
• Exhibition Stand Bookings Exhibition booth space at the HR Technologies UK event where HR technology providers purchase space to showcase their solutions; pricing varies by booth size and location within the venue.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Learning Technologies UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2027Co-located event partnership where HR Technologies UK and Learning Technologies UK run simultaneously at Excel London, allowing cross-attendance and shared infrastructure. This co-location creates a comprehensive workplace learning and HR technology event.
• CloserStill MediacoreOthersParent company and event organizer. CloserStill Media is the parent company that owns and operates HR Technologies UK as part of its portfolio of professional events and exhibitions.
• FoswayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR industry analyst firm and event partner providing thought leadership content and audience amplification for HR Technologies UK.
• HRZoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR industry media outlet and content partner for HR Technologies UK, providing marketing and content amplification.
• HR MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR industry publication and media partner for HR Technologies UK.
• Human TimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR industry media outlet and event partner for HR Technologies UK.
• CintriqminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR analytics and insights platform serving as event partner and Keynote Theatre 2 Chair (Bob Rehill, Founder & CEO).
• HRD ConnectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR professional network and media partner for HR Technologies UK.
• SelectSoftware ReviewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR technology review platform and event partner for HR Technologies UK.
• The HR WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR industry media outlet and event partner for HR Technologies UK.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HR Technology Conference & Exposition: Long-running annual HR tech conference held in Las Vegas, organized by HR Executive / LRP Media. It is the leading North American HR tech exhibition and a global benchmark for HR Technologies UK in terms of format and audience.
• The HR Summit & Expo Europe: European HR leadership event that gathers HR directors and technology vendors. Comparable to HR Technologies UK in targeting senior HR decision-makers but operates at European rather than UK-only scale.
• UNLEASH: UNLEASH (formerly HR Tech World) organizes large-scale HR technology events globally, including UNLEASH World in Paris and UNLEASH America in Las Vegas. It is the most direct international competitor to HR Technologies UK, targeting the same HR tech vendor and buyer audiences.
• Future of Work Expo: Annual conference and exhibition covering workplace technology, AI in HR, and digital transformation. Comparable B2B event format and HR tech vendor audience, though US-based.
• Learning Technologies UK: Co-located sister event at Excel London, also organized by CloserStill. It focuses on workplace learning and development technology, sharing infrastructure and audiences with HR Technologies UK and operating under a similar exhibition + conference format.

Emerging players

• Great Place to Work Conference: Conference series tied to Great Place to Work certification, gathering HR leaders to discuss culture, engagement, and people technology. Partial overlap in HR decision-maker audience with HR Technologies UK.
• People Analytics World: Niche HR analytics and workforce intelligence conference that overlaps with the HR Technologies UK audience on the analytics and AI-in-HR segments. Smaller scale but more specialized content focus.

Broad incumbents

• CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition: CIPD (the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) runs the UK's flagship HR conference with an exhibition floor featuring HR tech vendors. It is a broader HR-focused incumbent that competes for the same UK HR buyer audience and exhibitor spend.
• SHRM Annual Conference & Expo: SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) hosts the largest US HR conference, attracting 20,000+ attendees and a major HR tech exhibition. It competes for global HR vendor sponsorship budgets that HR Technologies UK also relies on.

Regional players

• The Workplace Event: UK workplace and FM (facilities management) trade event that includes HR and workplace technology content. Adjacent category but with overlapping UK HR buyer audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HRTechUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hrtechnologiesuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/HR-Technologies-UK-107866541859455
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hrtechnologiesuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/hrtechnologiesuk

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