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A run-down of the top digital workplace conferences to attend in 2019. Whether you're in HR, Internal Comms, IT or Digital Workplace management - these events can help you network with like-minded people and see what thought leaders are saying about digital transformation and the future of work.
If the calendar of upcoming conferences is anything to go by - excitement around the #futureofwork is reaching fever pitch.
HR, Comms, and Digital Workplace professionals from all over the world are joining forces in an attempt to understand, leverage and shape the technologies and processes driving workplace transformation.
So - get out your calendar, book your flights and join them!
As well as witnessing thought leaders in action, you may get a chance to hob-nob with celebrity keynoters like Oprah, Martha Stewart and Garry Kasparov.
These 15 conferences from around the globe will challenge you, inspire you and drag you (kicking and screaming?) into the new world of work.
WHEN: Feb 6-8
WHERE: West Palm Beach, Florida
HASHTAG: #ATDTK
TechKnowledge is a learning technologies conference for talent development professionals that delivers practical how-to’s, advanced strategy and solutions, and everything in between.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: Feb 13
WHERE: Melbourne, Australia
HASHTAG: #digitalworkplace19
The Digital Workplace Summit gathers leaders of Digital Workplace and Employee Experience to explore the latest thinking around collaboration, UX, technology and the future of work.
Keynote speakers include:
WHEN: Feb 26-27
WHERE: Online
HASHTAG: #DW24
Digital Workplace 24 is a unique digital workplace insight event, broadcasting from around the world over 24 hours. Hosts from Europe, North America and Asia Pacific take you live into the digital workplaces of the world’s leading organizations, with live tours, demos and guest interviews (including one with US presidential Candidate fo 2020, Andrew Yang)
Studio Guests:
WHEN: March 6-8
WHERE: Chicago
HASHTAG: #RaganInternalComms
This conference focuses on how to keep employees engaged and build a culture that withstands any upheaval. It looks at ways to revamp outdated channels, break into new platforms, improve executive communications and demonstrate ROI.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: April 04 – 05
WHERE: Boston
Intra.NET Reloaded Boston provides organizations with insights into new developments in the digital workplace landscape and covers strategic and technical aspects of employee communication, as well as change management strategies.
Keynote Speakers:
WHEN: May 19-22
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
HASHTAG: #ATD2019
The ATD International Conference & Exposition is the largest event for talent development professionals worldwide.
It focuses on the knowledge, strategies, and solutions organizations need to effectively attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: 29-30 May
WHERE: Orlando, Florida
A conference focused on the technologies people use to get work done in today’s modern work environment.
Featured Speakers:
WHEN: 9-12 June
WHERE: Vancouver
HASHTAG: #IABC19
The 2019 International Association of Business Communicators World Conference explores challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession. The event draws over 1300 attendees from around the world.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: 12-13 June
WHERE: Olympia London
HASHTAG: #festivalofwork
The CIPD Festival of Work brings together business leaders, technologists, people professionals and learning and development experts to explore, debate and celebrate why the future of work is human after all.
It explores ways of leading, harnessing technology and equipping employees with the skills to succeed in the future of work.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: 17 June
WHERE: The British Academy, London
Hosted at the British Academy in London, the Enterprise Digital Workplace Summit is a European event which brings together professionals to discuss the future of work with the digital workplace. The summit includes keynotes, lessons learned, case studies and workshops.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: 17–19 June
WHERE: Chicago, USA
HASHTAG: #DW2019
Digital Workplace Experience (DWX) is an interactive event for the global community of intranet and digital workplace professionals that is a collaboration between Digital Workplace Group and SMG/CMSWire.
Discover how organizations like NASA, H&R Block, The Scottish Government, Walmart and Southwest Airlines run their digital workplaces.
Keynote Speakers:
WHEN: 23-26 June
WHERE: Las Vegas
HASHTAG: #SHRM2019
This year's Society for Human Resource Managers Conference focuses on creating better workplaces. It delves into technology, innovation and the changing landscape of work.
Keynote Speakers
WHEN: 23-25 July
WHERE: Boston
HASHTAG: #ALI_IC
Discover innovative ways to engage employees, align your communications, gain leadership buy-in, and achieve bottom-line results.
WHEN: 18-20 September
WHERE: Sydney, Australia
HASHTAG: #DEX2019
Digital employee experience (#DEX) considers every touchpoint between staff and their employer. This conference brings together intranet teams, digital teams, internal comms, IT and HR to explore what great DEX looks like.
HR Technology Conference and Exposition
WHEN: 1-4 October
WHERE: Las Vegas
HASHTAG: #HRTechConf
A conference focused on the HR technology market - with this year's theme being Women in Technology. It looks at the ways HR and IT executives can leverage technology and secure their pivotal roles in overall company success.
Keynote Speakers:
WHEN: Nov 4- 7
WHERE: Aarhus, Denmark
HASHTAG: #boye2019
This digital leadership conference is a blend of keynotes, workshops, sprints, customer stories and analyst talks.
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