HR Conferences in Ohio (2026): Dates, Venues & Pricing
5 upcoming HR conferences in Ohio, with dates, venues and pricing for 2026 & 2027.
Ohio holds its annual SHRM conference in Sandusky, a Lake Erie setting that gives HR leaders from Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and beyond a shared destination for the year’s main event.
Meeting in state keeps programming close to Ohio employment law and the industries across its three big metros, from healthcare and manufacturing to logistics and finance. For HR teams navigating a competitive Midwest labor market, the in-person connections matter.
Below are the HR conferences and expos happening in Ohio in 2026, with dates, venues, and pricing, updated as new events are announced.
September 2026 through July 2027.
Dates and venues come from each show's own site. Confirm before you book travel, since organizers do move things.
September 2026
1 showOhio SHRM 2026 HR Conference
Annually, the Ohio SHRM State Council sponsors an annual HR conference that draws nearly 1000 professionals from around the state and surrounding areas. The annual conference is a great place to network with peers…
October 2026
2 showsIEC SPARK 2026 (IEC National Convention)
Independent Electrical Contractors flagship — 'The Electrician's Expo', merit-shop contractors
IEC SPARK 2026 (The Electrician’s Expo)
A hands-on event for independent contractors focused on tools, safety, training, and business growth.
November 2026
1 showEntomological Society of America Annual Meeting (Entomology 2026)
Major entomology research and industry conference relevant to pest management professionals and researchers.
July 2027
1 showCultivate’27 (AmericanHort)
The national all-industry horticulture event (largest hort show)
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