software and cloud · Las Vegas
HR Tech 2027Exhibitor guide: booth costs, dates and deadlines in Las Vegas
Where HR buyers compare: HR Tech 2027 booths in Las Vegas
- Event dates
- October 26–28, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- Not confirmed yet
- Venue
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
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Quick answers
HR Tech 2027 in 30 seconds
The HR Technology Conference & Expo is an independent U.S. show for HR software, run by Arc Network. Its 2027 edition fills the Mandalay Bay halls on the south Las Vegas Strip, October 26–28, 2027. HR Tech reports 7,000+ HR and business leaders and 400+ solution providers, and says 91% of attendees hold purchasing influence. Buyers are CHROs and HR, talent, payroll and HRIS leaders comparing suites side by side. Booths are sold openly from the 2027 floor plan, from Startup Pavilion kiosks to large islands, and startups can enter Pitchfest. Purple builds its booths in Las Vegas.
- When is HR Tech 2027?
- October 26–28, 2027, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
- When does the HR Tech exhibit hall open?
- Not confirmed yet for 2027. In 2026 the Expo opened October 20, 5–7 p.m., October 21, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and October 22, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- How much is a 10×20 booth at HR Tech, all-in?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at HR Tech with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed separately by HR Tech.
Official HR Tech 2027 links: HR Tech 2027 exhibitor listHR Tech 2027 hotelsHR Tech 2027 scheduleHR Tech 2027 booth space
Enterprise software · Las Vegas · 2027
91%
of HR Tech attendees hold purchasing influence, per the organizer source
The lookLas Vegas 2027
Shortlist in hand. Strip lights on.
HR Tech 2027 fills Mandalay Bay Convention Center October 26–28. HR, payroll and HRIS leaders walk 400+ providers comparing suites side by side, and startups pitch to investors at Pitchfest.
Everything about HR Tech 2027 in one place
HR Tech 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | HR Technology Conference & Expo 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | October 26–28, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | Not confirmed yet In 2026 the Expo opened October 20, 5–7 p.m., October 21, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and October 22, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. |
| Venue | Mandalay Bay Convention Center 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
| Organizer | Arc Network LLC |
| Who attends | CHROs, HR, talent, payroll and HRIS leaders and business leaders; 7,000+ per HR Tech |
| Nearest airport | Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) Less than 3 miles from Mandalay Bay, per HR Tech |
| Hotels | Connections Housing, HR Tech's only official housing vendor Official hotel page → |
| Official website | hrtechnologyconference.com |
Official HR Tech resources
01 Purple at HR Tech 2027
Where HR buyers compare: HR Tech 2027 booths in Las Vegas
HR Tech buyers walk the Expo to compare suites side by side, so the booth has to show your product doing one HR job better than the stand across the aisle. Mandalay Bay sells power and internet in-house, and our Las Vegas shop builds twenty minutes away.
- Oct 26–28 · Mandalay Bay
- 400+ solution providers
- Startup Pavilion kiosks
What makes HR Tech different, and how we build for it
HR Tech is an independent show run by Arc Network, so booth space is open to any HR solution provider, from global suites to first-year startups, booked from the 2027 floor plan.The Expo is programmed: AI Playground stations, AI in 20 sessions, hour-long Demo Sessions, Solution Snapshots, Case Study Sessions, Ask the Experts and New Product Launches all run on the floor. Startups get a Startup Pavilion kiosk and a Pitchfest invitation, and investors attend in numbers. HR Tech says 91% of attendees hold purchasing influence and 43% plan to buy within the year. A booth wins here when the comparison happens on your screen, not in the buyer's notes.
Integration detail with their HCM and payroll stack, data model and security answers, and a sandbox demo they can drive themselves.
The business case in one screen, a customer of their size, and a quiet table away from the aisle for a pricing conversation.
A crisp product story, traction they can repeat and a founder or executive available at set times, especially around Pitchfest.
Your team in Las Vegas
How Purple runs HR Tech 2027 at Mandalay Bay
HR Tech is a home game. We build and print the booth in Las Vegas, close enough to Mandalay Bay to reprint a panel overnight, and freight runs to the advance warehouse or the ground-level Bayside docks, per the exhibitor kit. A Purple project manager books the Teamster and IATSE crews, places the MGM orders and rehearses every demo before opening night.
Inside HR Tech 2027
Rules that shape your HR Tech booth
Connections Housing is the single housing vendor HR Tech approves, and the organizer warns that other firms have sold rooms that did not exist. We book your project manager and staff only through that link.
HR Tech passes belong to the person who bought them and may not be shared. We plan your booth headcount and rotation so every staffer on the floor has their own badge.
Mandalay Bay sells its own electricity, internet, rigging and cleaning, each with a separate early-price date. We place those orders for you and lay out demo stations around the drops we bought.
At Mandalay Bay, crates move under Teamsters Local 631 and signs and AV under IATSE Local 720. Your Purple project manager books those crews and trims their hours by shipping fewer, lighter pieces.
Programs worth planning for
A branded kiosk for early-stage HR tech companies, with a 1:1 session with investor advisor George LaRocque, a Pitchfest invitation, a directory listing and two Expo passes.
Live startup pitch competition judged 70% by panels and 30% by audience vote; the 2026 winner took $25,000 and a 10'×10' exhibit space at HR Tech 2027.
Hands-on Expo area where attendees try AI applications for HR; in 2026 stations covered HR assistants, employee experience, hiring, service delivery and AI governance.
HR Tech is the independent HR software expo where buyers compare vendors side by side; choose it over SHRM HR-X Live! when your buyer is the HR technology or HRIS lead with budget, and over Workday Rising when you sell beyond one ecosystem. Every software and cloud show we build for, side by side →
Who exhibits at HR Tech 2026
Companies on HR Tech's 2026 sponsors page. See the full list
- ADP
- Workday
- UKG
- Oracle
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Rippling
- Paychex
- BambooHR
- Greenhouse
- Indeed
- Eightfold AI
- Lattice
- Visier
- Culture Amp
- Checkr
- DailyPay
- isolved
- Skillsoft
software and cloud at HR Tech
The industry behind HR Tech, in pictures
02 Booths & pricing for HR Tech 2027
How much is a booth at HR Tech 2027 in Las Vegas?
HR Tech sells booths from its 2027 floor plan through the sales team and publishes no rate card; startups take branded kiosks in the Startup Pavilion. For a first HR Tech we recommend a 10×20 with two self-drive demo stations; HR suites competing for enterprise deals do better on a 20×30 island with a demo theater and meeting room.
Two self-drive demo stations on hardline internet, a back wall naming the HR job you own and a counter where buyers book a Demo Session follow-up.
Pictured: Easy Shopper, a Purple inline booth
See 10×20 rental booths →
A sandbox kiosk for HRIS leads, a presenter screen for timed walkthroughs and a two-seat corner where a CHRO gets the business case away from the aisle.
Pictured: data-pixel, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
An island with four demo pods, a hanging sign through MGM rigging and an enclosed room for enterprise buyers and analysts.
Pictured: Apartment List, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×20 rental booths →
A seated theater for 15-minute talks, pods by HR job, two meeting rooms and a launch wall for New Product Launches.
Above: Ecotact, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's HR Tech price
- Design work and a 3D rendering, with revisions until the HR Tech layout is right
- Structure, graphics printed for HR Tech, counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and power distribution inside your HR Tech booth
- Setup and teardown, with our project manager on the HR Tech floor
- Each service order and deadline in the HR Tech exhibitor kit, tracked for you
What HR Tech and its contractor bill
- Booth space, paid to Arc Network LLC
- Material handling at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, when the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Mandalay Bay Convention Center requires it
Rates to plan with for HR Tech:
- Startup package Branded kiosk, 1:1 advisory session, Pitchfest invite, two Expo passes source
- Self-parking at Mandalay Bay $20–25 per day (HR Tech 2026 travel page) source
Your proposal estimates all of these, so the total for HR Tech is on paper before you sign anything.
Ranges shown are all-in 2026 rental prices for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle at HR Tech; custom builds get their own quote. Want an exact number for Las Vegas? Use the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send us your booth size for HR Tech and what the space needs to do. Expect a reply within one business day and, usually within a week, a rendering and a fixed proposal for HR Tech. No charge.
The booth we would build for HR Tech 2027
The side-by-side comparison island
HR Tech buyers walk the floor with a shortlist and compare suites one booth after another, and the Expo itself is programmed with Demo Sessions, Solution Snapshots and the AI Playground. The booth wins when the comparison happens on your screens: self-drive stations for the HRIS lead, a small theater for scheduled demos and a room for the buying committee.
Self-drive bar
Four stations on a sample employee population, each owning one job: hiring, payroll, learning or employee service.
Demo theater
Ten seats and a screen for a 15-minute scripted demo on the hour, timed around the organizer's floor sessions.
Proof wall
A wall of customer outcomes by company size, so a buyer can see at once who already runs a business like theirs.
Committee room
A closed room for the CHRO, HRIS lead and finance partner who arrive together to decide.
The demo
Let the visitor drive: hire a sample candidate, run them through onboarding and the first payroll, and show the AI step with its audit trail. HR Tech's AI governance stations in 2026 mean buyers will ask how the AI decision is explained.
The meetings
HR Tech publishes no meeting-room program for exhibitors, so the room is part of the booth. Book committee slots for the full 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. middle day, the longest Expo day in 2026, and keep the opening evening for walk-ups.
Compare us on your own payroll run.
The HR Tech booth is lit and stocked before your team arrives. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
HR Tech booths that win the side-by-side comparison
Case study · Amazon
Amazon at ESSENCE Festival of Culture, New Orleans
Different crowd, same need: Amazon's ESSENCE activation let visitors try Prime Video and Alexa themselves, the way an HR Tech vendor must let a buyer drive the demo.
Read the Amazon case study All case studies →“We were very happy with the experience and with the support provided throughout the project. The booth looked great, the coordination process was smooth, and everything was handled professionally, which made the event much easier for our team.”
Miriam Valdes, Communications Manager, INdermal · more Purple client reviews
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04 Designing for HR software, payroll, recruiting and workforce technology brands at HR Tech
Designing an HR Tech booth for buyers with a shortlist
1Win the side-by-side comparison
HR Tech buyers walk the Expo with a shortlist and compare suites stand to stand. We build a comparison-ready demo: the same HR task run start to finish in under three minutes, with the result shown large enough to photograph from the aisle.
2Feed the programmed Expo
AI in 20, Solution Snapshots and Demo Sessions pull people off the floor and send them back looking for vendors. We add a screen that lists your session times and a counter where attendees book the follow-up the moment a session ends.
3Startup kiosks still need presence
The Startup Pavilion package gives a branded kiosk, not a booth. We do kiosk graphics, a monitor mount and lighting that fit HR Tech's kiosk, and when you outgrow it we turn the same brand system into a 10×20.
4A hardline at every station
Mandalay Bay sells internet per drop through MGM, and buyers judge an HR platform by how it behaves in the booth. Each demo station gets its own wired line bought at the early price, plus a recorded walkthrough cued on the same screen.
Concept rendering
Your HR Tech proposal comes with a rendering like this
Layout, graphics, lighting and product positions are all in the 3D view, revised until right, before a single panel is cut for HR Tech. Above: a Purple concept for Withsystem.
Start my HR Tech conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at HR Tech 2027
HR Tech has not named its 2027 halls. These are the Mandalay Bay spaces, from Purple's venue guide, and what each means for an HR booth.
Bayside halls A–F
Six connected halls on the ground floor, the smallest under 50,000 square feet and the largest over 170,000, loaded from the east side.
Our advice Screen cases and kiosks ride straight from the truck to your aisle, which keeps AV labor hours short.
Oceanside Ballroom, South Convention Center
Opened in 2016, about 100,000 square feet of carpeted ballroom with meeting rooms around it.
Our advice Sessions such as Demo Sessions may sit here; a portable banner and tablet stand let your presenter carry the brand along.
MGM utility orders
Power, internet, rigging and cleaning are MGM services, ordered one form at a time with early-price dates.
Our advice An HR demo dies on Wi-Fi; we book a hardline for each station and test them all on move-in day.
05 Mandalay Bay Convention Center · Las Vegas
HR Tech 2027 Mandalay Bay move-in, MGM orders and union crews
HR Tech sits inside an MGM resort, and MGM keeps electricity, internet, rigging and cleaning for itself, each sold on its own form with a cheaper early price. On the floor, Teamsters Local 631 handle every crate from dock to booth and IATSE Local 720 hang signs and run AV. The good news for a demo-heavy booth: the Bayside halls are all at ground level, loaded from the east side, so heavy screen cases need no freight elevator. Connections Housing is the only official room channel, and Mandalay Bay self-parking ran $20–25 a day in 2026. We print and build at our Las Vegas shop, a twenty-minute drive away, place the MGM orders early and have your Purple project manager rehearse every demo with the union crew before opening.
What Purple handles
- HR Tech exhibitor kit forms and EAC paperwork
- MGM electrical, wired internet and rigging orders
- Startup Pavilion kiosk graphics, monitor mounts and lighting
- Build and print in our Las Vegas shop, twenty minutes from Mandalay Bay
- Your Purple project manager on the Mandalay Bay floor from build to load-out
HR Tech timeline, counted back from move-in
Design sign-off for HR Tech is due by mid-August 2027.
- Spring 2027Book your space from the 2027 floor plan; Purple starts concepts.
- Mid-August 2027Design sign-off, demo list and rigging drawing for MGM.
- September 2027Build and print in our Las Vegas shop; demo stations tested with your HR product.
- Early October 2027MGM power, internet and rigging ordered; freight to the advance warehouse.
- Days before October 26, 2027Move-in on the target HR Tech assigns; 2027 move-in days not confirmed yet.
- October 26–28, 2027HR Tech 2027; your Purple project manager on call through the show.
- After the Expo closesDismantle; booth to storage in Las Vegas for the next HR event.
Purple's planning timeline for HR Tech. Official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for HR Tech come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; we confirm them against your booth when you book.
Print the HR Tech budget & deadline sheetBefore you book HR Tech 2027
HR Tech housing, Pitchfest and pass rules to know
Connections Housing is the only housing vendor HR Tech approves, and the organizer warns that other firms have sold rooms that did not exist; book staff only through its link. source
In 2026 the Expo opened on the first evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and closed at 2:30 p.m. on the last day, so the build must be finished for an evening opening and the team's flights can leave that afternoon. source
The Startup Pavilion package includes a 1:1 session with investor advisor George LaRocque and a Pitchfest invitation, where judges' scores count 70% and audience votes 30%, so bring people to the pitch. source
Conference pass holders earn SHRM, HRCI and IHRIM recertification credits, which keeps HR leaders in sessions part of each day; staff up for the gaps between sessions. source
HR Tech passes belong to the person named and may not be shared, so every booth staffer on the rotation needs their own badge. source
Who you meet on the floor
They come to compare platforms before a buying decision; 43% of attendees plan to buy within the year, per HR Tech.
They run the shortlist, test integrations and sit in Demo Sessions and Solution Snapshots on the floor.
They compare payroll, recruiting and onboarding tools side by side across 400+ providers.
They gather around the Startup Pavilion and Pitchfest, where the 2026 winner took $25,000.
Travel to HR Tech 2027
Getting to HR Tech 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Less than 3 miles from Mandalay Bay, per HR Tech
Park
Mandalay Bay self-parking $20–25 a day, valet $35–40 (2026)
Find the venue
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Travel facts from hrtechnologyconference.com.
HR Tech by the numbers
HR Tech year by year
How HR Tech 2027 compares with other software and cloud shows
The software and cloud shows closest to HR Tech on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our software and cloud exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workday RisingWorkday | September 27–30, 2027 | San Diego, CA | 30,000+ in-person and digital attendees (2026) |
| DevLearnThe Learning Guild | October 4–8, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 175+ exhibitors (2026) |
| Shoptalk FallShoptalk | October 5–7, 2027 | Nashville, TN | 3,500+ attendees · 350+ exhibitors (2026) |
| PyTorch ConferenceThe Linux Foundation and PyTorch Foundation | October 6–7, 2027 | San Jose, CA | 3,500+ attendees (2026) |
| Oracle AI WorldOracle | October 18–21, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | – |
| Gartner IT Symposium/XpoGartner | October 18–21, 2027 | Orlando, FL | 180 providers exhibitors (2026) |
| Money20/20 USAMoney20/20 (Ascential | October 19–21, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 11,000 attendees · 450 sponsors exhibitors (2026) |
| HR TechArc Network LLC | October 26–28, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | – |
| AFPAssociation for Financial Professionals (AFP) | November 7–10, 2027 | Washington, DC | 7,000+ expected attendees · 200+ exhibitors (2026) |
| KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North AmericaCloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) | November 8–11, 2027 | New Orleans, LA | 9,300+ attendees (2025) |
HR Tech exhibitor questions
HR Tech 2027 exhibitor questions
When is HR Tech 2027?
HR Tech 2027 runs October 26–28, 2027 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, per the organizer's FAQ. HR Tech has also posted 2028: October 3–5, 2028, at the same venue.
Where is HR Tech 2027 held?
In the Mandalay Bay resort's convention halls on the south Strip, at 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Harry Reid International Airport is less than 3 miles away, per HR Tech.
How do we book a booth at HR Tech 2027?
Through HR Tech's sales team, from the 2027 floor plan, which is open for booking; the organizer posts no public rate card. Send us your booth number and footprint once you have them and we design to the exact space.
How much does a booth at HR Tech cost?
No public rate card exists; HR Tech's sales team quotes each space. Booth hardware is separate: a rented 10×20 with custom graphics runs $7,500 to $15,000, a custom 20×20 island $50,000 to $120,000, and MGM utilities plus union labor sit on top in our fixed proposal.
What is the HR Tech Startup Pavilion?
It is HR Tech's area for early-stage companies: the package gives a branded kiosk in the Startup Pavilion, a 1:1 session with investor advisor George LaRocque, an invitation to compete in Pitchfest, a directory listing and two Expo passes. We produce kiosk graphics and lighting that fit it.
What does the HR Tech Pitchfest winner get?
$25,000 plus bonus exhibit space at HR Tech 2027, in 2026: first place went to Hammock, Orbio AI took $10,000 and DigaVouch $5,000. Judges' scores counted 70% and audience votes 30%.
What are the HR Tech Expo hours?
Not posted for 2027 yet. Last year the floor opened October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., then ran 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 21 and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 22. We schedule the build to be finished for opening night.
How many people attend HR Tech?
7,000+ HR and business leaders, per HR Tech, with 400+ solution providers, 235+ speakers and 150+ sessions, figures the organizer does not tie to a year. It also says 91% of attendees hold purchasing influence.
Who exhibits at HR Tech?
HR suites, payroll, recruiting, learning and benefits providers. HR Tech's 2026 sponsors included ADP, Workday, UKG, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling, Paychex, BambooHR, Greenhouse and Indeed, alongside early-stage companies in the Startup Pavilion.
Can you install at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Yes. Your Purple project manager books and directs the Local 631 and Local 720 crews, files the MGM utility forms and runs a full demo check before the doors open. Our Las Vegas shop is twenty minutes from the docks if a panel needs reprinting overnight.
Where should exhibitors stay for HR Tech?
Through Connections Housing, the one housing vendor HR Tech approves; the organizer warns that outside firms are not affiliated. In 2026 HR Tech listed Mandalay Bay self-parking at $20–25 a day and valet at $35–40.
Do HR Tech attendees earn recertification credits?
Yes. Conference pass holders can earn credits toward SHRM, HRCI and IHRIM certifications, per HR Tech. That keeps HR leaders in sessions part of each day, so booth traffic peaks between them.
When should we commit to an HR Tech 2027 booth?
By mid-August 2027 for design sign-off, which allows a 30 to 45 day build and MGM's early-order rates. Teams also showing at Workday Rising, September 27–30, can use one kit for both if the design starts by July.
Is HR Tech worth it for an HR tech startup?
Often, through the Startup Pavilion rather than a full booth. The kiosk package adds an investor advisory session and a Pitchfest invitation, and the 2026 Pitchfest winner took $25,000 and exhibit space for 2027.
Before you sign for HR Tech
Five questions to ask any exhibit builder for HR Tech:
- Which Bayside hall is our HR Tech 2027 booth in, and how will the ground-level east docks change our move-in plan?
- Will you place every MGM utility order before its early-price date, including a hardline for each demo station?
- Who books and directs the Local 631 freight crew and the Local 720 AV and sign crew for us, and how many hours does our booth need?
- Can the booth be finished and every demo tested in time for an opening-night Expo like 2026's 5 p.m. start?
- If we also do Workday Rising four weeks earlier, can one kit serve both with new graphics?
What HR Tech exhibitors ask us
The big suites take the large islands. Can a mid-size vendor compete? Yes, by being the easiest to compare. A 10×20 or 20×20 with self-drive stations on one job, plus a slot in the organizer's Demo Sessions or Solution Snapshots, puts you in the same buyer notes as the suites.
We are a startup. Kiosk or booth? Start with the Startup Pavilion kiosk. It comes with the LaRocque advisory session, a Pitchfest invitation and two Expo passes; we produce kiosk graphics and lighting that fit it, and a strong Pitchfest result has turned into booth space before.
Mandalay Bay charges for everything. Where does the budget go? Into MGM utilities and union hours. MGM sells power, internet, rigging and cleaning on separate forms with early prices, and Local 631 and Local 720 crews handle freight and AV, so we order early and ship fewer, lighter pieces.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your HR Tech booth
What happens next
- We reply within one business day with questions about your products, goals and footprint.
- A concept rendering and a fixed proposal usually follow within a week. Every last fee for HR Tech, listed upfront and in full on paper.
- Production runs 30–45 days, then we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the HR Tech hall opens.