20 Corporate Wellness Conferences Worth Attending in 2026
Attending the right corporate wellness conference can reshape how you think about your employee wellbeing strategy. These events bring together HR leaders, benefits professionals, and wellness innovators. You get access to new research, peer case studies, and vendor demos that don't appear in webinars.
Here are 20 corporate wellness conferences happening in 2026, organized chronologically. The mix covers large-scale HR conferences with dedicated wellness tracks, niche summits focused purely on employee wellbeing, and a few international events worth the flight.
Some Q1 events have already passed. We included them so you can bookmark them for 2027 planning. For each event, you'll find dates, location, format, pricing (where available), and why it matters for your wellness strategy.
Dates and pricing confirmed as of February 2026. Check event websites for the latest details.
Quick-Reference Table
| # | Event | Date | Location | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE) | Jan 20-22 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | In-person | See website |
| 2 | Wellbeing Think Tank Summit | Feb 19 | Portland, OR | Hybrid | ~$400 |
| 3 | Corporate Wellbeing Expo | Mar 3-4 | London, UK | In-person | Free (visitors) |
| 4 | Wellbeing at Work Summit (New York) | Mar 3 | New York, NY | In-person | See website |
| 5 | UNLEASH America | Mar 17-19 | Las Vegas, NV | In-person | ~$2,995 |
| 6 | Conference Board Employee Healthcare Conference | Mar 17-18 / Apr 16-17 | New York, NY / San Diego, CA | In-person | From $1,695 |
| 7 | Transform Conference | Mar 23-25 | Las Vegas, NV | In-person | From $1,695 |
| 8 | Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference | Mar 25-27 | Colorado Springs, CO | In-person | See website |
| 9 | Wellness Workdays Emerging Trends Conference | Apr 16 | Virtual | Virtual | See website |
| 10 | Business Group on Health Annual Conference | Apr 22-24 | New Orleans, LA | In-person | See website |
| 11 | Workhuman Live | Apr 27-30 | Orlando, FL | In-person | From $1,195 |
| 12 | Wellbeing at Work Summit (Chicago + SoCal) | May 5 + May 7 | Chicago, IL + Southern CA | In-person | See website |
| 13 | Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit | Jun 3-5 | Near Lisbon, Portugal | In-person | Free (qualifying HR leaders) |
| 14 | SHRM Annual Conference (SHRM26) | Jun 16-19 | Orlando, FL | In-person | See website |
| 15 | Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Centers Conference | Jun 25-26 | Chicago, IL | In-person | See website |
| 16 | Annual Wellness Summit (Wellness Alliance) | Jul 28-30 | Nashville, TN | In-person | See website |
| 17 | Workplace Mental Health Conference (U-M) | Aug 5 | Virtual | Virtual | Free / Low-cost |
| 18 | HR Technology Conference | Oct 20-22 | Las Vegas, NV | In-person | From $1,295 |
| 19 | Global Wellness Summit | Nov 10-13 | Phuket, Thailand | In-person | See website |
| 20 | Employee Well-Being 2026 (Conference Board) | Dec 7-9 | Orlando, FL | In-person | See website |
Q1 (January - March)
1. Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE)
Date: January 20-22, 2026
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa) | Format: In-person Website: ifebp.org
Price: See website
HBCE is run by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and draws benefits professionals focused on health plan design, cost containment, and wellness program strategy. Sessions cover everything from mental health benefits to pharmacy trends, with a practical bent. You'll leave with ideas you can implement, not just theory.
Why HR leaders should attend: If you're rethinking your benefits package or want to understand how corporate wellness programs fit into a broader benefits strategy, this is one of the most focused events on that topic.
Key highlights:
- Deep dives into employer healthcare cost management
- Wellness program design and ROI measurement sessions
- Networking with benefits directors from mid-market and enterprise companies
2. Wellbeing Think Tank Summit
Date: February 19, 2026
Location: Portland, OR | Format: Hybrid (in-person + virtual livestream) Website: wellbeingthinktank.org
Price: ~$400
Now in its 6th year, this intimate summit is laser-focused on workplace wellbeing. No HR tech noise, no talent acquisition tracks. It brings together wellbeing practitioners, HR leaders, and researchers for a day of honest conversations about what's actually working.
Why HR leaders should attend: The small format means real discussion, not just presentation slides. A good fit if you're looking for practitioner-level insights without the conference overwhelm.
Key highlights:
- Single-day format keeps it focused and efficient
- Hybrid option available if you can't make it to Portland
- Practitioner-led sessions, not vendor pitches
3. Corporate Wellbeing Expo
Date: March 3-4, 2026
Location: London, UK (Olympia London) | Format: In-person Website: Eventbrite
Price: Free for visitors
The UK's premier corporate wellbeing exhibition, featuring 200+ exhibitors across physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. This is a trade expo rather than a conference. Ideal for evaluating vendors, discovering new wellness solutions, and seeing live demos in one place.
Why HR leaders should attend: For UK/European HR teams evaluating wellness vendors, this is the most efficient way to survey the landscape in a single trip. Free entry makes it a low-commitment decision.
Key highlights:
- 200+ exhibitors covering the full wellness spectrum
- Free visitor tickets
- Strong UK/European vendor representation
4. Wellbeing at Work Summit (New York)
Date: March 3, 2026
Location: New York, NY | Format: In-person (employers only) Website: wellbeingatwork.world
Price: See website
Part of the global Wellbeing at Work Summit series, this employer-only event is designed for HR and wellbeing leaders. No vendor attendees in the audience. The format emphasizes peer-to-peer learning through leadership roundtables and interactive sessions. A virtual workshop day follows on March 4.
Why HR leaders should attend: The "employers only" policy creates an unusually candid environment. You'll hear what's actually working at other organizations without the filter of vendor sponsorship.
Key highlights:
- Employer-only attendance ensures candid peer discussion
- Leadership roundtables on wellbeing strategy
- Part of a wider US tour (Austin follows on March 5)
5. UNLEASH America
Date: March 17-19, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Caesars Forum) | Format: In-person Website: unleash.ai
Price: ~$2,995
UNLEASH draws 3,000+ HR leaders for a broad look at the future of work, including a dedicated CHRO Summit and tracks on health, benefits, and employee wellbeing. It's a larger-scale event, so expect a mix of strategic keynotes, product demos, and networking.
Why HR leaders should attend: The health and well-being track puts wellness in the context of broader HR strategy. Useful if you need to make the case for wellness investment to a CHRO or board.
Key highlights:
- Dedicated CHRO Summit for senior HR executives
- Health, benefits, and wellbeing track alongside broader HR content
- 3,000+ attendees for high-volume networking
6. Conference Board Employee Healthcare Conference
Date: March 17-18 (New York) / April 16-17 (San Diego)
Location: Location: New York, NY (Marriott Marquis) — March 17-18 | San Diego, CA (Marriott Marquis) — April 16-17 | Format: In-person Website: conference-board.org (NY) | conference-board.org (SD)
Price: From $1,695
Themed 'Igniting Change,' this Conference Board event targets C-suite and VP-level leaders driving employer healthcare strategy. Pick the East Coast date (March) or the West Coast date (April). Sessions cover cost strategies, mental health integration, and measuring health program outcomes.
Why HR leaders should attend: This is a C-suite-level conversation about employer health strategy, not a wellness vendor expo. If you're building the business case for wellness investment, the frameworks discussed here will help.
Key highlights:
- C-suite and VP-level peer group
- Two location options (East Coast in March, West Coast in April)
- Focus on employer healthcare ROI and strategic planning
7. Transform Conference
Date: March 23-25, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Wynn Las Vegas) | Format: In-person Website: transform.us
Price: From $1,695 (early bird)
Transform features a dedicated "Health, Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy" track that goes beyond basic wellness programming into strategic benefits design. The broader conference covers people analytics, talent strategy, and workplace culture. That gives you context for how wellness fits into the bigger picture.
Why HR leaders should attend: The wellbeing-specific track is substantial enough to justify the trip on its own, but the surrounding HR strategy content helps you connect wellness outcomes to broader business priorities.
Key highlights:
- Dedicated Health, Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy track
- Broader HR strategy content provides business context
- Wynn Las Vegas venue
8. Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference
Date: March 25-27, 2026 (pre-conference workshops on March 24)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (The Broadmoor) | Format: In-person Website: wellnessalliance.org
Price: See website
Now in its 36th year, this is one of the most research-grounded wellness conferences in the industry. The 2026 theme is "Wired for Well-Being: Advancing Health Promotion Through Neuroscience and Whole-Person Health." It blends evidence-based research with practical program design.
Why HR leaders should attend: If your wellness strategy needs more scientific backing, this is where you'll find it. The conference bridges academic research and real-world program implementation better than almost any other event.
Key highlights:
- 36-year track record, the longest-running wellness conference of its kind
- Neuroscience and whole-person health focus for 2026
- Optional pre-conference intensive training seminars
Q2 (April - June)
9. Wellness Workdays Emerging Trends Conference
Date: April 16, 2026
Location: Virtual | Format: Virtual Website: wellnessworkdays.com
Price: See website
Now in its 13th year, this virtual conference focuses on emerging trends in workplace wellness, from program design to behavior change strategies. The virtual format keeps it accessible and time-efficient, typically running as a half-day event with 200+ attendees.
Why HR leaders should attend: A low-commitment way to stay current on wellness trends without travel. The single-day virtual format respects your time while delivering actionable insights.
Key highlights:
- 13th annual edition with a consistent track record
- Virtual format, no travel required
- Focused on emerging trends rather than established practices
10. Business Group on Health Annual Conference
Date: April 22-24, 2026 (pre-conference activities April 21)
Location: New Orleans, LA (Sheraton New Orleans) | Format: In-person Website: businessgrouphealth.org
Price: See website
The Business Group on Health represents 500+ large employers. Their annual conference is where HR and benefits leaders from major companies share best practices on employer health strategy, cost management, and workforce wellbeing. If you're at a company with 1,000+ employees, this is your peer group.
Why HR leaders should attend: Large-employer case studies dominate here — directly relevant if you're running enterprise-scale wellness programs.
Key highlights:
- Attendees represent some of the largest employers in the US
- Focus on employer health strategy and cost optimization
- Strong peer-to-peer networking opportunities
11. Workhuman Live
Date: April 27-30, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center) | Format: In-person Website: workhumanlive.com
Price: From $1,195 (day pass); $2,195 (full conference)
Workhuman Live brings together 3,000+ HR professionals around the theme of making work more human. It covers recognition, inclusion, well-being, and burnout prevention. While not exclusively a wellness event, the well-being content is deeply integrated throughout the program.
Why HR leaders should attend: Wellness doesn't exist in a vacuum. Workhuman connects well-being to recognition, culture, and belonging. That's how employees actually experience it. It's a corporate wellness conference that puts wellbeing in the context of the full employee experience.
Key highlights:
- 3,000+ HR professionals across multiple HR disciplines
- Wellbeing sessions integrated with recognition and culture content
- Group discounts available (30% off for teams of 5+)
12. Wellbeing at Work Summit (Chicago + SoCal)
Date: May 5 (Chicago) + May 7 (Southern California)
Location: Chicago, IL + Southern California | Format: In-person (employers only) Website: Chicago | SoCal
Price: See website
The spring continuation of the Wellbeing at Work Summit series, with the same employer-only format that makes the New York edition valuable. A virtual workshop day on May 6 bridges the two in-person events.
Why HR leaders should attend: If you missed the March New York event (or want the same format closer to home), these regional editions deliver the same candid, peer-to-peer experience.
Key highlights:
- Employer-only attendance, no vendor sales pitches
- Two regional options in the same week
- Virtual workshop day (May 6) connects the two in-person events
13. Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit
Date: June 3-5, 2026
Location: Dolce CampoReal, near Lisbon, Portugal | Format: In-person (invite-only) Website: summit-events.com
Price: Free for qualifying senior HR/Rewards/Benefits leaders
An intimate gathering of approximately 50 senior HR leaders from across Europe, focused on rewards, benefits, and wellbeing strategy. The invite-only format and resort setting create an environment for genuine strategic conversations, not expo-floor pitches.
Why HR leaders should attend: If you qualify, this is hard to beat: a free, intimate corporate wellness event with 50 senior peers in a resort setting. The 11th annual edition means the organizers know how to curate valuable conversations.
Key highlights:
- Free for qualifying senior HR decision-makers
- ~50 attendees for genuine relationship building
- 11th annual edition with a proven format
14. SHRM Annual Conference (SHRM26)
Date: June 16-19, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center) | Format: In-person Website: annual.shrm.org
Price: See website (member/non-member tiered pricing)
The largest HR conference in the world. SHRM26 covers every HR discipline, including dedicated tracks on employee wellbeing, benefits strategy, and workplace health. The sheer scale means you'll find sessions on virtually any wellness topic, from mental health programs to ROI measurement.
Why HR leaders should attend: If you attend only one HR event per year, this is the default choice. The wellness and benefits tracks are substantial, and the networking opportunities are unmatched. It's one of the few corporate wellness conferences where you can also cover talent, compliance, and leadership development in the same trip.
Key highlights:
- Largest HR conference globally with tens of thousands of attendees
- Dedicated wellness and benefits tracks
- Group discounts available (10%+ off for teams of 5+)
15. Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Centers Conference
Date: June 25-26, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL (Swissotel Chicago) | Format: In-person Website: wcforum.com
Price: See website
A niche event for organizations that operate or are considering onsite wellness clinics and health centers. Organized by World Conference Forum in partnership with NAWHC, it targets CHROs, VPs of benefits, and workplace health directors at companies large enough to consider on-campus health services.
Why HR leaders should attend: If your organization has 2,000+ employees and you're exploring onsite health services, this is the most targeted event for that decision. The focused audience means every conversation is relevant.
Key highlights:
- Highly specialized: onsite health and wellness centers only
- NAWHC partnership adds credibility and practitioner depth
- Targeted at large employers exploring or operating onsite clinics
Q3 - Q4 (July - December)
16. Annual Wellness Summit (Wellness Alliance)
Date: July 28-30, 2026
Location: Nashville, TN (Grand Hyatt Nashville) | Format: In-person Website: wellnessalliance.org
Price: See website (early registration ends June 15)
Formerly run separately by the National Wellness Institute (NWI) and WELCOA, this merged summit, now under the Wellness Alliance banner, is the largest event dedicated solely to workplace wellness. Three days of sessions, workshops, and networking focused entirely on building, measuring, and sustaining corporate wellness programs.
Why HR leaders should attend: This is the one corporate wellness conference where workplace wellness isn't a side track. It's the entire agenda. If wellness is your primary responsibility, this is your annual pilgrimage.
Key highlights:
- The largest dedicated workplace wellness conference (post-NWI/WELCOA merger)
- Three full days focused exclusively on wellness programming
- Nashville venue with early registration discounts
17. Workplace Mental Health Conference (University of Michigan)
Date: August 5, 2026 (12:30-5:00 PM EDT)
Location: Virtual | Format: Virtual Website: depressioncenter.org
Price: Free / Low-cost
Organized by the University of Michigan's Eisenberg Family Depression Center, this half-day virtual conference focuses on evidence-based approaches to workplace mental health. The academic backing means the content is research-driven rather than vendor-led.
Why HR leaders should attend: Mental health is the fastest-growing component of workplace wellness. A free, half-day event with university-backed research is about as efficient as professional development gets.
Key highlights:
- Free or very low-cost, one of the most accessible corporate wellness events on this list
- Evidence-based content from the University of Michigan
- Half-day virtual format fits easily into a workday
18. HR Technology Conference
Date: October 20-22, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Convention Center) | Format: In-person Website: hrtechnologyconference.com
Price: From $1,295
The largest HR technology expo in the world, with 10,000+ attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. While HR tech is the main draw, there's a growing wellness technology track. It covers platforms, wearables, mental health apps, and analytics tools that support employee wellbeing programs.
Why HR leaders should attend: If you're evaluating wellness technology (or building the case for a wellness platform investment), this is where you can see every major vendor in one place and attend sessions on wellness tech strategy.
Key highlights:
- 10,000+ attendees, the biggest HR tech gathering globally
- Growing wellness technology track and exhibitor category
- Includes Women in HR Technology Summit
19. Global Wellness Summit
Date: November 10-13, 2026
Location: Phuket, Thailand | Format: In-person Website: globalwellnesssummit.com
Price: See website
The 20th anniversary edition of the Global Wellness Summit, themed "The Symphony of Wellness." This high-end gathering brings 600+ delegates from 30+ countries for a strategic look at global wellness trends. The audience includes corporate wellness leaders, hospitality executives, and wellness industry CEOs.
Why HR leaders should attend: If your organization operates globally and you want to understand how wellness trends differ across markets, this is the most international corporate wellness conference on the list. The Phuket setting and C-suite audience make it a premium experience.
Key highlights:
- 20th anniversary edition, a milestone event
- 600+ delegates from 30+ countries
- Global wellness trends, not just US-centric content
20. Employee Well-Being 2026 (Conference Board)
Date: December 7-9, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL (Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek) | Format: In-person Website: conference-board.org
Price: See website
The Conference Board's end-of-year wellbeing event combines three formerly separate conferences: Emotional Wellbeing/Resilience, Financial Wellbeing, and Employee Health Care. The result is a comprehensive look at the full spectrum of employee wellbeing, targeting VPs, CHROs, and senior benefits leaders.
Why HR leaders should attend: A strategic end-of-year corporate wellness conference that's ideal for refining your 2027 wellbeing strategy. The multi-dimensional focus (emotional, financial, physical) mirrors how leading organizations now think about employee wellbeing.
Key highlights:
- Combines three former Conference Board events into one comprehensive summit
- End-of-year timing aligns with strategic planning cycles
- VP and C-suite audience for senior-level peer conversations
How to Choose the Right Corporate Wellness Conference
Not every wellness conference on this list is right for every HR leader. Here's a quick guide based on what you need most:
On a tight budget? Start with the virtual and free options: Wellness Workdays Emerging Trends Conference (#9) is virtual, the U-M Workplace Mental Health Conference (#17) is free, and the Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit (#13) is free for qualifying HR leaders. The Corporate Wellbeing Expo (#3) in London is also free for visitors.
Need C-suite-level strategy? The Conference Board events (#6 and #20) and Business Group on Health (#10) cater to VP and C-suite audiences. The Global Wellness Summit (#19) is premium but unmatched for global perspective.
Looking for networking? SHRM26 (#14), Workhuman Live (#11), and UNLEASH America (#5) have the largest attendee pools. For more intimate peer connections, the Wellbeing at Work Summits (#4, #12) and the Rewards Summit (#13) are hard to beat.
Want pure wellness focus? The Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference (#8), Annual Wellness Summit (#16), and Wellbeing Think Tank Summit (#2) are dedicated entirely to wellness. No filler tracks.
Make Your Next Corporate Wellness Conference Count
The best conference is the one that changes how you run your wellness program when you get back. Whether you're attending your first wellness event or your twentieth, go in with a specific question you want answered and a plan to put what you learn into practice.
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