Stay ready for what's next in HR. Register for SHRM26.

Learn. Connect.
Launch Your Career.

Whether you're finishing your degree, advancing your skills, or starting a new career in HR, SHRM26 is your chance to meet mentors, grow your network, and see how classroom learning translates into real-world impact.

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Why Students Attend SHRM26:

  • Meet Mentors Who've Been There: Connect with HR professionals ready to guide your career-from landing your first role to planning your long-term path.
  • Build a Career-Ready Network: Meet students, emerging professionals, and HR leaders from around the globe and start growing your circle.
  • Experience HR Beyond the Classroom: See real workplace challenges, new HR technology, and global perspectives come to life.
  • Student-Only Perks: Student Union access, discounted rates, and exclusive seating at select sessions.
  • Flexible & Accessible: Attend in Orlando or virtually, and revisit sessions on-demand for 30 days.

Student Member

$695*
Flat Rate

Your All-Access Pass to HR's Global Future:

Career-Focused Sessions:

Learn HR trends and skills that give you a competitive edge for your first role or advancement.

Mentorship & Networking:

Make personal connections with SHRM-certified pros, chapter advisors, and global HR leaders.

Global HR Community:

Engage with professionals from multiple countries and industries to see the future of HR in action.

See Yourself at the Center of HR's Global Stage:

Imagine starting your morning with a world-class keynote, spending your day learning real-world HR strategies, and ending it with new mentors and peers who can help shape your career. That's the SHRM 26 student experience.

  • Start your day inspired by global thought leaders
  • Dive into sessions that connect classroom theory to real HR solutions
  • Network with peers and mentors in the Student Union
  • Explore the Expo and see the technology shaping the future of work

Hear why the SHRM Annual Conference

is the #1 choice

for professional development by HR professionals.

Your HR Career Starts Here.

FAQs

Check the registration rates page for the latest student and SHRM Chapter Advisor fees. In-person and virtual registration options are available. All students must be SHRM student members or purchase membership before registering.

In addition to the benefits detailed above, in-person registration fees include general sessions, admission to the SHRM Expo educational concurrent sessions, one admission to the Tuesday night show per attendee, and online access to conference presentations. Students may take advantage of preconference and guest programs; additional fees apply.

If attending virtually, we recommend organizing viewing events on campus for registered students and classmates to make the most of the conference experience together. All students will have additional time to replay their favorite general and breakout sessions for 30 days post-conference.

Complete the group registration form.

A SHRM representative will contact you for invoicing. Reminder-all students must be SHRM student members to attend. A student group membership can be purchased here.

Yes! All SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential holders are eligible to receive 22+ PDCs towards recertification for attending SHRM26.

When you attend Talent 2026, your credits even auto-populate to your certification account*, so you can be more focused on learning and enjoying the conference.

*If your SHRM certification e-mail address matches your member e-mail address, you're all set. If they're different - or if you're not sure - simply log in to shrm.org/my/account to update your information.

Yes! You may request a replacement by providing registration details for the new registrant as well as identifying who they are replacing. Submit transfer requests via the Cancellation Form.

START OWNING YOUR CAREER PATH

Students can explore and attend sessions on career-focused topics that will sharpen in-demand skills and grow HR knowledge.

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