About HRA27 Boston
What is HRA27 Boston?
HRA27 Boston is the HR Advisory Annual Meeting, a free, one-day, in-person HR and people operations conference hosted by Bennie on May 13, 2027, in Boston, MA. It brings HR leaders, people operations professionals, and the HR Advisory community together for keynotes, interactive roundtables, expert panels, and networking.
When and where is HRA27 Boston?
HRA27 Boston takes place on Thursday, May 13, 2027, in Boston, MA. The exact venue will be shared with registered attendees.
Is HRA27 Boston free?
Yes. HRA27 Boston is completely free for members of the HR Advisory community, and membership is free for HR and people operations professionals. Registration includes all sessions, breakfast, lunch, snacks, the post-event happy hour, and event swag.
Is HRA27 Boston in person or virtual?
HRA27 Boston is an in-person event only.
What is the HR Advisory community?
HR Advisory is a free, invite-only community of 12,000+ HR leaders, powered by Bennie. Members share advice, resources, and support year-round through an active Slack community and LinkedIn group, and get access to webinars on timely HR topics, hosted dinners in select cities, a job board, benchmarking reports, an HR and compliance calendar, and a knowledge center. HRA27 Boston is the community's annual in-person meeting. Apply here
Do I need to be a member of the HR Advisory community to attend HRA27 Boston?
Yes. HRA27 Boston is open to members of the HR Advisory community. Membership is free for HR and people operations professionals, and joining is quick and easy. Join here Membership is limited to people working in HR and people roles, which keeps the community and the event focused on HR practitioners.
Who Should Attend
Who should attend HRA27 Boston?
HRA27 Boston is for Chief People Officers, CHROs, VPs of HR, heads of people, and other senior HR leaders, as well as HR and people operations professionals at every level, including HR business partners, generalists, coordinators, and talent and benefits teams. Attendees come from companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises.
Is HRA27 Boston a good event for CPOs and HR executives?
Yes. HRA27 Boston brings together Chief People Officers, CHROs, and senior HR leaders alongside HR practitioners, with sessions on people strategy, HR's business impact, and leading through change, plus networking with peers facing similar challenges.
Is HRA27 Boston a people operations conference?
Yes. HRA27 Boston is designed for people operations professionals as well as HR leaders, covering people ops topics like [employee experience, HR processes and systems, compensation and benefits, and measuring people impact]. It's a strong fit for people ops managers, directors, and heads of people.
I'm attending alone or for the first time. Will I be able to meet people?
Yes. Many HRA27 Boston attendees come solo or are attending for the first time. The event includes hosted table discussions, guided networking, and icebreakers so it's easy to connect with other HR professionals from the start.
Can I bring a colleague to HRA27 Boston?
Yes, though it's not required. Many attendees come on their own and leave with plenty of new connections. If you do bring a teammate, you can split up and cover more sessions at the same time. Each attendee should be an HR Advisory community member and register separately using the form on this page.
Sessions & Credits
What topics are covered at HRA27 Boston?
HRA27 Boston covers practical, core HR and people operations topics, including but not limited to, [employee relations and employment law, compensation and total rewards, benefits strategy, talent acquisition, manager effectiveness, measuring HR's business impact, and practical uses of AI in HR]. Sessions focus on actionable takeaways, and many include worksheets and tools you can bring back to your team.
How do I choose which sessions to attend?
At HRA27 Boston, you choose the sessions that fit your role and priorities. Each session in the agenda is labeled with who it's best for, such as HR teams at startups, mid-size companies, or enterprises, so you can build the day that's most relevant to you.
Can I earn SHRM and HRCI credits at HRA27 Boston?
Yes. HRA27 Boston attendees can earn 5 SHRM and HRCI professional development credits.
Will session slides or recordings be available after HRA27 Boston?
Yes. Presenter slides, handouts, and a list of resources and books mentioned in sessions will be shared with registered attendees after the event and available in the HRA knowledge center.
Will I be able to meet HR tech and benefits vendors?
Yes. HRA27 Boston includes time to meet many amazing sponsors and HR solution providers, so you can explore tools and ask questions without missing sessions.
