UNLEASH Paris 2027
October 19, 2027 - October 21, 2027
UNLEASH World is one of the largest HR and HR technology events in Europe, and the 2027 edition returns to Paris from October 19 to 21 under the theme “Repurposing Humanity in the Age of Machines.”
Who it is for
HR, business, technology and AI leaders, along with the buyers, providers, startups, investors and analysts who make up the expo floor. The organizers encourage teams to attend together and build a shared plan.
Why go
The 2027 program and speakers have not been announced. The stated focus is AI and skills, pay and reward, and the HR technology stack. The 2026 edition gives a sense of scale: more than 8,500 attendees from over 140 countries, 300+ speakers and 250+ exhibitors, with a main stage, several session stages and a large expo. Speakers in 2026 included Josh Bersin, David Green, Margaret Heffernan, and leaders from L’Oréal and Ahold Delhaize.
Tickets and prices
UNLEASH has not published 2027 prices and is currently taking registrations of interest. In 2026 it offered an HR Leader Guest Pass, in a 2-day version and a 3-day version that adds one Day 1 summit, for senior HR leaders at organizations with 1,000 or more employees, in roles such as CHRO, SVP, EVP or Global Head with budget ownership. Applicants who did not qualify were directed to a paid pass. Check whether the same terms apply in 2027.
Is it worth going?
It suits senior HR leaders who are choosing or reviewing technology, because you can see a large share of the market in two days and meet peers from many countries. If you qualify for a guest pass, the cost is mainly travel and time, which makes the case easy. It is less suited to practitioners who want depth on a single topic, since the size of the expo and the number of stages mean you will spend time choosing between sessions and vendor conversations. Employee experience and comms leaders get the most from the AI, skills and reward sessions and from meeting suppliers. Past exhibitors have included Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, Personio and Workhuman, so you can compare several platforms in one afternoon.
Good to know
Dates are October 19 to 21, 2027, in Paris. UNLEASH has not confirmed the 2027 venue. In 2026 the conference and expo were at the Paris Convention Centre, Porte de Versailles, with Day 1 summits at the Shangri-La Paris, and the organizers recommended booking hotels through their BNetwork partner. The event is in person.