HR Conference 2026 - Forward Thinking: Leading What's Next
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 Export to Your Calendar 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-28
When: October 27 & 28, 2026
October 27: 8:00am - 5:00pm | October 28: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Where: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
375 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 3J3
Canada
Contact: CPHR Manitoba Events
events@cphrmb.ca
204-943-2836

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CPHR Manitoba's HR Conference 2026 - Forward Thinking: Leading What's Next

The future of work isn’t something that simply happens to us — it’s something we actively shape. From making hard decisions with empathy and understanding, to navigating multigenerational integration and cultural differences, HR is no longer on the sidelines. It’s at the center of progress; leading the charge with humanity, clarity, and conviction.

This theme emphasizes HR’s leadership in defining how we work, connect, and grow. It’s the time to push for HR to be seen as the strategic partner at the highest levels of decision making. Connecting business acumen with workplace insights, turning data into foresight; ensuring organizations don’t just survive disruption — whether economic, cultural, or technological — but get ahead of it.

This isn’t about adapting to tomorrow. It’s about owning the path forward, and helping businesses thrive no matter what’s thrown at them next.



Our Lineup: 
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Schedule:

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Please Note: All registrations - Sharing of conference passes is strictly prohibited. Only the person named on the registration badge is entitled to use the badge. 

Pricing


Early Bird
(until July 31)

Regular
(Aug 1 - Oct 9)

Late
Registration
(Oct 10-20)

Registration Here!

Member (must be
signed in to receive
the member rate)

Group (4+)*

$950 each

$1000 each

$1,100 each

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Full Conference

$975

$1,025

$1,125

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One Day

$600

$625

$650

October 27

October 28

Student **

$250

$250

$300

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Non-Member

Full Conference

$1,175

$1,225

$1,325

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One Day

$675

$700

$725

October 27

October 28

Keynote Only


N/A

$240 per keynote

$240 per keynote

Tina Varughese

Tim Arnold

Dr. Keith Keating

Cherry Rose Tan

All prices are subject to GST.

*A minimum of one person must be a member. Registration should be completed through their member account with CPHR Manitoba. 

**Must be a full-time student and a member of CPHR Manitoba at the time of the conference. Student registrations are subsidized.  

CPD Hours:
(full conference)

16

Cancellation Deadline

Friday, October 2, 2026
*Registration fee less $50 cancellation fee

After Friday, October 2, 2026
*No refunds, no exceptions

Cancellation Policy

A substitute attendee can be sent at no additional charge with prior approval from CPHR Manitoba. Changes must be communicated to CPHR Manitoba no later than Tuesday, October 20th @ 4:00pm.

Should your alternate cancel at any time, the registration fee will be forfeited.

For full rules, click here.


Do you need a place to stay while visiting for this event?
CPHR Manitoba is happy to offer our members discounted rates for stays at The Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown! To learn more about how to book your stay, please click here!



Thank you to our 2026 Conference Sponsors:
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CPHR Manitoba is located on Treaty 1 territory, the home and traditional lands of the Annishinabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our clean drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 territory.