The Investor Experience at HR Tech 2025
For the Capital Behind the Next Generation of HR Tech
At HR Tech, you get a 360° view of the HR tech landscape—from raw innovation to real traction. Connect directly with the founders building what's next, validate product-market fit through live buyer feedback, and identify your next big opportunity—and uncover the deals others will wish they saw sooner.
Who Should Attend
- Venture Capitalists
- Private Equity Investors
- Corporate Development Leaders
- Strategic Investment Professionals
- Angel Investors
If you’re actively investing in or acquiring HR technology companies—whether funding early-stage startups or identifying scalable platforms—HR Tech delivers unmatched access to what’s next.
The Investment Case for HR Tech
In Q1 2025, global HR and Work Tech investment surged to $1.24 billion across 58 deals, more than doubling the $569 million from Q4 2024 and marking a 20% year-over-year increase. From applied AI to workforce intelligence, the sector is evolving fast—and HR Tech is where capital meets innovation in real time.
It's no surprise top firms like Goldman Sachs, TPG, Warburg Pincus, LinkedIn, Apax Partners, and others continue to attend. They’re here to spot what’s next—before it scales.
*Source: WorkTech
“HR Tech isn’t optional for serious investors in this space.
It’s where you see what’s real, what’s resonating with buyers, and who’s ready to scale. I
f you're not here, you're already behind.”
— George LaRocque, Founder, WorkTech
What You’ll Gain
Insight in Your Inbox, Before You Even Arrive
Ahead of HR Tech, all registered investors receive an exclusive pre-conference report curated by George LaRocque, founder of WorkTech and lead for the Investor Experience. This high-value briefing includes:
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Updated market sizing and category growth trends
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Recent M&A activity and funding benchmarks across HR and Work Tech
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Detailed startup profiles, including stage, solution focus, and fundraising status
It’s designed to help you identify high-potential companies in advance, streamline your time on-site, and gain a sharper perspective on where the market is headed next.
High-Impact Zones for Investors
Startup Pavilion
Tap into the highest concentration of early-stage HR tech innovation anywhere. HR Tech’s Startup Pavilion brings together 75+ emerging companies in one high-energy zone—designed for discovery, validation, and direct engagement with founders.
Sessions That Inform Smart Capital Moves
From applied AI to workforce analytics, HR Tech 2025 covers the themes shaping the future of work—and the investment landscape. We encourage you to take a look at the full agenda, but here are the sessions we believe will be most valuable to you:
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September 16, 2025
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- General Session
Mandalay Bay EH BallroomAI is everywhere, and there isn’t a function more poised for the productivity and efficiency gains, process simplification, and consumer-grade employee experiences that come from AI than HR. In this s ... -
- Expo Hall Activities
Expo HallCome join us on the expo floor to kick off the grand opening of our event with a lively Pub Crawl! Enjoy drinks, explore exhibitor booths, and connect with fellow attendees in a festive atmosphere. Ch ... -
- Demo Session
Demo Theater 1 - Expo HallReady to see the future of HR and workplace learning in action? Join Jeanne Rankin, SVP of Global Sales, and Gracie Orr, Manager of Product at The Josh Bersin Company (JBC), for a dynamic live demo o ... -
- Pitchfest
Pitchfest TheaterTake a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting.
September 17, 2025
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- Mega Session
Oceanside B BallroomAs HR technology evolves, leaders must stay ahead of critical trends that shape employee experiences and organizational growth. In this session, we’ll explore the key megatrends impacting HR Tech in 2 ... -
- Expo Hall Activities
Expo HallStart your morning with a delicious breakfast served right on the Expo Hall! Fuel up for the day ahead while networking with fellow attendees and exploring exhibitor booths. -
- Demo Session
Demo Theater 1 - Expo HallJoin this demo session to learn how ServiceNow uses Generative AI to empower employees to easily self-serve from pre-hire to retire, all within a single portal that provides speed, personalization, an ... -
- Pitchfest
Pitchfest TheaterTake a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting. -
- Breakout Session
Oceanside D BallroomAI has the potential to revolutionize talent acquisition, offering organizations unprecedented efficiency and automation while maintaining quality and candidate experience. In this session, Greenhouse ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin George LaRocque of WorkTech for a fast-paced kickoff to the Investor Experience. This session will explore the global forces shaping HR technology innovation and adoption—from macroeconomic trend ... -
- Breakout Session
Oceanside D BallroomWorkplace leaders today face a major dilemma. Investors, employees, customers, communities, and other stakeholders expect them to keep pace with rapid technology evolution, especially AI, and all have ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterEarly-stage investors are often the first to spot the signals of what’s next in HR technology. In this candid panel discussion, Donald Knight of Valor Ventures and Jason Corsello of Acadian Ventures s ... -
- Case Study Session
Case Study Theater 1 - Expo HallHR analytics is a critical piece that ties the office of the CHRO and CFO together. This HR Tech Case Study Session will provide a summary of HR and workforce analytics, why they matter, and how they ... -
- Refreshments and Meals
Expo HallTake a break and enjoy a complimentary lunch served right on the Expo Hall! Refuel, relax, and make the most of your time by networking and visiting exhibitor booths while you dine. Please note: Expo ... -
- Tech Talk Session
HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo HallIn today’s competitive talent market, standing out is no longer optional, it’s essential. Join Shazamme and explore how leading organizations are using AI and digital branding to attract, engage, and ... -
- Demo Session
Demo Theater 1 - Expo HallTurn chaotic HR data into AI-powered insights, instantly. JDXpert’s AI-powered workforce information platform unifies every spreadsheet, file, and feed into a governed data lake, then unleashes agenti ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterWhat does it take to turn a Pitchfest win into a year of real-world traction? In this candid panel, David Nason, CEO and Founder of HireBrain, shares the company’s journey since winning last year’s HR ... -
- Breakout Session
Oceanside D BallroomAI is everywhere. And yet, most HR leaders are still left wondering: What do I actually do with it? 63% of learning professionals say their company isn’t ready for AI’s accelerated changes. Nearly hal ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin industry leaders Ron Cano of K1 and William Filip of Delancey Street Partners for a deep dive into the latest private equity and M&A trends shaping the HR tech landscape. This session will explor ... -
- Expo Hall Activities
Expo HallUnwind and mingle with fellow attendees at our Happy Hour on the Expo Floor! Enjoy drinks, light bites, and great conversations as we wrap up the day in style. Cheers to another great day at the event ... -
- Pitchfest
Pitchfest TheaterTake a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting.
September 18, 2025
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- Expo Hall Activities
Expo HallStart your morning with a delicious breakfast served right on the Expo Hall! Fuel up for the day ahead while networking with fellow attendees and exploring exhibitor booths. -
- Case Study Session
Case Study Theater 1 - Expo HallTA teams are under pressure to hire top talent on demand, while the company evolves by the minute, the market continues to change, and AI moves into must-have status. All without a playbook and with t ... -
- Tech Talk Session
HR Tech Talks Theater - Expo HallExplore how Workday’s AI-powered features enhance every stage of the employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to development, retention, and offboarding. This session will provide a comprehen ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin us for an insider’s look at how leading HR tech platform vendors leverage acquisitions to accelerate growth and shape the market. This session will explore the strategic rationale behind recent d ... -
- Breakout Session
Oceanside D BallroomWhile the market rushes toward AI and automation in talent acquisition, Unilever has taken a more deliberate path — one built on simplification, strategic alignment, and experience-led transformation. ... -
- Breakout Session
Oceanside B BallroomFinancial stress remains a silent burden across the workforce—particularly among hourly and non-exempt employees in small and mid-sized businesses. As expectations evolve, HR and payroll leaders are r ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterMore information coming soon. -
- Refreshments and Meals
Expo HallTake a break and enjoy a complimentary lunch served right on the Expo Hall! Refuel, relax, and make the most of your time by networking and visiting exhibitor booths while you dine. Please note: Expo ... -
- Pitchfest
Pitchfest TheaterTake a front row seat to see 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups compete for up to $30,000 of cash prizes. Each round includes audience voting. -
- People & Culture Session
People and Culture Theater - Expo HallThis multimedia presentation examines several emerging technologies that are the roots of Web 3.0— namely, networked computing systems incorporating artificial general intelligence, secure distributed ... -
- General Session
Mandalay Bay EH BallroomAI has now transformed the HR tech space, forcing every vendor to reinvent. In this research-based presentation, Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst, will share how AI has changed every aspect of the ...