POWER26 Homecoming Conference (Houston)

Schedule

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

1111 Bagby St | Houston, TX

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POWER26 Conference: Homecoming comes to Houston with HR learning, networking, celebrations, and unforgettable experiences.
About this Event

POWER26: Homecoming is coming to Houston.

Join hundreds of HR professionals for Black In HR's signature conference experience. Connect with attendees and speakers from organizations including Google, Meta, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Nike, United Airlines, and more as you learn from industry leaders, expand your network, and invest in your career.

Experience inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, specialized learning tracks, and Homecoming-themed networking events designed to help you build meaningful relationships and leave with actionable strategies.

Learn more and register at https://www.theblackinhrconference.com/

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Thursday, October 1

  • Virtual Pre-sessions Open

Friday, October 2

  • In Person Sessions: 8AM-3PM
  • Game Night @ Puttery 4PM - 6PM

Saturday, October 3

  • VIP Secret Dinner

Sunday, October 4

  • Sunday Funday, TBD

Flexible Payment Plan Options

We understand that professional development is a financial investment. We have multiple payment options through our partnerships with Klarna, Sezzle, Afterpay and Affirm to fit your budget. We want to make this as easy as possible to help you level up! Email us at [email protected] and we will help you set up a plan that works for you!

❗️Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.theblackinhrconference.com/



Venue Experience | Marsh Corporate Headquarters | Downtown Houston


Experience POWER26: Homecoming inside the corporate headquarters of our partners at Marsh in Downtown Houston. For one day, the space will be completely transformed into a Homecoming experience with vibrant lighting, immersive staging, campus-inspired décor, and high-energy networking spaces designed to keep the excitement going from start to finish.

Enjoy an in-house DJ throughout the day, interactive sponsor activations, photo opportunities, comfortable networking lounges, and engaging breakout spaces that make connecting with fellow HR professionals effortless. A catered breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks, and beverages are all included, creating an experience that feels as much like a celebration as it does a conference.


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See What Everyone's Talking About


Take a look back at our last conference in Atlanta. The energy was unmatched. The connections were real. The conversations were honest, inspiring, and career-changing. This is more than a conference. It's a Homecoming for HR professionals who are ready to learn, celebrate, and build lasting relationships with people who truly understand the work.

Watch the Atlanta recap and get ready to experience POWER26: Homecoming for yourself.



Agenda
Track 1: The Business of You

Info: Build the career and business you want. Learn how to increase your influence, grow your personal brand, launch or scale a consulting practice, and create new opportunities beyond your current role.


Track 2: Road to Business Partner

Info: Develop the strategic mindset of a modern HR Business Partner. Learn how to influence leaders, solve business challenges, leverage data, and become a trusted advisor to executive teams.


Track 3: Benefits & Total Rewards

Info: Explore the future of employee benefits, compensation, and well-being. Discover innovative strategies that help organizations attract, engage, and retain top talent while creating meaningful employee experiences.


Track 4: The Executive Path

Info: Prepare for your next leadership role with sessions designed for aspiring and current executives. Strengthen your executive presence, influence organizational strategy, communicate with confidence, and position yourself for the C-suite.


Track 5: AI & HR Technology

Info: Discover how AI is transforming the workplace. Explore practical tools, automation, HR technology, analytics, and emerging trends that help HR leaders work smarter while enhancing the employee experience.


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Where is it happening?

1111 Bagby St, 1111 Bagby Street, Houston, United States

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Tickets

USD 214.32 to USD 461.72

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