‘TRANSFORMATION THROUGH PEOPLE & TECHNOLOGY’
Hr NETWORK’s Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026
will take place on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at the home of
Scottish Rugby, the magnificent Murrayfield Stadium.
Following a hugely successful Conference & Exhibition in May 2025, followed by the incredible reaction from sponsors & almost 650+ guests at our recent Hr NETWORK National Awards Gala Dinner at the Hilton Glasgow in November 2026, we are delighted to announce details for the forthcoming and hugely anticipated annual Hr NETWORK Conference & Exhibition on Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Located just 10 minutes walk from Haymarket, with unlimited parking and an Edinburgh Tram stop situated at the entrance to the stadium, we are delighted to host this years event at one of Scotland’s premier venue’s. With delegates attending from across the people management & development landscape in Scotland and the wider UK, there are SIX keynote speaker sessions throughout the day, designed for delegates to gain invaluable insight and inspiration from a range of people directors and experts on a range of topics.
If you have any enquiries relating to becoming a Delegate, Sponsor or Exhibitor, please contact the Conference Planning Team on Tel: 0131 625 0358 or email: subscriptions@hrnetworkscotland.co.uk
Keynote session speakers announced:
Keynote 1: Announced Soon!
Keynote 2: Announced Soon!
Keynote 3: Announced Soon!
Keynote 4: The BIG Picture Panel Discussion – Panellists Announced Soon!
Keynote 5:Announced Soon!
Keynote 6: Announced Soon!
OUR THEME FOR 2026: TRANSFORMATION THROUGH PEOPLE & TECHNOLOGY
The 17th Hr NETWORK Conference & Exhibition brings together leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore the dynamic theme “Transformation Through People and Technology.” As workplaces evolve at unprecedented speed, the future of Human Resources has never been more vital. This national event highlights how organisations can remain competitive by prioritising their greatest asset, THEIR PEOPLE, while strategically embracing cutting-edge technologies that elevate performance, culture, and employee experience.
Through keynote sessions, expert panels, and interactive exhibitions, the conference will examine how HR can drive meaningful transformation by integrating digital tools that streamline processes, enhance wellbeing, and create inclusive, first-class work environments. Attendees will gain insight into the essential balance between human-centred leadership and technology-enabled efficiency, ensuring that the workplaces of the future are not only productive and adaptable but truly supportive places for people to thrive.
Speakers from a wide range of award-winning organisations, who have successfully embedded people-centred strategies and balancing the need for technology to do the ‘heavy lifting, thus enabling them to create and implement a sustainable plan to develop future talent and leadership through learning and skills, will discuss how they succeed in tough market conditions and an ever-changing world of work.
IMPORTANT DELEGATE INFORMATION
We are very much looking forward to welcoming our delegates to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on Wednesday 13th May for the Hr NETWORK National Conference & Exhibition 2026.
We are currently working on a fabulous day lined up for you including SIX wonderful keynote speakers, a wide range of HR product, service and technology partners in our dedicated Exhibitor Area, fantastic networking and knowledge sharing opportunities and a lovely lunch, refreshments and other goodies during the day too.
TIMINGS
- 8.15am – 9.15am – Registration, Tea’s & Coffee’s, Exhibition & Networking
- 9.20am – Conference Opens
- 10.30am – Morning Break, Tea’s & Coffee’s, Exhibition & Networking
- 12.30pm – Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
- 15.10pm – Afternoon Break, Tea’s & Coffee’s, Exhibition & Networking
- 16.40pm – Conference Summary
- 16.50pm – Conference Close
Important information for entry to Murrayfield Stadium
Delegates should enter the stadium via the Roseburn Street security gate. Your name will appear on the list of registered delegates and security staff will direct you from there.
Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium,
Roseburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5PJ
There is unlimited parking available and whether you are arriving by car or public transport, you will be directed to the West Stand in the Stadium, where you will enter through the main dedicated reception entrance.
Hr NETWORK and Murrayfield Stadium staff will be on hand to direct you to the Registration Desk situated on the first floor. The Exhibitor Area is situated in the Thistle Suite and the Keynote Speakers will present their sessions in the President’s Suite.
For further details on public transport to Murrayfield Stadium, please visit: https://www.scottishrugby.org/
Please note that access to Murrayfield Stadium through the security gate on Roseburn Street, is for ‘Registered Delegates’ ONLY.
Registered delegates who are unable to attend on the day but who wish to allocate their delegate place to a colleague, MUST notify the Hr NETWORK Conference Team prior to registration, by email: subscriptions@hrnetworkscotland.co.uk
Please note that if your replacement delegate is not registered prior to the welcome registration, this may cause a delay at the gate and admission may even be denied.
There is a lift at the main Reception and if you require special access or have any enquiries with reference to the Conference & Exhibition, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Planning Team on Tel: 0131 625 3267 or email: subscriptions@hrnetworkscotland.co.uk
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION in EDINBURGH on WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2026.
Murrayfield Stadium is located to the West of Edinburgh’s city centre
Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
- Unlimited parking
- 12 minute walk from Haymarket Train Station
- Edinburgh Tram stop situated at Entrance to Stadium
DELEGATE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 6 Keynote Speakers
- Networking & Exhibitor Area
- Lunch & Refreshments
- Delegate Bag & Goodies
- Official Conference Programme & Delegate List
DELEGATE COSTS:
- EARLY BIRD Delegate Cost – £165+VAT each
- Group discounts are available for 5+ Delegates
- Payment options include Debit/Credit card or BACS payment
From Friday 1st March 2026, the delegate cost is £215+VAT per delegate.
THE DELEGATE BOOKING FORM CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
For further information regarding the Conference including speaking, sponsoring, and exhibiting, please contact the Conference Planning Team on Tel: 0131 625 3267 or email: subscriptions@hrnetworkscotland.co.uk
