UNLEASH World

UNLEASH World is a three-day HR technology event held at the Paris Convention Centre, combining an invitation-only opening day of summits and salons with two days of exhibition and marketplace programming, drawing 8,500 or more attendees and 350 or more exhibitors.

DATES
20-22 October 2026
VENUE
Paris Convention Centre (Porte de Versailles), France
ORGANISER
UNLEASH Group Ltd
ATTENDANCE
8,500+ (organiser figure)

Definition

UNLEASH World is an annual HR technology event held in Paris across three days. Day One is curated and invitation-only, comprising summits and salons hosted at the Shangri-La hotel. Days Two and Three take place at the Paris Convention Centre (Porte de Versailles) and form the main exhibition and marketplace, with 350 or more exhibitors including L'Oreal, Walmart, Lloyds Banking Group and Axa. The 2026 edition runs 20-22 October and features more than 400 speakers from over 140 countries.

What UNLEASH World covers

Who attends UNLEASH World

Notable speakers

FAQ · Identity and audience

Who organises UNLEASH World?

UNLEASH World is organised by UNLEASH Group Ltd.

How many people attend?

The organiser reports 8,500 or more attendees, 400 or more speakers from over 140 countries, and 350 or more exhibitors for the Paris edition.

When and where is the next edition?

The next edition runs 20-22 October 2026 at the Paris Convention Centre (Porte de Versailles), France. Day One takes place at the Shangri-La hotel as an invitation-only programme.

Who is UNLEASH World NOT designed for?
  • Attendees seeking open access to all programme content, given that Day One is invitation-only
  • Early-stage HR practitioners seeking introductory-level content rather than enterprise-scale case studies and marketplace exhibitors
  • Professionals outside HR technology, workforce strategy or people analytics

Editorial take

UNLEASH World's structure, an invitation-only opening day followed by a large open marketplace, sets it apart from single-format HR events, with a speaker and exhibitor list drawing on major global corporations such as L'Oreal, SAP and Lloyds Banking Group.

How to register and what it costs

Registration is available through the official website. Pricing details are not disclosed by the organiser.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

Where can I register for UNLEASH World?

Registration information is available at https://www.unleash.ai/events/unleash-paris.

Can anyone attend Day One?

Day One is curated and invitation-only, comprising summits and salons hosted at the Shangri-La hotel. Days Two and Three, the main exhibition and marketplace at the Paris Convention Centre, are open to registered attendees.

Resources

Official website https://www.unleash.ai/events/unleash-paris