Staffing Industry Events & Conferences 2026
What this calendar is
The conference calendar for staffing professionals - where the industry meets, deals get made, and vendors launch.
Who it is for
Agency owners and vendors planning their 2026 conference season - whether attending, exhibiting, or deciding which one event is worth the travel budget this year.
How it works
Dates and locations below are confirmed from organizer announcements; the list is reviewed alongside our news coverage. Attending one? We can build your visibility before you arrive - details after the calendar.
Attending one of these?
StaffingPulse helps agencies get noticed at events they attend - pre-event buzz, booth traffic, and featured coverage before, during, and after the show.
Promote yourself in events with usFrequently asked questions
What are the biggest staffing industry conferences in 2026?
The major North American events include SIA CWS Summit North America (Dallas, September 28-29), ASA Staffing World 2026 (Denver, October 12-14), Avionté CONNECT (Minneapolis, August 5-7), and the NAPS 2026 Conference (St. Pete Beach, November 1-3).
What is ASA Staffing World?
Staffing World is the American Staffing Association's annual convention, the largest general staffing industry event in the US, combining an expo, education tracks, and networking. The 2026 edition runs October 12-14 at Gaylord Rockies, Denver.
What is the SIA CWS Summit?
SIA's Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit is where enterprise buyers of staffing (program owners, procurement, MSP leaders) gather; for agencies selling into large programs, it is the buyer-side room. The 2026 North America edition runs September 28-29 in Dallas, alongside SIA's CollaborationX AI and technology event.
What is the difference between SIA and ASA?
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is a research and advisory firm covering the global staffing market with forecasts, benchmarks, and events. The American Staffing Association (ASA) is the US industry's trade association, providing advocacy, legal resources, certification, and the weekly ASA Staffing Index. Serious operators use both.
Should a small staffing agency exhibit at conferences?
Exhibit only where your buyers actually walk the floor; otherwise attend strategically: book meetings in advance, work the sessions your clients attend, and build visibility before arriving. Presence without preparation is the most common conference budget waste.
How can my agency get noticed at a staffing conference?
Start before the event: pre-event visibility to attendees, scheduled meetings, and content tied to the show's themes, then amplify during and after. StaffingPulse offers exactly this for agencies attending industry events: pre-event buzz, booth traffic, and featured coverage.
Are there Canadian staffing industry events?
Yes; ACSESS, the Canadian staffing association, runs national and regional programming, and Canadian operators also attend the major US events. Given Canada's IT-led market mix, Canadian agencies often prioritize technology-focused events as well.