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Welcome to DEAMcon!

Not Your Average HR Conference

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Call for Presenters

Registration Coming Soon!

When

April 21 – 23, 2027

Where

Newport, RI

Social

#DEAMcon27

Program
DEAMcon Call for Presenters

We are currently seeking knowledgeable and energetic speakers to help us build an outstanding program through sessions centered on recruitment and compliance strategies.

Present at DEAMcon

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Venue
Newport Harbor Island Resort

1 Goat Island
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-2600

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Photo & Video Gallery
Not Your Average HR Conference

From the moment you step inside the DEAMcon world, you’ll see the DE difference. From friendly faces greeting you at the conference desk to a custom espresso bar (free of charge!) and a bustling Demo Hall filled with the best and brightest of HR technology, you’ll see why this event stands out as the one that makes an impact. Don’t take our word for it. Let our videos show you firsthand what it’s like to be an attendee at DEAMcon and why this conference will be the one that makes your whole year more effective.

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Why Attend DEAMcon?

Engaging
Program Content

Real-world
Education

Interactive
Demo Hall

Unparalleled
Networking

Exceptional
Value

See for yourself why attendees refer to DEAMcon as the one, must-attend event of the year! Why DEAMcon ›

What People Are Saying

Brandy Green

Director, Human Resources

DEAMcon is one of my favorite conferences that I attend every year. I make it a point. The first year we came there were two of us. Now there's four of us from Nelnet that attend. So I would say the quality is very high. We definitely get our value out of the conference.

Julie O'Hara-Harvey

Senior EEO Program Manager

The networking at DEAMcon is priceless. The people that you meet, the partnerships that you build. I can't say enough about it. The event brings a wealth of educational opportunities, knowledge, and timely information that's needed, especially in the space of compliance because there are so many moving targets. DirectEmployers does a great job at sorting that out for you.