Not Your Average HR Conference
When
April 21 – 23, 2027
Where
Newport, RI
Social
#DEAMcon27
About DEAMcon
Where Compliance and Talent Acquisition Connect
DirectEmployers Association Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon) brings together HR compliance and talent acquisition professionals, industry experts, and practitioners to explore employment compliance, recruitment strategies, and the challenges shaping today’s workplace.
Through engaging sessions and conversations with peers, you’ll gain practical ideas to strengthen your compliance efforts, improve recruitment, and build connections that last beyond the conference.
Venue
Newport Harbor Island Resort
1 Goat Island
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-2600
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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 ›
Not Your Average HR Conference—Officially.
Winner of two Stevie® Awards through The American Business Awards®, including a Gold Stevie® for Association Meeting and a Bronze Stevie® for B2B Event.
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Justify Your Trip
With restricted travel budgets, it’s important to show how your attendance is worth the time and money. Use this guide to highlight the benefits and make your case.
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Explore Who Attends
Connect with 250+ HR professionals from a wide variety of organizations, exchange ideas, and build relationships that bring fresh perspectives and practical value to your work.
Eat + Play Guide
From the delicious eats to savory treats and local hot spots, we’ve compiled a list of attractions and restaurants so you can make the most of 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.
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