HR Tech Will Host Live Podcasts at Mandalay Bay
The 2026 conference brings the WRKdefined podcast network to the expo floor this October.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Remote Work
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Local professionals and conference attendees will see the HR Tech conference host live podcast recordings at Mandalay Bay from October 20-22, 2026. Organizers have named the WRKdefined network as the official podcast partner for the multi-day event.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to amplify industry discourse by bringing voices from more than 100 shows directly to the Las Vegas expo floor. This integration offers a new layer of live content for the human resources field, which has been the focus of the conference since its 1997 debut.
The WRKdefined network maintains a roster of more than 100 shows for an HR Executive audience of over 220,000 subscribers. It remains unknown which specific programs will appear in the curated studio sessions.
The players
HR Tech
An annual human resources conference that has been held since 1997.
WRKdefined
A podcast network managing a roster of more than 100 shows that will serve as the official media partner for the conference.
HR Executive
The parent media company established in 1987 that serves over 220,000 subscribers.
The details
WRKdefined will manage a dedicated studio on the Mandalay Bay expo floor to facilitate live recordings. Conference attendees can listen to these sessions in person before they are released online. Pre-conference activities begin on October 19, 2026, ahead of the official opening of the expo floor the following day.
Timeline
Pre-conference events begin on October 19, 2026.
The HR Tech conference takes place October 20-22, 2026, at Mandalay Bay.
Live podcast recording sessions begin October 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Beyond the Strip
This partnership marks a shift from the traditional trade show format established by the 1997 inaugural HR Tech conference. It updates the event model to include integrated, live-streamed media production on the show floor.
Residents attending the conference should plan for increased foot traffic at Mandalay Bay starting the evening of October 20. Attendees can access the live studio recordings once the expo floor officially opens that day.
The takeaway
Conference attendees should watch for the specific schedule of live studio recordings when they arrive at Mandalay Bay. Those interested in the content should monitor the official event portal for updates on which of the 100+ WRKdefined shows will be featured on the floor.
What happens next
Pre-conference events are scheduled to begin on October 19, 2026, followed by the main conference starting October 20, 2026.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts and workforce trends, visit the Remote Work section.
More information
To view the event schedule or register for the sessions, visit the HR Tech conference event registration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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