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Wellness programs are an important part of employee benefit offerings and employee wellness platforms are at the intersection of employee engagement and wellbeing. As a result, wellness is on the minds of HR and people operations professionals everywhere.

To help keep you at the cutting edge of what's going on in the wellness realm, I've made a list of all of the best workplace wellness conferences for wellness program managers and human resources professionals to attend this year.

I've included a mix of conferences focused on health and well-being which can help you connect with industry peers and learn new technologies and improve your employee wellness program.

Additionally, here is a fantastic roundup of HR conferences you won't want to miss.

Best Workplace Wellness Conferences Shortlist

Here's a shortlist of the best workplace wellness conferences I think are worth attending in 2024-2025:

  1. IRL - Alberta, Canada (Oct 2025)
  2. Wellbeing Virtual Conference - Online (April 2024)
  3. REBA Wellbeing Congress - London, UK (June 2024)
  4. Corporate Wellness Executive Summit - Scottsdale, AZ (October 2024)
  5. Wellbeing at Work Canadian Summit - Canada (October 2024)
  6. The Wellness Conference - Marietta, GA (November 2024)
  7. Be Well Conference - Brooklyn, NY (December 2024)

Best Workplace Wellness Conferences Shortlist of 2025

1. IRL - Alberta, Canada (Oct 2025)

IRL saas executive conference 2025 website screenshot
The innovative IRL event is designed to help SaaS executives break free from the grind and build lasting connections with other leaders.
  • Dates: October 1-4, 2025
  • Location: Alberta, Canada
  • Pricing: From $2,950
  • WebsiteIRL

Overview:

The IRL 25 conference is an exclusive and immersive event for SaaS executives scaling their businesses from millions to billions in revenue. It's for leaders scaling up post-Series B, and the conference will cover challenges including as product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, customer retention, leadership hiring, and scaling infrastructure.

IRL is a conference designed for participation. Participants engage in tailored tracks, collaborative workshops, expert-led discussions and masterminds while enjoying outdoor adventures and gourmet dining experiences together.

Why You Should Attend:

The IRL conference stands out due to its unique approach to outdoor programming and building in-person engagement. It's also by application only to ensure a high quality of attendees. This one-of-a-kind event forgoes the typical conference format—it's participant-driven, with a carefully selected roster of SaaS executives who form an exclusive network that help each other take their business to the next level.

The IRL conference offers a rare chance to build relationships with like-minded leaders in a refreshing environment away from the usual hustle. If you’re part of an exec team at a SaaS company driving growth beyond $10m ARR, IRL is for you.

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2. HR Leadership & Wellness Executive Summit 2025 - Dallas, TX (March 2-4, 2025)

Attendees discussing at the HR Leadership & Wellness Executive Summit
Attendees at the HR Leadership & Wellness Executive Summit.

Overview:
The HR Leadership & Wellness Executive Summit 2025 is an invitation-only event for senior HR executives, including CHROs, CPOs, and talent leaders. It explores workforce well-being and leadership strategies, featuring insights from top industry providers.

Past attendees include executives from enterprise organizations and Fortune 1000 companies.

Why you should attend:
You will collaborate with Fortune 1000 HR leaders, examine strategies in DEI, total rewards, and leadership development, and explore trends shaping the future of HR, such as talent retention, workforce well-being, and strategic benefits planning.

This exclusive event will equip you with the expertise to drive sustainable organizational success in a rapidly changing workplace.

3. Changemaker Wellbeing Summit - Virtual (March 25-27, 2025)

Panelists discuss workplace wellness virtually via Zoom at the Changemaker Wellbeing Summit
Zoom discussion at Changemaker Wellbeing Summit.
  • Dates: March 25-27, 2025
  • Location: Virtual
  • Pricing: From CA $188-CA $3,150
  • Website: Wellbeing Summit

Overview:
The Changemaker Wellbeing Summit is a specialized event focused on workplace wellbeing, helping people leaders cultivate healthier work environments. It unites experts from various fields to tackle emerging challenges and innovative strategies for employee wellbeing.

Past speakers have included thought leaders in leadership, mental health, and organizational development.

Why you should attend:
You'll walk away from the Changemaker Wellbeing Summit with actionable strategies to prevent burnout, foster team resilience, and lead with empathy. You’ll delve into balancing wellbeing programs with long-term strategies, unpack solutions for neurodivergence and non-visible disabilities, and gain tools to support leaders facing climate anxiety and collective trauma.

This summit will prepare you to build a healthier, more sustainable workplace.

4. Working Well Conference - Wichita, KS (April 8, 2025)

A banner for the 20th Annual Working Well Conference on Workplace Wellness
The Working Well Conference

Overview:
The Working Well Conference is a dedicated forum for worksite wellness, helping employers and HR professionals enhance employee health and productivity. It explores wellness program strategies, employee engagement, and emerging workplace wellness trends.

This year’s keynote speakers include Angela R. Howard, Organizational Psychologist and Founder of Call for Culture; and Ed O’Malley, President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation.

Why you should attend:
Attending the Working Well Conference will empower you to rethink workplace wellness, cultivate inclusion, and amplify team collaboration. You’ll take part in hands-on workshops on Liberating Structures, delve into approaches for mental health and employee wellbeing, and learn from experts in leadership development and workplace culture.

This conference will provide you with tangible methods to foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

A speaker discussing workplace stress drivers virtually at the Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference
A virtual discussion at the Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference.

Overview:
The Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference, which started in 2013, focuses on the latest developments in workplace wellness, bringing together health and wellness experts, HR professionals, and leaders in the industry.

It covers trends like employee engagement, behavior change, and wellness planning.

Past speakers have included leaders from well-known organizations such as New Balance, Cigna, and the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health.

Why you should attend:

This conference will unpack cutting-edge trends, from technology-driven wellness solutions to proven strategies from Best Wellness Employers. You will exchange ideas with industry leaders, participate in interactive sessions, and walk away with concrete tools to elevate your organization’s well-being initiatives.

6. The National Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference - London, UK (June 17, 2025)

National Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference page screenshot
The National Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference

Overview:
The National Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference 2025 focuses on improving employee health and wellbeing across various sectors. Since its inception, it has brought together professionals from healthcare, government, and education to discuss strategies and innovations that enhance workforce wellbeing. 

Speakers in previous years have included Allison English, Deputy CEO of Leesman; Debbie Brown, Director at Enigma; and Kane Joyce, Head of Workforce Strategy at Manchester City Council.

Why you should attend:
Attending the National Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference 2025 will guide you through cutting-edge wellbeing strategies, help you apply evidence-based mental health solutions, and show you the financial benefits of employee wellness.

You will work with policymakers and industry leaders to develop inclusive, high-impact programs and gain transformative tools to enhance workplace health while earning CPD points.

7. Reba Wellbeing Congress - London, UK (June 19, 2025)

A speaker presenting at the Reba Wellbeing Congress for Workplace Wellness
Presentation at the Reba Wellbeing Congress

Overview:
The REBA Wellbeing Congress focuses on reshaping workplace wellbeing to support employee engagement and mitigate health risks. It is designed for senior HR professionals, benefits managers, and organizational leaders. The event covers topics like health and risk management, emerging trends, and strategies to create inclusive and equitable benefits. 

Past speakers have included Claudia Winkleman, Television Presenter and Journalist; Debi O'Donovan, Co-founder & Director of REBA; and Eugene Farrell, Mental Health Lead at AXA Health.

Why you should attend:
At REBA Wellbeing Congress 2025, you will unpack the latest trends in workplace wellbeing, from managing rising health costs to harnessing AI in benefits delivery. You will strategize with senior leaders on tackling workforce health risks, financial wellbeing, and ageing workforce challenges.

Through expert-led sessions, you will explore cutting-edge solutions in gender health, reskilling, and life-stage benefits to future-proof your organization.

8. Annual Wellness Summit 2025 - Austin, TX (August 19-21, 2025)

Audience applauding during the Annual Wellness Summit for Workplace Wellness
Attendees at the Annual Wellness Summit

Overview:
The Annual Wellness Summit 2025 brings together wellness professionals to explore strategies for advancing health and well-being in workplaces and communities. It is designed for thought leaders, practitioners, and industry experts in wellness.

Past speakers have included leaders in health promotion and well-being from various sectors, offering insights into the latest trends and best practices.

Why you should attend:
At the Annual Wellness Summit 2025, you will experience firsthand groundbreaking wellness strategies, from revolutionizing workplace nutrition to leveraging AI-powered health coaching.

You will collaborate with top industry experts, engage in hands-on sessions on mental health and behavioral change, and uncover practical methods to transform employee wellbeing. This summit will empower you with innovative tools to drive lasting impact in your organization and community.

9. Wellbeing Work Canadian Summit - Multiple locations and date

Attendees networking at the Wellbeing Work Canadian Summit
Networking at the Wellbeing Work Canadian Summit .

Overview:
The Wellbeing Work Canadian Summit, which started in 2017, brings together HR, wellness, and business leaders to discuss and advance workplace wellbeing strategies. It focuses on mental health, employee engagement, and creating positive workplace cultures.

Notable speakers this year include Permpreet Soomal, Chief People Officer at Capital One Canada; Niki da Silva, Chief People Officer of Golf Canada; and Candace Newman, Vice-President of Human Resources at Cenovus.

The Wellbeing Work Canadian Summit: Summit Locations and Dates

LocationDate
Toronto, CanadaOctober 7, 2025
VirtualOctober 8, 2025
Alberta, CanadaOctober 9, 2025

Why you should attend:
Participating in the Wellbeing at Work Canadian Summit 2025, you will explore strategies for mental health, AI-driven benefits, and adapting wellbeing programs for an ageing workforce.

You will unpack pay models, financial wellbeing, and engagement while immersing yourself in interactive workplace wellness sessions. This summit will equip you with transformative tools to build an inclusive, high-impact wellbeing culture.

10. Be Well Conference - Brooklyn, NY (December 4-5, 2025)

Panel discussion at the Be Well Conference focusing on workplace wellness
Panel discussion at the Be Well Conference.

Overview:
The Be Well Conference is designed for HR executives to explore solutions for improving workforce well-being. It focuses on emotional, physical, and financial strategies to boost productivity and happiness, while also enhancing the overall employee experience and promoting work-life balance.

Speakers in previous years have included Meghan Rector, Associate Director of Well-being UnitedHealth Group; and Sherry Nelson, Senior Director of Benefits and Well-being at TransUnion.

Why you should attend:
At the Be Well Conference 2025, you will uncover the drivers of workforce wellbeing decline and implement solutions for emotional, physical, and financial health. You will collaborate with HR leaders from Peloton, Morgan Stanley, and EY, engage in hands-on workshops, and dissect real-world case studies.

This conference will arm you with data-driven strategies to boost engagement, cut absenteeism, and maximize ROI.

Summary

Each of these conferences offers unique opportunities to learn from and engage with leaders in the field of workplace wellness. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of current wellness trends, learn some practical tools for program development, or network with other professionals, these events are designed to support your professional development and enhance your efforts in creating healthier work environments.

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David Rice

David Rice is a long time journalist and editor who specializes in covering human resources and leadership topics. His career has seen him focus on a variety of industries for both print and digital publications in the United States and UK.