PeopleCon 2026 is a user-led, community-powered gathering of the people who are building the systems, teams, and culture that hold mission-driven organizations together.

From higher ed and libraries to civic tech, public service, and nonprofits — this conference is for the people behind the people.

You Belong Here If You’re…

You belong here if you’re hiring and onboarding, coaching managers, rewriting policies, or simply trying to fix what feels broken. PeopleCon is for the people behind the people — those doing the real work of building mission-driven workplaces from the inside out.

What to Expect

Expect bold keynotes from voices inside and outside traditional HR. Tactical sessions you can bring back to your team. Peer-led workshops, roundtables, and space for rest, reflection, and connection. No fluff. No celebrity panels. No corporate buzzwords. Just people-first leadership in practice.