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Great Lakes Benefits & HR Conferences 2027 — 81 Events

81 upcoming benefits, HR, and insurance events across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin: 32 national and regional conferences and 49 local chapter and association events. The busiest months are April and May. Headline events include SHRM HR-X Live, MISHRM State Conference, and In·Value·Able Conference & Expo.

Calendar updated November 5, 2026

Ohio13Michigan13Indiana11Illinois29Wisconsin15

Conferences in the Great Lakes

National and regional conferences held in the Great Lakes, soonest first. Events marked Expected haven’t posted 2027 dates yet.

32 of 32 conferences
HR & Total RewardsTentative

SHRM HR-X Live

Jun 27–30, 2027 (tentative)
Chicago, IL
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HR & Total RewardsExpected

Ohio HR Conference

Expected September 2027
Sandusky, OH
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Local chapters & events

NABIP chapters, SHRM councils, employer coalitions, and association events, by state. Each state page has the full list.

Ohio9 events

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Michigan9 events

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Indiana8 events

  • SHRM Indiana Annual Conference

    SHRM Indiana State Council · Indianapolis

    Expected August 2027
  • SISHRM Fall Conference

    Southern Indiana SHRM (SISHRM) · Southern Indiana (Sellersburg / New Albany)

    Expected October 2027
  • Big I Indiana Annual Convention

    Big I Indiana (Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana) · Indianapolis

    Expected November 2027
  • SISHRM monthly meeting

    Southern Indiana SHRM (SISHRM) · Southern Indiana (Sellersburg)

    Monthly · 2nd WedRecurring
  • NABIP Indiana local chapter meetings

    NABIP Indiana local chapters · Indianapolis / Fort Wayne

    2027 dates TBD
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Illinois11 events

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Wisconsin12 events

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Great Lakes conference FAQ

How many benefits conferences are in the Great Lakes in 2027?

We track 81 upcoming benefits, HR, and insurance events in the Great Lakes (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin): 32 national and regional conferences plus 49 local chapter, coalition, and association events.

What is the largest benefits conference in the Great Lakes in 2027?

SHRM HR-X Live (Jun 27–30 tentative, Chicago, IL) is the largest by expected attendance, with 25,000+ attendees.

Which Great Lakes conferences are best for benefits brokers?

Brokers and advisors in the Great Lakes gather at PBM Contracting Summit (Dec 8–9, Chicago, IL), NABIP Michigan Annual Awards Gala (Feb 3, Flint, MI), Brown & Brown Annual Symposium (Expected February 2027, Carmel, IN), and Alera Group Employee Benefits Symposium (Chicago North Shore) (Expected March 2027, Northbrook, IL), plus the NABIP chapter events listed by state below.

When are the NABIP state conventions in the Great Lakes?

Annual NABIP Illinois Leadership Conference (Expected January 2027), NABIP Wisconsin Annual Golf Outing (Expected May 2027), NABIP Wisconsin Medicare-ACA Summit (Expected September 2027), and NABIP Illinois Pulse Check: Legislative & Industry Updates (Monthly · 3rd Thu).

Which Great Lakes conferences reach self-funded employers?

For self-funded employers, TPAs, and captives, look at MBGH Employer Forum on Wellness & Prevention (Jan 27, Chicago area, IL), MBGH Employer Forum on Mental Health & Chronic Condition Management (Mar 10, Chicago area, IL), Employers Health Annual Benefits Forum (Expected April 2027, Columbus, OH), and The Alliance Annual Meeting (Expected April 2027, Madison, WI).

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