Employee Benefits
NEEBC Innovation in Employee Benefits Conference
- Feb 4, 2027
- Massachusetts
Benefits Conferences by Region
New England Benefits & HR Conferences 2027 — 62 Events
62 upcoming benefits, HR, and insurance events across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont: 10 national and regional conferences and 52 local chapter and association events. The busiest months are April and May. Headline events include VCIA Annual Conference, NEEBC Innovation in Employee Benefits Conference, and From Day One: Boston Half-Day Benefits.
Calendar updated November 5, 2026
Conferences in New England
National and regional conferences held in New England, soonest first. Events marked Expected haven’t posted 2027 dates yet.
10 of 10 conferences
Healthcare InnovationTentative
Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit
- Apr 26–27, 2027 (tentative)
- Boston, MA
HR & Total RewardsExpected
From Day One: Boston Half-Day Benefits
- Expected April 2027
- Boston, MA
Health Insurance & NABIP
Digital Insurance Summit (WBR)
- May 11–12, 2027
- Boston, MA
Employee Benefits
NEEBC Employee Benefits Summit & Trade Show
- May 20, 2027
- Massachusetts
Employee Benefits
LIMRA Supplemental Health, DI and LTC Conference
- Jul 28–30, 2027
- Boston, MA
Captive InsuranceExpected
VCIA Annual Conference
- Expected August 2027
- Burlington, VT
Employee BenefitsExpected
NEEBC Best Practice Awards Conference
- Expected September 2027
- Massachusetts
Employee BenefitsExpected
NEEBC Washington Update
- Expected November 2027
- Massachusetts
Employer Health CoalitionsDates TBD
Connecticut Business Group on Health Annual Conference
- 2027 dates TBD
- Connecticut
Local chapters & events
NABIP chapters, SHRM councils, employer coalitions, and association events, by state. Each state page has the full list.
Connecticut8 events
- Connecticut Business Day
Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) · Hartford
Expected March 2027 - Tri-State SHRM Annual Conference
Tri-State SHRM (CT, MA and RI SHRM councils) · Uncasville (Mohegan Sun)
Apr 19–21, 2027 - SHRM Western Connecticut Monthly Program
SHRM Western Connecticut (Chapter #441) · Danbury / Western CT
Monthly meetings · dates TBDRecurring - NABIP Connecticut chapter meetings / events
NABIP Connecticut chapter · Statewide
2027 dates TBD - Access Health CT SHOP Advisory Committee
Access Health CT · Statewide (Hartford)
2027 dates TBD
Maine7 events
- MIAA Annual Business Meeting & Convention
Maine Insurance Agents Association · Statewide (South Portland)
Expected April 2027 - Maine HR Convention
Maine HR Convention (produced by Nimble Group; promoted by Maine SHRM chapters incl. KVHRA) · Statewide (Rockport)
Expected May 2027 - Health Care for Maine (HC4ME) Conference
Consumers for Affordable Health Care · Statewide (Augusta)
Expected September 2027 - Maine Employment Law Summit
Preti Flaherty · Southern Maine (South Portland)
Expected October 2027 - KVHRA Monthly Breakfast Program
Kennebec Valley Human Resource Association (SHRM Chapter #694) · Augusta / Waterville
Monthly · 2nd WedRecurring
Massachusetts15 events
- HRMA Employee Benefits and Compliance Update
HRMA (Central Mass SHRM chapter) · Central MA (virtual)
Expected January 2027 - Tri-State SHRM Conference
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island SHRM (collaborative) · Regional (Uncasville, CT)
Expected April 2027 - HRMA Annual Meeting
HRMA (Central Mass SHRM chapter) · Central MA (Worcester)
Expected May 2027 - Benefest
NABIP Massachusetts · Statewide (Central MA)
Jun 1, 2027 - NEEBC Swinging For Scholarships Golf Outing
New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC) · Boston area
Jun 15, 2027
New Hampshire8 events
- Granite State HR Conference (GSHRC)
HR State Council of New Hampshire (NH SHRM State Council) with NH chapters · Statewide (North Conway)
Expected April 2027 - MAHRA Healthcare Forum
MAHRA (NH SHRM-affiliated chapter) · Concord area (Pembroke)
Expected May 2027 - GMSHRM Chapter Meeting
Greater Manchester SHRM (GMSHRM) · Manchester
Monthly meetings · dates TBDRecurring - SHRA Monthly Program
Seacoast Human Resource Association (SHRM affiliate) · Seacoast (Portsmouth)
Monthly · 2nd TueRecurring - NABIP New Hampshire chapter meetings
NABIP New Hampshire chapter · Statewide
2027 dates TBD
Rhode Island7 events
- RIBGH Annual Golf Tournament
Rhode Island Business Group on Health · East Providence
Expected August 2027 - RIBGH Fall Employer Health Care Forum
Rhode Island Business Group on Health (RIBGH) · Statewide (Warwick)
Expected October 2027 - Strategic HR at Mt. Washington
Rhode Island SHRM · RI chapter (held in Bretton Woods, NH)
Expected November 2027 - Employment Law Summit (RI SHRM / EANE)
Rhode Island SHRM with Employers Association of the Northeast · Warwick
Expected November 2027 - RI SHRM Monthly Programs
Rhode Island SHRM · Statewide (mostly virtual)
Monthly · dates varyRecurring
Vermont7 events
- VCIA Legislative Day
Vermont Captive Insurance Association · Montpelier
Expected January 2027 - SHRM Vermont State HR Conference
Vermont State Council of SHRM · Statewide (Burlington)
Expected September 2027 - RVHRA Monthly Meeting
RVHRA (Upper Valley SHRM-affiliated HR association) · Upper Valley (White River Junction, VT / Lebanon, NH)
Monthly · 2nd ThuRecurring - NABIP Vermont chapter meetings
NABIP Vermont chapter · Statewide
2027 dates TBD - VTHRA Chapter Programs
Vermont Human Resource Association (SHRM chapter) · Burlington / Chittenden County
2027 dates TBD
More in the Northeast
New England conference FAQ
How many benefits conferences are in New England in 2027?
We track 62 upcoming benefits, HR, and insurance events in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont): 10 national and regional conferences plus 52 local chapter, coalition, and association events.
What is the largest benefits conference in New England in 2027?
VCIA Annual Conference (Expected August 2027, Burlington, VT) is the largest by expected attendance, with 1,000+ attendees.
Which New England conferences are best for benefits brokers?
Brokers and advisors in New England gather at NEEBC Innovation in Employee Benefits Conference (Feb 4, Massachusetts), Digital Insurance Summit (WBR) (May 11–12, Boston, MA), NEEBC Employee Benefits Summit & Trade Show (May 20, Massachusetts), and NEEBC Best Practice Awards Conference (Expected September 2027, Massachusetts), plus the NABIP chapter events listed by state below.
When are the NABIP state conventions in New England?
Benefest (Jun 1, 2027).
Which New England conferences reach self-funded employers?
For self-funded employers, TPAs, and captives, look at VCIA Annual Conference (Expected August 2027, Burlington, VT) and Connecticut Business Group on Health Annual Conference (2027 dates TBD, Connecticut).
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