Healthcare Innovation
HLTH USA
- Nov 15–18, 2026
- Las Vegas, NV
Benefits Conferences by Region
Southwest & Rockies Benefits & HR Conferences 2027 — 77 Events
77 upcoming benefits, HR, and insurance events across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado: 35 national and regional conferences and 42 local chapter and association events. The busiest months are April and September. Headline events include HLTH USA, HR Technology Conference & Expo, and ACA Health Summit.
Calendar updated November 5, 2026
Conferences in the Southwest & Rockies
National and regional conferences held in the Southwest & Rockies, soonest first. Events marked Expected haven’t posted 2027 dates yet.
35 of 35 conferences
Employee Benefits
Onsite Employee Health + Wellness Centers Summit
- Jan 14–15, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Captive Insurance
CICA International Conference
- Mar 7–9, 2027
- Scottsdale, AZ
HR Tech & Payroll
ADP Meeting of the Minds
- Mar 9–11, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Health Insurance & NABIPTentative
RISE National
- Mar 16–18, 2027 (tentative)
- Las Vegas, NV
Employee BenefitsExpected
IBI Research Summit
- Expected March 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Employee Benefits
Hint Summit
- Apr 7–9, 2027
- Scottsdale, AZ
CE credits
View details Health Insurance & NABIPTentative
ACA Health Summit
- Apr 12, 2027 (tentative)
- Las Vegas, NV
Health Insurance & NABIPTentative
Medicarians
- Apr 12–14, 2027 (tentative)
- Las Vegas, NV
HR Tech & Payroll
Transform
- Apr 12–14, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Retirement & Pensions
NIPA Annual Forum & Expo (NAFE)
- Apr 25–28, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Healthcare InnovationTentative
Health 2.0 Conference USA
- Apr 27–29, 2027 (tentative)
- Las Vegas, NV
Pharmacy BenefitsExpected
Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit
- Expected Apr–May 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Health Insurance & NABIPExpected
NABIP Northern Nevada Benefits and Medicare Expo
- Expected April 2027
- Reno, NV
Employee BenefitsTentative
ICHRA Conference
- May 10–13, 2027 (tentative)
- Scottsdale, AZ
FeaturedBrokers & Advisors
BenefitsPRO Broker Expo
- May 24–26, 2027
- Aurora/Denver, CO
HR Tech & PayrollExpected
UKG Aspire
- Expected May 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Brokers & Advisors
CIAB Employee Benefits Leadership Forum (EBLF)
- Jun 1–4, 2027
- Colorado Springs, CO
Health Insurance & NABIP
AHIP Annual Conference
- Jun 10–11, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
FeaturedHealth Insurance & NABIP
NABIP Annual Convention
- Jun 26–29, 2027
- Salt Lake City, UT
Health Insurance & NABIP
SOA Health Meeting
- Jun 27–30, 2027
- Phoenix, AZ
Employee Benefits
National Tribal Health Conference
- Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027
- Aurora/Denver, CO
Employee Benefits
DMEC Annual Conference
- Aug 16–19, 2027
- Denver, CO
FeaturedEmployee BenefitsTentative
RosettaFest
- Aug 18–20, 2027 (tentative)
- Denver, CO
FeaturedTPA & Self-Funded
SIIA National Conference & Expo
- Sep 12–14, 2027
- Phoenix, AZ
Health Insurance & NABIP
ITC Vegas (InsureTech Connect)
- Sep 21–23, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
HR Tech & PayrollExpected
Applied Net
- Expected September 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
HR & Total RewardsExpected
SHRM Colorado State Conference
- Expected September 2027
- Colorado
HR Tech & Payroll
Oracle AI World
- Oct 18–21, 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Employee Benefits
ASBO International Annual Meeting & Expo
- Oct 20–22, 2027
- Phoenix, AZ
HR Tech & PayrollTentative
HR Technology Conference & Expo
- Oct 25–28, 2027 (tentative)
- Las Vegas, NV
HR Tech & PayrollExpected
Dayforce Discover
- Expected October 2027
- Las Vegas, NV
Employer Health CoalitionsDates TBD
Colorado Business Group on Health Annual Event
- 2027 dates TBD
- Denver, CO
Captive InsuranceDates TBD
Utah Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference
- 2027 dates TBD
- Utah
Retirement & PensionsDates TBD
XGS Colorado Healthcare & Retirement Plan Summit
- 2027 dates TBD
- Greenwood Village, CO
Free CE credits
View details Local chapters & events
NABIP chapters, SHRM councils, employer coalitions, and association events, by state. Each state page has the full list.
Arizona8 events
- NABIP Arizona Day at the Capitol (+ Member Awards happy hour)
NABIP Arizona · Phoenix
Expected February 2027 - AZ SHRM State Conference
SHRM Arizona (State Council) · Phoenix
Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2027 - AzCIA Captive Insurance Symposium
Arizona Captive Insurance Association (AzCIA) · Scottsdale
Expected October 2027 - NABIP Arizona Greater Phoenix CE workshops
NABIP Arizona · Phoenix
Roughly monthly · TBD 2027Recurring - NABIP Arizona Tucson CE sessions
NABIP Arizona · Tucson
Recurring meetings · dates TBDRecurring
New Mexico10 events
- SHRM New Mexico State Conference
SHRM New Mexico State Council · Albuquerque
Expected April 2027 - Central NM SHRM Member Appreciation & Open House
Central New Mexico SHRM · Albuquerque
Expected April 2027 - Health Strategy Luncheon
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) · Albuquerque
Expected August 2027 - Central New Mexico SHRM Monthly Luncheon
Central New Mexico SHRM · Albuquerque
Monthly · 3rd TueRecurring - NABIP New Mexico chapter events
NABIP New Mexico · Statewide
2027 dates TBD
Nevada6 events
- NABIP Northern Nevada Gala
NABIP Northern Nevada · Reno
Expected September 2027 - NABIP Northern Nevada Monthly Luncheon
NABIP Northern Nevada · Reno
Monthly (usually 2nd Wed), 11:30 AM-1 PMRecurring - NABIP Southern Nevada chapter meetings
NABIP Southern Nevada · Las Vegas
2027 dates TBD - Nevada State SHRM Conference
Nevada State Council of SHRM (with NNHRA and SNVSHRM) · Statewide
2027 dates TBD - Northern Nevada HR Association (NNHRA) events
NNHRA · Reno
2027 dates TBD
Utah9 events
- NABIP Utah Day on the Hill
NABIP Utah · Salt Lake City
Expected January 2027 - Utah Health Policy Project Health Care Solutions Policy Conference
Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) · Salt Lake City (West Valley City)
Expected January 2027 - Utah SHRM Work Elevated Conference (WECON)
SHRM Utah (state council) · Provo (Utah Valley)
Sep 22–23, 2027 (tentative)Tentative - UIA Annual Convention
Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents (UIA) · South Jordan (Salt Lake)
Expected September 2027 - SHRM Northern Utah Monthly Luncheon
SHRM Northern Utah (NUHRA) · Northern Utah (Layton/Ogden)
Monthly · 3rd Thu typicalRecurring
Colorado9 events
- NABIP Colorado Legislative Kick Off
NABIP Colorado · Statewide (virtual)
Jan 27, 2027 - Mile High SHRM Annual HR Conference
Mile High SHRM · Denver
Expected February 2027 - NABIP Southern CO Open Golf Tournament
NABIP Southern Colorado (NABIP-SoCO) · Colorado Springs
Expected June 2027 - NABIP Greater Denver Annual Golf Open
NABIP Greater Denver (NABIP Colorado) · Denver
Expected August 2027 - NABIP Greater Denver Healthcare Disruptor Series (CE luncheon)
NABIP Greater Denver (NABIP Colorado) · Denver
Recurring meetings · dates TBDRecurring
More in the West
Southwest & Rockies conference FAQ
How many benefits conferences are in the Southwest & Rockies in 2027?
We track 77 upcoming benefits, HR, and insurance events in the Southwest & Rockies (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado): 35 national and regional conferences plus 42 local chapter, coalition, and association events.
What is the largest benefits conference in the Southwest & Rockies in 2027?
HLTH USA (Nov 15–18, Las Vegas, NV) is the largest by expected attendance, with 12,000+ attendees.
Which Southwest & Rockies conferences are best for benefits brokers?
Brokers and advisors in the Southwest & Rockies gather at CICA International Conference (Mar 7–9, Scottsdale, AZ), RISE National (Mar 16–18 tentative, Las Vegas, NV), IBI Research Summit (Expected March 2027, Las Vegas, NV), and Hint Summit (Apr 7–9, Scottsdale, AZ), plus the NABIP chapter events listed by state below.
When are the NABIP state conventions in the Southwest & Rockies?
NABIP Colorado Legislative Kick Off (Jan 27, 2027), NABIP Utah Day on the Hill (Expected January 2027), NABIP Arizona Day at the Capitol (+ Member Awards happy hour) (Expected February 2027), NABIP Arizona Greater Phoenix CE workshops (Roughly monthly · TBD 2027), and NABIP Arizona Tucson CE sessions (Recurring meetings · dates TBD).
Which Southwest & Rockies conferences reach self-funded employers?
For self-funded employers, TPAs, and captives, look at CICA International Conference (Mar 7–9, Scottsdale, AZ), SIIA National Conference & Expo (Sep 12–14, Phoenix, AZ), Colorado Business Group on Health Annual Event (2027 dates TBD, Denver, CO), and Utah Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference (2027 dates TBD, Utah).
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