UNLEASH Hosts Record 8K Attendees in Paris
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LONDON, Oct. 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- UNLEASH, the world's premier marketplace for the future of work, HR, and technology, has announced a record-breaking 2027 venue expansion ahead of its flagship HR tech summit. The event, which will take place at the Paris Convention Centre from October 20 to 22, will host an unprecedented 8,500 global leaders from 140 countries, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory.
Google Cloud, ServiceNow, and Personio have joined forces as headline sponsors, alongside Docebo, Eightfold, Phenom, Radancy, SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, Workday, and Workhuman. This lineup underscores UNLEASH's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment where leaders can make crucial decisions about the future of work and HR.
The summit's central theme revolves around how leaders can make better business decisions regarding people and AI. This year's event features a diverse program that delves into the intersection of technological capability, investment choices, work design, and leadership alignment. Notably, L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus and CHRO Jean-Claude Le Grand will address the audience, connecting workforce decisions with finance, technology, and business transformation.
The event's expansion to Pavilion 1 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in October 2027 will further underscore UNLEASH's significance as a platform for high-stakes decision-making. Partnerships such as Workhuman Forum, which returns by popular demand, and the strategic partnership with The Josh Bersin Company, which brings nearly its entire leadership team, highlight the event's commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Thomas Otter and Josh Bersin will join the respective discussions on the choices leadership teams face through 2030. Following SAP's acquisition of TechWolf, SAP leaders and Co-Founder and CEO Andreas De Neve will also join UNLEASH 100, providing an immediate perspective on the industry's evolving landscape.
UNLEASH 2027, set to launch at Miami Beach Convention Centre on April 13-15, will follow more than two years of planning. The event's expansion to the United States, with eight headline sponsors including Achievers, Alex AI, Checkr, Ema, Deloitte, Eightfold, Greenhouse, and SAP, will open significant East Coast and Midwest opportunities for UNLEASH's core Fortune 500 audience.
UNLEASH 2027 will feature a range of programming, including the UNLEASH Startup Award, supported by Playroll, which will host five startups competing on the global stage. The event will also include the UNLEASH Startup Award, supported by Playroll, which will host five startups competing on the global stage, with finalists Mendo, Pack, Cascade AI, MuchSkills, and Coachello pitching to judges including Drake Star Managing Partner Ralf Philipp Hoffmann and investors from Brighteye Ventures and Clover VC.
UNLEASH's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and driving meaningful dialogue has positioned it as a pivotal moment in the future of work and HR. The event's expansion and lineup of headline sponsors and partners underscore its importance as a platform for leaders to make critical decisions about the future of work and HR.