Global PayFest ’27
24 Challenges. 24 Hours. 24 Expert Speakers.
One connected global payroll conversation.
Global PayFest ’27 returns on 29 April 2027, bringing together payroll leaders, practitioners and experts from across the world for 24 hours of insight, discussion and practical guidance.
And it is building on a truly global event.
Global PayFest ’26 reached payroll professionals across 80 countries and generated more than 656,000 video views, alongside 1M+ social media impressions and 55,000+ newsletter reach. The most-watched session alone attracted more than 83,000 viewers.
In 2027, we’re taking that global conversation even further.
As payroll faces rising compliance pressure, rapid technology change, increasing workforce complexity and greater board-level scrutiny, Global PayFest ’27 is designed to help payroll professionals build clarity, confidence and direction.
Across 24 challenge-led sessions, experts from around the world will tackle the issues shaping the future of payroll, moving beyond individual markets to explore the challenges shared by payroll teams everywhere. This evolution follows feedback from the PayFest community, with attendees calling for more discussion around global challenges and practical, industry-wide issues.
A Truly Global Payroll Community
Global PayFest is built to connect payroll professionals across markets, organisations and seniority levels.
In 2026:
- 80 countries were represented
- 656,000+ video views were generated
- 1M+ social media impressions were achieved
- 61% of attendees were managers or senior leaders
- The most viewed session attracted 83,000+ viewers
- Attendees rated the overall event 4.3 out of 5
Global PayFest ’27 will build on that momentum with more interactive conversations, greater audience participation and an agenda shaped around the challenges payroll professionals are facing right now.
What to Expect
Sessions will be conversation-led and interview-style, putting practical insight, different perspectives and audience questions at the centre of the event rather than traditional slide-heavy presentations.
Why Attend?
Global payroll is no longer just an operational function. It is increasingly connected to compliance, employee experience, business continuity, technology, data and global workforce strategy.
Global PayFest ’27 gives payroll professionals access to 24 hours of free, global payroll learning, bringing together experts with different perspectives to discuss what is changing, what is working and where the biggest challenges and opportunities lie.
Whether you are managing payroll across multiple markets, preparing for transformation, exploring AI, reviewing global providers or looking to strengthen payroll’s influence within your organisation, Global PayFest ’27 is built around the conversations that matter.
24 challenges. 24 hours. 24 experts.
One global payroll community.
Global PayFest ’27 Sponsorship Opportunities
Global PayFest ’27 connects payroll, HR, reward and technology leaders from around the world through one continuous global conversation.
For sponsors, this is more than event-day exposure. It is a year-round content and demand-generation platform designed to position your brand alongside the people shaping the future of global payroll.
Speaker and Sponsor Announcements Coming Soon
Full speaker details, sponsor announcements and country session topics will be released soon.
Join us for Global PayFest ’27 on 29 April and be part of one global payroll conversation.
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