Houston – September 12, 2026 -- DISA Global Solutions will host more than 1,000 HR, safety, and compliance professionals at its 9th Annual HR Screening, Safety, & Strategy Conference on January 14, 2027, at the Marriott Marquis Houston, up from roughly 400 attendees at the event's 2018 debut.
Conference agenda expands to 24 sessions covering AI-driven background checks
The 2027 program includes 24 educational sessions led by more than 24 industry presenters, with topics ranging from a panel on AI and automation in screening to a data-focused review of drug testing methodologies, including marijuana testing updates. Announced speakers include attorneys Pam Devata, Joe Beachboard, and Faye Caldwell, alongside compliance and transportation specialists Jo McGuire, Brenna Lyles, Ciera Parks, and Juan Moya.
Attendees can earn six SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
Sessions target professionals across human resources, workplace safety, drug and alcohol testing, background screening, transportation compliance, employment law, occupational health, and risk management. The event offers six continuing education credits toward both SHRM and HRCI recertification.
2026 survey shows 98% of attendees plan to return in 2027
According to DISA's post-conference survey from 2026, 96% of attendees were likely or highly likely to recommend the conference, and 98% intended to return the following year. Attendees rated the overall conference experience 4.6 out of 5 and speaker quality 4.7 out of 5.
Early-bird registration saves $300 ahead of October 15 deadline
Registration is priced at $495 through October 15, a $300 discount off the standard $795 rate. The agenda also includes dedicated networking sessions for HR leadership, compliance leaders, and recruiting and onboarding professionals, followed by an evening networking event.