The 44th Annual Payroll Congress and Expo, happening May 12-15 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, will bring together payroll professionals from around the globe for an unforgettable experience of learning, networking, and inspiration.

PayrollOrg (PAYO) has announced this year’s keynote speaker lineup, and it is nothing short of extraordinary—three dynamic speakers who will challenge your thinking, spark innovation, and leave you energized to lead in a rapidly changing world.

 

Opening General Session: Nataly Kogan

In today’s era of relentless change, resilience alone isn’t enough. Nataly Kogan, transformation expert, best-selling author, and former tech CEO, presents “Unlocking Possibility With the REINVENT•ABLE Mindset,” sponsored by rapid!

She will introduce her science-backed framework designed to help individuals and organizations thrive through uncertainty. Drawing from her inspiring journey—from refugee to tech CEO to best-selling author—Nataly shares core mindset shifts that turn disruption into opportunity.

You’ll be equipped to unlock possibility and transform change into a catalyst for innovation. See her presentation during the Opening General Session on Tuesday, May 12.

 

Future of Work and Pay General Session: Jason Dorsey

Generation Z is rewriting the rules of work—and Jason Dorsey, president of the Center for Generational Kinetics and best-selling author, presents “Zconomy: Decoding What Drives the Gen Z Workforce,” sponsored by ADP.

Backed by original research from his multi-year State of Gen Z® study, Jason separates myth from truth about this influential generation. Discover actionable strategies to recruit, retain, and inspire Gen Z employees, and learn how their unique experiences with technology and global disruption are shaping the future of business.

Jason’s insights will help you to future-proof your organization and fuel growth. See his presentation during the General Session on Wednesday, May 13.

 

Closing General Session: Scott Bloom

End Congress on a high note with corporate entertainer, comedian, and author Scott Bloom’s one-of-a-kind keynote experience as he presents “It’s A Funny Thing: How Laughter Connects People and Cultivates Engagement.” Through humor and interactive storytelling, Scott demonstrates how laughter breaks down barriers, fosters authentic connections, and energizes teams.

You’ll gain practical strategies to enhance collaboration and engagement while enjoying plenty of laughs along the way. See his presentation during the Closing General Session on Thursday, May 14.

 

Registration for the 2026 Payroll Congress includes the following:

  • More than 100 educational workshop sessions
  • The world's largest payroll Expo, with nearly 100 vendors
  • Up to 34 RCHs available to earn for attending Payroll Congress and Virtual Congress & Expo (that's 57% of the RCHs needed for FPC recertification and 28% of the RCHs needed for CPP recertification)

Register today!

Raul Plata, Jr. is the Editorial Assistant of Membership Publications for PayrollOrg.