Prepare for the next level in your global payroll journey. PayrollOrg’s 43rd Annual Payroll Congress, 13-16 May, presents “Payroll Power Up,” an immersive experience empowering you to achieve your next payroll milestone.
During this “massively multiplayer” event, approximately 2,000 payroll professionals worldwide will gather at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, to learn world-class payroll education. With educational sessions, keynote speakers, and workshops offering the latest information on global payroll trends, regulations, and innovations, Payroll Congress is a must-attend for any global payroll pro.
Registering for Payroll Congress gives you access to the following:
- Earn up to 20 RCHs, 24 CPE credits, 19 PDCs, and 17 HRCI credits
- 1-year PayrollOrg membership (colleagues and nonmembers)
- More than 100 workshops
- Nearly 100 vendors (as of press time) at the industry’s largest payroll Expo
- Free access to Virtual Congress (9-10 July) where 14 more RCHs and 16.5 more CPE credits can be earned (with purchase of All-Access Pass)
- Inspiring keynote speakers and more
The 43rd Annual Payroll Congress is the ultimate event to network and “power up” with industry peers from around the world.
Next-Level Learning With Education, Workshops
“Level up” your skills and explore how gamification principles—such as tracking key metrics and recognizing achievements—can be used to improve your payroll performance. During Payroll Congress, industry experts will host more than 100 unique hourlong workshops under the following education tracks:
- Global Payroll—Explore the global perspective on payroll function, risk, compliance, and more
- PAYO Tools—Learn more about the tools PayrollOrg offers, including volunteer opportunities, eLearning, and eBooks
- Late-Breaking Legislative and Regulatory Updates—Maintain compliance by reviewing legislative and regulatory updates at both the federal and state level
- Benefits and Compensation—Focusing on compliance with benefits and compensation, these workshops include the latest on fringe benefits, stock options, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans
- Payroll Management and Operations—These workshops present topics critical to the efficient operation of the payroll process, helping to identify compliance issues and resolve them before your organization is subject to penalties
- Payroll Thought Leadership—In sessions sponsored by ADP, isolved, rapid!, and Workday, learn how organizations implemented specific solutions that positively impacted their bottom line
- Professional Development—Enhance your interpersonal skills with these workshops focusing on expanding your leadership potential and advancing your career
- Technology—Learn the latest about AI, analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity, metrics, and more
Attendees can also join Payroll Congress’ exclusive six-session Leadership Excellence Series. This year, engaging motivational speakers Pegine and Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, are joined by Nick Day, CEO and Founder of JGA Recruitment Group, for exhilarating sessions such as:
- How to Build Confidence and Credibility (Fripp)
- I Can’t Read Your Mind (Pegine)
- Payroll Transformation Mastery—Leadership Starts With You (Day)
Visit the Payroll Congress website and click on “Education Tracks” under the “Program” tab for a complete list of education tracks and workshops.
Get in the Game With Keynote Speakers
This year’s keynote speakers at Payroll Congress include industry leaders and captivating storytellers whose expert guidance will help you navigate payroll’s changing world.
During the Opening General Session, sponsored by rapid!, workplace belonging expert, thought leader, and author Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky shares practical tools and actionable habits for fostering team engagement and psychological safety in his presentation, “The Power of Belonging and Human Connection.” During Wednesday’s “The Future of Work and Pay” General Session, John Sanei—global futurist, business strategist, and best-selling author—draws on his expertise in his presentation, “AI’s Impact on the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities.” Sponsored by ADP, Sanei will explore topics such as automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences, as well as highlighting case studies to demonstrate how AI can be applied in business settings. Finally, during the Closing General Session, Hall of Fame speaker and author Christine Cashen, CSP, CPAE, shares how to uplift yourself—and everyone around you—with purpose, positivity, and resilience in her presentation, “Game On: Power Up with Energy, Attitude, and Innovative Ideas!”
Payroll Congress will also host industry experts including Mindy Mayo, CPP, Senior Managing Director, Global Mobility Services, Employment Taxes, at KPMG US, and Reuben Thompson-Amarteifio, Head of Global Payroll at DoorDash.
Achievements Unlocked With Award Recognition
Join your peers in recognizing the amazing work of other payroll professionals at award ceremonies throughout Payroll Congress.
Chapter contest awards will be announced Monday evening during the Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards (sponsored by rapid!). Be there to hear about all the chapters’ success and hard work and see who will win the coveted Chapter of the Year Award. You do not need to be a chapter leader or PayrollOrg member to attend.
Recipients of the 2025 Payroll Woman of the Year and the 2025 Payroll Man of the Year will be announced during the Opening General Session on Tuesday, 13 May. The event hosts will be Dan Maddux, PayrollOrg Executive Director; Ginnette Clark, CPP, PayrollOrg Incoming President; and Jim Bolek, CPP, PayrollOrg President.
Other prestigious awards being presented at Payroll Congress include the the Global Vision Award, Special Friend Award, Special Recognition Awards, Board of Directors Awards, Payroll Education Grants, staff service awards, and more.
Equip Your Inventory at the Expo
Connect with industry-leading payroll service providers and unlock insights that will transform your business. Explore groundbreaking solutions, engage with top industry professionals, and gain valuable knowledge about the latest trends reshaping payroll management at the expansive Expo, the largest exposition of its kind pertaining to payroll, finance, and HR.
As of press time, exhibitors include Payroll Congress sponsors ADP, Neeyamo, Papaya Global, Paychex, rapid!, UKG, and U.S. Bank. Nearly 100 vendors will exhibit their payroll technology and resources, with industry representatives ready to answer any questions regarding their products.
In addition, the Expo will host special events such as:
- Cocktail receptions
- Networking lunches
- Costume Contest (14 May)
- Exhibitor prize drawings (15 May)
- Citation of Merit photos—Recognizing members who volunteer on PayrollOrg’s national boards, committees, advisory groups, and task forces (15 May)
The Expo will be open from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on 13 May; 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.– 8:15 p.m. on 14 May; and 9:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m. on 15 May.
Connect With Networking Opportunities
Payroll Congress fosters connections between payroll professionals, industry leaders, and solution providers, allowing attendees to share experiences, ideas, and strategies for improving payroll processes. Don’t miss out on these exclusive events only at Payroll Congress:
- Global Payroll Reception (sponsored by Deel)—Meet fellow payroll pros from around the world (14 May, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
- Chapter Exchange (sponsored by rapid!)—Network with payroll pros from more than 100 active PayrollOrg chapters across the country and meet the Board of Advisors (12 May, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.)
- Meet & Greet—Meet up with payroll newbies and veterans (13 May, 10:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.)
- #GetSocial—Network in-person with fellow social media-savvy payroll pros like yourself and meet our Social Networking Committee. Don’t forget to use #paycon when posting! (13 May, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)
- FÊTE!—Payroll Congress Party (sponsored by Experian)—Make lasting memories with payroll friends new and old. Hit the dance floor or check out the interactive entertainment! (14 May, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.)
Embark on your next adventure in Orlando, 13-16 May, for an immersive, “multiplayer” experience that will empower you to level up your skills, make meaningful connections, and unlock global payroll achievements. “Press start” and register today!
