Pre-Registration, Sessions, Speakers, Hotels, Travel & More
Planning to attend Total Rewards '26? Here's your go-to guide on everything you need to know about WorldatWork's premier Total Rewards Conference happening in San Antonio, Texas.
What is Total Rewards '26?
Total Rewards '26 is WorldatWork's flagship annual conference, bringing together the global Total Rewards community to explore cutting-edge strategies for compensation, benefits, and employee experience.
As one of the most influential HR and compensation conferences in North America, this isn't your typical event. Total Rewards '26 focuses on:
✅ Learning from 100+ expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops
✅ Connecting with 1,400+ Total Rewards professionals from diverse industries
✅ Innovating with cutting-edge compensation and benefits practices
✅ Growing your career through networking and certification opportunities
The three-day format gives you time to dive deep into sessions while building meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges.
When & Where
Dates: April 19–22, 2026
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Venue Address: 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Registration & Pricing
Current Pricing Tiers
Individual Conference Registration:
Member vs. Non-Member Pricing:
WorldatWork members and WorldatWork Affiliate members qualify for discounted member pricing. Dual members (both WorldatWork and official Affiliate members) receive additional automatic discounts at checkout.
**Join Now Rate: New to WorldatWork? Add membership and registration to your cart and use promo code "TR26MEM" at checkout for special pricing.
What's Included
Your Total Rewards Conference 2026 pass includes:
- Access to all keynotes, breakout sessions, and theatre presentations
- Hands-on workshops and interactive roundtables
- Expo floor access with leading HR and compensation solution providers
- Networking events and opening reception
- Professional recertification credits (HRCI, SHRM, WorldatWork)
- Conference mobile app with session recordings
- Daily refreshments and networking breaks
Schedule at a Glance
Main Conference Schedule
Professional Development & Certifications
Earn Recertification Credits
Total Rewards '26 attendees can earn professional recertification credits simply by attending conference sessions.
Available Credits:
- HRCI Credits: Earn 11.75 (HR General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute (requires active HRCI credential)
- SHRM PDCs: Earn 11.75 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® certification through the SHRM Certification Program (requires SHRM certification status)
- WorldatWork Credits: Earn credits toward WorldatWork designation recertification by attending eligible sessions (requires current WorldatWork designation)
How It Works: No additional exams or coursework required. Participate in sessions, collect your certificate, and submit to your certification body to receive recertification hours.
Sessions & Learning Opportunities
What to Expect
With 100+ expert-led sessions over three days, Total Rewards '26 offers the most immersive and customized learning experience for ambitious rewards professionals.
Design Your Own Experience: The conference offers multiple session formats to match your learning style and professional development goals.
Speakers & Thought Leaders
Total Rewards '26 brings together accomplished Total Rewards leaders, industry experts, and innovative practitioners from diverse industries.
You will hear from: The WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference features:
- Chief Compensation Officers and Total Rewards leaders from Fortune 500 companies
- Leading consultants and advisors from top firms
- Subject matter experts on emerging trends (AI, pay equity, skills-based pay)
- Practitioners sharing real-world case studies and lessons learned
- Academic researchers presenting cutting-edge Total Rewards insights
Sales Compensation Sessions You Need to Look Up To
Note: All sessions offer recertification credits toward HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork certifications. Attend sessions to earn toward your 11.75 total credit hours.
Breakfast and Briefing: Sales Comp Basics & Your AI Toolkit: Moving From 'It's Complicated' to "I'm Confident"
Start your day with expert insights on sales compensation fundamentals and practical AI tools to enhance your compensation strategy with confidence.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 | 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Speakers: Todd LeBaron (Chief AI Officer, Blue Horizons Group) | Elizabeth Evans (Lead SPM Consultant, The Blue Horizons Group)
Role: Sales Compensation Professionals
Topic: Sales Compensation, AI
Session Type: Breakfast & Briefing
Level: All Levels
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
Sales Compensation Health Check
Evaluate the health of your sales compensation programs with practical frameworks and diagnostic tools from Siemens' compensation leadership team.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 | 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers: Elizabeth Walgram (Senior Director, Sales Compensation, Siemens AG) | Donald Hubbartt (Head, Sales Incentive Center, Siemens AG) | Robert Bolejszo (Senior Sales Compensation Consultant, Siemens AG)
Role: Sales Compensation Professionals
Topic: Sales Compensation
Session Type: Presentation
Level: Intermediate
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
The Power of Variable Pay: Aligning Incentives With What Matters Most
Discover how to design variable pay programs that drive the right behaviors and align with your organization's strategic objectives.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Showcase Stage
Speaker: Glizcel Ditto (Executive Director of Solutions Consulting, HRsoft)
Role: Compensation & Sales Compensation Professionals
Topic: Compensation, Executive Compensation, Sales Compensation, Strategic Total Rewards
Session Type: Showcase
Level: Intermediate
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
Sales Compensation: 7 Formulas You Should Know
Master the essential sales compensation formulas with revenue growth expert David Cichelli. This session breaks down classic sales-to-pay formulas and provides a practical checklist to optimize your incentive plans.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: David Cichelli (Revenue Growth Consultant, advisors2sales)
Role: Sales Compensation Professionals
Topic: Sales Compensation
Session Type: Presentation
Level: All Levels
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
Sales Compensation Strategies That Motivate and Perform
Engage in an interactive Q&A with sales compensation expert David Cichelli to explore strategies that drive motivation and performance in your sales teams.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker: David Cichelli (Revenue Growth Consultant, advisors2sales)
Role: Sales Compensation Professionals
Topic: Sales Compensation
Session Type: Ask Me Anything
Level: All Levels
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
The 1-5-9 Framework: Redefining Motivation and Reward in Sales Compensation
Discover an innovative framework for designing sales compensation plans that truly motivate and reward the behaviors that matter most.
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Pressoir Belance (Compensation Lead, Enova International)
Role: Sales Compensation Professionals
Topic: Sales Compensation
Session Type: Presentation
Level: Intermediate
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
Continuous Real-Time Benchmarking: How Roblox Streamlined Compensation Data
Learn how Roblox transformed its compensation benchmarking process with continuous, real-time data to stay competitive in a fast-moving market.
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Speakers: Priya Padmanabhan (Director of Compensation, Roblox) | Udisha Madnani (Compensation Business Analyst, Roblox)
Role: Compensation Professionals
Topic: Compensation, Data & Analytics
Session Type: Case Study
Level: Intermediate
Certification Credits: Eligible for HRCI, SHRM, and WorldatWork recertification credits
Session Planning Tools
Mobile Conference App: Download the Total Rewards '26 mobile app to:
- Browse the full session catalog with descriptions
- Build your personalized agenda
- Reserve spots for limited-capacity workshops
- Receive real-time updates and announcements
- Access on-demand session recordings after the conference
Pro Tip: Sessions fill up fast, especially popular workshops and roundtables. Reserve your spots early through the mobile app when registration opens.
Meet Leading Solution Providers
Everstage at Total Rewards '26, Booth: 662
Everstage is a modern Sales Performance Management platform built to make sales compensation transparent, motivating, and performance-driven.
We help organisations transform incentives from a back-end payout process into a forward-looking performance lever. By connecting commission plans with live pipeline data, Everstage gives sales reps dynamic visibility into how their deals, pricing decisions, and contract structures influence their earnings in real time.
This level of clarity does three important things:
- Builds trust in the compensation process
- Encourages behaviour aligned with company goals
- Increases motivation by making incentives tangible and interactive
For Rewards, Compensation, Finance, and HR leaders, this means incentives that do more than calculate pay. They actively drive performance.
With a 4.9/5 rating from 2,000+ reviews on G2 and Gartner, Everstage is trusted by enterprises worldwide, including Gray TV, Diligent, Trimble, and Docebo to align incentives with business goals. Featured in Gartner's Market Guide and Forrester's Wave™ Report on Sales Performance Management.
Looking to optimise your sales compensation programs?
Stop by our booth at Total Rewards '26 to:
- See live demos of automated commission calculation and management
- Discuss your specific sales compensation challenges with our experts
- Learn how companies like yours are transforming their incentive programs
- Explore integration capabilities with your existing HCM and CRM systems
Connect with Everstage: Whether you're evaluating commission software, looking to replace spreadsheets, or scaling your sales compensation programs, the Everstage team can help you understand how modern technology transforms incentive compensation management.
Everstage After-Hours
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Where to Stay & Getting There
Hotels: Multiple San Antonio hotels offer official Total Rewards '26 rates through the housing block. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is centrally located in downtown San Antonio, within walking distance of many hotels and the famous River Walk.
Book Early: Special conference rates are available until rooms sell out. April is a popular time to visit San Antonio, so reserve your accommodation early through the official housing block for the best rates and convenience.
Hotel Booking: Access the official Total Rewards '26 housing portal through your conference registration or visit the official event website.
Airport: San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 8 miles from downtown with convenient ground transportation options, including taxis, ride-share services, and rental cars. The estimated travel time to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is 15-20 minutes.
Start Planning Your Total Rewards '26 Experience
The WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference 2026 is where bold ideas meet real impact. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to elevate your career, fuel innovation, and advance the future of Total Rewards.
Ready to Register?
✅ Secure your spot at the premier Total Rewards event in San Antonio
✅ Take advantage of early registration discounts
✅ Rally your team and save with group pricing
✅ Reserve your hotel through the official block for the best rates
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