We recommend you arrive early on Sunday, April 19, 2026 for the Opening Main Stage and Welcome Reception and depart after the conference ends on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

You can view the Schedule at a Glance to help you plan.

We have negotiated special hotel rates to ensure you get the best pricing and hotel booking experience possible. The link to book your hotel reservation within our hotel blocks will be available in November 2025.

You can find more information on the Housing & Travel page. For questions, please email events@worldatwork.org. 

Click here for the current registration rates and fees.

Yes! We offer team discounts for groups of 3 of more from the same company. Please reach out to teamtraining@worldatwork.org for more information. 

Registration to Total Rewards '26 provides you full access to The Expo, educational sessions, networking activities, and breakfast, lunch and snacks on the main conference dates.

Items that are not included with the registration fee include the pre-conference courses.

No, registrations are tied to the WorldatWork account that it was created under. To register on behalf of someone, you must login to their WorldatWork account and go through the process and checkout.

You may cancel Preview Rate registration for a full refund until December 31, 2025. No refunds will be offered after that date.

For Advanced, Early Bird or Regular Rate registrations, you may cancel for a full refund until March 6, 2026. No refunds will be offered after that date.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to customerexperience@worldatwork.org.

Please contact customerexperience@worldatwork.org with any questions.

Most sessions will be open to everyone and will not require pre-registration, such as Main Stage sessions, Featured Sessions and breakouts. 

Some sessions with limited seating, such as Workshops, may require pre-registration at Total Rewards ’26. Pre-registration will be done through the mobile app.

Pre-conference Courses at Total Rewards '26 will require an additional fee and registration. More information on offerings and prices will be available in early 2026.

Total Rewards '26 will be in-person at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. There is currently no plan for a virtual offering to the event. If you have any questions, please contact events@worldatwork.org. 

There are currently five pre-conference courses available for Total Rewards '26. They do require an additional fee. Learn more about our pre-conference learning. 

You can purchase pre-conference course through the WorldatWork website by adding them into your cart along with registration.

If you are already registered for the conference and would like to register for a pre-conference course, please contact the Customer Experience team at customerexperience@worldatwork.org. 

You may cancel Preview Rate registration for a full refund until December 31, 2025. No refunds will be offered after that date.

For Advanced, Early Bird or Regular Rate registrations, you may cancel for a full refund until March 6, 2026. No refunds will be offered after that date.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to customerexperience@worldatwork.org.

Please contact customerexperience@worldatwork.org with any questions.

WorldatWork may take photos and videos during the event for promotional campaigns, communications, or publications. By registering, you are authorizing WorldatWork to use your image. If you don't want your picture taken or used, visit the WorldatWork check-in desk onsite for a "no photos" sticker for your name badge.