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Event overview
Overview
The HR Meeting is a premier event that connects demand and supply in the human resources sector. Scheduled for April 14-15, 2027, at the Parc Hotel in Peschiera del Garda, this event will gather over 100 HR Directors and leading companies in the field.
Attendees will benefit from pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings and insightful conferences, making it an essential networking opportunity. HR Meeting takes place in Peschiera del Garda, IT.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: HR Meeting takes place on April 14-15, 2027, at Parc Hotel, Peschiera del Garda, Italy.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is a key meeting point for over 100 HR Directors and leading companies in the HR sector.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by Meeting International, a leader in B2B meetings.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include HR Managers, Directors, and decision-makers from top companies.
- 5Entry: Free invitations are available for qualified visitors.
Why visit
Attendees will gain access to valuable insights from industry leaders, participate in targeted one-on-one meetings, and network with peers in the HR sector. Attendees include HR Managers, Directors, and decision-makers from top companies. Free invitations are available for qualified visitors.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will connect directly with decision-makers in the HR field, showcase their services, and engage in meaningful discussions that can lead to new business opportunities. This event is a key meeting point for over 100 HR Directors and leading companies in the HR sector. The event is organised by Meeting International, a leader in B2B meetings. Attendees include HR Managers, Directors, and decision-makers from top companies.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
HR directors and HR business partners from Italian and European mid-market and enterprise employers
Training, L&D and academy managers sourcing programmes, e-learning content and LMS platforms
Recruitment and talent acquisition leads evaluating ATS, sourcing and employer branding tools
Compensation, benefits and welfare managers comparing payroll, flexible benefit and engagement platforms
HR operations and people analytics specialists scoping HRIS, time-and-attendance and workforce planning systems
Organisational development and change consultants looking for assessment and coaching partners
Labour law, payroll and compliance advisers serving SMEs that lack an in-house HR function
Owner-managers and administrative leads from small Italian firms who handle HR themselves and want one-stop answers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
HR and management consultancies selling organisational design, change and interim HR services
Corporate training providers and business schools offering open and in-company programmes
E-learning producers, LMS vendors and content libraries for compliance and soft-skills training
HR software vendors covering HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, ATS and people analytics
Recruitment, executive search and staffing companies active in northern Italy
Employee benefits, welfare, insurance and wellbeing platform providers
Assessment, psychometric testing and talent-mapping specialists
Outplacement, career transition and coaching firms
HR tech start-ups and integrators presenting onboarding, engagement and feedback tools
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
HR consulting and organisational development services
Management training and open-enrolment business programmes
In-company training, coaching and mentoring schemes
Learning management systems, authoring tools and e-learning content
HRIS, payroll and time-and-attendance software
Applicant tracking, sourcing and recruitment marketing platforms
Assessment and psychometric testing tools
Employee engagement, pulse survey and feedback platforms
Flexible benefits, welfare and wellbeing programmes
Outplacement and career transition services
Employer branding and candidate experience services
Labour law, payroll outsourcing and compliance advisory
Occupational health, safety training and workplace risk compliance
People analytics, workforce planning and skills-mapping solutions
Location & Facilities
Venue
Parc Hotel
Peschiera del Garda (VR)
Facilities
Parking
Parc Hotel in Peschiera del Garda typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Parc Hotel in Peschiera del Garda typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Parc Hotel for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Peschiera del Garda, IT
Why it matters
On 2027-04-15 to 2027-04-16, HR Meeting in Peschiera del Garda covering HR consulting services, Training and development programs, HR management software, Employee engagement solutions, Recrui gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Walk
Estimated costFree
Best forDesenzano del Garda town centre and lakefront addresses
Map capture shows 8-9 minute walks of 600-700 m within the town centre via Via Vittorio Veneto or Via A. Gramsci. The lakefront and old centre are compact and best covered on foot.
Urban bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forLocal urban bus lines within Desenzano del Garda (Brescia Mobilità TPL network)
Local urban network under the Brescia Mobilità TPL service; timetables are published by Lake Garda Guide and the Desenzano municipality. Buy on board or at a tabaccheria; confirm live fares.
Regional train
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Peschiera del Garda on the Milan-Venice corridor
Short regional hop of roughly 5-10 minutes between the two lake stations; validate the ticket before boarding. Larger trips toward Verona, Brescia and Milan run on the same corridor, with reservations needed on high-speed services.
Urban taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forShort taxi hop within Desenzano del Garda or between the station and a lakefront hotel
No official municipal tariff was captured; treat this as a planning band. Hotel reception can call a licensed taxi and confirm the meter fare.
Taxi from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forVRN to the Peschiera del Garda venue area
Closest airport at roughly 25 km; price depends on luggage, night surcharge and traffic on the A4. Confirm the fixed price with the driver before departure.
Taxi from Bergamo Il Caravaggio Airport (BGY)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forBGY to the Peschiera del Garda venue area
Roughly 85 km by road; shared shuttles or a train via Brescia can be cheaper. Confirm the price before departure.
Taxi from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMXP to the Peschiera del Garda venue area
Roughly 150 km; for most travellers the train via Milano Centrale to Peschiera del Garda or Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is cheaper and more predictable. Confirm the price before departure.
Parking
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forVenue and lakefront car parks around Peschiera del Garda
On-site parking is available at the Parc Hotel venue; confirm the daily rate and gate access with the organiser or hotel. Public lakefront car parks are usually metered and busy on spring weekends.
Weather
Mid-April on the southern shore of Lake Garda is typically mild and changeable: daytime highs commonly around 16-19 C and night-time lows around 7-10 C, with a real chance of rain showers and gusty lake breezes. Treat these as climatological bands, not a forecast, and check a live forecast in the week before travel. The Open-Meteo public air-quality forecast for the venue coordinates (not an on-site measurement) showed low particulate levels near the sampled hour, with US AQI around 26, PM2.5 around 1.3 micrograms per cubic metre and PM10 around 2.2; sensitive travellers should still check local advisories.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Italy has wide 4G and growing 5G coverage in towns along the lake, including Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda, with weaker signal in tunnels on the A4 and on some lake ferry routes. EU/EEA SIM holders travel under roam-like-at-home rules; visitors from outside the EU should price a local TIM, Vodafone, WindTre or Iliad SIM or an eSIM data plan. Venue Wi-Fi at a hotel-based fair is usually available but can be congested during demo sessions, so exhibitors should carry a backup hotspot and download offline demo material.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language at the fair
The lake shore is Italian-speaking. English is normal in hotels and with larger employers, but small and mid-sized Italian firms often prefer Italian, so a translated one-pager or an Italian-speaking colleague on the stand makes a visible difference.
Business greeting and dress
Business dress in northern Italy is smart-casual to formal depending on the company. A handshake and a clear introduction with your role and company work well; use titles such as Dottore or Dottoressa where they apply until invited otherwise.
Meetings, lunches and aperitivo
Working lunches are common and can run long, while dinners start later than in northern Europe, often from 20:00. An aperitivo around 18:30-19:30 is a standard informal setting for a second conversation with a prospect.
Money and payments
Italy uses the euro. Cards are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants around the lake, but keep some cash for small cafes, parking meters, bus tickets and tabaccherie.
Getting around town
Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda both have compact centres best explored on foot. Urban buses cover longer hops on the Brescia side, and the Milan-Venice rail corridor links both towns with Verona, Brescia and Milan.
Local customs worth knowing
Coffee is usually taken standing at the bar and quickly, and cappuccino is a morning drink. Tipping is not obligatory; rounding up or leaving small change is normal. Many shops still close for a midday pause, especially outside the main tourist streets.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Sampled round-trip fares from US origins into Verona (VRN) for a mid-April 2027 window sat roughly in the USD 720-920 band, with one or two stops depending on the departure city. Verona is the closest gateway to the lake; Bergamo (BGY) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) offer more carrier choice and often lower fares, at the cost of a longer rail or road transfer. Carriers seen on routings to the region include Neos, Ryanair, Volotea, Jet2, Wizz Air and Air Dolomiti. These are live-search snapshots, not quotes: fares move with booking date, routing and baggage, so re-check before purchase and allow a buffer for the final leg to Peschiera del Garda or Desenzano del Garda.
Hotels
Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2027-04-15
Check-out (recommended)
2027-04-16
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Peschiera del Garda; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Parc Hotel: Desenzano del Garda: Hotel Europa; Desenzano del Garda: Residence Spiaggia d'Oro Desenzano del Garda; Desenzano del Garda: Hotel Acquaviva del Garda.
Ride-hail: App-based ride hailing is limited outside Italy's largest cities. In Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda the practical route is a licensed local taxi ordered by your hotel or from the station rank; FreeNow covers taxi dispatch in several Italian cities but availability at the lake is not guaranteed. Expect metered fares, a night or luggage surcharge, and confirm the price for longer airport transfers before setting off.
Public transit: Both lake towns sit on the Milan-Venice rail corridor. Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione and Peschiera del Garda stations connect directly with Verona Porta Nuova (roughly 20-30 minutes), Brescia and Milan, with connections onward to Venice and the Milan airports. Regional tickets are inexpensive and can usually be bought on the day; validate before boarding, and book seats on high-speed services. Around Desenzano the urban bus network runs under the Brescia Mobilità TPL service, while the Verona side of the lake is served by local lake-shore bus services that thin out in the evening. Plan the last leg before dinner and confirm the final bus or train time with your hotel.
Parking: On-site parking is available at the Parc Hotel venue; confirm the daily rate, barrier access and whether exhibitor vehicles need a permit for the build-up window. Public car parks around the Peschiera del Garda lakefront and Desenzano centre are usually metered, with higher weekend demand in spring. Approx. EUR 5-15 per day is a reasonable planning band, but confirm the actual tariff on arrival.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027
Temperature: Typical mid-April band on the southern Lake Garda shore: daytime highs around 16-19 C, night-time lows around 7-10 C. Values are climatological planning bands, not a forecast for the show dates; confirm with a live forecast in the week before travel.
Seasonality: Spring on Lake Garda is changeable. April is one of the wetter months of the year, with roughly 9-11 rain days across the month and short, sometimes heavy showers that pass quickly. Lake breezes pick up in the afternoon and evenings can feel cool by the water. This is the shoulder season before the summer crowds, so hotels and restaurants are calmer but some lakefront services still run reduced hours.
Packing: Pack layers you can add or remove through the day: a light waterproof shell, a warm mid-layer for evenings by the water, and comfortable shoes for walking between hotels, stations and the venue. Bring an umbrella or compact rain jacket for April showers, sunglasses for bright lake afternoons, and a universal or EU Type C/F/L plug adapter, since Italy uses the standard European two-pin socket with some legacy three-pin outlets in older buildings. Business casual is the safe dress code for the fair, with one smarter outfit for evening meetings.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at HR Meeting usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Reconfirm the show opening hours and your travel timings with the organiser, then print or save the badge confirmation.
Day 2
Arrange an eSIM or check your roaming plan for Italy, and confirm whether the venue provides guest Wi-Fi for demo sessions. — EU roaming rules cover EU subscribers; travellers from outside the EU should price a local data plan.
Day 3
Check passport validity and, for non-EU travellers, confirm Schengen entry conditions and any ETIAS status before booking non-refundable fares. — Rules change; verify on the official EU or Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site.
Day 4
Prepare a budget line for the trip using the hotel night band, the estimated flight band and roughly EUR 15-30 per day for meals and local transport. — All figures are planning estimates; confirm live fares and rates before committing.
Day 5
Buy train tickets for the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Peschiera del Garda hop on the Milan-Venice corridor, or plan the local bus alternative.; Confirm which colleagues are joining and split the supplier list so two people do not book the same meeting slots. — Regional tickets are cheap and can usually be bought on the day; high-speed services need seat reservation.
Day 6
Download offline maps of Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda, and save the venue address for taxi drivers.; Check the live weather forecast for the southern Lake Garda shore and pack layers plus a rain jacket for changeable spring days. — Air quality readings near the venue are normally low, but sensitive travellers should check local advisories.
Day 7
Reserve a hotel in Desenzano del Garda, Peschiera del Garda or Sirmione; April weekends on the southern lake shore tighten the 3-star and 4-star tiers. — A refundable rate is sensible while your session plan is still firm.
Day 8
Book flights into Verona (VRN) as the closest gateway, or Bergamo (BGY) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) as wider-choice alternatives, using the captured fare bands as a reference only. — Long-haul routings into VRN typically involve one or two connections; allow a buffer for the final rail or road leg.
Day 9
Shortlist the exhibitors you want to meet by product family: HR software, training, welfare, recruitment or consultancy, and write two questions per supplier. — Bring a one-page brief of your current HR stack and headcount so vendors can answer against your real setup.
Day 10
Register your visitor badge or request a meeting slot through the HR Meeting organiser site and note the badge collection procedure on arrival.; Attend with a written follow-up plan: capture contact details for each shortlisted supplier and diarise a debrief with your HR team within a week. — Check the organiser domain for the current registration form and any trade-only condition before booking travel.
Day 11
Travel to the lake, check in, and walk the route from your hotel to the venue so the first morning is stress-free.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Parc Hotel
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2HR Meeting registration concourse
Parc Hotel
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Parc Hotel
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether HR Meeting fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For HR Meeting, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing HR consulting services and Training and development programs solutions and benchmarking suppliers at HR Meeting in Peschiera del Garda.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching HR consulting services and Training and development programs products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Peschiera del Garda show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
How do I get to Desenzano del Garda and the Peschiera del Garda venue from the airport?
The flight capture prices US departures into Verona Villafranca (VRN), and lists Bergamo Il Caravaggio (BGY) at about 59 minutes and 42 miles by road from Desenzano del Garda, with Milano Malpensa (MXP) also appearing among nearby airports. From any of these, continue by train to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station on the Milan-Venice corridor, then by urban bus or taxi toward the Peschiera del Garda fairground area.
Where should I stay for a Lake Garda trade fair?
The Google Travel capture returns 143 properties in Desenzano del Garda, with sampled options from a 3-star Hotel Europa (guest rating 4.6, free breakfast and parking) to 4-star hotels such as Hotel Acquaviva del Garda, Residence Spiaggia d'Oro and Palace Hotel Desenzano. Staying in the Desenzano town centre keeps you walking distance from restaurants and the rail station for onward travel.
Is there public transport between Desenzano del Garda and the venue?
Yes - urban bus lines run in Desenzano del Garda under the Brescia Mobilità TPL network, and the town has a rail station on the Milan-Venice line. Combined with walking routes of 600-700 m across the centre, bus plus train or taxi is the practical combination for reaching the Peschiera del Garda venue area.
What is the weather like around the show dates in mid-April?
A live weather forecast could not be retrieved for this run, so no numeric range is quoted. Mid-April on the southern Lake Garda shore usually brings mild spring temperatures and unsettled conditions; pack layers and a light rain jacket and re-check the forecast before departure.
Where can I park near the venue and town centre?
Parking captures list P15 (Via San Benedetto, open 24 hours) and Parkopedia entries for Desenzano del Garda, plus a dedicated local guide to paid parking in the town. Rates and hours vary by lot, so check the Parkopedia or municipal pages before driving in.
Glossary
- Lake Garda southern shore
- The stretch of Lake Garda between Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda where this edition's hotels, transport and venue logistics are based.
- Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station
- The rail station on the Milan-Venice corridor serving Desenzano del Garda, used for train connections to Verona, Milan, Brescia and Rome.
- TPL (Trasporto Pubblico Locale)
- Italy's local public transport network; in Desenzano del Garda it is run under Brescia Mobilità and covers urban bus lines.
- P15
- A public car park on Via San Benedetto in Desenzano del Garda, listed as open 24 hours in the parking capture.
- BGY, MXP, VRN
- IATA codes for the three airports serving the Lake Garda area in this capture: Bergamo Il Caravaggio (BGY), Milano Malpensa (MXP) and Verona Villafranca (VRN).
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- HR Meeting 2027
- Human Resources Conference Italy
- Training Event Peschiera del Garda
- HR Meeting Peschiera del Garda 2027
- HR 2027
- HR Peschiera del Garda 2027
- Peschiera del Garda IT
- Human Resources and Training Peschiera del Garda 2027
- HR consulting services
- Training and development programs
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