You made this year unforgettable
Thank you for being part of this year’s experience. Your presence made every moment better than we imagined. On-demand session recordings will be available soon, so you can revisit your favorite moments or catch anything you missed.
September 20 - 22, 2027
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The leadership summit built to Recognize What’s Next
RCGNZ Summit is Awardco’s flagship event for senior HR and business leaders who are ready to elevate recognition, retention, and engagement—and position HR as a true strategic lever.
This is not a traditional conference.
RCGNZ Summit is a curated, executive-level experience where bold ideas meet practical application. Over three days, you’ll engage in forward-thinking sessions, strategic workshops, and immersive networking experiences designed to drive measurable impact within your organization.
Come curious. Leave equipped.
2026 theme
Recognize
What's
Next
Recognize What’s Next challenges organizations to look ahead, exploring how modern recognition and engagement can strengthen culture, inspire performance, and shape the workplaces of tomorrow.
Why attend?
Strategic Insight
Get practical frameworks and research-backed strategies that elevate employee engagement and recognition strategy across your organization.
Leadership Networking
Enjoy executive-level networking and connect with CHROs, VPs, and HR innovators from leading organizations across industries.
Actionable Outcomes
Walk away with real-world use cases, executive-ready insights, and tools you can implement immediately.
What leaders are saying
See what attendees have said about the RCGNZ Summit experience.
A curated three-day experience
Executive welcome experience, networking reception, and immersive kickoff programming.
Main-stage keynotes, breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and premier evening gala.
Strategic workshops, product innovation insights, and forward-looking leadership discussions.
2025 by the numbers
Attendees
Companies represented
Director-level or above
Left with actionable ideas
Net promoter score
Top industries represented
Manufacturing
Technology
Healthcare
Finance
Government
Education
Montage Deer Valley
RCGNZ Summit 2026 will be hosted at Montage Deer Valley, one of Park City’s premier luxury resorts.
Group Rate: $355 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees). Attendees can book their own hotel stay at our group rate here.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is approximately 40 minutes from the venue.
