Global Payroll Week

27 April – 1 May 2026

Celebrate the 9th annual Global Payroll Week (GPW), 27 April – 1 May 2026. Global Payroll Week aims to increase the global payroll professional’s skill level through education, training, and networking opportunities.

We’ll be sharing exclusive webinars, brand new content to explore, contests on social media, and much more during each day of the week-long event.

Help us elevate the visibility of the global payroll industry and the amazing professionals who ensure the world gets paid by participating in our exclusive GPW events.

Follow the event on your favorite social media and include the official event hashtag #GlobalPayWeek in all your posts surrounding the week.

Global Payroll Week Programming

LinkedIn Live Event

27 April – 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. EDT
Topic: Navigating AI and Automation in Global Payroll

Exclusive Global Payroll Week 2026 webinars

Webinar 1 - 29 April – 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Topic: AI and Global Payroll: Navigating Automation, Compliance, and Human Accountability Across Borders

Webinar 2 - 1 May – 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Topic: 2026: The State of Global Payroll

Global Payroll Titan Award

A Global Payroll Titan is a payroll professional who demonstrates a strong commitment to the global payroll industry, embraces innovative thinking in complex environments, and delivers measurable, positive results for their organization.

The Global Payroll Titan Award program recognizes and celebrates exceptional individuals whose expertise, innovation, and leadership strengthen the global payroll profession and drive meaningful impact within their organizations.

Vote daily for the Global Payroll Titan nominee you believe exemplifies the qualities of a true Global Payroll Titan during the People’s Choice portion of the competition. The People’s Choice voting portal will be open from 1–16 April 2026, and the overall recipient will be announced at the conclusion of this year’s Global Payroll Week.

Visit the official award page for additional details.

2026 Global Payroll Titan Sponsor

2026 "Getting the World Paid" Survey

Share your insight with PayrollOrg and take the 2026 "Getting the World Paid" survey. This survey is a critical tool that helps PAYO gauge industry trends in the rapidly evolving global payroll landscape. As a thank you for taking the survey, three participants will be randomly selected to win a free virtual course of their choosing from PAYO.

Take the survey

Why 27 April – 1 May 2026?

Global Payroll Week coincides with the celebration of International Workers’ Day and is a celebration of employees and labourers around the globe. Often referred to as May Day, this annual holiday, occurs on 1 May and traces its roots back to an ancient European spring festival.

In dozens of countries, May Day is an official national holiday, but don’t let its ancient roots fool you. The day isn’t all about dancing around maypoles. Many labour rights campaigners and trade unions use the day to heavily promote and publicize their agendas for worker’s rights across the globe.

2026 Global Payroll Titan Sponsor

2026 Global Payroll Week Sponsors