Compliance Conference
2026 DMEC Compliance Conference
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights in leave management
Join us for the 2026 DMEC Compliance Conference, April 13-16, at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, MO where you’ll gain invaluable knowledge and practical strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of leave and accommodation compliance. With four days of FMLA, ADA, and state leave law education and extended networking, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to build connections and gain expert solutions to your most complex compliance challenges.
Call for Presentations
As the industry evolves and new challenges emerge, your peers need fresh insight and ideas to effectively approach absence and disability within their organizations. Share your unique experiences and successful outcomes with 500+ industry professionals across the United States and Canada at the 2026 DMEC Compliance Conference, April. 13-16, 2026, in St. Louis, MO.
Presentations should focus on current issues, hot-topics, and challenges that affect absence and disability management. We encourage you to integrate these best practices into your proposal.
All presentation proposals must be submitted online by Friday, June. 27, 2025.
If you have questions about session topics or content, please contact Jess Dudley at jdudley@dmec.org or 800.789.3632, ext. 122. If you have questions regarding your submission or submission/selection policies, please contact Stephanie Kappus at skappus@dmec.org or 800.789.3632, ext. 106.
Can't Attend in Person? Join us Virtually!
For those that are unable to attend the in-person conference, DMEC has planned a one-day virtual conference on June 4, 2025, which will feature four of the highest-rated sessions from the in-person conference as well as virtual networking opportunities.
Climb to excellence with our keynote speaker
Recognizing life as a playground is part of the journey to reenergizing exhausted employees, creating safe spaces to share ideas, and encouraging teams to scale greater heights. Listen in for a sneak peek of the concepts Manley Feinberg, business leader and expert mountain climber, will share during the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference in April!
Make The case to attend
Ready to elevate your compliance expertise and make a real impact on your organization? The 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference is the perfect opportunity. To help you secure your spot, we’ve put together a justification letter template that highlights the benefits and demonstrates the value you’ll bring back. Download it now and make your case!
37 Education Sessions & Panel Discussions
This year’s conference offers a comprehensive exploration of leave and accommodation compliance, featuring expert insights, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on topics such as artificial intelligence, FMLA compliance issues, ADA intersection, equity in leave programs, DOL updates, managing disability claims and the interactive processes, neurodiversity accommodations, and more!
With a mix of general sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, the conference provides attendees with the tools and strategies to navigate the complex landscape of leave and accommodation compliance.
15+ Hours of Networking & Roundtable Discussions
We know that some of the best solutions come during conversations that happen around the breakfast or lunch table, in the DMEC Solutions Marketplace, and during roundtable discussions. We’re offering ample networking time during the conference to give you the opportunity to engage and connect with your peers.
Attendee Feedback
The 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference is a must-attend event for compliance professionals across the country. From opportunities to connect with peers to sessions led by industry experts, past conference attendees share what they found most valuable:
“It was my first time attending, and I can’t wait to attend more DMEC conferences. I was really impressed with the presenters and presentations, and the amount of knowledge on absence management shared during the conference. I absolutely loved everything”
“This was my second DMEC conference, but my first compliance conference. It is one of the best values in conferences available in my opinion. The speakers are knowledgeable and speak to relevant, timely topics. I always go home with a to-do list!”
“I felt the networking opportunities were the most valuable for me and my organization. It was great to be with other professionals that do the same thing I do! It’s so nice to know we aren’t alone.”
