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AI integration is no longer a novelty. It’s essential to smarter business decisions and greater productivity.
At PrismHR LIVE 2026, that vision came to life. PrismHR introduced its AI-Powered Intelligence Layer, Prism Intelligence (Pi), and Embedded AI Assistant, Prisma—a unified, AI-powered foundation that delivers intelligent capabilities across its technology ecosystem to help service providers and employers work smarter, move faster and operate more efficiently.
Pi serves as an intelligence layer embedded into the core DNA of PrismHR’s ecosystem, connecting workflows and experiences to transform how work gets done across the entire employee lifecycle. Prisma brings this intelligence to life as PrismHR’s embedded AI assistant; it delivers real-time contextual support and guidance directly within the flow of work.
Together, these AI-powered capabilities enable organizations to move beyond managing work to optimizing it—boosting productivity, accelerating decision-making and simplifying operations without requiring additional tools or manual intervention.
Pi can already be found in Communication Hub, HR Compliance, Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Performance Management and Report Center—and there’s much more to come.
As PrismHR’s Chief of Staff Mike DeLessio explained, “Prism Intelligence represents a fundamental shift in how HR technology supports our customers. By embedding AI directly into the core of our technology, we’re enabling service providers and employers to move beyond manual processes and fragmented systems to a more intelligent, connected way of working.”
Doing so enables “service providers and employers to move beyond manual processes and fragmented systems to a more intelligent, connected way of working,” he added.
As always, the Discovery Studio, Exhibit Hall and Women’s Lounge were popular among LIVE attendees.
PrismHR LIVE 2026 took place at the breathtaking Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, which served as the perfect location for a conference focused on Innovation at Elevation. Oh, it was also our most-attended conference of all time with nearly 750 attendees in the house.
What the Analysts Are Saying
With more than a dozen analysts on hand, there was a lot of social interaction this year. Check out some of the key comments that came out of LIVE.
- Everest Group’s Mustafa Pitolwala: “After traveling 8,800+ miles to attend PrismHR LIVE 2026 last week, I can confidently say it was a trip worth making. Over two days, I had the opportunity to engage with PrismHR leadership, customers and ecosystem partners. As an industry analyst, I always look for the story behind the announcements, and, this year, one theme stood out: PrismHR is evolving from a PEO technology platform into a broader workforce-enablement ecosystem.”
- Payroll Influences’ Peter Tiliakos: “This week, PrismHR leveled up once again with the launch of PrismHR Global. Global EOR, payroll and payments to 175 countries, natively integrated with PrismHR and its broader set of applications.”
- HR Tech News: “From onboarding and performance management to reporting and communication, PrismHR is redefining how modern HR technology supports employers and service providers.”
- 3Sixty Insights’ Dylan Teggart: “At #PrismHRLive 2026, two themes cut through the noise. Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec put it simply: in a few short years, we’re going to stop talking about AI because it will just be infrastructure, akin to electricity or the internet. PrismHR’s Rick Torrence and Kevin Andrews reinforced the point, framing AI, data and open platform connectivity as the three core investment priorities for the year ahead.”
But There’s More!
While Pi was a major highlight, it was part of a broader set of innovations. PrismHR also introduced PrismHR Global, which is designed to deliver an integrated global workforce solution that unifies Employer of Record (EOR), contractor management, and workforce administration into a single, seamless platform experience.
This allows PrismHR’s customers’ clients to hire internationally without the compliance worries or third-party headaches of the past.
Additionally, PrismHR unveiled PrismHR Insurance Advisory & Benefits Services at LIVE. PEOs and service providers face rising benefits costs, complex compliance and more. PrismHR Insurance Advisory & Benefits Services helps you solve these challenges with an integrated approach that combines strategic advisory, flexible voluntary insurance products and Broker of Record services.
Making Memories, Day 1
PrismHR LIVE was full of insights, innovation and fun.
So let’s start with the fun.
Sunday night’s Global Connections Reception was a success here, there and everywhere. Sponsored by our friends at ClearCo, we had great food and great fun.
For the first time, PrismHR released its annual awards at the first night reception with our Prismatic and Partners of the Year called to the stage.
Here are your winners:
Prismatic Awards
🔷 Partnership: Simploy
🔷 Retention: Armhr
🔷 Innovation: Questco Cos.
🔷 Sales Excellence: Stitch PEO
🔷 MVP Community Support: CoStaff Services
Partner of the Year Awards
🔷 Partner of the Year: ThrivePass
🔷 Innovation Partner of the Year: ClearCo
🔷 Emerging Partner of the Year: PosterElite
Making Memories, Day 2
Our chief sales officer and LIVE MC, Rick Torrence, opened up LIVE with news, news and more news. He welcomed Kevin Andrews, Mike DeLessio, Jennifer Romano and, in one of the most memorable moments of the session, the entire product team to the stage—recognizing the group behind the innovation driving PrismHR forward (see right).
Afterward, it was time to jump into the “Shark Tank.”
We had a huge turnout for our first keynote speaker, Robert Herjavec. Robert’s storytelling absolutely won over our audience with his sincerity, enthusiasm, passion and energy.
Some other highlights from Day 2:
- Session: Communication Hub: Setup Tips & Strategies for Impactful Client Messaging
- Session: How to Unlock Enterprise-wide Insights With Report Center
- Session: The Art of Differentiation: Competing When Everyone Sounds the Same
- Session: Tech-Powered Selling: How to Use Digital Tools to Close Deals Faster
- Session: Workforce Management Update + How to Optimize Scheduling and Time Tracking Across the Enterprise
The evening closed out with Denver Nights LIVE! sponsored by our friends at ZayZoon. When you mix live karaoke (talk about some talented singers!), s’mores, LIVE Tech Trivia, an oxygen bar and a wood photo-printing station with a breathtaking sunset over the mountains, how could you not have the time of your life?
Making Memories, Day 3
The final full day of PrismHR LIVE began with a keynote from best-selling author Tiffani Bova. Tiffani engaged the crowd with her insights into how focusing on the employee experience can boost the customer experience as well.
Some other highlights from Day 3:
- Session: Elevate Your Insurance Strategy for Greater Growth and Higher Client Satisfaction
- Session: From Hire to Inspire: Connecting ATS and Onboarding Workflows for a Seamless Start
- Session: PrismHR Innovation & AI Initiatives Driving Productivity and Insight
- Session: Revolutionizing Sales: Smarter Strategies to Win in the Age of AI
The day ended with, for the first time ever at LIVE, the third evening event. Sponsored by our friends at MetLife, the Game On! event was as sporty as it gets. Not too surprising as that was the goal!
Making Memories, Day 4
The final day at PrismHR LIVE was devoted to workshops, master classes and sales tips galore. All of it was designed to help your businesses grow.
We also announced that PrismHR LIVE 2027 will be held in Arlington, Texas. We can’t wait to see you there. Much more to come on that later this year.
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