Appalachian Human Resources Summit

Fall 2025 IOHRM HR Summit (back and better than ever!)

The fall 2025 HR Summit will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 on the Appalachian State University Campus in Boone, NC and live via Zoom!   

This fall edition will once again hands-on, in-person master class workshops on the morning of Friday, October 10 

Registration opens August 7!

Register NowRegistration includes breakfast and lunch, as well as plenary and breakout sessions.

Discounts are available for groups of 4 or more.  See HR Summit registration page for more details

"People First, Future Ready"

The future of work is not just about policies and technology; it is about people. In a time of seemingly unprecedented complexity—characterized by shifting regulatory priorities, economic volatility, and emerging technologies—now is the time to put our people first and for HR to lead with confidence, integrity, and vision!

Please join us and collaborate with industry experts as we connect with fellow HR and business leaders to explore best practices for translating complex changes and challenges into actionable strategies.

Discover how to future-proof yourself and your organization without losing sight of what matters most—people!

Certification Credits

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)-
The IOHRM program is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. The IOHRM program has applied to offer 5.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® for attending the HR Summit (Thursday, October 9) and 3.0 credits for attending a Master Class (Friday, October 10). 

 

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) -
The IOHRM program has consistently been approved to provide HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) recertification credits. Credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HRCI® are expected to be offered. The IOHRM program has applied to offer 5.0 credits for attending the HR Summit (Thursday, October 9) and 3.0 credits for attending a Master Class (Friday, October 10). 

Conference Host

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HR Summit and IOHRM Master's Program

 

All proceeds from the HR Summit, and all IOHRM professional development activities, go to enhance our IOHRM students' educational and research experiences. 

To learn more about the activities in which the IOHRM students are engaged, please visit our IOHRM newsfeed or the HR Science Research Team page.