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 is Open!! Early registration ends on September 30.

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!

Fall 2025 Partners and Corporate Attendees

  • ApSeed Early Childhood Education
  • Blacks in I/O Psychology
  • Catawba Valley SHRM
  • Cencora
  • Equitable
  • Fisher Phillips
  • Ford Harrison - Your Partner in Employment Law
  • The Home Depot
  • Implementation Engineers - Beyond Consulting
  • Impressus - Make Your Mark - Print, Promo, Apparel, Design
  • Influence HR Consulting
  • Merz Aesthetics - Confidence to Be
  • MSC
  • Nederman
  • Optimus Talent Partners
  • Rhea
  • Sierra Nevada
  • Solutions Provided - Unlocking Potential
  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
  • USI Insurance Services
  • Vela Institute - Illuminating Education
  • Willhouse Global

Certification Credits

shrm-recertification-provider_2025-_website.pngSociety for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

The Fall 2025 HR Summit has been approved for 6 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities for the session on Thursday, October 9th.

Friday’s Master Classes (October 10th) have been approved for 3 PDCs.

     

2025_hrci_conference_provider_seal_website.pngHR Certification Institute (HRCI)

The Fall 2025 HR Summit (Thursday, October 9) has been approved for 6 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

The Fall 2025 HR Summit Master Class (Friday, October 10) has been approved for 3 Business recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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.