Summit Schedule and Session Information

Thursday, April 10 (7:30am – 5:00pm)

HR Summit
Plemmons Student Union, Fourth Floor
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Schedule

TimeDescription
7:30 am – 8:00 amSeating and Breakfast
8:00am – 8:25amWelcome
  • Dr. Shawn Bergman (HR Summit host)
  • Dr. Tim Huelsman (IOHRM program director)
  • IOHRM Professional Foundation (Morgan Powers and Adeline Brooks)
  • Dr. Tim Ludwig (HR Summit emcee)
8:25am – 9:25am

Recentering the Human in Human Resources: Using Data & People-Centered Design to Create A Brilliant Employee Experience Strategy
Dr. Kalifa Oliver
Parkway Ballroom

9:25am – 9:40amBreak
9:40am – 10:40amWhat 80’s action-adventure television taught us about technology, AI, and ChatGPT
Dr. Shawn Bergman
Parkway Ballroom
10:40am – 10:55amMorning Coffee Break
10:55am – 11:55am

Morning Concurrent Breakout Sessions

HR Technology Implementations: Steps to Bring Your Initiative to Life
Kea Kerich
Parkway Ballroom

Early-Career Launchpad: Navigating the HR Profession with Expert Insights
Donovan Mattox, Annie Jankura, and Adeline Brooks
Beacon Heights Room

Down with the Drama
Leslie Speas
Rough Ridge Room

11:55am – 12:45pmNetworking Lunch
12:45pm – 1:45pm

Afternoon Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Navigating AI in HR: Benefits, Possibilities, and Legal Considerations
Galen Williams
Parkway Ballroom

How to Navigate Tough Conversations as a Leader
Morgan Powers and Rita Barsz
Beacon Height Room

Navigating the Wild: Guiding Principles to Grow, Connect, and Lead
Lauren Hoffman
Rough Ridge Room

1:45pm – 2:00pmBreak
2:00pm – 3:00pmAddress your Hiring Challenges by Building Better Partnerships between Talent Acquisition & Human Resources
Alanna Dingler
Parkway Ballroom
3:00pm – 3:15pmAfternoon Coffee and Snack Break
3:15pm – 4:15pmRemote Work Realities: Aligning Employee Preferences with Business Goals
Ron Garrow
Parkway Ballroom
4:15pm – 5:00pmHR Summit Wrap-Up
Parkway Ballroom

Friday, April 11, 9am – 12pm

Master Class

Additional registration required

Peacock Hall, Second and Fourth Floors
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