Why You Should Attend

We hope you are planning to saddle up for this full 3-day event in Mulvane, KS, September 11-13, 2024.

Network

All work and no play makes for a boring HR conference! Join us for networking events on Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th. It's a fun way to close out the nights.

New People

We plan to host 400+ attendees this year, the majority of whom will include senior Human Resources (HR) professionals, supervisors, managers, and directors currently practicing in the Human Resources field.

Credits Available

Conference attendance provides up to 12 recertification hours for in-person attendees, and up to 24 hours for those viewing the On Demand recording.

Great Speakers

The Conference will include subjects and topics in the HRCI Body of Knowledge and SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge. All presentations will meet the criteria for recertification credit from both SHRM and HRCI.

CALL FOR

Concurrent Speakers

KS SHRM invites you to submit a call for proposal to share your knowledge and expertise with human resources professionals at our annual KS SHRM State Conference, September 11-13, 2024 in Mulvane, Kansas. Our theme is This Ain’t My First HR Rodeo and we expect over 400 attendees for this annual event.

Deadline - March 1, 2024

SPEAKERS

Check Out What's Coming

LISTEN TO OUR

Keynotes

Tamara Lindholm

Wednesday Workshop

Anne Bonney

Wednesday Opening Keynote

Natasha Bowman

Thursday AM Keynote

Dan Oblinger

Thursday Lunch Keynote

Braxten Nielson

Friday Closing Keynote

Shalynne Jackson

Friday AM Keynote

12 CREDIT HOURS

Schedule

TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00am – 6:00pmRegistration & Information OpenTBA
8:00am – 11:00amExhibitor Set Up Arena
10:00am – 12:00pmOptional pre-conference workshop with lunch – Tamara LindholmStudio C
1:00pm – 1:30pmConference Opening & WelcomeArena
1:30pm – 2:30pmGeneral Session Opening Keynote – Anne Bonney – Get Over It! Ignite Your ShiftArena
2:30pm – 3:00pmSHRM TimeArena
3:00pm – 3:30pmBreak & Visit ExhibitorsArena
3:30pm – 3:45pmIntroduction of Award nomineesArena
3:45pm – 4:45pmGeneral Session – Kyle Russell – Employment Law Not So DryArena
4:45pm – 6:15pmNetworking Reception with ExhibitorsArena
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
7:00am – 5:30pmRegistration & Information OpenTBA
7:00am – 8:00amBreakfastArena
8:00am – 9:00amGeneral Session Keynote – Natasha Bowman – Mental Health and HRArena
9:00am – 9:30amVisit with ExhibitorsArena
9:30am – 10:30amBreakouts
People TrackConquering Those Challenging Conversations Anne BonneyStudio A/B
Workplace TrackLeaving a Legacy Tamara LindholmStudio C
Organization TrackRETAINWORKS-Helping your associates Return to Work/Stay at Work after an injury or illness John CostelloStudio D/E
Strategy TrackAI in the Workplace: HR’s Best Friend or Worst Nightmare Carrie CoxStudio F
10:30am – 11:00amVisit with ExhibitorsArena
11:00am – 11:30amAward Winner PresentationsArena
11:30am – 12:00pmLunch ServedArena
12:00pm – 1:00pmGeneral Session Keynote – Dan Oblinger – Leadership From the LedgeArena
1:00pm – 1:30pmVisit ExhibitorsArena
1:30pm – 2:30pmBreakouts
People TrackThe Competitive Edge Tiffani QuarlesStudio A/B
Workplace TrackHR Professionals as Retirement Plan Fiduciary: Making Sure You’re Ready for at Least 8 Seconds! Mike SmootsStudio C
Organization TrackDiversify Your Talent Pool: How Partnering with Workforce Programs for Returning Citizens Can Benefit Your Company Bettina SparkesStudio D/E
Strategy TrackIgnite Your Team: “Fired Up to Follow” Leadership Anne BonneyStudio F
2:30pm – 3:00pmVisit with Exhibitors Arena
3:00pm – 4:00pmBreakouts
People TrackThe Prescription Drug Dilemma: Debunking the myth that plan savings and the member experience must be mutually exclusive Christy Powell, Mona Martin, and Austin Nabor</aStudio A/B
Workplace TrackIn the Blink of an AI Todd SutcliffeStudio C
Organization TrackMastering the Match: Due Diligence Strategies for Retirement Plan Provider Selection Justin MitchellStudio D/E
Strategy TrackAttract & Retain Talent with Kansas Labor Market Data / Apprenticships & Internships Update Angela White & Shonda AndersonStudio F
4:00pm – 7:00pmHR Hoedown & Final Exhibitor time (giveaways)Arena
4:00pm – 5:00pmSHRM Foundation items picked upArena
5:00pm – 7:00pmBooth BreakdownArena
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
7:30am – 12:00pmRegistration & Information OpenTBD
7:00amBreakfast & Civility Roundtables facilitated by Kansas SHRM and Advance Kansas AlumniArena
8:00am – 9:00amInclusion Reimagined Shalynne JacksonArena
9:00am – 9:15amTransfer Break
9:15am – 10:15amBreakouts
People TrackLeading Without Authority JL HeatherStudio A/B
Workplace TrackBest Practices and Support from RETAINWORKS for Employers Kristin Doze Studio C
Organization TrackSECURE 2.0 – Things We Now Know Steven SmithStudio D/E
Strategy TrackThe State of Accommodation in the Workplace Teresa ShuldaStudio F
10:15am – 10:30amTransfer Break
10:30am – 11:30amGeneral Session Closing Keynote – Braxten Nielson – Born To SucceedArena
11:30am – 12:00pmConference ClosingArena

SUPER Early bird is good through Dec 31, 2023

Register Now

SHRM
In-Person
$450
Non-SHRM
In-Person
$550
Student
In-Person
$200
Pre-Conference Workshop
SHRM $125
Non-SHRM $175
$125
On Demand Only
SHRM $325
Non-SHRM $425
$325
Refunds minus $100 are allowed until July 1, 2024. After July 1, 2024, conference registrations may be transferred to someone else or applied to a future conference.

Early bird is good through May 31

Register Now

SHRM
In-Person
$500
Non-SHRM
In-Person
$600
Student
In-Person
$200
Pre-Conference Workshop
SHRM $125
Non-SHRM $175
$125
On Demand Only
SHRM $375
Non-SHRM $475
$375
Refunds minus $100 are allowed until August 1, 2024. After August 1, 2024, conference registrations may be transferred to someone else or applied to a future conference.

Register Now

SHRM
In-Person
$579
Non-SHRM
In-Person
$679
Student
In-Person
$250
Pre-Conference Workshop
$175
On Demand Only
SHRM $425
Non-SHRM $525
$425
Refunds minus $100 are allowed until July 1, 2024. After July 1, 2024, conference registrations may be transferred to someone else or applied to a future conference.

Register Now

SHRM
In-Person
$600
Non-SHRM
In-Person
$700
Student
In-Person
$250
Pre-Conference Workshop
SHRM $125
Non-SHRM $175
$125
On Demand Only
SHRM $425
Non-SHRM $525
$425
Refunds minus $100 are allowed until July 1, 2024. After July 1, 2024, conference registrations may be transferred to someone else or applied to a future conference.

Register Now

In Person Registration Has Closed

On Demand Only
SHRM $425
Non-SHRM $525
$425
Refunds minus $100 are allowed until July 1, 2024. After July 1, 2024, conference registrations may be transferred to someone else or applied to a future conference.

SEE YOU THERE

Kansas Star

Kansas Star Event Center

777 Kansas Star Drive

Mulvane, KS 67110

(316) 719-5000

Website

Hampton Inn & Suites

(Block is full but you may call to be added to the waitlist)

785 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 524-3777

  • Group Code: SHR
  • Group Name: SHRM 2024
  • Click Here for Online Reservation
  • Last Date for Reservations: August 28, 2024

Overflow Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites

651 E. 71st St. South
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 448-2780

  • Group Name: KS SHRM
  • Group Number: BW98L0
  • Last Date for Reservations: Monday, September 2, 2024

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer Opportunities

It takes a crew to pull off the conference and we have plenty of volunteer opportunities available. Everyone who signs up and completes 3 or more volunteer slots will receive an appreciation gift!

 

Who We Are

74 years of service to HR Professionals

The Kansas State Council of SHRM, Inc. (KSSHRM) is the Kansas state affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). A non-profit, volunteer-led organization, our primary objective is to support the mission and initiatives of SHRM. We have a long and proud history of supporting the HR Professionals providing access to key tools and resources to support your day to day role.

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