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We hope you are planning to saddle up for this full 3-day event in Mulvane, KS, September 11-13, 2024.
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.
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.
Conference attendance provides up to 12 recertification hours for in-person attendees, and up to 24 hours for those viewing the On Demand recording.
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.
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.
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | Registration & Information Open | TBA |
| 8:00am – 11:00am | Exhibitor Set Up | Arena |
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Optional pre-conference workshop with lunch – Tamara Lindholm | Studio C |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Conference Opening & Welcome | Arena |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | General Session Opening Keynote – Anne Bonney – Get Over It! Ignite Your Shift | Arena |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | SHRM Time | Arena |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Break & Visit Exhibitors | Arena |
| 3:30pm – 3:45pm | Introduction of Award nominees | Arena |
| 3:45pm – 4:45pm | General Session – Kyle Russell – Employment Law Not So Dry | Arena |
| 4:45pm – 6:15pm | Networking Reception with Exhibitors | Arena |
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am – 5:30pm | Registration & Information Open | TBA |
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Breakfast | Arena |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | General Session Keynote – Natasha Bowman – Mental Health and HR | Arena |
| 9:00am – 9:30am | Visit with Exhibitors | Arena |
| 9:30am – 10:30am | Breakouts | |
| People Track | Conquering Those Challenging Conversations Anne Bonney | Studio A/B |
| Workplace Track | Leaving a Legacy Tamara Lindholm | Studio C |
| Organization Track | RETAINWORKS-Helping your associates Return to Work/Stay at Work after an injury or illness John Costello | Studio D/E |
| Strategy Track | AI in the Workplace: HR’s Best Friend or Worst Nightmare Carrie Cox | Studio F |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Visit with Exhibitors | Arena |
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Award Winner Presentations | Arena |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Lunch Served | Arena |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | General Session Keynote – Dan Oblinger – Leadership From the Ledge | Arena |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Visit Exhibitors | Arena |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Breakouts | |
| People Track | The Competitive Edge Tiffani Quarles | Studio A/B |
| Workplace Track | HR Professionals as Retirement Plan Fiduciary: Making Sure You’re Ready for at Least 8 Seconds! Mike Smoots | Studio C |
| Organization Track | Diversify Your Talent Pool: How Partnering with Workforce Programs for Returning Citizens Can Benefit Your Company Bettina Sparkes | Studio D/E |
| Strategy Track | Ignite Your Team: “Fired Up to Follow” Leadership Anne Bonney | Studio F |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Visit with Exhibitors | Arena |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Breakouts | |
| People Track | The Prescription Drug Dilemma: Debunking the myth that plan savings and the member experience must be mutually exclusive Christy Powell, Mona Martin, and Austin Nabor</a | Studio A/B |
| Workplace Track | In the Blink of an AI Todd Sutcliffe | Studio C |
| Organization Track | Mastering the Match: Due Diligence Strategies for Retirement Plan Provider Selection Justin Mitchell | Studio D/E |
| Strategy Track | Attract & Retain Talent with Kansas Labor Market Data / Apprenticships & Internships Update Angela White & Shonda Anderson | Studio F |
| 4:00pm – 7:00pm | HR Hoedown & Final Exhibitor time (giveaways) | Arena |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | SHRM Foundation items picked up | Arena |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Booth Breakdown | Arena |
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am – 12:00pm | Registration & Information Open | TBD |
| 7:00am | Breakfast & Civility Roundtables facilitated by Kansas SHRM and Advance Kansas Alumni | Arena |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Inclusion Reimagined Shalynne Jackson | Arena |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Transfer Break | |
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Breakouts | |
| People Track | Leading Without Authority JL Heather | Studio A/B |
| Workplace Track | Best Practices and Support from RETAINWORKS for Employers Kristin Doze | Studio C |
| Organization Track | SECURE 2.0 – Things We Now Know Steven Smith | Studio D/E |
| Strategy Track | The State of Accommodation in the Workplace Teresa Shulda | Studio F |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Transfer Break | |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | General Session Closing Keynote – Braxten Nielson – Born To Succeed | Arena |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Conference Closing | Arena |
(Block is full but you may call to be added to the waitlist)
785 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 524-3777
651 E. 71st St. South
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 448-2780
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!
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.
