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Charting the Course: Bold Leadership, Brave HR
Set against the historic waterways of Savannah, this year’s conference brings HR professionals together for three days of learning, connection, and courageous leadership. Whether you’re finding your bearings or charting enterprise-wide strategy, you’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insight, and a stronger professional crew.
Why Attend
- Navigate today’s toughest HR challenges with clarity and confidence
- Learn from bold leaders and proven practitioners
- Choose sessions aligned to your role and career stage
- Build your network at the networking reception
- Bring back tools you can implement immediately
Agenda at-a-Glance
- Tuesday (Sept 30): Welcome aboard, opening keynote, breakouts + exhibit hall + reception
- Wednesday (Oct 1): Mainstage + breakouts + exhibit hall
- Thursday (Oct 2): Awards + final sessions + closing keynote
Call for Speakers - Now Open!
Guided by our 2026 theme, Charting the Course: Bold Leadership, Brave HR, we are seeking bold, thoughtful voices ready to help HR professionals navigate today’s evolving workplace with clarity, courage, and confidence.
This year’s conference will bring together leaders from across Georgia to explore strategy, leadership, culture, compliance, talent, and the future of work. We invite speakers who are prepared to share insight, spark meaningful dialogue, and equip attendees with practical tools they can immediately apply.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking dynamic, engaging presenters who bring:
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Bold ideas that challenge conventional thinking
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Brave conversations that address real-world complexity
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Practical strategies that HR professionals, people leaders, and business owners can implement immediately
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Real-world solutions grounded in experience
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Fresh perspectives that help leaders navigate what’s next
Whether you are a seasoned keynote speaker, practitioner, consultant, or executive leader, we welcome proposals that align with our theme and deliver tangible value to attendees.
Audience
Our audience includes:
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Senior HR leaders and executives
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HR business partners and managers
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Early- and mid-career HR professionals
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Talent, compliance, and people strategy specialists
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Business owners
⚓ Ready to Chart the Course?
If you’re ready to lead boldly, speak with purpose, and help HR professionals navigate uncharted waters, we encourage you to submit a proposal.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026
Selected speakers will be notified following the proposal review process.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
We invite you to partner with us as we chart the course for the future of HR.
The SHRM Georgia Annual Conference & Expo is the state’s premier gathering of human resources leaders, bringing together decision-makers, strategists, and practitioners from across industries to explore the issues shaping today’s workforce.
As a sponsor, your organization will play a visible and valued role in supporting bold leadership, brave conversations, and innovative people strategies.
⚓ Why Partner With Us
This conference offers direct access to a highly engaged audience of HR professionals who influence organizational strategy, workforce investments, and workplace culture.
Sponsorship provides opportunities to:
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Elevate brand visibility among senior HR leaders
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Showcase products, services, and solutions
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Build meaningful relationships with decision-makers
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Demonstrate thought leadership and industry expertise
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Support the advancement of the HR profession
Sponsor Prospectus
We offer a variety of partnership levels designed to align with your goals, whether you’re looking to maximize brand exposure, build pipeline relationships, or position your organization as a thought leader.
For full details on benefits and to view the comprehensive prospectus, please click the link below.
⚓ Let’s Chart the Course—Together
We value our partners and recognize the important role sponsors play in shaping a meaningful and impactful conference experience.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities or customize a package, please contact:
Jack Eyer, Director of Community Partnerships
We look forward to partnering with you.