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The 2023 Human Capital Conference

GMA SHRM is excited to announce its 18th Annual Human Capital Conference will be in person again on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI!   

Today's workforce and the world of HR are constantly changing.  Leading with empathy and a focus on mental wellness are not just catch phrases but essential tools to improve recruitment, engagement and retention.    The 2023 Human Capital Conference is focused on identifying issues around the bend, providing new tools, and sharpening existing ones to help YOU drive change in the workplace and in your organization.  

Featured Keynote Presenters:

Justin Jones-Fosu

Justin is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he combines over a decade of leadership
in Fortune 500 companies, his real-life experience and research to help global organizations create new rhythms of sustainable excellence, profitability, and engagement. 
Keynotes:
  • Work to a Different Beat
  • Your Why Matters Now


Mike Aitken

To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of SHRM, we are excited to bring Mike Aitken, SHRM Chief
Membership Officer to the 2023 Human Capital Conference. Mike has played a key role in setting the strategic direction of SHRM since 2003 with his roles as Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Membership Officer.   Mike is a leading authority on the issues important to the HR profession and will share with us the latest SHRM research in his keynote.
Keynote:
  • Workplace Issues:  Now and Looking Ahead


Outstanding Breakout Sessions:

  • Mental Health in the Workplace: Tools and Processes for HR Professionals
  • The Critical Role of Compensation in the Recruitment Process
  • Leadership in an Age of Permanent Whitewater
  • Modernizing the Employee Lifecycle Using an Equity Lens  
  • Annual HR Legal Update 

Conference Sponsors

Please help us thank our conference sponsors who make this great event possible.

Conference Premier Sponsors:

Conference Business Sponsors:

Location

Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
If special accomodations are needed, please contact the chapter office.
Click here for direction information.


Fees & Registration

All in person registration options include:
  • 3 Keynote Presentations
  • 2 Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch
Registration TypeBefore May 5After May 5

     GMA SHRM Chapter Member - login required
$129$149
     Non-Member
$179$199
     New Member Special
     Conference Registration and 1 year GMA SHRM Membership
       That's 26 recertification hours for only $200!
$200$200

Schedule

Conference has been approved by SHRM and HRCI for 5.50 credit hours!


For detailed session information, go to the Breakout Session Description page or click on a topic below.

Time
Program
7:30 to 8:15

Registration and Continental Breakfast 

8:05 to 8:30Welcome
8:30 to 9:30

Morning Keynote:  Justin Jones-Fosu  - Work to a Different Beat

9:30 to 9:45Break 
9:45 to 11:00
Breakout Session 1
11:00 to 11:15Break
11:15 to 12:15

Keynote:  Mike Aitken - Workplace Issues:  Now and Looking Ahead

12:15 to 1:00Lunch and Announcements 
 1:15 to 2:30
 2:30 to 2:45
Break
 2:45 to 4:00

Closing Keynote: Justin Jones Fosu - Your Why Matters Now

 4:00 to 5:00

Networking Reception & Prize Drawing

As is tradition, our day will conclude with a networking reception and raffle.

Networking Reception

As is tradition, our day will conclude with a reception and networking.   Those that visit our sponsor booths will be entered in our drawing for our grand prize,

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