California HR Conference 2018 - Grow your Future.

Long Beach

CALIFORNIA

AUGUST 26-29

Grow your future.

Created and curated by the Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA,) the California HR Conference (CAHR) is a hub of human resource content for professionals who either practice or are responsible for HR management in California.

We offer a unique experience committed to your understanding of the trends and laws affecting the future of your business, to opportunities for purposeful networking, and to connecting HR communities.

Attendees

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Manager & Up

Speakers

Credits

Why Attend?

Education

Maintain and sharpen your professional edge by keeping up with changing laws, regulations and cutting edge HR strategies presented by industry leaders.

NETWORKING

Catch up with old friends and make new career-changing connections while learning, celebrating and enjoying everything HR.

Solutions

The Marketplace gathers over 170 exhibitors offering helpful products and services designed specifically for HR professionals.

SPECIAL RATES

From exclusive conference experiences to adjusted admission, our special rates promote an elevated and inclusive event for all.

On The Agenda

8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday-Sunday: Pre-Conference HR Certification Preparation Seminars

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Exhibitor Move-in

1:00pm – 5:00pm

Registration & SHRMStore Open

2:30pm – 3:45pm

Pre-Conference Sessions

4:00pm – 5:00pm

New Member Reception

5:30pm – 7:00pm

President’s Welcome Reception
6:15am – 7:00am

Meet to Move

7:00am – 5:30pm

Registration & SHRMStore Open

7:00am – 9:00am

Coffee

7:30am – 5:00pm

Coaching Sessions

7:30am – 8:45am

New Attendee Orientation

7:30am – 8:45am

Concurrent Sessions

9:00am – 10:30am

Opening General Session with Mel Robbins (Sponsored by Global Upside)

10:30am – 11:15am

Refreshment Break in the Marketplace

10:30am – 4:00pm

Marketplace Open

10:30am – 4:00pm

Solutions Stage Sessions

11:15am – 12:30pm

Mega Session with Dr. Ernest J. Wilson III

11:15am – 12:30pm

Concurrent Sessions

12:30pm – 2:00pm

Lunch in the Marketplace

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Masters Session with Vu Pham

2:00pm – 3:15pm

Concurrent Sessions

3:15pm – 4:00pm

Refreshment Break in the Marketplace

4:00pm – 5:15pm

Concurrent Sessions

5:30pm – 6:00pm

PIHRA Annual Meeting & Volunteer Leader Briefing

6:15pm – 8:30pm

Young Professionals Social
6:15am – 7:00am

Meet to Move

7:00am – 5:30pm

Registration & SHRMStore Open

7:00am – 9:00am

Coffee

7:30am – 5:00pm

Coaching Sessions

7:30am – 8:45am

New Attendee Orientation

7:30am – 8:45am

Concurrent Sessions

9:00am – 10:30am

General Session with Afdhel Aziz (sponsored by Kindle)

10:30am – 11:15am

Refreshment Break in the Marketplace

10:30am – 4:00pm

Marketplace Open

10:30am – 4:00pm

Solutions Stage Sessions

11:15am – 12:30pm

Mega Session with Garry O. Ridge

11:15am – 12:30pm

Concurrent Sessions

12:30pm – 2:00pm

Lunch in the Marketplace

2:00pm – 3:15pm

General Session with CHRO TED-Style Talks

3:15pm – 4:00pm

Refreshment Break in the Marketplace

4:00pm – 5:15pm

Concurrent Sessions

5:30pm

Meet to Eat: Sign up at the Info Desk in the registration area to eat with other attendees

8:00pm

Tuesday Night Event
7:00am – 12:30pm

Registration & SHRMStore Open

7:00am – 9:00am

Coffee

7:30am – 8:45am

Concurrent Sessions

8:45am – 9:00am

Refreshment Break

9:00am – 10:15am

Mega Session Panel with Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

9:00am – 10:15am

Concurrent Sessions

10:30am – 12:00pm

Closing General Session with Captain Scott Kelly

12:00pm – 12:05pm

Grand Prize Drawing

Sessions to Invest in.

Join more than 2,800 practitioners, providers and presenters at the California HR Conference by Professionals In Human Resources Association. Attendees are able to earn SHRM professional development credits (PDCs) and HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Business, California, Global and HR (General) recertification credits. The concurrent sessions are presented by skilled and experienced speakers in HR Compliance, California Employment Law, Business & HR Strategy, Talent Management, Global HR, Total Rewards, Professional Development, Nonprofit HR, and the Executive HR function.

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Speaking from Experience

This year’s lineup features entrepreneurs, HR executives, authors, and an astronaut presenting exceptional general sessions, TED-style talks, mega sessions, and masters series panel.

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Mel Robbins

CNN Commentator and creator of the "5 Second Rule"

@melrobbins

Opening Keynote

Afdhel Aziz

Co-Author of "Good is the New Cool." Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Conspiracy of Love

@AfdhelAziz

Tuesday Keynote

Captain Scott Kelly

History-Making U.S. Astronaut & Retired U.S. Navy Captain. Author of Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

@StationCDRKelly

Closing Keynote

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Dr. Ernest J. Wilson III

Founding Director of USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking

@USCThirdSpace
Monday Mega Session

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Garry O. Ridge

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, WD-40

@learningmoment
Tuesday Mega Session

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Vu Pham, Ph.D

Chair of Elevate at UC San Diego Center for Executive Development

@DrVu
Monday Masters Session

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What's Here?

Long Beach is your Destination!

The urban sophistication of a big city with the relaxed atmosphere of a beach resort. Discover world-class attractions, cutting-edge museums, award-winning restaurants and a thriving, multi-faceted arts and culture scene.

Learn more about our venue, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

Getting Here

Staying Here

Marketplace Expo

With over 170 exhibiting companies at CAHR18, compare products and services in one convenient place and get a thorough overview of all the options available. From live demonstrations to interactive exhibits to one-on-one meetings, you’ll return to your office armed with the information you need to take your organization to the next level.

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