Picture yourself with a packed suitcase, sunglasses on. Your destination: the 2018 California HR Conference in sunny, laid-back Long Beach, CA. You’re coming for four days of learning ALL the new HR best practices, and refreshingly unique social events where you’ll let loose, make new career connections, and expand your HR community.

You’re coming to discover trusted solutions, get some sweet HR swag, make lots of memories, fine-tune your resume, take a nice new professional headshot, and of course, enjoy some fun in the SoCal sun.

Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

By the end of this blog post, you’ll have everything you need to register for the 2018 California HR Conference and turn this dream scenario into a reality.

Step 1. Decide what to learn at CAHR18. The Sessions are Live!

Using our Session Directory, you can see the full spectrum of courses, credits, speakers, tracks, and sort by whichever is most important to you. Give it a spin and find the sessions that fit your professional development needs. With a full conference pass, you’ll earn up to 16.75 recertification credits, and with the extra On Demand option you can earn dozens more.

Step 2. Justify Your Trip & Gain Approval
Today more than ever, it’s vital to demonstrate your return on investment. We’ve crafted a tool for you to show your organization that it is well is worth the cost to attend the California HR Conference. Simply download our template letter, and fill in the blanks using the sessions you selected from our directory. Plus – compared to national conferences, #CAHR18 is a steal for the value you’ll gain here.

Step 3. Getting Here
The California HR Conference is situated in Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, which is easy to access (15 minutes) from stress-free Long Beach Airport, 25 minutes from LAX, and 30 minutes from John Wayne Airport in Orange County. For locals, click here for directions.

 

Southwest Airlines – The Official Travel Partner of CAHR18
We love Southwest Airlines. From their snacks, to their service, to their uniquely lovable personality, we are proud to present Southwest as our official #CAHR18 Airline Partner. This year, Southwest is making it easier for you to travel to #CAHR18!  Southwest Airlines is offering a a discount and Rapid Reward Points through their SWABIZ® account. This gives you a 10% discount off Anytime & Business Select® fares and a 3% discount off select Wanna Get Away® fares for travel to and from the conference. Book your travel between June 15th, 2018 and August 12th, 2018 to take advantage of the discounted rates. (Discounts are available for travel August 23rd, 2018 through September 1st, 2018.) Take advantage of the discounted rates and book now! Use Corporate ID: 99609602.

By flying Southwest Airlines, as a California HR Conference traveler, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• 50% bonus Rapid Reward points for your travel to & from the convention with Rapid Rewards # added to your reservation. To enroll in the Rapid Rewards program, click here.
• No baggage fees (first two bags)
• No change or cancellation fees
• No peak travel or fuel surcharges
• Consistently ranked the “Best in Customer Service” by DOT

When you use your #CAHR18 Southwest Discount before August 12th, be sure to Enter Corporate ID: 99609602.

Step 4. Staying Here
Need a place to stay once you get here? Head on over to reserve your room at one of our official partner hotels. Our room blocks are filling out fast, so don’t wait.

The California HR Conference has so much to offer your organization, and even more to offer YOU during your 4 days of learning & fun in Long Beach.

Complete Step 1 of your trip by registering for CAHR18!