CONFERENCE SCHEDULE  -  subject to change

During the conference, you can view the schedule here or on the mobile app where you can build your own schedule. Printed schedules will be available at the conference, or you can click HERE view the printed schedule. 

Sunday, April 21, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B15C
HR Leader Session - Building High Performance Culture
 

Sponsored and Presented by:   

 

Travis Dommert Kristen Eskew
 
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Level 2: B20
HR Virginia SHRM State Council Meeting
 

Quarterly business meeting for State Council Members, Chapter Presidents and invited guests.

    

 
 
 
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Level 2
Conference Check-In and Information
 

 

 

 
 
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Marketplace Grand Opening Reception
 

1 FREE Drink Ticket person and reception food provided. Kick off your conference experience with fellow attendees and conference partners from across the state! 

 
 
 
Monday, April 22, 2024
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Level 2: B21BC
Breakfast in the Marketplace
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Level 2
Conference Check-In , Information , SHRM Foundation Silent Auction
 

Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle benefits the SHRM Foundation. Use this link to view & bid on silent auction items and purchase 50/50 tickets!  Bidding closes Wednesday at 11AM. Must be present at the closing session on Wednesday to claim your items if you are the winning bidder or win the 50/50 raffle - or have a reliable friend claim your items!

  

 

 
 
 
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Marketplace Open & ASK Toy Drive
 

Complete your Olympic Challenge Card - visit all the partner booths and have your card stamped to Win! Details on the card.

Conference Toy Drive: Show your support for ASK by bringing a new (in it's original packaging), unwrapped, smallish toy for the little ones, or a gift card to Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, etc, for teens. Drop off items at the Anthem Booth. 

 
 
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B10
Creating a Culture of Accountability in Today's Workplace
1 Hour Breakout
 
Kimberly Nash
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B13
Emotional Intelligence Triumph: A Gold Medal Approach to Workplace Challenges
1 Hour Breakout
 
Stephanie Burton
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B15AB
How Should Employers Handle the Protests Concerning the Middle East Conflict?
1 Hour Breakout
 
Stephen Stern
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B17
Game-Changing Strategies to Improve Employee Healthcare Experiences
1 Hour Breakout
 
Tim Johnstad
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Level 2: B21A
Welcome & Introductions
 
 
 
 
 
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Level 2: B21A
Lessons in Leadership, Listening, and Laughter
Keynote

Keynote Sponsored by:  

Karith's book is available for purchase and book signing after her Keynote session.

Karith Foster
 
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Level 2: B21BC
Break in the Marketplace
 

Vote for the Best Booth:  All conference partners are entered to win a bronze level partnership at our 2025 conference by competing in the “Best Booth” competition. The winning booth will have the highest number of votes for “Best Booth” by the end of the conference on Wednesday, April 24. Use this link to vote for your favorite Booth.

 
 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B11
Design HR To Match Olympic Values, Win the Gold in Business Results
1 Hour Breakout
 
Ellen Raim
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B12
2024 Global Talent Trends
1 Hour Breakout
 
Jeffrey Bill
HRCI-Global
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B15C
Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims
1 Hour Breakout
 
Bethany Ingle Alex Berg
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B18
Making Work Suck Less: Healing Workplaces Through Play
1 Hour Breakout
 
Jeff Harry
 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Level 1: B15AB
MULTIGENERATIONAL HURDLES: How to Confront Ageism & Create a Workplace Where All Generations Thrive
2 Hour Mega Session

Session Sponsored by: 

Sonia Aranza
 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Level 2: B21A
Outrageous Employment Law Cases ... and the Lessons We Can Learn
2 Hour Mega Session

Session Sponsored by:  

Randy Sparks
 
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Lunch in the Marketplace
 

Lunch Partner:   Enjoy your lunch at any time between 11:30 and 1:30. 

 
 
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Level 1: B10
Marketing & Human Resources: A People Partnership and Approach in the War for Talent
1 Hour Breakout
 
Chris Huseman, Ph.D., PCM Tammy Brown, DBA, SHRM-CP
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Level 1: B11
It would NOT happen at my Firm! Workplace Violence on Your Doorstep… A New Culture for Prevention
1 Hour Breakout
 
Kathryn Scourby
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Level 1: B12
Going for Gold: 5 Empowering Leadership Hacks to Engage and Retain Global Talent
1 Hour Breakout
 
Jamie Smith
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Level 1: B13
Take Care of Your People - Basic, Equitable, No Cost Healthcare for Employees
1 Hour Breakout
 
Bryan Fine, MD, MPH
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B11
Creating the Resilient Organization of the Future
1 Hour Breakout
 
Kathryn Scourby
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B15AB
Trust in Workplace - From Command & Control to Trust & Inspire
1 Hour Breakout
 
Mauricio Velasquez
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B15C
Weaving a Psychological Safety Net in Learning Experiences
1 Hour Breakout
 
Kelli Frey
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B17
Radical Joy: Designing a Workplace Culture for Conscious Leaders and Their Teams
1 Hour Breakout
 
Amy Hager
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B10
Going for Gold: Excelling in the New I-9 and E-Verify Landscape
1 Hour Breakout
 
James Wood
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B15AB
Unleash the Power of Conscious Leadership: Confront Unconscious Bias Hurdles and Achieve Excellence
1 Hour Breakout
 
Sonia Aranza
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B15C
Toward a Culturally-Affirming & Inclusive Workplace
1 Hour Breakout
 
Carlos Gómez
HRCI-Global
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 2: B21A
A Winning Strategy For All Employers – Whether Union-free or Organized
1 Hour Breakout
 
Thomas Lucas Shaun M. Bennett
 
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Break in the Marketplace
 

Vote for the Best Booth:  All conference partners are entered to win a bronze level partnership at our 2025 conference by competing in the “Best Booth” competition. The winning booth will have the highest number of votes for “Best Booth” by the end of the conference on Wednesday, April 24. Use this link to vote for your favorite Booth!

 
 
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Level 1: B10
Smoothing the Friction of Intergenerational Communication to Create, Collaborate, and Connect
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Jenn Whitmer
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Level 1: B15AB
Getting to the Finish Line with Workplace Bullies
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Karen Michael
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B12
Who’s on Deck? Succession Planning that Eliminates Fears and Reduces Cost
1 Hour Breakout
 
Vakassia Niles
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B15C
Empowering Leadership: Mastering Career Conversations for Enhanced Engagement and Performance
1 Hour Breakout

Anastasia's book will be available for purchase and book signing after her breakout session.

Anastasia Mizitova
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B18
You've Been Ghosted: 3 Steps to Becoming an HR Ghostbuster
1 Hour Breakout

Steven's book will be available for purchase and book signing after his breakout session.

Steven Smith
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 2: B21A
Training Day: Learn to Think Like a Lawyer
1 Hour Breakout
 
Michael Gardner R. Patrick Bolling Dean T. Buckius
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Marketplace Happy Hour/Networking
 

Everyone gets a FREE drink ticket. Everyone is welcome to attend to mix & mingle with conference attendees and marketplace partners. 

 
 
 
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
 
Dinner on Your Own
 

See Dining & Entertainment options in the App, or visit the Richmond Tourism Booth.

Richmond Restaurant Week 4/22-4/28

Restaurant Discounts:  Henley on Grace & Mama J’s are offering 10% off their meals to attendees!

Free Trolley Transportation - Mon & Tue 6pm - 9:30pm (20-25 min loop between all locations) 

  • Pickup/Dropoff - Convention Center, 5th street cutout (facing Marriott)
  • Carytown: Ten Thousand Villages 
  • Scotts Addition: Vasen Brewing 

 

 
 
 
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Hotel Greene - Miniature Golf
 

Sponsored by:       Limited to 65 participants, advance sign-up required.  

Join OneDigital for a round of mini-golf. Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres provided at this eclectic hotel. The Hotel Greene is a couple of blocks from the hotel, gather your friends for a quick walk. Transportation not provided. 

 
 
 
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Level 2: B21BC
Breakfast in the Marketplace
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Level 2
Conference Check-In , Information , SHRM Foundation Silent Auction
 

 Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle benefits the SHRM Foundation. Use this link to view & bid on silent auction items and purchase 50/50 tickets!  Bidding closes Wednesday at 11AM. Must be present at the closing session on Wednesday to claim your items if you are the winning bidder or win the 50/50 raffle - or have a reliable friend claim your items!

  

 

 
 
 
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Marketplace Open & ASK Toy Drive
 

Complete your Olympic Challenge Card - visit all the partner booths and have your card stamped to Win! Details on the card.

Conference Toy Drive: Show your support for ASK by bringing a new (in it's original packaging), unwrapped, smallish toy for the little ones, or a gift card to Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, etc, for teens. Drop off items at the Anthem Booth. 

 
 
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B12
Unleashing HR Brilliance: Achieving Gold-Medal Performance in the Workplace
1 Hour Breakout
 
Danielle Gilbert
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B13
Advancing Equality Through the Corporate Equality Index
1 Hour Breakout
 
Reid Whyte
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B15AB
From ADA Compliant to ADA Compassionate: Eliminating Stigma and Increasing Belonging
1 Hour Breakout
 
Courtney Valladares
 
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1: B17
The Olympic Challenge of Leading in 2024
1 Hour Breakout
 
Loralyn Mears, PhD
 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Level 2: B21A
Announcements & SHRM Update
 
 
Monique Akanbi
 
 
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Level 1: B14
Professional Headshot Photos
 

Advance sign-up required.  $10 fee benefits the  

 
 
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Level 2: B21A
Becoming Unstoppable: Success Secrets of an Unlikely Four-Time Olympian
Keynote

Keynote Sponsored by:   

Ruben Gonzalez
 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Level 2: B21BC
Break in the Marketplace
 

Vote for the Best Booth:  All conference partners are entered to win a bronze level partnership at our 2025 conference by competing in the “Best Booth” competition. The winning booth will have the highest number of votes for “Best Booth” by the end of the conference on Wednesday, April 24. Use this link to vote for your favorite Booth!

 
 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B10
Experiential Learning: Music as a Metaphor for DEI
1 Hour Breakout
 
Bill Scheidt
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B13
Performance Evaluations Stink - The Keys to Making Them Better!
1 Hour Breakout
 
Albert Foster
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B15AB
Train for the Big Event : Why HR Leaders Should Be Involved with Crisis Planning
1 Hour Breakout
 
Stephanie Craig
HRCI-Business
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level 1: B17
Building Connections from Day One: Activities for Integrating New Hires
1 Hour Breakout
 
Alexandra Suchman
 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Level 1: B15C
I Was Happy; Then I Went To Work
2 Hour Mega Session
 
William Lewis
 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Level 2: B21A
Starting Block: Legal Updates & Hot Topics
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Victor Cardwell Thomas M. Winn III Leah M. Stiegler
 
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Lunch in the Marketplace
 

Lunch Partner:   Enjoy your lunch at any time between 11:30 and 1:30. 

 
 
 
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Level 1: B11
Participative Management: The Key to Integrating and Protecting the Next Generation of Workers
1 Hour Breakout
 
Joe White
 
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Level 1: B12
Becoming Workplace Gold Medalists: Developing Inclusive Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
1 Hour Breakout
 
Ranisha Speed Tenise Edwards, SHRM-CP
 
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Level 1: B13
The Top 10 Biggest Mistakes Managers Make (and How to Prevent and Fix Them)
1 Hour Breakout
 
Mack Munro
 
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Level 1: B15AB
Setting the Pace in Global HR: Business Immigration Strategies
1 Hour Breakout
 
James Wood
HRCI-Global
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B10
Discover How to Maximize Your Interpersonal Skills in Workplace Dispute Meetings
1 Hour Breakout
 
Leigh Lyons
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B13
The Yellow Cake Principle: Your Recipe for Influence and Success
1 Hour Breakout
 
Roger Grannis
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B15AB
Invisible Ink: The Psychological Contract and the Employee Experience
1 Hour Breakout
 
Julie Develin
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level 1: B17
Student Debt Is a Major Financial Hurdle for Your Employees. You Can Help.
1 Hour Breakout
 
Justin Steil, CIMA®, CRPS® Lisa Brown
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Level 1: B15C
Emotional Intelligence Skills for the Modern Workplace
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Bethany Adams
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Level 2: B21A
Court is in Session ... a Mock Trial!
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Randy Sparks
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B10
Training for the Gold, Growing Our Future Leaders
1 Hour Breakout
 
Michelle Prosser
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B13
Developing the Leaders Around You
1 Hour Breakout
 
Yanick Hicks
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B15AB
HR Strategy to the Rescue – When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
1 Hour Breakout
 
Neena Kovuru
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Level 1: B17
3 Hurdles to Master for HR Success: Retention, Recruitment and Remote Employees
1 Hour Breakout
 
Paul White
 
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Break in the Marketplace
 

Vote for the Best Booth:  All conference partners are entered to win a bronze level partnership at our 2025 conference by competing in the “Best Booth” competition. The winning booth will have the highest number of votes for “Best Booth” by the end of the conference on Wednesday, April 24. Use this link to vote for your favorite Booth!

 
 
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Level 1: B15AB
Balance is Imperative (And Not Just At Work)- A Winning Approach Inspired by the Olympics
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Tajan Braithwaite Renderos
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Level 2: B21A
Creating a Culture of Belonging: Change Your World
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Dr. Melinda Hill, PCC
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B10
Investigation Prevention: Critical People Management Skills
1 Hour Breakout
 
Anya Soto
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B13
Olympic Excellence: Surpassing Workplace Hurdles through Organizational Culture Mastery
1 Hour Breakout
 
Daphne Latimore
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B15C
Wake up HR! It's Time to Get Curious!!
1 Hour Breakout
 
Tina-Marie Wohlfield
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Level 1: B17
SECURE 2.0 Act: Summary of Key Changes Impacting Employer Provided Retirement Plans
1 Hour Breakout
 
Justin Steil, CIMA®, CRPS®
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Level 2: B21BC
Marketplace Happy Hour/Networking and Partner Drawings
 

Everyone gets a FREE drink ticket. Everyone is welcome to attend to mix & mingle with conference attendees and marketplace partners. 

 
 
 
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
 
Dinner on Your Own
 

See Dining & Entertainment options in the App, or visit the Richmond Tourism Booth.

Richmond Restaurant Week 4/22-4/28

Restaurant Discounts:  Henley on Grace & Mama J’s are offering 10% off their meals to attendees!

Free Trolley Transportation - Mon & Tue 6pm - 9:30pm (20-25 min loop between all locations) 

  • Pickup/Dropoff - Convention Center, 5th street cutout (facing Marriott)
  • Carytown: Ten Thousand Villages 
  • Scotts Addition: Vasen Brewing 
 
 
 
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Level 2
Breakfast
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Level 2
Conference Check-In , Information , SHRM Foundation Silent Auction Closes at 11:00
 

Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle benefits the SHRM Foundation. Use this link to view & bid on silent auction items and purchase 50/50 tickets!  Bidding closes Wednesday at 11AM. Must be present at the closing session on Wednesday to claim your items if you are the winning bidder or win the 50/50 raffle - or have a reliable friend claim your items!

  

 

 
 
 
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Level 1: B13
Unleashing the Olympic Spirit to Conquer Workplace Culture Hurdles
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Shaara Roman
 
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Level 1: B15C
The Human-Centered Workplace: Establishing Belonging Authenticity, and Respect
2 Hour Mega Session
 
Devin Hughes
 
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Level 1: B10
AI-lympic Games: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Ai in the Workplace
1 Hour Breakout
 
Ross Broudy Anne G. Bibeau King Tower
 
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Level 1: B15AB
Out of Sight, but Not Out of Mind: Managing Remote Employees
1 Hour Breakout
 
Randy Sparks
 
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Level 1: B17
How to WIN at Performance Management
1 Hour Breakout
 
Mack Munro
 
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Level 1: B18
Adapting Benefit Strategies to Improve Attraction and Retention While Meeting Business Objectives
1 Hour Breakout
 
Kristin Henshaw Kathryn Woollum
 
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Level 2
Break
 
 
 
 
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Level 1: B10
Ethics for HR Professionals
1 Hour Breakout
 
Elizabeth Stillwell
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Level 1: B15AB
Strategic Advantage: Leveraging Veteran and Military Spouse Talent in Your Workforce
1 Hour Breakout
 
Katie Garcia
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Level 1: B15C
Thriving in a Burnout World
1 Hour Breakout
 
Travis Dommert Lucy Roberts
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Level 2: B21A
Amputate Fear: Transform Adversity into Advantage
Keynote
 
John Register
 
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Level 2: B21A
2025 Conference Preview, SHRM Foundation 50/50 Drawing, Olympic Challenge Drawings - Closing Remarks