Annual Conference
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We’re grateful to the amazing organizations that make the State of the Workforce Conference possible.
Their support helps us bring together HR professionals, business leaders, and workforce innovators for a day of learning, connection, and growth.
Premier Sponsor
Happy Hour & Partner Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Your commitment to the HR community empowers attendees to lead the future of work. We couldn’t do this without you!
Local Businesses Supporting Our Raffle!
We also want to recognize the local businesses who have donated services and experiences for our conference raffle baskets, featured during the post-conference Happy Hour:
Your support helps make this conference a memorable, impactful event — and showcases the best of our local community.
Join HR professionals, business leaders, and workforce innovators for a powerful, full-day experience on May 8, 2026, at the SW SHRM Annual Conference.
This year’s conference is designed to help you tackle the most urgent challenges facing today’s workplace—with practical strategies you can use immediately.
Featured Speakers & Sessions
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Overcoming Resistance to Change: Embracing Growth in the Face of the Inevitable — Dr. Kathy Gruver
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AI Won’t Replace You, But Bad Leadership Might — Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD
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Leading Humans, Not Just Hardware: Tools for Today’s World — April Allen & Shawna Unger
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Recruit to Retain in the Age of AI: The Power of Human Connection — Janice Litvin
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When Everything Is Urgent: Building HR Systems That Protect Capacity — Brandi Oldham
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DEI in the New Administration: Legal Implications of Recent DEI Executive Actions and State-Level Challenges — Heather Van Meter, Miller Nash LLP
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Beneath the Surface: A Case Study Exploring the Hot-Button Legal Issues Shaping Today’s Workplaces — Amy Robinson & Ally McLain, Miller Nash LLP
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Managing Leave the Right Way: Mastering Washington PFML Administration — Amy Robinson & Stacie Damazo, Miller Nash LLP
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Red Flag Warnings: How to Handle Difficult Terminations — Heather Van Meter & Sarah Brenden, Miller Nash LLP
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Labor Relations 101: Navigating Unions, Rights, and Responsibilities — David Worley, Miller Nash LLP
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Sorting Fact from Fiction: Strengthening Workplace Investigations Through Credibility Analysis — Celeste Mountain Monroe, Miller Nash LLP
Who Should Attend?
HR professionals, people leaders, executives, and anyone responsible for shaping workplace culture, strategy, and people practices.
STAY FOR THE FUN!
Join us for our post-conference Happy Hour and unwind while connecting with fellow attendees.
Sponsored by
As part of the celebration, you’ll have the chance to enter to win exciting raffle experiences, including:
- A raffle basket featuring 4 weeks of chef-prepared meals for 2 people
- Exclusive wine experiences
- A wellness “Pamper & Reset” package
- …and more!
A big thank you to 15Five for helping us create a memorable experience for our HR and business community—and for supporting the incredible local small businesses behind these raffle packages!
