ILSHRM State Conference

September 27-29, 2021

Virtual Conference

2021/09/27 08:00:00

WHY ATTEND?

ILSHRM knows that the workplace demands on HR professionals in Illinois during this pandemic have been monumental. We also know that your department’s main focus in 2021 will be the ongoing safety and wellbeing of your employees.  Our interactive virtual conference platform will engage attendees, exhibitors and sponsors over three half days through engaging keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, networking roundtable, live chat and Q&A, and the opportunity to win fun prizes!

HR THOUGHT LEADERS

Over 25 HR thought leaders will share their insights and expertise to help you address the realities of the world of work. Roles are changing, demands on the workforce are shifting, and HR will be leading the way. Put real questions to the speakers and gain strategies to prepare your company and employees for the challenges ahead!

27 RECERTIFICATION HOURS

That’s right – attendees can earn up to 27 hours of SHRM and recertification credit. Don’t have a chance to watch the sessions in real time September 27-29? No problem…recorded sessions will be available to you for 90 days on-demand!

Opening

Keynote

Speaker

Mandy Harvey

Mandy Harvey is a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker who happens to be deaf. Mandy was Simon Cowell‘s “Golden Buzzer” pick on America’s Got Talent. The video has collectively received over 500 million views.

REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration – Deadline May 1st

HR PRACTITIONERS

REGISTRATION OPTIONS
(includes real-time event + on-demand through 11/15)

 

  • $450 SHRM Members
  • $550 Non-SHRM Members
  • $400 Emerging Professionals
    (less than 3 years of full-time HR practice)
  • $100 SHRM Student Member
    (SHRM national student membership required)

 

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Virtual Partner Pavilion (Expo Hall)

VIRTUAL EXPO BOOTH
  • Basic Virtual Expo Booth – $500
  • Non-Profit Virtual Expo Booth (501(c)3 non-profit organizations and educational institutions only)
OPTIONAL PARTNER ADD ONS
  • Virtual Meeting Room Sponsor $2,000 – sponsor one of the 4 meeting rooms and have your logo displayed in each session held in the room for the entire conference. In addition, submit a <1 min video commercial that will be played once each day of the conference.
  • Knowledge Hub Roundtables $1,500 – sponsor a Hub by facilitating discussion in your company’s area of expertise. In addition, submit a <1 min video commercial that will be played once each day of the conference.
  • Networking Event $1,500 – sponsor one of the two evening networking events, first come/first serve. In addition, submit a <1 min video commercial that will be played once each day of the conference.
  • Health Break $1,000 – sponsor a virtual health break such as chair stretching, meditation, etc. This can be led by your company, or facilitated by conference planners.
  • SWAG Bag Item – Click HERE to learn more! 

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Conference Schedule

 

TimeEvent
12:30 -5:30 PMVirtual Expo Hall Open
12:30 - 12:45 PMVirtual Platform Sign-In and Networking
12:45 - 1:45 PMOpening Keynote Speaker
Mandy Harvey

Details
1:45 - 2:00 PMNetworking
2:00 - 3:00 PMConcurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 PMNetworking
3:15 - 4:15 PMConcurrent Sessions
4:15 - 4:30 PMBreak
4:30 - 5:30 PMVirtual Networking Event
TimeEvent
11:00 AM - 5:00 PMVirtual Expo Hall Open
11:00 - 12:00 PMKnowledge Hub Roundtables
12:30 - 1:45 PMVirtual Platform Sign-In & General Session
1:45 - 2:00 PMNetworking
2:00 - 3:00 PMConcurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 PMNetworking
3:15 - 4:15 PMConcurrent Sessions
4:15 - 4:30 PMNetworking
4:30 - 5:00 PMVirtual Networking Event
TimeEvent
7:30 AM - Noon Virtual Expo Hall Open
7:30 - 8:00 AMCoffee Chat Networking Roundtables
8:15 - 9:15 AMGeneral Session
9:15 - 9:30 AMNetworking
9:30 - 10:30 AMConcurrent Sessions
10:30 - 10:45 AMNetworking
10:45 - 11:45 AMConcurrent Sessions
11:45 AM - 12:00 NoonLive Conference Close
+ Monday - Sept. 27th
TimeEvent
12:30 -5:30 PMVirtual Expo Hall Open
12:30 - 12:45 PMVirtual Platform Sign-In and Networking
12:45 - 1:45 PMOpening Keynote Speaker
Mandy Harvey

Details
1:45 - 2:00 PMNetworking
2:00 - 3:00 PMConcurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 PMNetworking
3:15 - 4:15 PMConcurrent Sessions
4:15 - 4:30 PMBreak
4:30 - 5:30 PMVirtual Networking Event
+ Tuesday - Sept. 28th
TimeEvent
11:00 AM - 5:00 PMVirtual Expo Hall Open
11:00 - 12:00 PMKnowledge Hub Roundtables
12:30 - 1:45 PMVirtual Platform Sign-In & General Session
1:45 - 2:00 PMNetworking
2:00 - 3:00 PMConcurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 PMNetworking
3:15 - 4:15 PMConcurrent Sessions
4:15 - 4:30 PMNetworking
4:30 - 5:00 PMVirtual Networking Event
+ Wednesday - Sept. 29th
TimeEvent
7:30 AM - Noon Virtual Expo Hall Open
7:30 - 8:00 AMCoffee Chat Networking Roundtables
8:15 - 9:15 AMGeneral Session
9:15 - 9:30 AMNetworking
9:30 - 10:30 AMConcurrent Sessions
10:30 - 10:45 AMNetworking
10:45 - 11:45 AMConcurrent Sessions
11:45 AM - 12:00 NoonLive Conference Close

CANCELLATION POLICY

$50 cancellation fee prior to September 1st. After September 1st, no refunds.  Substitutions may be made with no financial penalty.  To cancel, contact us at executivedirector@ilshrm.org

Terms and Conditions