Get excited for our 9th Annual HR Summit! 

SHRM Northstate's 9th HR Summit  

ELEVATING HUMAN RESOURCES
PEOPLE FIRST. FUTURE READY.

Today’s human resources professionals are navigating more than ever before—and doing it with heart, strategy, and strength. As we support our organizations through change, growth, and uncertainty, we’re leading with what matters most -- people. And we’re preparing for what comes next -- the future.

That’s why this year’s HR Summit is built around our 2025 theme -- People First. Future Ready.

HR is more than a job—it’s a calling. It demands knowledge, resilience, creativity, and connection. This HR Summit is your chance to refuel, reconnect, and get re-energized for the important work ahead.

We’ve carefully selected speakers who will engage both your mind and your spirit. Between sessions, network with your peers and meet top-tier HR solution providers in our expo area.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself, your organization, and the future of HR.

Join us October 21st and get ready to put People First and become Future Ready.

We are excited to have you join us this year at a NEW venue -- Win-River Resort Event Center -- where we have room to grow together!

Session Topics and Speakers

Gain valuable insights from our inspiring speakers, connect with fellow HR peers, and explore top-notch HR solutions from our supportive sponsors.

Session 1 and Opening Keynote: Kelly Swanson, CSP, CPAE
Topic: Flip Your Script: Using the Power of Story to Reimagine What's Possible
Website: Award-Winning Funny Motivational Speaker | Kelly Swanson
Bio: Kelly Swanson Bio

Session 2: Christopher Alvarez, Partner, Fisher Phillips
Topic: Costly Retaliation Claims Are on the Rise – Key Litigation/Defense Strategies and Prevention Guidance
Bio: Christopher Alvarez Bio

Session 3: SHRM Jigsaw with SHRM Northstate
Topic: Have fun learning all about SHRM

Session 4: Jeanine DeBacker - Employment Lawyer, Trainer & Workplace Investigator, McPharlin, Sprinkles & Thomas, LLP
Topic: Dealing with Difficult Employees - Documentation Done Right 
Bio: Jeanine DeBacker Bio

Session 5 and Closing Keynote: Morgan Massie
Topic: Finding Your Voice: Creating Conversations that Motivate, Inpsire and Support the People you Serve
Websites: Leadership and Training Concierge
Bio: Morgan Massie Bio

Bonus Event: The Wine in Your Future
Join us for fun-time after the Summit, meet new people, learn how to truly taste wine with our own Kelly Nickel, enjoy 5 different wines, relax and unwind. Also a great time to get to know our Board Members. This is a FREE event thanks to our sponsors!

Good news -- We are pleased to offer same pricing as 2024!

EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICES - SAVE $50

Earlybird pricing 8/5 thru 9/5

SHRM Northstate Members - $169 (We will verify that you are on the current SHRM Northstate roster)

Non-Members - $219

FT HR Undergrad Students - $99*
HR Colleagues in Career Transition - $99*

*Fulltime HR undergrad students and HR colleagues in-between jobs/currently unemployed may also qualify for 100% scholarships, thanks to the support of our Sponsors!  Email bsalyer@northstateshrm.org  to qualify for promo code. 

NEW - Group Pricing Available! **
**Organizations sending 3 or more employees can now save on ticket pricing -- for 3-5 employees save $10 off ticket price, for 6-8 save $15 off ticket price, for 9 or more, save $20 off ticket price. You must email bsalyer@northstateshrm.org for this option

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?

Make your long daytrip from out of the area an easier overnighter! We have set up discounted hotel rates to make it easier for those of you coming from a distance. Call and use rate code Block #106 and the date of our event 10/21/25 to get your rooms at $119 per night.  Luxury Hotel | Win-River Resort & Casino

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

This event is made even more successful with the support of our amazing Sponsors. We plan on having 25+ sponsors who offer HR related products and services in our Vendor Exhibit area.   

Attendees will once again get a Passport to Prizes to complete to be entered into some amazing opportunity drawings worth over $1000!

If your organization has HR related products or services that our attendees would benefit from, please consider a Sponsorship. Or maybe you work with a Vendor you think should be there - share this with them! 

Sponsorships are Available Now - Click Here