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Are you ready to take your HR strategy from the dugout to the big leagues? Join CNY SHRM on Thursday, May 21st, at the iconic NBT Bank stadium for a day of heavy-hitting insights, tactical plays, and championship-level networking.

 This year's theme, "From The Dugout To The Big Leagues: Building High Impact HR and People Systems," is all about elevating your professional game. We've scouted the best talent to bring you a roster of speakers who will help navigate the complexities of the modern workplace.

 Conference Location

• NBT Bank Stadium 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse, NY 13208

 Conference Agenda

 8:30-9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast

 9:00 - 10:30 am: Breakfast Keynote

• 2026 Legislative Update: Navigating Legal Changes in the Workplace | Gianelle Duby, BS&K

10:30 - 10:45 am: Break

 10:45 - 11:30 am: Breakout Sessions

• A - Current State of Healthcare: Contain, Innovate, and Strategize | Healthcare Strategy Panel with Dan Elliott, Lawley Insurance; Matt Corrado, OneDigital; Greg McLoughlin, USI; Moderated by Mary Stone
• B  - Wrangling Workforce Complexity: How HR Leaders Drive Real Results | Karen Lynn Kaplan

11:30 - 12:30 pm: Breakout Sessions

• C - Micro credentials and the Future Talent Pool | Art Thomas, Syracuse University
• D - Workplace Investigations: What HR Leaders Need to Know | Kristen Smith, BS&K

12:30 - 1:30 pm: Lunch and Vendor Visits

 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Afternoon Keynote

• Butts in Seats: HR and Baseball Aren't That Different | Jason Smorol, Syracuse Mets

2:30 - 3:00 pm: Break and Vendor Visits

 3:00 - 4:25 pm: Breakout Sessions

• E - Clearing the Bases for a Championship Culture | Tom Schin, Build Better Culture
• F - AI and the Future of Work | Abir Bourazzi, AI & Workforce Strategist

4:45 - 5:30 pm: HR Happy Hour, Prizes & Giveaways

 Members Only: Take advantage of special early bird pricing now through April 25th!

 Conference Registration Pricing: 

• Member: $109 Early Bird (Until 4/24), $129 (after 4/24)
• Future Member: $149
• Student/Transitional: $110

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This event is approved for 6.5 SHRM and HRCI professional development credits.