HR Summit

HR SUMMIT 2026

HR Forward: People, Purpose, Possibility

HR SUMMIT

Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for a dynamic, full-day event focused on expanding the collective knowledge and expertise of HR practitioners and fostering a connected campus HR community.  

 

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, Oct.  29, 2026 
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 
  • Location:Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms   
  • Food: Beverage service (coffee/tea) and lunch provided 
  • Parking: Find employee parking rates at nearby lots 308, 419, 430, 470 through our parking website. You may also use ParkMobile lots nearby; carpooling and bus use are encouraged.

Summit Topics

HR Legal Updates, Higher Ed Workplace, Connecting and more

HR Summit Schedule

Learning Objectives

  • Expand the collective knowledge and expertise of HR practitioners. 
  • Engage in facilitated conversations and intentional networking opportunities that strengthen relationships and foster a connected campus HR community. 

                                                                     AGENDA

Time TopicSpeaker
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Arrive and Light Breakfast 
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Welcome and Opening RemarksRobyn Fergus
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Keynote Presentation: Reimagining the Higher Ed WorkplaceRoy Mathew
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Break 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Annual HR Legal UpdateChuck Passaglia
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Networking Lunch 
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Building Connections across HRLauren Harris
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Break 
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Flourish by DesignTony Kong
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Closing RemarksJanel Forde
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Wrap upRobyn Fergus