Employment & Labor Group Annual Conference

Leading Through Workplace Policy Change
Strategies for Protecting and Advancing Your HR Goals in 2025—and Beyond

Off-the-Record Access. Strategic Takeaways. Immediate Relevance.

Join fellow HRPA members in Washington, DC for one day of high-impact, candid conversations on the most urgent labor and employment challenges facing employers today. From AI and DEI to the Trump administration’s workplace agenda and the ever-expanding patchwork of state laws, you’ll get the latest legal and policy intelligence—delivered by the experts who shape it and the practitioners who navigate it every day.

The Conference Every HRPA Member Should Attend

No matter your title or area of focus, this event delivers the insights you need to protect your company and stay ahead of workplace change. Designed for all HRPA members, the content goes beyond policy—offering practical, strategic guidance you can apply immediately in your role.

Whether you're a CHRO, labor strategist, employee relations lead, government affairs professional, or policy expert, you’ll leave with intelligence you can use—and a clearer view of what’s coming next.

Why HRPA Members Prioritize This Conference Every Year

• This is where the real conversations happen. Go beyond headlines with off-the-record insights from legal experts, policymakers, and peers.
  
  
• It’s built for your role—and your reality. Every session delivers practical takeaways you can use right away to protect and advance your company’s goals.
  
  
• Your annual policy check-in. Stay ahead of the shifting legal landscape and what it means for your labor, DEI, AI, and workforce strategies.
  
  
• A direct line to decision-makers. Engage with the people shaping the rules your company has to follow—and learn what’s coming next.
  
  
• It’s your competitive edge. Attendees will walk away sharper, savvier, and better equipped. You should be one of them!

 SESSION SPOTLIGHT 

Learn How to Successfully Navigate the New DEI Environment
Compliance-Driven Strategies for Advancing DEI with Confidence

As legal scrutiny intensifies and political dynamics shift, advancing your company’s DEI initiatives has become more complex—and more critical—than ever. In this timely session, top legal experts break down the evolving risks facing corporate DEI programs and share strategies to move your goals forward while staying compliant and avoiding legal pitfalls. You’ll walk away with the clarity and confidence to protect your organization and lead effectively in one of the most high-stakes areas facing employers today.

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Make Sense of the State Patchwork: Compliance Strategies You Can Use Now
Practical Guidance for Managing Today’s Most Confusing—and Costly—Compliance Challenges

As new state laws continue to multiply and diverge, HR leaders are feeling the strain. From pay transparency and paid leave to AI, labor rules, and restrictive covenants, even the best-prepared teams are struggling to keep up. In this session, you’ll hear from top legal experts and seasoned practitioners who’ve successfully tackled these issues across jurisdictions. Learn the latest developments, avoid costly missteps, and leave with clear, practical strategies you can put to work immediately—no matter which states you operate in.

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The Global Policy Shift: What It Means for Employers Everywhere
Future-Focused Insights to Help Multinational Employers Stay Aligned, Compliant, and Competitive

As countries around the world adopt new rules on AI, DEI, data privacy, labor relations, and more, the pressure is on for global employers to stay ahead of fast-moving regulatory change. In this forward-looking session, legal experts and multinational HR leaders share how they’re building cohesive global strategies that support both compliance and business goals. Whether you're managing operations across two countries or twenty, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the global policy landscape—and how to navigate it with confidence.

More Leading Voices Driving the Future of the Workplace:

Additional speakers and subject matter experts will be added here as our agenda evolves!

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