CHRO Fall Forum – Washington, DC

New Name. Sharper Focus. Same Premier Experience.

The CHRO Fall Forum – Washington, DC builds on the legacy of our flagship Washington Policy Conference with a new name and renewed energy—while maintaining the same high-impact purpose: to convene top HR leaders on the issues defining today’s workplace.

Top HR Minds Tackle the Forces Reshaping the Workplace Right Now

This two-day event brings CHROs and senior HR executives together in the heart of Washington, D.C. for timely, strategic conversations on policy, practice, and executive leadership in a dynamic labor and regulatory landscape.

With a focus on real-time challenges and high-level dialogue, the CHRO Fall Forum complements our Spring CHRO Summit’s forward-looking agenda by zeroing in on the issues that matter now—from public policy and employment law to C-suite collaboration and transformational HR leadership.

 KEYNOTE CONVERSATION 

Differing Perspectives, Shared Implications: Political Insights for CHROs
Kellyanne Conway and David Axelrod on the forces reshaping America's workforce

What happens in Washington doesn’t stay in Washington—and in an era of political uncertainty, HR leaders can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. In this unfiltered conversation, insiders Kellyanne Conway and David Axelrod bring their contrasting worldviews to a candid, cross-partisan exchange on the future of business and society.

From the ripple effects of the second Trump Administration to a Democratic party in transition, these veteran strategists will surface the key political currents CHROs must watch—and what they mean for workforce strategy, corporate risk, and executive leadership in the months ahead.

 SESSION SPOTLIGHT 

CEO Succession: The CHRO's Role in Getting It Right
Boards own the process—but CHROs shape its success or failure

CEO succession is one of the board’s most high-stakes responsibilities—and CHROs are essential partners in guiding the process. From shaping the plan to advising the board, the CHRO’s influence can make or break a successful transition. In this session, longtime CHRO Sheri Bronstein and board director Michael White unpack the findings of a joint study by HRPA and the Center for Executive Succession, offering a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what works, what fails, and how trusted CHROs help boards get it right.

Business & Talent Strategy in an Era of Constant Change

Here's What Sets This Forum Apart:

• Candid, off-the-record conversations with C-suite leaders, government officials, and issue experts
  
  
• Critical updates on practical impacts of labor and employment policy on the federal, state, and global levels 
  
  
• Peer exchange with fellow CHROs on what's working—and what’s next—in workforce strategy
  
  
• Executive-level insight into leading through change, uncertainty, and political transition
  
  
• Practical guidance for closing the year strong and confidently shaping 2026 priorities

More Voices Shaping Strategy in Changing Times
A growing lineup of forward-thinking CHROs, thought leaders, and government insiders. More names coming soon!

HRPA Members, the CHRO Fall Forum is FOR YOU!

Who Should Attend:

• CHROs seeking timely intelligence and trusted peer dialogue
  
  
• Senior HR leaders and those in strategic functional, public policy, or legal roles
  
  
• HRPA member companies invested in workplace policy and enterprise-level HR transformation
  
  
• Executives preparing for C-suite transitions or expanding their external influence

Secure Your Spot Early!

Register now to take advantage of early-bird pricing (ends July 1) and ensure your place at this essential gathering of HR and policy leaders.

Hotel rooms are limited and sell out quickly; reserve your hotel room before July 31!