Fall Forum Info Center

The Fall Forum Info Center

We’re excited to welcome you to the Fall Forum! This event brings together CHROs and thought leaders for candid conversations, fresh insights, and meaningful connections. Use this Info Center to explore the agenda, learn more about our speakers, and find helpful resources to guide you throughout the conference.

You may notice this year’s conference reflects our Association’s new name and refreshed branding. The updates are designed to highlight the CHRO Association’s mission and the value of our community. Learn more about the change.

QUICK LINKS

• Main Conference Page
• Fall Forum Agenda (Printable PDF / Digital Agenda / Agenda at a Glance)
• Keynote Conversation Details
• Speaker Bios & Session Descriptions

VENUE INFORMATION

• Conference Center Map
• Wi-Fi Details: RitzCarlton_CONFERENCE / CHROFallForum
• Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., 1150 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, DC
• The Ritz-Carlton Check In: 4:00 p.m. | Check out: 11:00 a.m.
• On-site parking and valet parking available
• Contact: +1 202-835-0500
• Virtual Property Tour
• Transportation Information

LOGISTICS & FAQs

• Dress Code: Smart casual (We suggest a jacket or sweater for comfort)
• Meals Included: Wednesday dinner; Thursday breakfast, snacks, and lunch (Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions)
• Registration Desk: Located in the Ballroom Foyer, Association staff are wearing white lanyards
• Q&A Instructions: (Raise hand for mic / email [email protected], option for anonymous submission)
• Privacy Information

SUPPORTING MATERIALS & PRE-READS

• Differing Perspectives, Shared Implications: Political Insights for Business Leaders
  • The Possibility of a Third Trump Term with Kellyanne Conway | Raging Moderates
  • David Axelrod: To be a big-tent party, Democrats have to make room for Zohran Mamdani's ideas | Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
    
    
• The CEO-CHRO Partnership Playbook: Duke Energy
  • Building the future: Harry Sideris leads Duke Energy into a new era | Duke Energy
    
    
• The New Talent Landscape: Workforce, Mobility & the Future of Business
  • DOJ Elaborates on “Illegal” DEI in New Guidance | CHRO Association
  • New Immigration Service Director May Pursue An Anti-Immigration Agenda | Forbes
  • These House Democrats Seek a New Middle Ground on Immigration | The Washington Post
    
    
• Leading the AI Shift: CHRO Collaboration, Use-Case Wins & Governance Guardrails
  • Why Moderna Merged Its Tech and HR Departments | The Wall Street Journal
  • How Marriott International Makes Training Accessible for a Global Frontline Workforce | Great Places to Work
  • Humans provide necessary ‘checks and balances’ for AI, says Lattice CEO | TechCrunch
  • The AI Secret CEOs Won't Admit: Nobody Has Figured It Out Yet | Business Insider
  • There Is Now Clearer Evidence AI Is Wrecking Young Americans’ Job Prospects | The Wall Street Journal
    
    
• CEO Succession: Top Pitfalls Boards Face—and the CHRO Practices That Support Success
  • CEO Succession: 10 Pitfalls Boards Must Avoid—and the CHRO Practices That Help | CHRO Association & Center for Executive Succession
    
    
• Securing the Next-Gen CHRO: Optimizing the CHRO Succession Pipeline
  • Why CHROs have the “second-hardest job in the C-suite” | HR Brew

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

• Attendee List (As of 8/26/2025)
• Our Sponsors

CHRO ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

• CHRO Association
• Center on Executive Compensation (premium program)
• HR Policy Global (premium program)

INITIATIVES & PROGRAMS

• Employment & Labor Group (Included with your membership)
• Washington Representatives Program (Newly refreshed!)
• Council on Inclusion & Diversity (Included with your membership)
• Center on Workplace AI (Coming soon!)

TRAINING COURSES, WORKSHOPS & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

• Mastering CEO Succession & Senior Leader Talent Development
  Part of our CHRO Impact series, this two half-day virtual workshop designed exclusively for CHROs, where you'll gain the tools, insights, and peer connections to confidently lead your organization through successful CEO transitions and long-term leadership development.
  
  
• Fundamentals: Virtual Masterclasses for Senior HR Leaders
  • Fundamentals of Executive Compensation
  • Fundamentals of Global Labor & Employee Relations
  • Fundamentals of U.S. Labor & Employee Relations
    
    
• Foundations: Online Certificate Courses for HR Managers and Directors
  • Foundations of U.S. Labor Relations (open enrollment)
  • Foundations of Executive Compensation (open enrollment)

UPCOMING EVENTS & SAVE THE DATES
Find a full list of our upcoming webinars, conferences, and training courses here.

• Center on Executive Compensation's Annual Meeting (November 5–6, 2025 | Washington, DC)
  This annual members meeting is the perfect opportunity for CHROs, Heads of Total Rewards, and Executive Compensation professionals to hear from experts and gain valuable insights on executive pay, corporate governance, public policy, and more! Open to all CHRO Association members.
  
  
• Annual CHRO Summit (March 4–6, 2026 | Orlando, FL)
  The CHRO Summit is the place for senior HR executives and their teams to receive timely information and unique insights on the latest and most relevant practice and public policy developments. This event brings together peers and world-class thought leaders to discuss the challenges ahead. Open to all CHRO Association members.
  
  
•  Annual Employment & Labor Group Conference (Date will be announced soon | Washington, DC)
  This conference covers the major public policy issues facing CHROs and HR leaders. Examine the political landscape and its potential effects on employers and the workforce, and learn how employment and labor law regulatory changes will affect your HR strategy. This event focuses on the importance of employer voice in an often volatile political and economic landscape on both a domestic and global scale. Open to all CHRO Association members.
  
  
• Global Regional Networking Roundtables (Various dates and locations)
  Explore the unique challenges global employers face. From rising labor costs and increased operational risks to compliance with laws and economic challenges, now is the time to meet for insights and solutions.