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 / FallForum
- 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 CEO-CHRO Partnership Playbook: Duke Energy
- The New Talent Landscape: Workforce, Mobility & the Future of Business
- Trump Deals A New Immigration Blow To International Students | Forbes
- 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
- Procter & Gamble, Kroger Defend Diversity Policies Amid Trump Attack on DEI | The Cincinnati Enquirer
- 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
- AI and the Future of Work: From Hype to Impact | CHRO Association Webinar
- CEO Succession: Top Pitfalls Boards Face—and the CHRO Practices That Support Success
- Securing the Next-Gen CHRO: Optimizing the CHRO Succession Pipeline
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
- Attendee List (As of 9/3/2025, login needed)
- 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
- 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.
- AI and the Future of Work: From Hype to Impact (October 21, 1:00–2:00 PM ET | Webinar)
Artificial intelligence is substantially transforming work—and CHROs are at the center of it. In this timely conversation, CHRO Association Vice Chair Nickle LaMoreaux (IBM) hosts Laszlo Bock (former Google CHRO and founder of the Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Academy) for a thought-provoking presentation and discussion on what it really takes to implement AI successfully and manage the impact on work. - 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. - 2026 CHRO Fall Forum (Save the Date: September 9–10, 2026)
This annual conference convenes top HR executives in the heart of Washington, DC, for candid, strategic dialogue on the most pressing challenges reshaping the workplace.