DisruptHR Detroit 6.0

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - The Corner Ballpark, Detroit

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

*Doors open at 1:30 pm

What is DisruptHR?

DisruptHR is a global community and information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower people in the HR field. It focuses on challenging traditional HR practices and promoting innovative, forward-thinking ideas related to talent, culture, and the future of work.

DisruptHR Detroit 6.0 Sponsors

Premier (Headlining)

NFP

Host Sponsor

HRUnite!

Detroit Love Sponsors

Michigan Education Trust (MET)

Wayne State University Law School

Name Badge Sponsor

Jovie

Network Sponsors

Angle Health

EngagePEO

Community Sponsors

Lee Media House

NAAAHR - Metro Detroit

SHRM Detroit

DisruptHR Detroit Crew:

Chris Allen

Joyce Johnson-Maples

Katie Taylor

Janelle Thomas

Lory Walters

Tina-Marie Wohlfield

2026 Speaker Lineup:

Angela Alexander

Mary Cooney

Laura Khalil

Josie Ann Lee

Moses Lee

Ryan McEleney

Sandy Nahra

Lily Ramos-Zalweski

Brittney Simpson

Kevandre' Thompson

Kathleen Zadroga

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased but can be transferred to another individual within 48 hours of the event.

Ticket and event information will be emailed to the email address provided on the registration form.

Parking is not included in your registration. We will provide a list of available public parking options near the venue to registered attendees prior to the event.

Event Host Sponsor: HRUnite!

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  • I voluntarily assume all risks that may occur as a result of my participation in an HRunite! conference or hosted event, including, without limitation, the risk of property damage, illness, or personal injury (including death).

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HRUnite! 2022 Conference Schedule*

Wednesday 7/13/2022

  • Pre-Conference Session Registration: 9:30 am – 10:00 am

  • Pre-Conference Session: James Reid 10:00 am – 11:00 am

  • Regular Conference Registration/Lunch: 11:00 am – 11:30 am

  • Lunch: 11:00 am – 11:30 am

  • Conference Kickoff: 11:30 am

  • Opening Keynote – Terry Bean: 11:50 am – 12:50 pm

  • Break: 12:50 pm – 1:00 pm

  • General Session 1 – Tina Marie Wohlfield 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Break: 2:00 pm – 2:10 pm

  • General Session 2: – Anne-Marie Welch: 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm

  • Break: 3:10 pm – 3:20 pm

  • General Session 3 – Melanie Peacock: 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm

  • Closing Remarks Day 1: 4:20 pm

End of Day One Sessions

ONSITE ONLY

  • HAPPY HR (sponsored by Clark Hill, PLC): 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

  • Dinner: 6:15 pm -7:00 pm

  • POKER RUN: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

*all times listed are in eastern time. All regular conference sessions are being recording and will be available to attendees approximately 8 weeks after the conclusion of the conference.18

Thursday 7/14/2022

  • Breakfast: 6:45 am – 8:00 am

  • Early Bird Session – Brenda Meller: 7:00 am – 8:00 am

  • Closing Keynote – Tim Sackett: 8:05 am – 9:05 am

  • General Session 4 – Paula Harvey: 9:05 am – 10:05 am

  • Break: 10:05 am – 10:10 am

  • General Session 5 – Niki Ramirez 10:10 am – 11:10 am

  • Lunch: 11:10 am – 11:30 am

  • General Session 6 – Jackie Krawczak: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

  • Break: 12:30 pm – 12:40 pm

  • General Session 7 – Lee Meadows: 12:40 pm – 1:40 pm

  • Closing Remarks: 1:45 pm

This program is valid for up to 11 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit
www.shrmcertification.org.