HRUNITE! 2026 CONFERENCE

JULY 14 - 16, 2026

Frankenmuth, Michigan

  • Our 2026 conference will offer up to 15 hours of professional development (with 3.5 additional if attending the Pre-Conference employment law session)

  • On-demand recordings of regular conference sessions included with registration (avoid session FOMO).

  • HRUnite! is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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

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Workforce Wellness- HRUnite! Conference Wellness Partner

HR Unleashed !! Transforming from Support Role to Strategic Leader

Employment Law Update – Mid Year Review

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Stand Up, PUSH BACK

HR: How Leaders Make it Special

Title Pending - But it's Going to be #HRAwesome

Dealing with Difficult Conversations

HR, It’s a New Day!

Hacks for HR to Connect with Leaders

Network Like An Introvert: Valuable Tips For All Personality Styles

The Philosopher Manager

LinkedIn Profile Optimization -- including audience "Hotseat" Profile Reviews

Carefully Cultivating a People-First Culture

Insights Into Today's Biggest HR Issues

Shiny Object! Brand Storytelling & Content Marketing in a Short Attention-Span World

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Pre Conference Details Coming Soon

Wed, July 15, 2026

Session Schedule

Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

OPENING REMARKS

  • 8:30 am - 8:40 am

    • Room 1: Composer

OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION

  • 8:40 am - 9:40 am

    • Keynote

      • Room 1: Composer

      • Speaker: Katrina Kibben

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT ROUND ONE

  • 9:50 am - 10:50 am

    • Room 1: Composer

  • Room 2: Brahms

MINI WELLNESS SESSION 1

  • 10:55 am - 11:20 am

    • Room 2: Brahms

MINI WELLNESS SESSION 1

  • 10:55 am - 11:20 am

    • Room 2: Brahms

NETWORKING AND EXPO

Visit our Sponsors - Outside Composer

LUNCH: 11:20 am - 11:50 am

OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO OF HRUNITE! 2026 w/SHAWN LEE

  • 11:50 am - 12:00 PM

    • Room 1: Composer

BREAKOUT ROUND 2

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Room 1: Composer

  • Room 2: Brahms

BREAKOUT ROUND 3

  • 1:10 pm - 2:10 pm

    • Room 1: Composer

  • Room 2: Brahms

BREAKOUT ROUND 4

  • 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm

    • Room 1: Composer

  • Room 2: Brahms

BREAKOUT ROUND 5

  • 3:25 pm - 4:25 pm

    • Room 1: Composer

  • Room 2: Brahms

HAPPY HOUR / HRUNITE! AWARDS

  • 4:45 pm - 6:00 PM

    • Room 1: Composer

OPTIONAL VIP NETWORKING DINNER & FIRESIDE CHAT KEYNOTE

  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    • Room 1: Composer

    • Speaker: Katrina Kibben

    • ADDITIONAL $20 TICKET REQUIRED (Dinner is not included with 2026 conference registration)

Thurs, July 16, 2026

Session Schedule

Coffee/Expo 8:00 am - 8:30 am

EARLY BIRD WELLNESS SESSION 2

  • 8:00 am - 8:30 am

    • Room 1: Composer

DELUX BREAKFAST BUFFET

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am

    • Room 1: Composer

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    • Room 1: Composer

    • Speaker: Desmond Clark

GENERAL SESSION 2

  • 10:10 am - 11:10 am

    • Room 1: Composer

    • Speaker: Renee Walker

GENERAL SESSION 3

  • 11:20 am - 12:20 pm

    • Room 1: Composer

    • Speaker: Shawn Lee

CLOSING REMARKS

  • 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm

    • Room 1: Composer

    • Speaker: Tina-Marie
      Wohlfield

    • Closing Remarks

Pricing is valid if purchased before May 31, 2026.

After that date, pricing will increase. Conference Registrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another individual

within 48 hours of the start of the event.

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HRUnite! 2025 Speakers

Keynote Speakers

  • Greg Schwem

  • Paula Tutman

General Session

  • Shawn Lee

Breakout Speakers

  • Traci Austin

  • Lotus Buckner

  • Amanda Brunson

  • Greg Coyne

  • Tom Daniels

  • Jennifer Dupont

  • Christie Engler

  • Sandy Harvey

  • Erich Kurschat

  • Jill Kopanis

  • Paul LaLonde

  • Tay Lee

  • Jill McCarthy

  • Niki Ramirez

  • James Reid

  • Paul Sherwood

  • Claire Stroh

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