Welcome to the 2026 OHRC!
We welcome Robert Palmer back as Conference Chair in 2026.
Don't miss out and register today for Ohio's premier HR Conference. Scheduled for September 22-24 (TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY!), SHRM members and/or local chaper members can take advantage of the $869 price.
Five powerful voices. One unforgettable conference.
Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speakers
Fresh perspectives, courageous ideas and practical inspiration for HR leaders.
Kenston Henderson
I Am a HR Game Changer: 4 Keys to Being a Game Changer in Uncertain Times
Jake Olson
Inspiring Audiences to Find the Set Up in the Setback!
Velera Wilson
Braving Change: Resilient Through Disruption. Change Is Inevitable—How You Navigate It Is Everything.
Karamo
Emmy Award-Winning Television Host
Session details coming soon
Dr. Adi Jaffe
Breaking the Patterns That Keep Leaders and Organizations Stuck
Additional Programming!
2026 OHRC - Pre-Conference Session
- HR’s Gone Wild: Leadership Lessons from the Animal Kingdom
Special Pre Conference Session- "HR’s Gone Wild: Leadership Lessons from the Animal Kingdom" with John Bernatovicz.
Join us for a SPECIAL PREMIUM SESSION with John Bernatovicz on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8am to 10:00am.
2026 OHRC - Executive Track
- HR’s Gone Wild: Leadership Lessons from the Animal Kingdom
Pricing:Attending the conference: $69
Attending JUST the Executive Track: $99
Executive Track Program:
Volunteers Needed!
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2026 Conference Registration Prices
Conference Registration rates
Membership has its perks!
| Rate/Type | SHRM AND/OR Local Chapter Members** | No Affiliation | Retired | In-transition | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/26 - 6/30/26 | ||||||
| 7/1/26 - 8/31/26 | ||||||
| 9/1/26 - Conference | $869 | $929 | $225 | $225 | $200 | $225 |
** SHRM Membership number and/or local chapter affiliation is required for discounted pricing.
Our Call for Speakers is open!
Our call for speakers is open and please consider submitting your presentation materials for the 2027 Ohio HR Conference.
Submitting your information is easy by using our online form. All presentations submitted will be considered by our programming committee, and we'll keep you informed about the decision process along the way.