The HR Leadership Forum upcoming events

Strategic Networking for HR Leaders Workshop + Reception (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners

Duration: 1.5-hour training + hands-on reception

Elevate your executive influence, strengthen your professional network and build relationships that drive impact.

This interactive session equips CHROs and senior HR leaders with practical strategies to identify high-value connections, craft a compelling executive narrative, and build trust quickly with peers and business leaders.

Immediately following the training, apply these skills in a guided, hands-on reception, where you’ll deepen relationships, exchange insights, and turn learning into actionable connections.

Key Benefits:

Develop a strategic networking mindset for senior HR leaders
Practice real-world relationship-building skills
Leave with a personalized networking plan and immediate connections
Transform networking from transactional to high-impact leadership

Seats are limited—secure your spot to connect, learn, and lead with influence.

Timeline

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Registration

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Workshop

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Reception

Location:

HUB International

8300 Greensboro Drive

(Take the elevator to the Lower Level)

Tysons, VA 22102

HRLF & WATRA Reception & Networking Event (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

HRLF & WATRA Reception & Networking Event

Join us for the HRLF& WATRA Reception, an evening designed to bring together HR and People leaders for meaningful connection, conversation, and community.

The HRLF & WATRA Reception offers a welcoming and professional environment where practitioners across industries can expand their networks, exchange perspectives, and strengthen relationships within the HR community. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this gathering provides an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and engage with peers who understand the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping our profession.

This is more than a networking event—it’s a space to build trusted connections, share ideas, and deepen your engagement with HRLF and the broader HR leadership community.

Why attend?

Connect with fellow HR professionals across the region
Engage in thoughtful, peer-driven conversation
Expand your professional network
Learn more about upcoming HRLF & WATRA programs and opportunities

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of connection, collaboration, and community at the HRLF & WATRA Reception.

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Location:

HUB International

8300 Greensboro Drive (Lounge on First Floor)

Tysons, VA 22102

HRLF Career Accelerator – Your Career, Accelerated! (Virtual Event) How Executive Recruiters Evaluate HR Talent (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

The HR Career Accelerator: How Executive Recruiters Evaluate HR Talent

Thinking about your next career move—or simply want to be ready when the right opportunity appears?

Join us for a high-impact, 60-minute virtual Career Accelerator designed exclusively for HR professionals. In this session, we will share insight into how HR talent is evaluated, what organizations are really looking for, and how to position yourself for future opportunities.

You’ll gain practical strategies to strengthen your professional brand, understand how recruiters identify top HR leaders, and learn how to make sure the right opportunities find you.

Whether you're actively exploring a new role or simply preparing for your next step, this session will give you the clarity, perspective, and connections to move forward with confidence.

In this session, you'll learn:

What executive recruiters actually look for in HR candidates
How to position your experience for today’s HR job market
Ways to strengthen your professional brand and visibility
How to build relationships that open future opportunities

Why Attend

Gain insider perspective from an executive recruiter
Walk away with practical strategies you can use immediately
Connect with fellow HR professionals navigating similar career questions
Leave with renewed clarity and confidence about your career direction

Your next opportunity may be closer than you think—make sure you’re positioned for it.

This complimentary session is open to HR practitioners and HRLF sponsors. No vendors.

Driving Enterprise-Wide Change: HR Leadership in Mergers & Restructuring (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Executive Panel & Interactive Case Study

Enterprise-wide change—particularly mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring—places HR at the center of some of the most complex and high-stakes decisions an organization will face. HR executives are expected to move beyond change management frameworks to serve as enterprise strategists, culture stewards, and trusted advisors to the CEO and board.

This program combines a candid panel discussion with an interactive case study to explore how senior HR leaders can successfully lead organizations through mergers and restructuring. Panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights into what enables — and derails — large-scale transformation. The session concludes with a peer-based case study discussion, allowing participants to apply insights to a realistic scenario and learn from one another’s approaches.

Learning Objectives:

Clarify HR’s enterprise-wide role in mergers and restructuring beyond execution and compliance
Identify the critical people, culture, and organizational decisions that shape successful integration
Anticipate common risks and unintended consequences during large-scale change
Apply practical frameworks to guide leadership, workforce, and communication decisions
Strengthen their ability to advise senior leaders and boards during periods of disruption

Key Takeaways:

A clearer point of view on how HR can drive value—not just manage change—during mergers and restructuring
Practical examples of how senior HR leaders have navigated integration, workforce decisions, and culture alignment
Tools and questions to use when advising executive teams during enterprise transformation
Peer insights and alternative approaches to common merger and restructuring challenges

Panelist:

Tanja Guerra, CHRO at Alpha Omega

Alpha Omega’s Chief Human Resources Officer Tanja Guerra is an experienced strategic talent and culture leader, with over 20 years of professional experience in both enterprise-wide and consultative business partner roles. Before Alpha Omega, Tanja served at the Parsons Corporation as the VP of Human Resources Defense & Intelligence Market. Prior to the Parsons Corporation, Tanja worked at SAIC as the VP, Human Resources for the Defense and Civilian Market as well as lead the Enterprise Talent and Leadership Development organization. Before that she was part of Engility Corporation through its acquisition to SAIC, and she began her career at CACI International as an intern. Tanja received her bachelor’s degree in international business from the College of Charleston, SC and numerous certifications including the Harvard Kennedy School in Executive Education and the Wharton Executive Education CHRO Program.

Timeline

8:00am - 8:45am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:45am - 9:00am - Interactive Team Building Activity

9:00am - 10:30am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 1.5 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Federal Contracting Forum (Virtual Event) (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

HRLF’s Federal Contracting Forum is a dedicated peer network for HR practitioners operating in the federal contracting space. This forum brings together HR leaders to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore best practices unique to the complexities of federal contracting.

Members engage in meaningful dialogue on topics such as compliance, workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention strategies, and organizational development—all within the context of federal regulations and contracting requirements. Through interactive discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and peer-to-peer networking, participants gain practical strategies to drive HR excellence in their organizations.

Whether sharing lessons learned, exploring innovative approaches, or building relationships with fellow HR professionals, the Federal Contracting Forum provides a trusted space to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving federal contracting environment.

HRLF's Nonprofit HR Forum (Virtual Event) (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

HRLF’s Nonprofit Forum is a peer network for HR professionals working in the nonprofit sector. This forum provides a collaborative space for HR leaders to share experiences, exchange best practices, and discuss challenges unique to nonprofit organizations.

Participants explore key topics such as talent acquisition and retention, workforce planning, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and compliance—all within the context of mission-driven organizations. Through interactive discussions, peer sharing, and networking, members gain practical insights and strategies to strengthen their HR impact and support organizational success.

The Nonprofit HR Forum fosters meaningful connections among HR practitioners, offering a trusted environment for collaboration, learning, and advancing the effectiveness of HR in the nonprofit sector.

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: (4-Part Series) Master Influence, Presence & Impact (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

Commanding Presence - Lead with Authority

Strengthen your personal brand as a clear and strategic communicator

Key Takeaways:

Elevate your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the highest levels
Strengthen your personal brand through clear, strategic communication
Gain deep insight into your communication style and the confidence to lead high-visibility conversations with clarity, authority, and impact

Session Description:
High-stakes moments don’t just test what you know—they reveal how you show up. This dynamic, high-impact session is designed to help leaders cultivate better relationships, elevate gravitas, and communicate with authority when it counts.

Using the B.A.N.K. methodology, participants will engage in fast-paced, interactive exercises that unlock how to read the room, adapt in real time, and influence across diverse personalities and priorities. This isn’t theory—it’s a practical, immediately applicable strategy that shift how you lead conversations, build trust, and drive decisions.

By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a better understanding of their own communication style, a stronger personal brand, and the confidence to navigate high-visibility conversations with clarity, authority, and impact.

Speaker: Laura M. Labovich, CEO of the Career Strategy Group

Laura M. Labovich is a nationally recognized career expert, workplace happiness advocate, and CEO of The Career Strategy Group, a woman-owned firm specializing in outplacement, career transition, and workforce development.

She partners with mission-driven organizations—including nonprofits, associations, B Corps, and social impact companies—to deliver high-touch, human-centered career solutions that support both individuals and organizations through change.

Through her firm’s personalized approach, Laura and her team have helped thousands of professionals worldwide land meaningful work—often in half the time of the national average. Today, The Career Strategy Group supports more than 120 organizations with innovative outplacement services, executive branding, workforce resilience training, and career development programs.

A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Laura has presented for leading organizations including Marriott International, The Johns Hopkins University, the National Career Development Association, and The AES Corporation, as well as numerous HR conferences and leadership forums nationwide.

Earlier in her career, Laura recruited nationally for Walt Disney World, supporting the launch of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and built the first college internship program at America Online (AOL). She also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and currently serves as President of Women Business Owners of Montgomery County (2024–2026).

Her insights have been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, and U.S. News & World Report. Her book, 100 Conversations for Career Success, was named a Top Career Book by Forbes.

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Master Influence, Presence & Impact

This is a 4-part series

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority (April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 2: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible (June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 3: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions (September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 4: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise (December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority

April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Unlock your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the top.

Master confidence, credibility, and gravitas in high-stakes conversations
Strengthen your personal brand as a strategic leader
Takeaway: Walk away ready to project authority and influence key business decisions.

Session 2: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Turn your authority into tangible impact across the organization.

Learn advanced techniques to guide executive decision-making
Build alignment and consensus across stakeholders
Takeaway: Influence outcomes and drive enterprise-wide results with confidence.

Session 3: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise

September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Forge strong executive relationships that accelerate results.

Identify, engage, and manage critical stakeholders effectively
Navigate conflicts and competing priorities with ease
Takeaway: Strengthen collaboration and gain support for your strategic initiatives.

Session 4: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible

December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Communicate HR’s value in a way that resonates with executives.

Translate insights and metrics into compelling narratives
Present data-driven recommendations that drive action
Takeaway: Tell the story of HR’s impact and influence decisions at the highest levels.

Series Dates:

Session 1: April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 2: June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 3: September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 4: December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF Career Accelerator – Your Career, Accelerated! (Virtual Event) (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

Looking to make your next career move, explore new opportunities, or strengthen your professional brand? The HRLF Career Accelerator is a high-impact, 60-minute virtual session designed just for HR professionals like you.

Join a dynamic community of peers to learn practical career skills, share experiences, and expand your network—all from wherever you are. Whether you’re actively in transition or simply exploring possibilities, this session gives you the tools, insights, and connections to move your HR career forward with confidence and momentum.

Why Attend:

Boost your career-ready skills and personal brand
Learn from and connect with peers navigating similar journeys
Access actionable strategies to accelerate your next career step
Feel supported, connected, and inspired in a thriving HR community

Your career doesn’t wait—why should you? Join us and accelerate your next move!

HRLF's Federal Contracting Forum (Virtual Event) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

HRLF's Nonprofit HR Forum (Virtual Event) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: (4-Part Series) Master Influence, Presence & Impact (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

Commanding Presence - Lead with Authority

Strengthen your personal brand as a clear and strategic communicator

Key Takeaways:

Elevate your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the highest levels
Strengthen your personal brand through clear, strategic communication
Gain deep insight into your communication style and the confidence to lead high-visibility conversations with clarity, authority, and impact

Speaker: Laura M. Labovich, CEO of the Career Strategy Group

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Master Influence, Presence & Impact

This is a 4-part series

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority (April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 2: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible (June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 3: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions (September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 4: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise (December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority

April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Unlock your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the top.

Master confidence, credibility, and gravitas in high-stakes conversations
Strengthen your personal brand as a strategic leader
Takeaway: Walk away ready to project authority and influence key business decisions.

Session 2: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Turn your authority into tangible impact across the organization.

Learn advanced techniques to guide executive decision-making
Build alignment and consensus across stakeholders
Takeaway: Influence outcomes and drive enterprise-wide results with confidence.

Session 3: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise

September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Forge strong executive relationships that accelerate results.

Identify, engage, and manage critical stakeholders effectively
Navigate conflicts and competing priorities with ease
Takeaway: Strengthen collaboration and gain support for your strategic initiatives.

Session 4: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible

December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Communicate HR’s value in a way that resonates with executives.

Translate insights and metrics into compelling narratives
Present data-driven recommendations that drive action
Takeaway: Tell the story of HR’s impact and influence decisions at the highest levels.

Series Dates:

Session 1: April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 2: June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 3: September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 4: December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Master Influence, Presence & Impact

Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority

April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Unlock your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the top.

Master confidence, credibility, and gravitas in high-stakes conversations
Strengthen your personal brand as a strategic leader
Takeaway: Walk away ready to project authority and influence key business decisions.

Session 2: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Turn your authority into tangible impact across the organization.

Learn advanced techniques to guide executive decision-making
Build alignment and consensus across stakeholders
Takeaway: Influence outcomes and drive enterprise-wide results with confidence.

Session 3: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise

September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Forge strong executive relationships that accelerate results.

Identify, engage, and manage critical stakeholders effectively
Navigate conflicts and competing priorities with ease
Takeaway: Strengthen collaboration and gain support for your strategic initiatives.

Session 4: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible

December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Communicate HR’s value in a way that resonates with executives.

Translate insights and metrics into compelling narratives
Present data-driven recommendations that drive action
Takeaway: Tell the story of HR’s impact and influence decisions at the highest levels.

Series Dates:

Session 1: April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 2: June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 3: September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 4: December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF Impact Awards & Reception (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

HR Impact Awards & Reception

Join us for an evening of celebration and networking as we honor outstanding HR professionals and teams who are making a measurable impact in their organizations. The HRLF Impact Awards recognize those who drive innovation, implement best practices, and contribute meaningfully to the HR profession and community.

Celebrate achievements, share insights, and connect with fellow HR leaders in a relaxed and festive atmosphere during our Reception, featuring drinks, light refreshments, and lively conversation. This event is a unique opportunity to recognize excellence, be inspired by peers, and expand your professional network.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Designing Leadership Development Programs for Your Organization (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Developing future leaders is a strategic imperative for any organization, and HR executives play a critical role in designing programs that identify, nurture, and accelerate leadership talent. This interactive session is designed specifically for senior HR leaders seeking to create or enhance leadership development initiatives within their organizations.

Participants will engage in a dynamic mix of expert insights, peer discussions, and practical exercises. The session includes a panel of HR executives sharing real-world approaches and lessons learned from implementing leadership development programs in their organizations. A case study exercise allows participants to apply these insights to a practical scenario, designing a leadership development program tailored to their organization’s unique needs.

By combining strategy, peer learning, and hands-on application, this program empowers HR leaders to build a sustainable pipeline of high-potential talent and ensure their organization is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

Learning Outcomes:

Assess organizational needs and identify high-potential employees for leadership development.
Design a structured, scalable leadership development program aligned with business strategy.
Apply coaching, mentoring, and experiential learning techniques to accelerate leadership growth.
Learn from peers about successful approaches and common pitfalls in leadership program implementation.
Translate insights from a case study into actionable steps for their own organization.

Key Takeaways:

A framework for creating a high-impact leadership development program.
Practical strategies and tools for identifying and developing future leaders.
Peer insights and examples from real-world organizational programs.
Actionable ideas to implement immediately in your organization.
Enhanced understanding of how to measure and communicate the impact of leadership development initiatives.

Timeline

8:00am - 8:45am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:45am - 9:00am - Interactive Team Building Activity

9:00am - 10:30am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 1.5 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF Career Accelerator – Your Career, Accelerated! (Virtual Event) (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

Why Attend:

Boost your career-ready skills and personal brand
Learn from and connect with peers navigating similar journeys
Access actionable strategies to accelerate your next career step
Feel supported, connected, and inspired in a thriving HR community

Your career doesn’t wait—why should you? Join us and accelerate your next move!

Rewriting the HR Playbook: Elevating Enterprise Impact Through HR Leadership (Friday, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Today’s HR leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity—shifting workforce expectations, rapid business change, evolving technology, and heightened executive and board expectations. This panel brings together senior HR leaders to share how they are redefining HR’s role to drive enterprise-wide impact.

Designed for CHROs, VPs, and HR Directors, this session will explore how HR leaders are aligning people strategy with business priorities, influencing enterprise decisions, and leading through transformation. Panelists will share practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world examples of how HR is shaping organizational outcomes—beyond programs and policies—to enable growth, agility, and sustained performance.

Participants will leave with a clearer perspective on the evolving HR leadership agenda and concrete ideas to elevate their own strategic impact within their organizations.

Learning Objectives

Identify the core capabilities and mindsets required for HR leaders to drive enterprise impact
Understand how senior HR leaders are aligning workforce strategy with business and growth objectives
Explore effective approaches for influencing executive leadership and enterprise decision-making
Learn how HR leaders are prioritizing and sequencing strategic initiatives in a complex environment
Gain insight into how HR functions are evolving to meet future organizational demands

Key Takeaways

Executive Perspectives: Real-world insights from senior HR leaders on what’s working—and what they’ve learned along the way
Strategic Alignment: Practical examples of how HR can directly support and influence enterprise strategy
Leadership Impact: Approaches to positioning HR as a trusted enterprise advisor and strategic leader
Future Focus: Key trends and considerations shaping the next phase of HR leadership
Actionable Ideas: Take-home strategies participants can apply to strengthen HR’s impact within their own organizations

Timeline

8:00am - 8:45am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:45am - 9:00am - Interactive Team Building Activity

9:00am - 10:30am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 1.5 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Federal Contracting Forum (Virtual Event) (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

HRLF's Nonprofit HR Forum (Virtual Event) (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary event for HR practitioners.

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: (4-Part Series) Master Influence, Presence & Impact (Friday, December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

Commanding Presence - Lead with Authority

Strengthen your personal brand as a clear and strategic communicator

Key Takeaways:

Elevate your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the highest levels
Strengthen your personal brand through clear, strategic communication
Gain deep insight into your communication style and the confidence to lead high-visibility conversations with clarity, authority, and impact

Speaker: Laura M. Labovich, CEO of the Career Strategy Group

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Master Influence, Presence & Impact

This is a 4-part series

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority (April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 2: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible (June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 3: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions (September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Session 4: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise (December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM)

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions (Friday, December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority

April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Unlock your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the top.

Master confidence, credibility, and gravitas in high-stakes conversations
Strengthen your personal brand as a strategic leader
Takeaway: Walk away ready to project authority and influence key business decisions.

Session 2: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Turn your authority into tangible impact across the organization.

Learn advanced techniques to guide executive decision-making
Build alignment and consensus across stakeholders
Takeaway: Influence outcomes and drive enterprise-wide results with confidence.

Session 3: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise

September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Forge strong executive relationships that accelerate results.

Identify, engage, and manage critical stakeholders effectively
Navigate conflicts and competing priorities with ease
Takeaway: Strengthen collaboration and gain support for your strategic initiatives.

Session 4: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible

December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Communicate HR’s value in a way that resonates with executives.

Translate insights and metrics into compelling narratives
Present data-driven recommendations that drive action
Takeaway: Tell the story of HR’s impact and influence decisions at the highest levels.

Series Dates:

Session 1: April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 2: June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 3: September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 4: December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible (Friday, December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This event is exclusively for HR practitioners.

HRLF's Executive Skills Accelerator: Master Influence, Presence & Impact

Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible

Elevate your leadership, sharpen your influence, and make your impact felt across the enterprise in this 4-part skill-building series for HR executives.

Session 1: Commanding Presence – Lead with Authority

April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Unlock your executive presence to be seen, heard, and trusted at the top.

Master confidence, credibility, and gravitas in high-stakes conversations
Strengthen your personal brand as a strategic leader
Takeaway: Walk away ready to project authority and influence key business decisions.

Session 2: Influence & Persuasion – Guiding Strategic Decisions

June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Turn your authority into tangible impact across the organization.

Learn advanced techniques to guide executive decision-making
Build alignment and consensus across stakeholders
Takeaway: Influence outcomes and drive enterprise-wide results with confidence.

Session 3: Stakeholder Management – Build Trust Across the Enterprise

September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Forge strong executive relationships that accelerate results.

Identify, engage, and manage critical stakeholders effectively
Navigate conflicts and competing priorities with ease
Takeaway: Strengthen collaboration and gain support for your strategic initiatives.

Session 4: Strategic Storytelling – Make HR’s Impact Visible

December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Communicate HR’s value in a way that resonates with executives.

Translate insights and metrics into compelling narratives
Present data-driven recommendations that drive action
Takeaway: Tell the story of HR’s impact and influence decisions at the highest levels.

Series Dates:

Session 1: April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 2: June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 3: September 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Session 4: December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Timeline

8:00 am - 8:30 am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 2 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED