Welcome!
You are invited to attend the 2026 Ohio HR Conference - HRx: Prescribe. Empower. Refill.
Join us on September 22-24, 2026 for the 54th annual Ohio HR Conference. Sponsored by the Ohio SHRM State Council, the conference provides robust programming, a great line up of speakers, opportunities for networking with other HR professionals from around the state, and time with exhibitors and sponsors in the exhibit hall.
Note: The 2026 conference will be held on TUESDAY through THURSDAY this year!
Our conference theme is HRx: Prescribe. Empower. Refill. and our hope is that you'll get your creative juices flowing as we create numerous learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise in human resources from numerous keynote speakers and over 30 concurrent sessions from which to choose!
Although not confirmed, we expect over 30 hours of recertification credit from both SHRM and HRCI. In addition, attendees will have the ON DEMAND option to view any missed sessions.
All of this for a conference registration price of just $ 549 (until December 31, 2025.
Thank you and I can't wait to see you in September!
Robert Palmer
2025 Ohio HR Conference Chair
Speaker Announcements!
Coming Soon!
Our Call for Speakers is open!
Our call for speakers is open and please consider submitting your presentation materials for the 2026 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 to 12/31/2025 | $549 | $599 | $225 | $225 | $200 | $225 |
| 1/1/2026 to 3/31/2026 | $649 | $699 | $225 | $225 | $200 | $225 |
| 4/1/2026 to 6/30/2026 | $749 | $799 | $225 | $225 | $200 | $225 |
| 7/1/2026 TO 8/31/2026 | $839 | $899 | $225 | $225 | $200 | $225 |
| 9/1/2026 until the conference | $869 | $929 | $225 | $225 | $200 | $225 |
** SHRM Membership number and/or local chapter affiliation is required for discounted pricing.