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09/02/2026

The day is here - Elevate 2026: Leading in the New Reality of Work is TODAY!

Months of anticipation, one powerful lineup, and it all comes together right now. Business and HR leaders are in the room to share real-world lessons, tackle today's toughest workplace challenges, and map what's next - with voices like former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, "Born to Buzz" author Laura Best, and Kristin Michaels of Neal, Ge**er & Eisenberg, plus leaders from Metra, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, and Morningstar.

The question we're all here to answer: what will the workplace look like tomorrow — and how will you lead through it?

Here's to a day of big ideas and bigger conversations. 👏

08/31/2026

⏳ 3 days out. Elevate 2026 is almost here, and this is your final stretch to grab a seat! Oscar Munoz, Laura Best, Kristin Michaels, and leaders from Metra, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, and Morningstar, all in one room, tackling the future of work.

Once it's full, it's full. 👉 https://bit.ly/49DB4Il

08/27/2026

"What will the workplace look like tomorrow - and how will you lead through it?" That's the question at the heart of Elevate 2026. So we'll ask you first: what's the ONE workplace shift you think every leader should be preparing for right now?

Drop it in the comments 👇 Then come hear how leaders like Oscar Munoz, Laura Best, and Kristin Michaels are answering it!: https://bit.ly/49DB4Il

08/25/2026

Eight more days until Elevate 2026! One room. Some of the boldest voices in business and HR - former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, Passion Collective founder Laura Best, and NGE's Kristin Michaels, plus leaders from Metra, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, and Morningstar.

The question driving it all: what will the workplace look like tomorrow -and how will you lead through it? Seats are going fast! Register now: https://bit.ly/49DB4Il

08/20/2026

🎤 The Elevate 2026 lineup is complete - and wow, what a room this is going to be.

Oscar Munoz. Laura Best. Kristin Michaels. Plus leaders from Metra, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, and Morningstar - all coming together to tackle the biggest challenges facing today's workplace and explore what's next.

Grab your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/49DB4Il

08/18/2026

How do organizations build the talent they need for what's next?

Join us at Elevate 2026: Leading in the New Reality of Work for 'Building Talent for the Next Wave: Leading with a Start-up Mindset' - a dynamic conversation on how organizations can foster innovation, develop future-ready talent, and embrace the agility needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Moderated by:
Greg Hanifee
Associate Dean, Degree Programs & Operations, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

Featuring panelists:
• Antonia Turnquist – Director of Talent Strategy & Acceleration, Zendesk
• John Wooster – Global Director of Talent Development & Culture, William Blair
• Betsy Ziegler – CEO, 1871

Together, they'll explore what it takes to cultivate high-performing teams, accelerate talent development, and lead with the adaptability and entrepreneurial mindset that defines today's most successful organizations.

Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/49DB4Il
Last Chance Savings! Register by August 14, 2026!

08/13/2026

NEW PANELIST ADDED!

Join us at Elevate 2026: Leading in the New Reality of Work for our CHRO Roundtable, where top HR executives from across industries will share candid perspectives on leading through change, building resilient organizations, and aligning people strategies with business success.

We're excited to welcome:
• Avi Grein, CHRO, Metra
• Terra Martire, CHRO, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
• Marie Lynch, Chief People Officer, Morningstar
• Michelle Mesina, Senior HR Executive & Founder, Pathlight People Advisory

Expect an engaging conversation filled with real-world insights on workforce transformation, leadership, talent strategy, organizational culture, and the evolving role of HR in today's business landscape.

Join us on September 2 and be part of the conversation. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/49DB4Il
Last Chance Savings! Register by August 14, 2026!

08/11/2026

Grow Talent or Buy It? The Great Debate is coming to Zoom!

What role should work-based learning play in your talent strategy? Join Chicago SHRM on Thursday, August 20 for The Great Debate Series: Grow Talent or Buy It?, a discussion focused on the internship and apprenticeship debate leaders can’t ignore.

Explore the competing perspectives around work-integrated learning, micro-internships, summer internships, and apprenticeships, including questions around talent pipelines, manager capacity, equity and mobility, consistency, risk, and long-term capability building.

FREE for Chicago SHRM members & non-members
Earn 1.0 SHRM PDC + 1.0 HRCI recertification credit

📅 August 20, 2026
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
💻 Zoom

Register for the conversation and weigh in on the debate: Grow talent or buy it? https://bit.ly/4fQGy61

Bob Lemke - Moderator, Managing Principal, NextView Advisors
Ruby Riley, HR Program Manager, Allstate
John Williams, IT Senior Analyst, Accenture
Cheri Willis, Client Accounts, Apprenti
Jeffrey Moss, Founder & CEO, Parker Dewey, LLC

08/06/2026

Employee wellness programs are everywhere, but how do you create one that employees actually look forward to?

Join us for the next HR Department of One Series featuring Heather McCutcheon, founder of the Reiki Brigade, as she shares practical strategies for designing workplace wellness initiatives that inspire participation, earn leadership support, and make a meaningful impact.

You'll leave with actionable ideas for launching or enhancing your wellness program, tips for driving employee engagement, and a fresh perspective on creating a healthier workplace culture. Plus, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a live Reiki demonstration!

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4x0k1JG

08/04/2026

What happens when three accomplished Chief Human Resources leaders come together to discuss the future of work?

Join us at Elevate 2026: Leading in the New Reality of Work for our CHRO Roundtable, where HR executives from across industries will share candid perspectives on leading through change, building resilient organizations, and aligning people strategies with business success.

We're excited to welcome:
- Avi Grein, CHRO, Metra
- Terra Martire, CHRO, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
- Michelle Mesina, Senior HR Executive & Founder, Pathlight People Advisory

Expect an engaging conversation filled with real-world insights on workforce transformation, leadership, talent strategy, organizational culture, and the evolving role of HR in today's business landscape.

Whether you're an HR leader, executive, or people manager, this is a discussion you won't want to miss.

📅 Join us on September 2 and be part of the conversation. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/49DB4Il

Last Chance Savings! Register by August 14, 2026!

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