We’re excited to announce the 2026 Texas Bay Area SHRM Annual HR Conference!
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Great Wolf Lodge | Webster, TX
This conference will bring together HR professionals, business leaders, and partners from across the Texas Bay Area for a one-day, high-impact learning experience designed to help HR leaders move beyond support and truly drive business forward.
✨ What’s new for 2026:
- Brand-new conference venue
- Post-conference happy hour
- Featuring keynote speaker Brent O’Bannon
Don't miss out! Early bird rates end March 23rd.
Bonus: All non-member early bird registrations include one free year of local chapter membership with Texas Bay Area SHRM (new members only)
✨ Schedule Highlights:
- 7:00 AM - Check-in begins
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast begins
- 8:00 AM - Conference begins
- 4:00 PM - Conference concludes
- 4:00-6:00 PM - Post-conference happy hour at Great Wolf Lodge
✨ We’re also:
- Actively seeking conference sponsors
- Welcoming volunteers to serve on conference committees
REGISTRATION
Discounted Early-Bird Rates:
(Available through March 23rd)
- TXBA SHRM Members: $195
- Guests/Non-Members: $250
Standard Rates:
(Register by April 8th)
- Student Members: $75
- TXBA SHRM Members: $245
- Guests/Non-Members: $295
- Student Members: $75
- Group Table Registration (6 Attendees): $1,000
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We’re proud to feature Brent O’Bannon as our keynote speaker, presenting:
"Harness the Pack: Strengths-Based Leadership Lessons from the Trail That Help HR Drive Talent, Teamwork, and Traction"
This engaging, story-driven keynote delivers practical tools HR leaders can use immediately to align talent, strengthen teamwork, and create real organizational momentum.
SESSION TOPICS
- "Courageous Culture: How HR Can Shape the Conditions That Drive Performance" with Gabby Assis
- "Avoiding AI Legal Pitfalls for Employers" with Trisha Barita
- "Uncomfortable Truths: Why Talent Acquisition is Broken and the Actions Courageous Leaders Can Take TODAY!" with Ron Klinger
- "Workplace Violence Prevention for HR Leaders" with John Surma
EVENT SPONSORS
- Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to connect with engaged HR leaders and decision-makers throughout the Texas Bay Area.
- Please contact Renee Ethridge - Sponsorship & Marketing Chair (rethridge@meador.com) for more information.
VOLUNTEERS
- If you would like to help with this year's conference, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.
- Once submitted, a member of our conference team will follow up with next steps and additional details.
SHRM FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER: POP-UP SHOP
- Kendra Scott will host a pop-up shop at the conference. 20% of the profits will be donated to the SHRM Foundation.
SHRM FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER: 50/50 RAFFLE
- 50/50 tickets are payable by CASH ONLY - $1 per ticket OR $5 for 6 tickets
- Proceeds are split between the SHRM Foundation for scholarships and the lucky winning ticket-holder! Winner must be present at time of drawing to be eligible.
SILENT AUCTION
- If you would like to participate in the silent auction during the event, please bring cash, check, or credit card for payment.
Thank you to our sponsors for their support!
Platinum Sponsor - Higginbotham
Gold Sponsor - Next Level
Silver Sponsor - Curative
Silver Sponsor - HR&P
Bronze Sponsor - Ogletree Deakins
Bronze Sponsor - Insperity
Bronze Sponsor - Transitions to Retirement
Bronze Sponsor - Elizabeth Smith Life and Health
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