Dr. Nicole D. Price believes two things: 1) If work is anything, it’s personal; and 2) everyone can be great at what they do. Her session participants give glowing reviews and often request repeat appearances. She’ll make you laugh; she’ll make you think; she’ll make you better.
Dr. Nicole Price,
CEO of Lively Paradox
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Packed with insightful discussions surrounding benefits, DEIB, talent acquisition, and more.
Experience presentations, roundtable discussions, and panel discussions about the most relevant topics in HR today.
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Variety of Sessions & Topics
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The Line Austin
111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin TX, 78701
Thursday, May 8, 2025
9 AM - 7:45 PM CT
Please check back as more information continues to be added to the agenda.
Working Sessions
& Panel Discussions
What You Can Expect at HRA25
A LOOK BACK AT HRA24
WORKING SESSION
How to Conduct an Inclusivity Audit
Speaker
Joe Bast
Head of People at Laika
Moderator
Kanu Chaudhary
Chief People Officer at Dataessential Inc.
How You Treat People
is How You Keep People
WORKING SESSION
Crafting Your HR Philosophy
Annual Meeting Schedule
9:00
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
10:00
Kickoff & Keynote Session
How You Treat People is How You Keep People
11:00
Break
11:15
Breakout Sessions
12:15
Lunch
1:00
Exercise Activity
1:45
Break
2:00
Breakout Sessions
3:00
Break
3:15
Breakout Sessions
4:15
PM Food Break
4:30
Closing Session
5:30
Closing Remarks
5:45
Happy Hour
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Power
of Questions
More details coming soon, stay tuned!
Participate in interactive discussions led by our moderators.
Danika is an HR evangelist with a long history as an HR executive, with expertise in all areas of HR including organizational effectiveness and design, talent acquisition/management, total rewards and recognition, leadership development, labor negotiations, and strategic alignment. She currently leads Merit HR, an HR exclusive search, staffing, and consulting firm. Prior to Merit HR, Danika served as CEO of one of the largest HR professional societies in the country.
Danika Davis
CEO/Managing Partner, Merit HR
MEET YOUR EMCEE
Guardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for more than 160 years. Every day, we serve approximately 29 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. We help people and their families pursue financial security and well-being in life, health, and wealth. We help companies take care of their employees. And we help people recover and thrive after unexpected loss.
Venue
ADDRESS
The Line Austin
111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Until We Get Together in San Diego
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PANEL DISCUSSION
Building a Comprehensive Parental Program
HRA25 is a free, in-person event where HR leaders come together to connect, learn, network, discuss industry trends, and much more. Join us as we bring the engaging discussions of our Slack channels to life.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We’ve partnered with The Line Austin to offer a reduced rate of $279 a night for HRA25 attendees who are visiting for the event.
Please note that the cutoff to book a room with the special rate will be April 7, 2025.
The Line Downtown Austin
Speakers & Sessions to Be Announced, Stay Tuned!
Sessions to be Announced
Sessions to be Announced
Sessions to be Announced
Taking Care of HR: Prioritizing Your Mental Wellness
THE STEERING COMMITTEE
Meet the HR Leaders Who Help Plan & Curate HRA25
Joseph Arquillo
Global People
Operations Leader
Kanu Chaudhary
Chief People Officer
at Datassential
Daron Moore
Organizational & Talent Development Strategist
Lisa Hickey
Sr. HR Business Partner, CompTIA
Liza Wisner
Enterprise Curator & Talent Development Expert
Stacey Richey
Global VP, People
at Smartcat
"I am proud to be part of this dynamic and fast-growing community of talented and forward-thinking HR professionals. The HR Advisory network has made it seamless for us to support one another, seek guidance in challenging situations, and be continually inspired by the exceptional work being done by this group in the field of people & culture."
Kanu Chaudhary
Hear from our expert panels + get advice and resources you can take with you.
HR Dojos
Engaging panel discussions that feature two opposing views.
Join Natasha Bowman, a renowned expert in workplace culture and mental health advocate, as she delivers a compelling keynote that shifts the focus to HR professionals and their mental well-being. In 'Taking Care of HR: Prioritizing Your Mental Wellness,' Natasha draws upon her personal journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during the COVID pandemic to shed light on the critical importance of HR professionals prioritizing their mental health.
Taking Care of HR: Prioritizing Your Mental Wellness
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Natasha Bowman
President,
The Natasha Bowman Consulting Group
This keynote explores the transformative journey from stigma to support, emphasizing how HR leaders can safeguard their own mental well-being while championing mental health initiatives within their organizations. Natasha offers practical strategies to prevent burnout among HR professionals and, in turn, foster a healthier, more resilient workforce.Don't miss this enlightening presentation that will empower HR professionals to lead by example, break down mental health stigma, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Join us as we embark on a journey toward mental wellness, both for HR professionals and the workforce they serve.
As we look into the future of Human Resources, there are trends and patterns emerging. Throughout 2024 and into 2025, work will be a more human-centered space. Leadership will look and feel different, and wellness will continue to be a thread that runs through every aspect of the employee experience. Artificial intelligence and work architectures will take their place, as organizations optimize technology that builds capacity.
Empowering HR: Navigating the Future of Work
OPENING KEYNOTE
Dr. Brad Shuck
Co-Founder,
OrgVitals
Training and development will feel different because it will be different, and recognition will be personal again. And employee engagement will take center stage in many ways but will be refined. In this high-impact Keynote, Dr. Brad Shuck will explore the work evolution, with words like belonging and purpose at the core of experience. Come ready to be inspired and learn about how Human Resources will be revolutionizing the Future of Work. Come ready to drive impact.
During the Keynote, we talk about key trends and emerging strategies, including:
• An environmental scan of the current situation and state of Human Resources
• The new emerging currencies of the Future of Work
• How to harness technology and Artificial Intelligence to build organizational confidence
Natasha Ubaldo
Director of People
at Bond Vet
ATTENDEES
Who Attends HRA Annual Meetings?
400+
HR Leaders
in Attendance
55%
Director, VP,
& C-Suite Attendees
26%
Manager-Level Attendees
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Get Your Brand in Front of HR Leaders
Partner with us to connect directly with a highly engaged HR audience through various sponsorship opportunities. From our HRA25 Annual Meeting in Austin to intimate dinners, webinars, and on-demand product demos, we offer multiple ways to showcase your brand and drive targeted engagement with top HR professionals.
