The Conference Show Daily eNewsbrief is delivered to your inbox every morning of the ASHHRA 50th Annual Conference & Exposition—bringing you the daily buzz directly from Chicago. Beginning this Saturday morning, keep a look out for your copy—to arrive around 6 a.m.—that will keep you informed about conference highlights, Learning Session reviews, keynote takeaways, happenings in the Exhibit Hall and exclusive insider information.

Attending conferences might be one of the best things you can do for your career. You’ll learn about industry trends, gain some new skills, and make all kinds of new connections. (And yes, there’s usually travel and free meals involved.)

But all those speakers, sessions, contacts and conversations can also be overwhelming. Besides bringing boatloads of business cards and collecting them from other people, what else should you be planning on when you have an event coming up? From prepping beforehand to having a great time while you’re there, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your next conference. Continue reading the entire article...

Affixed by stunning Lake Michigan and decorated with inspiring architecture, Chicago is more than just a big city. With incredible shopping on The Magnificent Mile, exquisite dining options, world premiere performances in its famed Theater District and one of the country's most active nightlife scenes, this city is always buzzing.

Access a convenient list of Chicago’s most notable dining experiences.

With 25 acres of awe-inspiring landscape, breathtaking architecture and an iconic collection of public art, Millennium Park is Chicago’s premier green space.

 

 

 

Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn about the architecture and design of over 50 buildings as described by CAF-Certified Volunteer Docents/Guides. Don't settle for imitations, look for the CAF logo. Cruises depart daily. Open-air and air-conditioned seating is available. Full service bar on-board each vessel. Price: $37.85/person.

 

Skydeck offers spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and...The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! Step outside the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. At 1,353 feet in the air, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend 4.3 feet from the Skydeck. Price: $19/person.

 

 

 

• 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration, Cyber Café, Resource Center
• 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast
• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chapter Leadership Workshop (CLW)
• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Learning Sessions
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thought Leader Forum (by invitation only)
• 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Networking Lunch (Pre-Conference Attendees and CLW)
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Learning Sessions
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Introduction to CHHR Certification
• 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Special Recognition Reception

To access the full conference schedule, click here. 

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Don’t let healthy habits be ignored while attending the ASHHRA Annual Conference. Join us for Sunrise Yoga to make sure your day gets off to the right start. There’s no cost to attend, and all classes will be led by a certified yoga instructor. A healthy start to your day means you’ll have the strength to tackle any recruitment and retention challenges that may come your way! Participants will receive a complimentary yoga mat.

The exposition is one of the highlights of the conference. With more than 200 of the most prominent companies in health care human resources, you will walk away with information and strategies that will be useful to you once you return to your office.

• SUNDAY 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall/Lunch
• SUNDAY 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Exhibitor and Attendee Appreciation Social
• MONDAY 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall/Lunch

While visiting all the booths, enjoy participating in the Passbook to Prizes. Stop by the ASHHRA Center for Excellence to check out the list of fabulous prizes you could win. Your Welcome Bag contains your Passbook to Prizes brochure with details and the official rules on how to participate and engage our exhibitors.

The ASHHRA Conference Mobile App allows you to have portable access to conference activities by a simple touch of your iPhone and Android smart phone.

1. From the iPhone, go to the App Store; Android users go to the Google Play Store. Once in your respective store, search ASHHRA 2014 (look for this icon).
2. Download app.
3. Your username is the email address you used to register.
4. Your password is ashhra2014.

• Update – A quick way to share photos, comments and sessions you’re attending
• Activity Feed – See what people are saying, view photos and find trending sessions and topics (a real-time pulse of the event)
• Agenda – View the full agenda and related information
• Users – See who’s at the event and connect with them on the app
• Exhibitors – Find exhibitors and sponsors, and leave comments