We’re thrilled you’re here (or that you’re on your way)! We have a great lineup for this year’s conference, with plenty of not-to-miss opportunities to learn, network and grow your career in health care human resources. 

Each morning of the conference at 6 a.m., you’ll receive this newsletter, which will be filled with insights, interviews and recaps on some of the conference’s very best events. If you have any feedback for us, email the Conference Pulse editor.

The opportunities to cultivate new and ongoing business connections are some of the most significant benefits of this conference, so make sure you take advantage of the next few days to expand your network.

6:00 – 7:00 a.m., New Orleans Room

Attend in the New Orleans room each morning from 6–7 a.m. at no cost. Participants will receive a complimentary yoga mat and towel. Walk-ins welcome, or to secure your spot, please email natalia.vidmar@careerbuilder.com with your name, email and what day(s) you would like to attend.

• 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Registration / Cyber Café / Resource Center / Charging Station
• 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
• 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Networking Lunch for Pre-Conference and CLW Attendees
• 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Poster Presentations New this year!
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Pre-Conference Learning Sessions
• 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Special Recognition Reception

To access the full conference schedule, click here. 

Sunday: Exhibit Hall/Lunch, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sunday: Exhibitor and Attendee Appreciation Social, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Monday: Exhibit Hall/Lunch, 12:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Your Welcome Bag contains your Passbook to Prizes brochure with details and the official rules on how to participate and engage our exhibitors. 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. 

The World Center Marriott has a host of restaurants and foodservice locations to satisfy all tastes, time constraints and budgets. In addition to the extensive restaurant selection, it also has an extensive In-Room Dining Menu. 

Perfectly prepared Starbucks coffee beverages and pastries right in the hotel lobby.

 

Home-style cooking for breakfast or lunch at this warm and welcoming restaurant.

• Breakfast menu
• Lunch menu

Serving pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, salads, ice cream and coffee.

• Menu 

Enjoy a refreshing drink and casual grilled favorites while you lounge by the outdoor pool.

• Menu

Delicious and creative Italian cuisine at a contemporary and casual Italian restaurant. 

• Dinner menu

Combination sports bar/restaurant with several HDTVs and a selection of the best beers and bar fare. 

• Menu

Fantastic golf course views, premium steaks and a world-class wine list. 

• Dinner menu

Authentic Teppanyaki-style cuisine and fresh sushi.

	"Take a few risks—meet new people, attend a session that is out of your comfort zone and be present. You will get out of this what you put into it. Invest in yourself!" —Maureen O’Keeffe
	"Take every opportunity to meet people from other organizations, build new relationships and grow existing ones. Networking is so critical both for our careers and our personal life, and the ASHHRA conference is a great place to foster those connections!" —Cindy Harrison
	"Take advantage of as many education offerings as you can; they are robust, practical and provide outstanding strategies that you can implement as soon as you get home." —Jeanene Martin
	"Enjoy, take in as much as you can, connect with old and meet new ASHHRA friends." —Stephan Hosler
	"Go to the Regional Breakfast to meet colleagues from your area and learn about issues you may have in common, as well as to share best practices." —Ken Kruger
	"I would suggest every newcomer become involved with the conference proceedings, including networking sessions and visiting our many vendors. Participate and contribute in the learning sessions, and establish a network of new professional friends that won’t ever let you down." —Bob Walters
	"Network, network, network. Take every opportunity to meet others and get involved with ASHHRA. Doing both will broaden your professional horizons!" —Joe Marquart

Share what you’re learning, insightful tidbits and fun moments using the conference hashtag, #ASHHRA15. Use the conference as an opportunity to connect with other like-minded HR professionals on Twitter and other social media networks. 

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

1. From your iPhone, go to the App Store; from your Android, go to Google Play Store. 
2. Once in your respective Store, search for ASHHRA annual conference. 
3. Download app. 
4. Your username is the email address you used to register. 
5. Your password is ashhra2015. 
6. Connect your app to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Use the hashtag #ASHHRA15 to share your excitement about the conference.