Each morning of the conference at 6:00 am ET, you’ll receive this newsletter, which will be filled with insights, interviews, and recaps of the conference’s best events. If you have feedback, email the ASHHRA Conference Pulse editor.
Opportunities to cultivate new and ongoing business connections are some of the most significant benefits of this conference. Make sure to take advantage of the next few days to expand your network!
If you aren't able to join us here in Pittsburgh, we hope that you'll enjoy the experience vicariously through this newsletter and by following #ASHHRA18 on social media!
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7:00 am – 6:00 pm: Registration / Cyber Café & Tech Bar / Resource Center / Charging Station
7:45 – 8:15 am: Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 11:45 am: Chapter Leadership Workshop (CLW) (by invitation only)
8:30 – 11:45 am: Preconference Workshops
8:30 – 11:45 am: CHHR Study Session
12:00 – 1:15 pm: Preconference Lunch and 60 Second Volunteer Challenge
2:00 – 4:00 pm: CHHR Exam
1:30 – 3:45 pm: Preconference Workshops (continued)
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Welcome Reception (for Full Conference registrants)
Note that all activities will take place on the 3 rd floor of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. To access the full conference schedule, click here.
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Saturday, 12:00 – 1:15 pm, 3rd floor (by Registration)
Make a difference in just one minute by deciding which local projects get sponsored on DonorsChoose.org. DonorsChoose.org makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.
Fidelity will be at the Registration area on Saturday, from 12:00 to 1:15 pm, with cards preloaded with $10 along with iPads for you to select which projects will receive funding. After Saturday, you may also visit Fidelity Investments in booth #510 in the Exhibit Hall to see if there are any donation cards remaining.
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Attendees are invited to join us at the Welcome Reception from 4:00-5:00 pm on the South Terrace. A great chance to kick off the conference and network with colleagues, we will also present the Gary Willis Leadership Award (GWLA) and New-to-the-Profession Grants. A special thank you to the Welcome Reception sponsor, HealthCareerCenter.com.
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6:00 – 7:00 am
Sunday, Westin Pittsburgh, Butler Room
Monday, Omni Hotel, Allegheny Room
Start your day off right by joining us for Sunrise Yoga. All conference attendees are welcome and mats will be provided. There’s no cost to attend and all classes will be led by a certified yoga instructor.
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Exposition Hours
Sunday: Exhibit Hall & Lunch, 10:45 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Exhibit Hall & Pittsburgh Mixer, 4:20 – 6:00 pm
Monday: Exhibit Hall & Lunch, 12:00 – 2:45 pm.
Be sure to participate in this year's Passbook to Prizes raffle! (Grand Prize: Full Conference registration and 3 nights at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for ASHHRA19!) See the Passbook to Prizes brochure in your Welcome Bag for more info.
NEW THIS YEAR: Headshot Lounge
Booth # 949 in the Exhibit Hall
Need to update your headshot? Head over to the Headshot Lounge sponsored by TIAA in the Exhibit Hall! This lounge is open to all conference attendees during exhibit hall hours. After your headshot is taken, you will be able to download your photo from a dedicated website so you can refresh all of your social media profiles!
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The ASHHRA Conference Mobile App allows you to have easy access to your conference schedule and activities on your iPhone or Android smart phone.
1. Download the app.
2. Your username is the email address you used to register for the conference.
3. Your password is (all caps): HACU.ORG
4. Connect your app to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Use the hashtag #ASHHRA18 to share your excitement about the conference.
5. Have fun! The more you interact in the app, the more points you'll get on the #ASHHRA18 Leaderboard — so be prepared for some friendly competition among your colleagues!
Follow @ASHHRA and #ASHHRA18 on Twitter to find vendors and exhibitors and learn about giveaways, special promotions, and behind-the-scenes glimpses all taking place at the ASHHRA 54 th Annual Conference & Exposition!
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