Connection Zone
The SHRM19 Connection Zone is the hub of the conference experience — and your center for connections of all kinds! From unique, fast-paced learning opportunities to the immersive workplace convos and coffee and more, you’ll find answers to your questions and solutions to your challenges. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find in the Connection Zone.
SHRMStore (open Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Your go-to for top HR titles and SHRM gifts and accessories.
SHRM Certification Lounge (opens Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Reserved for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP attendees – recharge and grab a snack.
Smart Stage (sessions start Tuesday at 9:50 a.m.)
18-minute sessions that offer condensed learning on hot topics.
Info Booth (open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
For all your questions, app and otherwise.
SHRM Studio (open Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
A content creation and broadcast studio.
Getting Talent Back to Work (open Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Take the pledge to consider hiring qualified workers with a criminal record deserving of a second chance.
Workplace Convos & Coffee (opens Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Interactive experience fostering crucial culture conversations that drive strategic change in the workplace.
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