Leadership Conference

SHRM Virginia and DC hosts a Leadership Conference each year in October for the purposes of learning and networking for Virginia and DC member chapters and State Council volunteer leaders.

Photo: Past Leadership Conference Attendees

2025 SHRM Virginia and DC Leadership Conference

2025 HR Virginia Leadership Conference, #HRLeads2025

Thursday, October 9th, and Friday, October 10th
Location: Manassas, Virginia

The purpose of the Leadership Conference is to provide learning and networking with current and new SHRM Virginia and Chapter Board Members and State Council members. Attendees leave the conference with an understanding of our mission and their role as a state council or chapter volunteer leader.

This is an invite-only event. Registration details will be shared with Chapter Presidents and State Council Volunteer Leaders.

2026 Leadership Schedule 06.11.25

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