2026 HR Conference
HR Unbound
Expanding influence. Breaking norms. Rewriting HR’s Role.
HR Unbound
Expanding influence. Breaking norms. Rewriting HR’s Role.
The world of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace. HR Unbound explores what happens when HR steps beyond traditional expectations and shifts from responder to strategic driver. This conference digs into the complex challenges shaping modern workplaces: navigating AI, rethinking norms, guiding leaders through conflict, forecasting workforce needs, strengthening communication, and designing systems that adapt quickly and sustainably.
Participants will leave inspired and empowered to break old molds and embrace HR’s expanding impact, with the tools to elevate their strategic reach and guide their organizations confidently.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
In-Person: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT
Virtual (Zoom): 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Brookfield Conference Center
325 South Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
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Agenda
Agenda
Tuesday, June 2, 2026: In-Person in Wisconsin and Virtual
Time (CT) Room Session / Activity Speaker(s) 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Atrium Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Connect Ballroom Welcome 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Connect Ballroom Session 1: High Achiever Land Lindsay Boccardo 9:45 - 10:00 a.m. Atrium Break 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Connect Ballroom Session 2A 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Collaborate Ballroom Session 2B 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Atrium Break 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Connect Ballroom Session 3A 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Collaborate Ballroom Session 3B 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Connect Ballroom Lunch 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Connect Ballroom Session 4A 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Collaborate Ballroom Session 4B 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Atrium Break 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Connect Ballroom Session 5 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Connect Ballroom Closing Comments -
Pricing and Credits
Pricing and Credits
Early-Bird (through 4/30) Standard (starting 5/1) Member $300 $350 Nonmember $400 $400 HRCI and SHRM credits applied for.
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Room Block
Room Block Information
MRA has secured a discounted room block at the Hilton Garden Inn, conveniently connected to the Brookfield Conference Center.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center
Location: 265 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
Reservations: MRA - HR Conference Group Block
Dates: June 2-3, 2025
Rate: $143++
Block Closes: May 5, 2025
Check in: 3:00 p.m.
Check out: 11:00 a.m.Hotel Cancelation: Reservations must be canceled 48 hours before arrival to avoid cancelation fees.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Sponsoring MRA events is a tremendous opportunity to bring your message of business value to our growing membership of organizations HR professionals and business leaders. Our members represent all industries including manufacturing, service, distribution, finance, and health care! 80% of event attendees are new at each event offering you the opportunity to network with new contacts. We are very excited about the event this year and hope you can join us!
For more information on sponsorship, call Laura Kielbasa at 262.696.3346 or [email protected].
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Event Guidelines
Event Guidelines
Virtual Event Guidelines:
MRA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all event participants and MRA staff.
To ensure a comfortable learning environment for all event attendees, discussions should be focused on the meeting topic at hand. Expected behavior is outlined below:
- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
- Alert the online MRA moderator if you notice violations of these guidelines or have concerns about fellow participants.
Participants violating these Guidelines will be asked to stop any inappropriate behavior and are expected to comply immediately. If the issue continues, MRA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including, but not limited to, removal of the participant from the public chat, from the event, and/or banning from all future events.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Conference registration cancellations with full refunds are accepted 3 business days prior to the event date, prior to the distribution of conference materials. Once conference materials have been shared, no refunds will be issued.
If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to someone else at no cost. Please contact [email protected] with the name change. All recordings and resources will be provided to registered attendees post-event for on-demand viewing.
Let's Talk!
Kim Mitschke
If you need any help registering, or if you have questions about the event, please reach out to us. We would be happy to assist you!