2027 HR Conference Cruise® Schedule - March 13-20, 2027 | Harmony of the Seas

Pre Conference Webinar Schedule

We'll have four pre conference webinars on the HR Conference Cruise®.

All webinars are via zoom, held on Wednesdays, and are from 12 noon to 1:15pm EASTERN TIME.

Daily Schedule - ON BOARD the Harmony of the seas

Plan your week aboard the HR Conference Cruise® with our complete conference schedule. Explore educational sessions, networking opportunities, social events, and your cruise itinerary - all in one convenient place.

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Registration / Check-In Stop by "CANVA" / Deck 15 to meet the Aspect Staff, check-in, and pick up your materials for the conference.

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Main Dining Room Early Seating Dinner - Dinner is at 5:00pm / every evening / in the Main Dining Room

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Cocktail Hour Join us for our first cocktail hour of the sailing. We'll meet at DAZZLES from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. All attendees, speakers, sponsors, state council partners, and guests are invited.

7:55AM - 8:30AM

ON BOARD SESSION Announcements / Info / Welcome

8:30AM - 9:30AM

ON BOARD SESSION (Opening) Staying In Tune with Your Employees: Striking A Human Chord in The Age of AI Jason Barrett View Session Details →

9:40AM - 10:40AM

ON BOARD SESSION Beyond Employee Engagement: Becoming EPIC in the Age of Uncertainty Matt Kutz, PhD View Session Details →

10:45AM - 11:00AM

LEARNING DECK SESSION Biometric Data and Workplace Responsibilities Marty Bryson View Session Details →

11:05AM - 12:05PM

ON BOARD SESSION Dealing with Employee Mental Health Struggles: The Role of HR Chad Sorenson View Session Details →

12:10PM - 12:40PM

LEARNING DECK SESSION Mental Health Literacy: Preparing to Be the Difference Jacquilyn Ann Davis, CDP® View Session Details →

7:55AM - 8:00AM

ON BOARD SESSION Announcements

8:00AM - 9:00AM

ON BOARD SESSION The Executive Shift - From HR Expertise to Executive Influence Julie Doyle View Session Details →

9:10AM - 9:25AM

LEARNING DECK SESSION AI Won't Fix Broken Work: HR's Role in AI Readiness Chrissy Bencivenga View Session Details →

9:30AM - 10:30AM

ON BOARD SESSION Break the Busy-Trap: 3 Innovative Ways to Stand out Wendy Richard, PhD View Session Details →

10:40AM - 10:55AM

LEARNING DECK SESSION Employees as Individuals Katrina Gooch View Session Details →

11:00AM - 12:00PM

ON BOARD SESSION Building Business Acumen & Consultative Skills Nicole Roberts View Session Details →

1:00PM - 2:00PM

ON BOARD SESSION Filling the Gap of the Trust Deficit Jason Lawson View Session Details →

2:00PM - 3:00PM

ON BOARD SESSION Mind the Gap: Developing Learning Journeys JoDee Curtis View Session Details →

7:55AM - 8:00AM

ON BOARD SESSION Announcements

8:00AM - 10:00AM

ON BOARD SESSION Be The Can Opener - How to reach out and have meaningful mental health conversations at work and at home. Greg Kettner View Session Details →

10:15AM - 11:15 AM

ON BOARD SESSION Brain-Boosting Bosses: How Great Leaders Help People Think, Adapt, and Perform at their Best Jamie Lewis Smith, PhD View Session Details →

11:30AM - 12:30PM

ON BOARD SESSION Employment Law - What Will Get You Sued In 2027 David Miklas View Session Details →