In-Person Event Schedule
All times are Pacific Time.
Day 1 – Saturday, October 22
8:00 a.m-7:30 p.m.
SAPPHIRE NORTHWEST FOYER
Attendee Registration
9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
SAPPHIRE NORTH FOYER
Exhibitor Registration
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
TBD
Preconference Workshop – CHRO Summit
3:45-4:45 p.m.
SAPPHIRE TERRACE
CUPA-HR Conference Onboarding
FOR FIRST-TIME CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
The conference onboarding event is where you’ll meet other first-time attendees, get insider information about all the conference has to offer, and learn how to make the most of your conference experience.
5:00-6:15 p.m.
INDIGO BALLROOM
Opening Keynote – Sara Ross | more »
6:15-7:30 p.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Opening Reception in Expo
CONFERENCE KICK-OFF
Catch up with colleagues as you explore the Expo and meet with corporate partners over tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Day 2 – Sunday, October 23
7:00-7:45 a.m.
TBD
Healthy Campus Jump Start – Yoga
EASE INTO YOUR FIRST FULL DAY BY RESETTING YOUR BODY AND MIND WITH YOGA
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE NORTHWEST FOYER
Attendee Registration
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE NORTH FOYER
Exhibitor Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Expo Open
8:00-9:00 a.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Continental Breakfast in Expo
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions 1 | more »
10:00-10:45 a.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Break in Expo
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Keynote – Baratunde Thurston | more »
12:00-1:15 p.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Lunch in Expo
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 2 | more »
2:15-3:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Break in Expo
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 3 | more »
4:00-5:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Helping Hour in Expo
Visit Fidelity’s exhibit booth (#321) and share an act of kindness you’ve done recently. This year’s Helping Hour supports the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic (VA) Boys and Girls Club.
Sponsored by 
Day 3 – Monday, October 24
7:00-7:45 a.m.
MEET AT THE REGISTRATION DESK
Healthy Campus Jump Start – Run/Walk
GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS
7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE NORTHWEST FOYER
Attendee Registration
7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE NORTH FOYER
Exhibitor Registration
8:00 a.m.-1:00 P.M.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Expo Open
8:00-9:00 a.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Continental Breakfast in Expo
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions 4 | more »
10:00-10:45 a.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Break in Expo
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions 5 | more »
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
SAPPHIRE BALLROOM
Lunch in Expo
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 6 | more »
2:00-2:30 p.m.
INDIGO FOYER
Break
2:30-3:45 p.m.
INDIGO BALLROOM
Drawings and Closing Keynote – Dave Ulrich | more »
3:45-5:45 p.m.
SAPPHIRE TERRACE AND FOYER