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    2025 COSHRM Regional Conference

    Date: September 18, 2025 2:00pm – September 19, 2025 4:30pm
    Organizer:
    SHRM Colorado State Council in partnership with SHRM Western Colorado
    Location:
    Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Grand Junction, Colorado
    Price:
    $89-$329
    Event Type:
    Conference
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    NextGen HR: The Role of AI in Shaping the Future

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    SHRM Colorado State Council and SHRM Western Colorado Chapter are teaming up to bring you a Regional Conference at the DoubleTree in Grand Junction on September 18 & 19!

    This hands-on event focuses on practical, real-world applications at the intersection of AI and HR. Learn from leading companies who have implemented the latest technology, and leave with actionable tools and ideas to take your organization forward. Expect interactive workshops, dynamic sessions, and opportunities to turn great ideas into action.

    On Thursday, September 18, step into a time machine and help us celebrate 50 Years of Excellence with SHRM Western Colorado! Their anniversary party brings all the vibrant energy of the 1970s, the decade our Chapter was chartered—so dust off your grooviest outfits and get ready to dance through the ages. A live DJ will spin hits from every decade. Savor delicious reception-style foods and signature mocktails and cocktails while competing in costume and trivia contests. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration—join in the fun and help us honor the legacy and future of their amazing chapter!

    Conference Agenda

    Thursday, September 18, 2025

    Time

    Session

    Speaker

    2:00–2:50 PM

    Registration Open, Refreshments and Business Partner Showcase

     

    3:00–4:30 PM

    Keynote: Create A Culture Of Belonging: Unlocking Human Potential

    Curtis Hill, Culture of Belonging Global

    5:00-8:00 PM

    50th Celebration

    50 Years of Excellence: Celebrating SHRM Western Colorado’s Legacy and Future

    Get ready to join the fun as we celebrate 50 years with a bold, 1970s-inspired party—dress up, hit the dance floor, enjoy great food and drinks, and show off your best moves and trivia skills!

    Friday, September 19, 2025

    Time

    Session

    Speaker

    7:00–8:00 AM

    Registration Open & Breakfast

     

    7:50-8:00 AM

    Welcome and Opening Remarks

     

    8:00–9:30 AM

    Keynote: The Great Knowledge Acceleration: Bridging Generations in the AI Era

    Luke Goetting, LTG Strategy

    Concurrent Sessions

     

     

    9:40–10:40 AM

    Beyond Balance: Future of Work-Life Blend with AI

    Dan Bruder, Blendification

    9:40–10:40 AM

    Collaboration vs. Replacement: Empowering HR Professionals to Build Deeper, Human-Centered Approaches to AI

    • Renaya Demarest, Colorado Mesa University
    • John Walden, Mothlabs
    • Tim Wenger, Matador Network

    10:40-11:00 AM

    Exhibitor Break and Networking

     

    Concurrent Sessions

     

     

    11:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Thriving through Change: Build Agility and Resilience to Lead the AI Revolution

    Tracy Graf, Fuse - Igniting Communication

    11:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Build Your Own HR AI Toolkit (No Tech Skills Required)

    Renaya Demarest, Colorado Mesa University

    11:00 AM–12:00 PM

    AI for HR: Clarity, Not Chaos

    • John Walden, Moth Labs
    • Tim Wenger, Matador Network

    12:00-1:00 PM

    Lunch and Exhibitor Break

     

    1:00–2:30 PM

    How HR, eLearning, and AI Will Save the World

    Dan Streeter, Mission Fuel

    2:30–3:00 PM

    Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act: What Employers Need to Know Now

    Michael Santo, Bechtel & Santo Employment Law

    3:00-4:00 PM

    SHRM Presentation: The Human + AI Imperative: Turning Insights into Action

    Jenny Locanthi, SHRM Membership Initiatives Director

    4:00-4:15 PM

    Closing Remarks

     

    Click this link to register and learn more about the event

    Interested in sponsorship? Review our 2025 Conference Prospectus.

    Questions? Email info@coshrm.org