Schedule at a Glance

Plan Your Conference Experience

Explore the preliminary schedule for Advancing Connections 2027, including education, networking, exhibit hall activities and special events.

Agenda details and locations are subject to change.

Monday, March 22 Pre-Conference
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CPRP Certification Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
Tuesday, March 23 Opening Day
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Conference Check-In and Information Desk
In Front of South - KICC
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibitor Move-In
KICC
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hosted Leader Appointments
Omni Louisville Hotel
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
CPRP Certification Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course
Omni Louisville Hotel
4:30 - 5:30 pm
First-Time Attendee and Volunteer Reception
KICC
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
KICC
Wednesday, March 24 Education & Networking
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
8:30 - 10:15 am
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
  • Welcome Remarks
  • Opening Show
  • 9:15 - 10:15 am: Keynote Speaker
KICC
10:15 - 11:00 am
Networking and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
11:00 - 11:45 am
Breakout Sessions 1
KICC
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Breakout Sessions 2
KICC
2:15 - 3:00 pm
Networking and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions 3
KICC
5:00 pm
Bus Transportation Begins TBD
Pickups at Marriott and Omni
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Networking Party
Churchill Downs, Millionaire's Row
Thursday, March 25 Closing Day
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration
In Front of South - KICC
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Exhibitor Hours
  • 1:30 - 9:00 pm: Exhibitor Tear Down
KICC
8:30 - 9:15 am
Breakout Sessions 4
KICC
9:15 - 10:15 am
Networking and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
10:15 - 11:00 am
Breakout Sessions 5
KICC
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions 6
KICC
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Exhibit Viewing
KICC
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Members-Only Annual Business Meeting
KICC
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Exhibitor Prizes
KICC
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Plenary Session TBD
KICC

Continuing Education Credits

Attendance at the conference offers 6.5 continuing educational credits. AAPPR is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

These credits also apply toward CPRP certification renewal. The HR Certification Institute allows professional development education that aligns with applicable exam content to be used toward recertification of HRCI credentials. Visit hrci.org for details.

SHRM Activity Number TBD