Schedule at a Glance
Agenda
Explore Advancing Connections 2026 AAPPR Annual Conference
From engaging keynote speakers to interactive breakout sessions and valuable networking opportunities, this year’s agenda is packed with insights and innovations to advance your recruitment strategies. Explore the schedule below to start planning your time in Orlando!
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7:00 am – 8:00 am
Pre-Conference Certification Course Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 am – 5:00 pm
CPRP Certification Course Day 18:00 am – 5:00 pm
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course Day 1 -
7:00 – 8:00 am
Pre-Conference Certification Course Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hosted Leader Appointments8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CPRP Certification Course Day 28:00 am – 4:00 pm
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course Day 212:00 – 7:00 pm
Full Conference Registration and Check-in4:30 – 5:30 pm
First Time Attendee and Volunteer Reception5:30 – 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hours5:30 – 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception -
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration7:30 – 8:30 am
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibits7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibit Hours8:30 – 10:15 am
Welcome and Opening Keynote10:15 - 11:00 am
Networking and Exhibit Viewing11:00 - 11:45 am
Breakout Sessions 111:45 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch and Exhibit Viewing1:30 – 2:15 pm
Breakout Sessions 22:15 – 3:00 pm
Networking Break and Exhibit Viewing3:00 – 3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions 35:30 – 7:30 pm
Networking Party -
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Registration8:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibits8:00 - 12:30 pm
Exhibit Hours9:00 - 9:45 am
Breakout Sessions 49:45 - 10:00 am
Break10:00 - 10:45 am
Breakout Sessions 510:45 - 12:30 pm
Lunch and Exhibit Viewing12:30 - 1:00 pm
Members Only Business Meeting
1:00 - 1:20 pm
Exhibitor Prizes
1:20 - 1:30 pm
Break
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Breakout Sessions 6
2:15 - 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Closing Keynote
Attendance at the conference offers 6.5 continuing educational credits. AAPPR is recognized by SHRM to offer PDCs for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. In addition, these credits apply toward CPRP certification renewal. The HR Certification Institute allows professional development education that aligns with the applicable exam content to be used towards recertification of HRCI’s credentials. Visit www.hrci.org for details.
SHRM Activity Number: 26-25SC7