Join us for an exclusive 1.5-day event designed specifically for executive-level and senior HR professionals with 10+ years of experience. This premier gathering will feature two dynamic speakers and multiple roundtable discussions, offering valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re looking to gain insights from experts or connect with fellow senior professionals, this event is tailored to foster meaningful discussions and enrich your HR expertise. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your HR career and expand your professional network.
Prior to the conference, participants will vote on their preferred topics from a curated list, helping shape the conversations around the most pressing issues in talent, leadership, compliance, and workplace culture.
Topics will be shared and voted on prior to the event.
Explore how organizations build effective leadership development strategies that drive long-term success. This session brings together senior HR and business leaders to discuss practical approaches to developing talent, executing leadership initiatives, and measuring organizational impact in today’s evolving workplace.
Norb Garrett serves as IMA Total Compensation’s Practice Leader. In this role, he is responsible for managing and directing the practice’s timely effective and efficient delivery of LTC’s customized compensation and performance solutions. Norb also is the team leader for all executive, board, sales compensation, and other short/ long-term incentive compensation. Prior to joining LTC, Norb spent 25+ years as a senior executive and entrepreneur, building and operating entertainment, media and lifestyle businesses. He serves on several boards, is a frequent guest speaker at conferences and events and teaches an upper level Communication Studies class at University of North Carolina- Wilmington.
| Time | Event |
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| 1:00 - 1:15 PM | Kick off and Instructions |
| 1:15 - 3:00 PM |
Leadership Development – Strategy, Execution, and Impact Topic Presenter: Carrie Cox, Vice President Organizational Development & HR Consulting, AGH Panel: Nikki Beyrle, Chief Human Resources Officer, LDF Companies Stephanie Farley, Chief People Officer, Berry Companies Shannon Ross, Senior Director of Human Capital, Lange Companies David Love, Vice President of Human Resources, Marsh McLennan Agency Facilitator: Denise Sherman, Director, Center for Management Development and Executive Education, Wichita State University |
| 3:15 - 3:25 PM | Break |
| 3:25 - 3:50 PM | 1st Roundtable |
| 3:55 - 4:20 PM | 2nd Roundtable |
| 4:25 - 4:55 PM | Roundtable report out |
| 4:55 - 5:00 PM | Wrap up |
| 5:00 - 7:30 PM |
Social Arrow Cocktail Lounge (located in the historical Wareham Hotel) 418 Poyntz Ave Manhattan, KS 66502 
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| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 9:00AM |
Presentation Title: Executive Compensation – Managing Your Most Important Investment
Speaker: Norb Garrett, IMA Total Compensation’s Practice Leader |
| 9:00 - 9:10 AM | Break |
| 9:15 - 9:45 AM | 3rd Roundtable |
| 9:45 - 9:55 AM | Roundtable Report out |
| 9:55 - 10:00 AM | Wrap up |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop: Being an AI-Savvy HR Manager: An Interactive Skills Workshop Speaker: Lucas Fender - Details |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Visit Exhibitors |
Refunds minus $100 are allowed until July 1, 2026. After July 1, 2026, conference registrations may be transferred to someone else or applied to a future conference.
Elevate your brand and connect with HR professionals and industry leaders by sponsoring the Senior HR Professional Summit. This event brings together HR decision-makers providing opportunities for brand visibility, networking, and thought leadership.
As a sponsor, you’ll gain exposure to a targeted audience of HR professionals while showcasing your commitment to advancing the industry.
Sponsorship Opportunities include
