Meeting/Event Information
2026 Annual Leadership Conference
October 09, 2026
7:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
1 Ameristar Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
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The stage is set, the spotlight is on, and HR is taking center stage!
Join SHRM of Greater St. Louis for the 14th Annual Leadership Conference on Friday, October 9th, at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles for a full day of learning, connection and practical ideas you can put to work immediately.
Take Your Pick from a Powerful Lineup
Throughout the day, attendees will be able to customize their conference experience with breakout sessions addressing some of the most relevant and complicated issues facing HR professionals today.
Step into the spotlight with sessions such as:
- Advocates or Allies? Navigating HR's Most Complex Leadership Moments
- Compensation Showdown: Navigating Pay Decisions in the Spotlight
- ROI & DEI: Return on Investment, Return on Inclusion
- From Surviving to Thriving: HR Strategies to Help Employees Success in a High-Stress World
- Becoming Change Resilient: Navigating Change with Confidence & Intention
- Let's Play Nice: Why the Toughest Leaders Are Actually the Softest
- Beyond the Review: Leading Intentional Conversations that Drive Performance
- Name That Root Cause: What Performance Failures Tell Us About Design Flaws
- Leading Multiple Generations in the Workforce
Additional programming will explore the HR challenges you're navigating every day, including immigration and employment law, leadership development and succession planning, employee growth and coaching, cross-functional collaboration, policy and handbook development, remote and hybrid work, employee training and development, and making the most of traditional and non-traditional employee benefits.
And during lunch, get reach for "Daily Double or Double Trouble? Ethical Decisions in HR," an engaging look at the ethical decisions HR professionals encounter when the answer isn't always obvious.
Start the Day with Robert Glazer
Our opening keynote speaker is Robert Glazer, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners and Founder of Elevate Leadership.
An award-winning executive, bestselling author and internationally recognized speaker, Robert helps leaders and organizations elevate their performance, strengthen their cultures and reach their full potential. He is the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of eight books, including Elevate, The Compass Within, Elevate Your Team and Friday Forward.
His message will set the stage for a day focused on becoming better leaders and building better workplaces.
View the Conference Schedule and Session Descriptions.
Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.
The Annual Leadership Conference is more than a day away from the office. It's an opportunity to connect with HR professionals from across the St. Louis region who are facing many of the same challenges you are.
Exchange ideas with your peers. Meet solution providers in the Business Partner Expo. Discover new resources. Earn up to 6.25 hours of SHRM and HRCI recertification credit. Most importantly, leave with practical strategies you can bring back to your organization.
Your registration includes conference materials, networking breakfast, lunch and breaks.
Chapter Members: Your Conference Registration is Included!
SHRM St. Louis Chapter Members - Included in Dues
Non-Chapter Members - $300
Want to join SHRM St. Louis or need to renew? Click here to join for only $350 and attend the conference for free!
Hotel rooms at Ameristar Casino are available for a discounted rate using the below link. Reservations must be made by September 25th.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Connect with the region's leading HR professionals and business decision-makers at the SHRM St. Louis Annual Leadership Conference. This premier event attracts approximately 400 HR leaders, practitioners, executives and industry professionals from across the St. Louis area for a fully day of education, networking and professional development.
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your products and services, build meaningful relationships with HR decision-makers, increase brand visibility, and position your organization as a trusted partner within the HR community.
The conference features inspiring keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions covering today's most relevant workplace topics, and a Business Partner Expo where attendees connect with organizations that provide innovative solutions to support their workforce and business objectives.
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- Exhibit Booth Only - $2,500
- Conference Bag Insert - $500
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the largest gatherings of HR professionals in the St. Louis region and demonstrate your commitment to advancing the HR profession.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Click here for more information.
Tickets
$0.00 SHRM St. Louis Chapter Member
$300.00 Non-Chapter Member
