The document provides information about the SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition taking place June 17-20, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. It details the conference program including keynote speakers, content tracks, and special events. Information is also provided about registering for the conference individually or as part of an international delegation to get lower rates. Guidance is offered on travel, hotels, and additional delegation activities. Preview conferences are also announced in several countries leading up to the main event in Chicago.

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Attend SHRM 2018 and improve your HR
competencies
SHRM18
SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition
June 17-20, 2018
Meet SHRM’s Global Team!
©SHRM2017
Karen E. Mitchell
Coordinator, Global Operations
Karen.Mitchell@shrm.org
James Baker
Specialist, Global Operations
James.baker@shrm.org
Michael McCallum
Director Global Markets
Africa & Europe
Michael.McCallum@shrm.org
(+1) 703 535 6036

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Chicago is one of America’s finest cities. Affectionately
known by residents and frequent visitors as “Chi-Town”,
Chicago boasts an active downtown full of classic
buildings and skyscrapers, beautiful parks and
shorelines on Lake Michigan, and a world-class
restaurants.
McCormick Place
2301 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Location: CHICAGO, IL
TOP ATTENDING COUNTRIES
OUTSIDE THE U.S. IN 2017
1,003
International Attendees from
90 countries

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WFPMA World Congress
2018
• 17th World Federation of People Management
Associations (WFPMA) World Congress
• Experience Global HR
• Learn about important HR issues:
• Immigration
• Communication Strategies
• Incentives and Rewards
• Best Practices
• Build your global network
• Take your career to the next level—learn
about HR megatrends

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Six Content Tracks
• Professional leadership &
development
• Talent Acquisition & Retention
• Global HR
• Business Acumen & HR Strategy
• Total Rewards
• Employment Law & Legislation
Schedule at a Glance

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Preconference
Workshops
Keynote Speakers
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
Current President and CEO of SHRM
Opening
Adam Grant
NY Times Best-selling Author and Professor,
The Wharton School of Business at the
University of Pennsylvania
Tuesday, June 19

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Master Series
Christine Porath
Associate professor, McDonough School of
Business at Georgetown University
Tuesday, June 19
Heidi Grant
Associate director, Motivation Science Center
at Columbia Business School
Monday, June 18
THE SHRM
EXPOSITION
The SHRM Exposition is the largest
HR solutions-center in the world,
where attendees can meet with over
600+ exhibiting companies offering
the latest HR products and services.

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GLOBAL LOUNGE
The Global Lounge is a space for network and
rest for international attendees. It’s a
comfortable lounge where attendees from all
over the world can relax, reunite with all friends
and colleagues, plan their conference day and
engage in discussions than bring out change and
open up possibilities
Tuesday Night Show
Tuesday, June 19
8:00 pm
To be announced…

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Special Events for
International Attendees
• Sunday, June 18: International Orientation
• Monday, June 19: International Reception
hosted by WFPMA World Congress 2018
• Table Topics
• Global Lounge
Convince Your Boss
• Step 1: Review and Map Out Your
Session Planner
• Step 2: Stress the Value of
Investing in Your Education
• Step 3: Find Your Solutions
Providers
• Step 4: Complete the Request
Letter
• Step 5: Bring it All Home
• https://annual.shrm.org/convince-
your-boss

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REGISTRATION
Individual registration
▪ Online: register now
▪ Email PDF form to Global Team: globaldel@shrm.org
▪ Call Member Care: +1-703-548-3440
Registration as part of Delegation
▪ Online using the delegation code: register now
▪ Email PDF form to Global Team including delegation code:
globaldel@shrm.org
▪ Call Member Care and say you have a delegation code:
+1-703-548-3440
Join a Delegation
and Save BIG!
• International Delegations: With a minimum of 5
you can organize or join a delegation from your
country
• Benefit from a lower registration rate $1,215 USD
• Travel and network with peers from your country
• Learn from each other
• Pre and post-debriefing sessions and learning
• Special recognition during the conference and the
international reception
• Delegation-only benefits: special room for large
groups, debriefing with SMEs
• Marketing support
• Corporate delegation: large corporations
delegations within the US

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Step 1: Log in with your
SHRM ID
• If you are a NONMember and do not have an
account yet, you will be asked to create an ID at
this moment. This ID is a website ID, and NOT a
SHRM Membership ID.
STEP 2: Select one of the options
according to your membership
status, to start your registration

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STEP 3: Insert your delegation code, press APPLY CODE. Make
sure code has been applied at final checkout.
STEP 4: Complete the registration and you will receive an email
confirmation.
How SHRM can support you?
• Delegation Tool Kit
• Delegation leader emails
• Delegation registration form
• Special conference promotion workshops,
videos

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Travel to the US
If you require a visa…
If you need a visa to attend SHRM18, please visit the US Department of State website for the most current information and instructions.
SHRM will provide you an invitation letter upon request only to individuals who are registered and attending the SHRM18 Annual Conference.
APPLY EARLY! We suggest you begin the visa application process at least 60 days prior to your travel.
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html
• Official hotels are SHRM endorsed and inspected
• Reservations within the block are more protected from hotel
relocation, when capacity is reached
• Housing on-site assistance with official hotels
• Complimentary shuttle service to and from many of
the official hotels
• Visit
https://www.wynjade.com/shrm18/to
make your individual and group reservations for #SHRM18
Hotel & Travel

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Additional Delegation Activities
• In addition to the standard conference program, you may also consider doing:
• Pre-departure preparation session before your group departs your country
• Networking events during the conference
• Group debriefings after sessions
• Customized learning materials (guide, CDs)
• Benchmarking visits
• Post-conference sharing events
Preview Conference workshops around the world
Cayman Islands
26 February 2018 – Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Jamaica
27 February 2018 – Kingston, Jamaica
Barbados
1 March 2018 – Bridgetown, Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
2 March 2018 – Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Peru
13 March 2018 – Lima, Peru
Colombia
15 March 2018 – Bogota, Colombia
Mexico
11 April 2018 – CDMX, Mexico
12 April 2018 – Monterrey, Mexico
13 April 2018 – Chihuahua, Mexico
12-13 March 2018 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ireland
14-15 March 2018 – Dublin, Ireland
United Kingdom
16 & 19 March 2018 – London, UK
Germany
20-12 March 2018 – Frankfurt, Germany
Denmark
22-23 March 2018 – Copenhagen, Denmark

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COMMIT TO YOUR CAREER
TODAY!
THANK YOUAND
SEE YOU IN
CHICAGO
SHRM Global Team
globalteam@shrm.org
(+1) 703.535.6412