SNECUPA-HR 2026 Spring Conference

Get ready for an exciting in-person gathering this spring! Join fellow HR leaders in higher education for an energizing day designed to tackle the challenges shaping our profession right now. We’ll kick things off with a dynamic panel of CHROs sharing candid perspectives from the front lines. And later hear from keynote author Kelly Jones, Unleashed Potential. Throughout the day, we'll hold sessions that explore the issues keeping HR teams up at night—and the opportunities ahead—including building cultures of psychological safety, navigating rapid change, addressing burnout, and preparing for the impact of agentic AI. Expect practical insights, honest conversation, and meaningful connections with peers who understand the unique demands of higher ed HR. Save your seat and be part of the conversation shaping HR in 2026!

The registration fee is offered at a price of $50. Registration is limited to 150 attendees. Please register early to guarantee your spot. The first 25 to register will receive a free book!

This conference is free to current SNECUPA board members, presenters (up to 2 people per registration) and sponsors. Please reserve your spot.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to win exciting raffle prizes.

This conference is approved for both SHRM and HRCI continuing education credits.

If you have questions or comments regarding this registration form, please contact our Chapter Past President, Marymichele Delaney at [email protected].

The Southern New England Chapter is grateful to our annual sponsors for 2025-2026: Segal, JobElephant, Cornerstone, Inspira, SSC, CAPTRUST, and Lindauer Global.

Info: The panelists include Manuel Cuevas-Trisán, Vice President for Human Resources, Harvard University; Michele Grazulis, Vice President & Chief Human Resources, Northeastern University; Lauren Turner, Senior Vice President of Talent & Inclusion, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Info: “Unleashed Potential” - Life & Business Tips from Baxter and his Best Friend” – master certain easy to understand skills and principles that will propel you to success in life, at work or in anything you do with people. And, it will help you appreciate what we can pick up on and learn from our family dogs. They have keen senses as you no doubt already know.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

College of the Holy Cross, 1 College Street, Worcester, United States

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