2026 NAAAHR
National ConferencE
Agenda At-A-Glance
wELCOME to our 2026 National Conference
The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) is excited return to Norfolk, VA and share best practices to continue to providing quality HR content for your personal and professional development. All NAAAHR National Events include HRCI Recertification Credits and discounted rates on your certification exams. We have partnered with HRCI to prepare you for your Human Resources professional certification (aPHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR and all other HRCI Certifications). By registering for the 2026 National Conference, you will earn recertification credits per session and workshop attendance.
NAAAHR LEADERS ONLY | 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Welcome NAAAHR National and Chapter Leaders
NAAAHR National Conference Orientation
Private Reception and Networking
CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS | 11:00am - 10:00pm
General Registration and Check-In
Welcome Vendors and Business Expo
NAAAHR Leadership Business Forum and Private Luncheon
Conference Kickoff and Welcome Reception
Founders Forum Panel Discussion
Chapter Roll Call and After Party
CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Daily Registration and Check-In
Welcome Vendors and Business Expo
N.E.S.S./VIP Suite Open for Private Networking
Morning General Session
Breakout Sessions and Workshops
Luncheon Keynote and General Session
Breakout Sessions and Workshops
Dinner On Your Own - Tour Downtown Norfolk
CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS | 8:00am - 12:00am
Daily Registration and Check-In
Welcome Vendors and Business Expo
N.E.S.S./VIP Suite Open for Private Networking
Morning General Session
Breakout Sessions and Workshops
Luncheon Keynote and General Session
Breakout Sessions and Workshops
Formal Gala and Trailblazer Award Ceremony
Live Entertainment and After Party
CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Corporate Partners and Sponsors Recognition
Member Appreciation and Acknowledgement
Chat with the Chairman and Closing Remarks
Who Should Attend The 2026 National Conference
NAAAHR Professional and Student Members
NAAAHR Lifetime VIP’s and N.E.S.S. Members
Current and Past Partners and Sponsors
CEO’s, CHRO’s, CPO’s, CDO’s, and HR Officers
HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, L&D
Industry and Business Leaders
College and Early Career Talent
And Most Important …You!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each chapter is operated independently, allowing them to bring in subject matter experts who focus on industry trends for their respective geographic areas, locally, and nationally. NAAAHR’s culture is to ensure a safe environment comfortable enough to have courageous conversations and connected enough to engage with other professionals and leaders. NAAAHR has partnered with HRCI as a globally recognized HR Certification organization, providing HR Master Classes to obtain your HR certification at all levels.
CAREER RESOURCES
This is the holistic approach to obtaining your success starts with you! NAAAHR Local Chapters offers members to speakers focused on finance, money management, job search, investments, and other areas that empower and strengthen our members. NAAAHR provides a comfortable platform for learning, sharing best practices and creating new connections.
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