Conference at a Glance 

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. - Preconference Workshop: Succession Management: How to Recruit, Develop, and Retain Your High Performers

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.  - Preconference Workshop: Negligent Hiring and Background Checks-Best Practices and Legal Compliance

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. - T²: Talent Tomorrow

5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. - #TalentConnector TweetUp powered by DICE and ClearanceJobs.com
Cadillac Ranch (186 Fleet Street -- Across from the Gaylord Hotel)
Kick off your conference experience with a fun evening of networking, food and fun at the Cadillac Ranch in National Harbor located just steps away from the Gaylord Hotel! Meet, Greet Tweet & Eat with fellow attendees at #TalentConnector TweetUp powered by DICE & ClearanceJobs.com. Up for a new challenge, take your chances on the mechanical bull at the event! Visit http://shrmtalent.evenbrite.com to RSVP for a chance to win prizes at the event.   

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. - Registration & SHRMStore®
9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. - Coffee Break
9:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. - Welcome / Networking Session
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. - Lunch on your own
1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions
3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. - Opening General Session
4:15 p.m. - Book signing with General Session Speaker
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Opening & Reception
7:30 p.m. - Meet to Eat

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
6:30 a.m.–8:15 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. - Registration & SHRMStore®
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m. - General Session featuring Blake Mycoskie
9:45 a.m. - Book signing with Blake Mycoskie
9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m. - Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. - Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions
3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. - Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Reception
5:45 p.m. - Grand Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall
7:00 p.m. - Meet to Eat

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
7:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. - Registration
7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. - SHRMStore®
7:30 a.m.–8:15 a.m. - Coffee Break
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. - Continental Brunch
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. - Closing General Session
12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. - Book signing with General Session Speaker