April 22-23, 2026

Gas South District Convention Center

Gather in community with HR professionals to improve workplaces and strengthen workforces in metro Atlanta.

SHRM-Atlanta’s 36th annual conference will expand your capacity to meet current challenges and succeed in the future.

You and your organization will benefit from the two days you spend immersed in learning from thought leaders and peer practitioners.

We can't wait to welcome you!

What is SOAHR?

Produced by SHRM-Atlanta, SOAHR is the premier metro Atlanta HR conference, featuring 50+ speakers, industry resource partners, and networking opportunities.

Who should attend SOAHR? 

SOAHR will benefit anyone who manages people or considers themselves part of the HR community. The conference brings together students, professionals, and executives to exchange ideas, hear from experts, and learn more about the products and services that will enable people like you to accomplish their goals. 

LOCK IN YOUR 2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

◆ Select Event+ to receive a year of SHRM-Atlanta membership with SOAHR

◆ Block your calendar for the two-day event to earn recertification credits on site plus on-demand

◆ Plan ahead for how you will maximize your experience through peer connection and solutions needed

08:00 to 9:00 AM

Registration & Light Breakfast

8:15 to 8:45 AM

Morning Energizer

9:00 to 10:30 AM

Opening Keynote

MAIN STAGE

10:50 to 11:50 AM

Concurrent Sessions

11:50 AM to 1:30 PM

Lunch, Resource Partner Showcase, and Community Service

1:30 to 2:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

2:30 to 3:15 PM

Lighting Talks & Resource Partner Showcase

3:15 to 4:15 PM

Concurrent Sessions

4:30 to 5:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Evening Event

MAIN EVENT

08:00 to 9:00 AM

Registration & Light Breakfast

8:15 to 8:45 AM

Morning Energizer

9:00 to 10:00 AM

Concurrent Sessions

10:20 to 11:20 AM

Concurrent Sessions

11:20 AM to 12:45 PM

Lunch in Exhibit Hall + Case Study Presentations & Prize Drawings

12:45 to 1:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions

2:00 to 3:30 PM

Closing Keynote

MAIN STAGE

Your Atlanta HR community will be there. Will you?

Want to Speak at SOAHR?

Session submissions are now open!

Want to Sponsor or Exhibit at SOAHR?

Get in front of your audience at SOAHR 2026