SOAHR FAQs

All the need to know info about SOAHR!

SOAHR is Atlantas premier two-day HR conference featuring 50+ speakers, industry resource partners, and networking opportunities.  

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 them to accomplish their goals.HR-adjacent professionals will also find tools and resources that are applicable to their daily work. 

SOAHR 2024 will be held in-person at Atlanta Convention Center by AmericasMart, Building 2 in Atlanta, Georgia on April 17-18, 2024.  


Atlanta Convention Center by AmericasMart Building 2 is located at 213 Williams St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 in Downtown Atlanta. 


Attendees are able to select two-day or one-day ticket option. Two-day attendees will have access to additional on-demand sessions after the completion of the event.

Registration provides full access to all educational sessions and Main Stage sessions, the Resource Partner Showcase, and meals and breaks scheduled for the days registered. 

SHRM-Atlanta members get a discounted rate for SOAHR. 

 

Please note that SHRM-Atlanta and SHRM are not the same organization. Membership in SHRM-Atlanta and SHRM are separate and independent of one another.   

 

You can, however, access the SHRM-Atlanta member rate by registering for the Event+ option. Event+ registration includes one-year of SHRM-Atlanta membership and is a great option for first time members, lapsed members or current members (we will add one year to your current membership).  

 

Becoming a member of both SHRM-Atlanta and SHRM is a worthy investment, and we fully encourage you to join both.  

 

To learn more about the unique benefits of each organization and how we complement each other, visit http://www.shrmatlanta.org/page/bettertogether. 

No, the content will only be available in-person.

 

Two-day attendees will have access to additional post-conference content.

Up to 20. Those attending both days of SOAHR will be able to earn up to 12 HRCI CEUs/SHRM PDCs during the event and receive access to eight on-demand sessions that provide recertification credit.   

Our call for speakers is closed. You are welcome to submit a proposal to SHRM-Atlanta at any time here.  

Yes. We are looking forward to gathering with you; however, we understand that unexpected situation arise which requires us to be flexible. SHRM-Atlanta’s cancellation policy allows for a refund of a portion of your registration fees based on when you cancel:  

 

Through December 15: $75  
December 16 – February 1: $125  
February 2 – March 15: $200  
After March 15: No refund  

 

In lieu of cancellation, registrants are welcome to hold registration funds on account or transfer them to another individual. To transfer your registration, please email to [email protected] and note the non-member rate may apply if the person receiving the registration is not a SHRM-Atlanta member. No transfer of fees will be made after April 8.   

 

Registrations received after March 15 are completely non-refundable. Registrants will have access to the on-demand content if in-person participation is not possible.  

 

To be eligible for a refund, all cancellation refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.  

Cancellations and no shows received after the event forfeit the entire registration fee.  

 

Event+ registrations include one year of SHRM-Atlanta membership that becomes active once the registration has been paid. If you should cancel your registration, the prevailing cancellation fee as well as the $140 membership fee will not be refunded. 

The SHRM-Atlanta SOAHR hotel block will be at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30303. This venue is connected to the convention center. To make a reservation use this link or call 800.266.9432.

 

The hotel block is limited to a first come first served basis and must be booked by Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

A confirmation email is sent via email at the time of registration. Should you need additional assistance, please email [email protected] for a receipt, invoice, or additional registration questions.  

Event+ registration fee includes one-year of SHRM-Atlanta membership. This is a great option for firsttime members. Has your SHRM-Atlanta membership lapsed? No problem! Pick this rate and your membership will be renewed. Already a member? We will add one year to your current membership. 

We have group discounts rates for five or more attendees. Please contact our customer service team at [email protected] for more information. 

Individuals wanting to participate in one session must register for a one-day pass for that day. SHRM-Atlanta does not allow unregistered attendees to attend sessions or other conference events.  

We welcome your interest!

 

 

Our upcoming events calendar can be found at https://www.shrmatlanta.org/events/event_list.asp

Additionally, please visit https://www.shrmatlanta.org/page/VolunteerOpps to learn about the volunteer opportunities available. 

 

Don’t see something that matches what you had in mind? 

Email [email protected] to learn what else might be a good fit! 

SHRM-Atlanta and SHRM are two separate but connected organizations—each with their own membership and unique benefits. Out of more than 575 affiliated SHRM chapters within the United States, SHRM-Atlanta is one of the largest, with over 2,000 Greater Atlanta members!  SHRM is the worlds’ largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries.  

 

Becoming a member of both organizations is an investment in you and your profession: you’ll receive the most relevant local and national information available for professionals in human resources. SHRM-Atlanta and SHRM fully encourage you to join both and enjoy the unique benefits of each, because we know we’re better together.

Other questions? Email them to:  [email protected]