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2026 Annual Conference - APEHRA

Start
10/07/2026
End
10/09/2026
Schedule
3 sessions
#1.
10/07/2026, 3:00 PM 9:00 PM (CST)
#2.
10/08/2026, 7:00 AM 9:00 PM (CST)
#3.
10/09/2026, 7:00 AM 1:30 PM (CST)
Location
DeGray Lake Resort (2027 State Park Entrance Rd, Bismarck, AR 71929)

Registration

Guest Meals – $125.00
For 1 Guest only.
Each Guest must register seperatly.
Member Fee - After Oct 1st – $275.00
Member Fee before October 2, 2026 – $250.00
Non-Member Fee - After Oct 1 – $300.00
Non-Member Fee before October 2. 2026 – $275.00

Registration is closed

Get ready for a power-packed speaker lineup! We’ve got experts covering everything HR pros are facing right now. Khay Eddings (Friday, Eldridge & Clark) will show us how to handle workplace investigations and build solid policies. Wes Butler (SWEAP) will help us boost our empathy skills and communicate with people in crisis. Professor Kim Gordon is taking on performance management, while Caran Curry is tackling the hot topic of artificial intelligence in HR. Plus, Mike Wheeler (City of Cabot) will break down the latest ADA must-knows, and Adam Zimmerman (First Choice Drug Testing) will guide us through reasonable suspicion in the workplace. From AI to tough conversations, this year’s sessions are packed with practical tips you’ll want to put to use!

Event Documents:

Click Here to View the 2026 Annual Conference Agenda

Click Here to View the Updated Bylaws

Click Here to View the Q3 Business Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View the July-Sept 2026 Financial Report

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Arkansas Public Employers Human Resources Association (APEHRA) is the official Arkansas Chapter of the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).

APEHRA is a 501(c) non-profit organization

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