SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition 2019 Attend and improve your HR competencies Las Vegas, Nevada June 23-26, 2019
Agenda for today s webinar SHRM19: the basics International Attendees at SHRM19 International Delegations Who qualifies? Benefits and Logistics Convince your boss Pricing and Deadlines Registration and Payment Visas Delegation Leaders: Forming your delegation Registration Promotion and Marketing On-site activities SHRM Preview Workshops Commissions Questions?
Las Vegas Convention Center Vegas is for everyone. Like shopping? Vegas has some of the best shopping in the world, from upmarket designers to budgetfriendly outlets. Want to see a show? Visit Cirque du Soleil, Britney Spears, Jersey Boys, and comedy clubs. 3150 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA
Country 2018 TOP ATTENDING COUNTRIES (excluding the U.S.) # of Attendees REPUBLIC OF KOREA 174 CANADA 173 NIGERIA 108 JAMAICA 67 1,477 International Attendees from CHINA 58 BRAZIL 57 94 countries INDIA 45 CAYMAN ISLANDS 42 JAPAN 42 GHANA 39
The largest conference in HR providing the most choices for your professional development Attend the SHRM19 Global Reception Top Reasons to Attend SHRM19 Hear from worldrenowned experts Stay current with HR practices 200+ top-rated educational sessions and 9 content tracks World-class EXPO Network and benchmark with likeminded peers from around the world Enjoy the sights and culture of one of America s liveliest cities Las Vegas!
Nine Content Tracks Business Acumen & Metrics Communication Compensation and Benefits Compliance Global HR Leadership Talent Technology Workplace Strategy
Schedule at a Glance
Keynote Speakers Dr. Brené Brown Five-time NY Times Best-selling Author and research Professor, University of Houston; Huffington Foundation Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work; Top-5 most viewed TED talk over 35m views Monday, June 24 Vineet Nayar Author of Employees First, Customers Second; former CEO of HCL Technologies; Founder of Sampark Foundation TBA
Featured Speakers Cy Wakeman President, Cy Wakeman, Inc. Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25 Valerie M. Grubb Principle, Val Grubb & Associates, Ltd. Saturday, June 22 Sunday, June 23 Monday, June 24 Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE Best-selling author and speaker Steve Gilliland, Inc. Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25
Preconference Workshops
THE SHRM EXPOSITION The SHRM Exposition is the largest HR solutions-center in the world, where attendees meet with over 600+ exhibiting companies offering the latest HR products and services.
GLOBAL LOUNGE A comfortable space for networking and rest, where attendees from all over the world can relax, reunite with friends and colleagues, plan their conference day, and engage in discussions that bring change and open up possibilities.
Tuesday Night Show Tuesday, June 25 8:00 pm To be announced
SHRM19 as an International Delegate Discounted registration pricing for global attendees (must be SHRM Global member) Access to the Global Lounge Network with global HR professionals Tickets to the Global Reception Access to language interpretation (select languages only) Special recognition during the conference and the international reception Marketing support
Special Events for International Attendees International Orientation International Reception Table Topics Global Lounge
Convince Your Boss Step 1: Review and Map Out Your Session Planner Step 2: Stress the Value of Investing in Your Education Step 3: Find Your Solutions Providers Step 4: Complete the Request Letter Step 5: Bring it All Home
Pricing and Deadlines Type PREVIEW EARLY-BIRD STANDARD LATE Deadline 1-Feb-19 24-Apr-19 22-Jun-19 23-Jun-19 Member $1,490 $1,670 $1,800 $1,950 Nonmember $1,900 $2,085 $2,220 $2,370 Int'l Delegates $1,190 $1,355 $1,470 $1,590
REGISTRATION Individual registration Online: register now www.annual.shrm.org Email PDF form to Global Team (wire transfers): globaldel@shrm.org Call Member Care: +1-703-548-3440 Registration as part of Delegation Online using the delegation code: register now www.annual.shrm.org Email PDF form to Global Team including delegation code (wire transfers): globaldel@shrm.org Call Member Care and say you have a delegation code: +1-703-548-3440
Where to start Step 1: Go to SHRM19 website Step 2: Log in with SHRM ID If you are not a SHRM member, you will need to become one. Visit https://www.shrm.org/about-shrm/pages/membership.aspx and use the code GLMEM for a $20 discount.
Step 3: Select the Member option available to you Choose your registration type
Step 4: Insert your delegation code, press APPLY CODE. Make sure code has been applied at final checkout. Step 5: Complete the registration and you will receive an email confirmation.
Registration with a PDF send to globaldel@shrm.org Delegation code goes here
Register as a group Use the delegation registration spreadsheet Ensure all boxes are completed TWO ways to pay Wire transfer (information on invoice) Credit card authorization form (secure PDF)
Travel to the US If you require a visa If you need a visa to attend SHRM19, visit the US Department of State website for the most current information and instructions. SHRM will provide an invitation letter to those who are registered find the link in your confirmation email! APPLY EARLY! We suggest you begin the visa application process as early as possible. Visa wait times vary between countries. COUNTRY Lagos NIGERIA Moscow RUSSIA Beijing CHINA WAIT TIME 155 days 300 days 10 days https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html
Hotel & Travel Official hotels are SHRM endorsed and inspected Reservations within the block are more protected from hotel relocation when capacity is reached On-site accommodation assistance with official hotels Complimentary shuttle service to and from official hotels To make your individual and group reservations #SHRM19, visit https://www.wynjade.com/shrm19/
Building your Delegation
Four steps to delegation formation 1. Complete an application! https://shrm.formstack.com/forms/intl_del_app_form 2. SHRM Global reviews your application 3. SHRM Global creates your delegation code ID19XX 4. START marketing and selling your delegation!
Delegation Commission Structure # of delegates per delegation Total PAID registrations Percentage of Commission Earned 1 registration 2 registrations 3 registrations 4 registrations 5 registrations 6 registrations 7 registrations 8 registrations 9 registrations 10 registrations 11 complimentary to delegation leader 12 to 25 registrations 11-24 paid registrations 3% 26 to 51 registrations 25-50 paid registrations 5% 52 to 101 registrations 51-100 paid registrations 7% 102 to 151 registrations 101-150 paid registrations 10%
Marketing Strategy How do you promote your delegation? What channels do you use?
SHRM S Comprehensive Marketing Plan Digital Ads Direct Mail E-Mail/Social
Marketing Cadence
Key Messages/Techniques MAKE IT PERSONAL
Conference Activities Pre-conference During the conference Post-conference
Additional Delegation Activities You may also consider doing: An orientation session before your group departs your country Networking events during the conference Group debriefings after sessions Customized learning materials (guide, CDs) Benchmarking visits Post-conference sharing events
How SHRM supports you Delegation Tool Kit Delegation leader emails Delegation registration form Special conference promotion workshops, videos Delegation information on SHRM19 website
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SHRM Global Forums
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