2026 GovHR Conference Agenda

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. EDT

Registration and Breakfast • Logging In

In-person participants: Registration and breakfast
Virtual participants: Logging in

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Plenary

11:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rebuilding Trust, Reviving Mission

Breakout Session

Modernizing the Public Service Leadership Playbook

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Data-Driven Decision Making in HR

Breakout Session

Exploring Emerging Technologies and Data Capabilities

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Governance Shift

Breakout Session

Transforming Talent Systems and Strategies

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

When Crisis Hits

Breakout Session

Modernizing the Public Service Leadership Playbook

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

To Be Announced

Breakout Session

Exploring Emerging Technologies and Data Capabilities

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Internships That Work: Practical Strategies for Government Teams

Breakout Session

Transforming Talent Systems and Strategies

2:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Lead From Within: Discover Your Public Service Leadership Edge

Breakout Session

Modernizing the Public Service Leadership Playbook

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Using AI for Smarter Class & Comp

Breakout Session

Exploring Emerging Technologies and Data Capabilities

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Real-World Tactics for Workforce Transformation

Breakout Session

Transforming Talent Systems and Strategies

3:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Break

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Closing Activity

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. EDT

In-person Reception

Washington, D.C.

Join us on September 15-17, 2026, in the heart of Washington, D.C., or virtually, for the third annual GovHR Conference.

Conference Agenda

Registration and Breakfast • Logging In

Opening Remarks

Plenary

Break

Rebuilding Trust, Reviving Mission

Data-Driven Decision Making in HR

The Governance Shift

Lunch

When Crisis Hits

To Be Announced

Internships That Work: Practical Strategies for Government Teams

Break

Lead From Within: Discover Your Public Service Leadership Edge

Using AI for Smarter Class & Comp

Real-World Tactics for Workforce Transformation

Break

Closing Activity

In-person Reception

Thanks to our Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSOR:

Join us on September 15-17, 2026, in the heart of Washington, D.C., or virtually, for the third annual GovHR Conference.

Conference Agenda

Registration and Breakfast • Logging In

Opening Remarks

Plenary

Break

Rebuilding Trust, Reviving Mission

Data-Driven Decision Making in HR

The Governance Shift

Lunch

When Crisis Hits

To Be Announced

Internships That Work: Practical Strategies for Government Teams

Break

Lead From Within: Discover Your Public Service Leadership Edge

Using AI for Smarter Class & Comp

Real-World Tactics for Workforce Transformation

Break

Closing Activity

In-person Reception

Registration and Breakfast • Logging In

Day 2 Remarks

Plenary

Break

Networking Session

Lunch

The Human Advantage in an Automated World

Building a Culture of Continuous Learning through Tech

Why Talent Chooses—and Stays in—Government

Break

The Truth About Leading In Uncertainty

From Surveys to Service: Insights Behind the Public Service Viewpoint Survey

Beyond the Classroom: Implementing Continuous Learning

Break

Spotlight on Wellness

Registration and Breakfast • Logging In

Plenary

Break

Coaching Is Not Optional: The Supervisor’s New Mandate

To Be Announced

Moving from Functional Excellence to Mission Impact

Closing

Lunch

Thanks to our Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSOR: