HR Leaders of Tomorrow - Annual Student Conference in 2026

Annual Student Conference

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Join your peers for the premier student conference sponsored by NHRMA, spotlighting human resource management careers and interests. Enjoy the hospitality of Central Washington University during two days of fun!

On April 17-18, 2026, the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) and the SHRM State Councils of Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho will host HR Leaders of Tomorrow, a premier conference designed for students and emerging professionals that focuses on human resource management. This exciting event is open to both students and recent graduates and will take place at the beautiful Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg, WA. It will also be live-streamed for those who prefer to attend virtually.

The conference will feature corporate HR tours, keynote addresses by recognized experts in the field, career-building activities, and concurrent sessions focused on contemporary HR topics. It will also feature fun activities in the Ellensburg area. For students at any stage in their education as well as recent graduates, this multi-state regional event won’t be one to miss.

Registration opens in early 2026
$59 Student Rate
$49 Virtual
$59 Faculty/Advisors
non-SHRM member $109