2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

HR at an Inflection Point: Leading the Workforce and Workplace Through the Next Era of Higher Education
November 9-11, 2026 | Hyatt Regency | Newport Beach, CA

The conference agenda and speakers will be finalized soon. The conference begins the afternoon of Monday, November 9, and includes a dinner that evening. The conference continues on Tuesday, November 10, with a full day of sessions (ending at 3:30 p.m. to allow for free time to explore beautiful Newport Beach), and an evening event. The conference will conclude on Wednesday, November 11, at 12:00 p.m. You’ll receive an email when the agenda is finalized.
Note: If you plan to fly in on Sunday, November 8, we welcome you to attend our welcome reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (PT).

Note: John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the recommended airport for flying in to Newport Beach, as LAX is a 90-minute drive from the conference hotel.

If you have questions about the conference, please contact ARU-HRI.

In Appreciation

The Institute is grateful for the generous support of our Grand Sponsors. This support is critical to sustain the quality of the Institute. Thank you:

Learn more about ARU-HRI sponsorship.

The Institute wishes to express appreciation to the National Academy of Human Resources, the National Academy of Human Resources Foundation, and the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) for their support.