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2026 Annual Conference
November 9-11, 2026 | Newport Beach, California
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 10-12, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
The American Research Universities-Human Resource Institute held its 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., at The Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill.
The conference provided attendees the opportunity to gain perspective from higher education leaders about some of the latest trends in HR and leadership expectations of the chief HR officer, as well as the opportunity to collaborate and participate in HR-focused facilitated lightning-round sessions. View the conference agenda.
Thank you to the ARU-HRI CHROs who attended and participated in this highly engaging opportunity to reunite with peers and learn about how they are addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing HR leaders at research universities.
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.