HRO Today CHRO Forum South

Find out what our invite-only Think Tank Series is all about

HRO Today’s CHRO Forums are one-day, local gatherings designed for CHROs and Heads of HR who want more than panels and platitudes. While each Forum will have case studies and panels, most sessions will be in a Think Tank format: facilitated, peer-to-peer roundtable discussions where the real value comes from candid conversation, shared solutions, and the chance to pressure-test ideas with leaders who carry the same weight.

You’ll leave with sharper insights, practical takeaways, and real-world perspectives you can use immediately, because the best answers usually come from the room, not the stage.

What to expect

  • Facilitated Think Tank roundtables focused on today’s top HR challenges
  • Peer-to-peer, off-the-record discussion with senior HR leaders
  • Actionable ideas and shared solutions, not theory
  • A format built for candor, relevance, and real decision-making
  • 1:1 networking based on your needs. Find solutions to your specific challenges

CHRO Forum South:

September 16, 2026
Loudermilk Conference Center | Atlanta, GA

Co-located with HRO Today’s Talent Acquisition Summit. CHRO Forum attendees are welcome to join Day 1 of the Talent Acquisition Summit (September 15) at no additional cost.

Apply to Lead a Think Tank Discussion

If you are a head of HR, and would like to lead a group discussion, please fill out this form.

Speaking and attendance are limited to heads of HR. Service providers that would like to co-present alongside of a HR executive, should contact Berthony.Poux@sharedxpertise.com or download the sponsorship prospectus.

2026 Speakers

Brian Abrahamson
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Ryman Hospitality Properties

Dipankar Bandyopadhyay
CHRO
Unifi Aviation

Dan Chappell
CHRO
Seacoast Bank

Robin Corralez
Chief People Officer
PandaDoc

Patrick Daniel
Chief Human Resources Officer
General Aviation Terminal

Laura Frazzetta
SVP and CHRO
Beazer Homes

Melissa Garza
CHRO
Powerfleet

Hope Harris
CHRO
Real Floors

Shana Krumwiede
CHRO
ArchWell Health

Bryan Taylor
COO
Real Floors

2026 Sponsors

Think Tank Sponsors

Tech Showcase Sponsors

Looking for Year-Round Connection with Like-Minded Peers?

The energy of a great summit shouldn’t have to end when you leave the room. C-TEN – the CHRO Today Executive Network – is a, year-round community where senior HR leaders connect, share, and grow together in a trusted, confidential environment. These are peers who truly understand the unique pressures of the CHRO seat – and show up for each other all year long in monthly virtual sessions and two in-person retreats annually.