HRMAC Presents SUMMIT 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois
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Summit is the Chicago area’s premier forum for HR
professionals. Now in its 12th year, it has become an
eagerly-awaited event for business leaders involved in human capital issues.
Extraordinary Value for Your
Professional Development Dollars
Everything is included in your SUMMIT 2009 registration fee.
Entrance to the sessions and Expo, program materials, meals and breaks, use of
our Cyber Cafe, bookstore and more - all for one low price. When you
consider no added costs for airfare, hotel, or per diem expenses - and only one
day away from the office - SUMMIT 2009
is a great value for you and your team. Want to save even more?
Check out our
discounts for early and team registrations.
Strategic Educational Sessions Provide Real Information You Can Use
SUMMIT 2009's four general sessions will explore key issues facing HR leaders
as they prepare to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
These programs will test your critical thinking and arm you with insights you
can use to
develop strategies to drive success in your organization. Read more about
the SUMMIT 2009 Sessions.
Connect with Industry Leaders
SUMMIT 2009 is the place to connect with HR colleagues from across
the Chicago area. Reinforce relationships and make new connections to
extend your network of professional resources.
Special CHRO-Only Event
CHROs have an exclusive opportunity to hear from renowned HR
researcher and author Peter Cappelli, Director, Center for Human Resources,
The Wharton School, at a special luncheon event. (Space is limited. Criteria for participation applies.)
Special Young HR Leaders Event
This event was a hit at SUMMIT 2008 so we're bringing it back this year!
Human resources professionals in the early stages of their careers will gather
for a special luncheon event. Network with other up and coming HR leaders and
create relationships that will last long after Summit has ended.
Sponsored by SSP BPI Group.
HRMAC Awards of Excellence
Join us as we recognize and honor your colleagues who have made a difference. HRMAC's Leader of the Year
Award acknowledges the vision and commitment to leading-edge human capital
practices that drive business success. The Volunteer of the Year Award
recognizes an individual who gives their time and energy to further the
exceptional HRMAC experience for all members. Both awards will be
presented at a special ceremony during the general session after lunch.
Nominations for awards will be accepted until June 30, 2009. Nominate
a colleague for HRMAC's Awards of Excellence.
 SUMMIT 2009
Expo
Nearly 90 companies will be on hand offering you an extensive array of
products and services including compensation and recognition programs, HRIS and
other computer software applications, consulting services, executive search,
staffing agencies, investment and legal services, outplacement/career management
services, plus more!
Door prize drawings will be held during the afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall.
Professional Development
SUMMIT 2009 has been approved for 5.25 recertification hours
towards PHR/SPHR certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute
(HRCI).
General Information
Location
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
The Convention Center is located about 1/2 mile south of the Kennedy Expressway on River Road.
Call 847-692-2220 or visit www.rosemont.com for more specific directions.
Inside the Center
SUMMIT 2009 will be held in the Convention Center Ballroom. From the main entrance, take the escalator or elevator to the second floor. From the parking garage, take the sky bridge leading to the second floor of the Convention Center.
Parking
Parking is available in the garage across from the Rosemont Convention Center at
a cost of $13. Valet parking is also available at the front of the DoubleTree Hotel for
$22. (Price may be subject to change.)
Hotel Accommodations
A limited number of hotel guest rooms have been reserved at the Embassy Suites O’Hare-Rosemont, 5500 North River Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018,
directly across the street from the Convention Center. To make a reservation,
call (800) Embassy (362-2779) and ask for the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)
rate which is $159 single/double per night (plus tax). The deadline for room reservations is
Tuesday, September 29 or when the HRMAC block reaches the sold out status,
whichever occurs first.
Conference Attire
Business or business casual is appropriate attire for SUMMIT 2009.
For information, mailing list corrections or to request materials, please contact HRMAC at HRMAC@HRMAC.org.
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