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Summit is the Chicago area’s premier forum for HR professionals.  Now in its 13th 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 2010 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 2010 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 Give You Tools to You Can Use
The four general sessions featured at SUMMIT 2010 will delve into key issues facing HR leaders as they work to find solutions to their challenges.  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 2010 Sessions.

Connect with Industry Leaders
Reinforce relationships and make new connections to extend your network of professional resources at SUMMIT 2010.  No other event in the Chicago area brings together so many HR professionals representing various functions and organizations.

Special CHRO-Only Event
CHROs have an exclusive opportunity to hear from renowned HR researcher and author Thomas A. Stewart, Chief Knolwedge Officer, Booz & Company at a special luncheon event.  (Space is limited. Criteria for participation applies.)

Special Young HR Leaders Event
This event has been a hit the last two years, 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 Challenger Gray & Christmas

 

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.

SUMMIT 2010 Expo
If you're looking for a product or service to help you with your HR challenges, the Summit Expo is sure to have what you need.  Over 90 companies are expected to 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 2010 has been approved for 5 recertification hours (including 2.75 Strategic Business hours) towards PHR/SPHR certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute. 

 

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 2010 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 Doubletree Hotel Rosemont, 5460 North River Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018, directly across the street from the Convention Center. To make a reservation, call (800) 222-Tree 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 October 4, or when the HRMAC block reaches the sold out status, whichever occurs first.

Conference Attire
Business or business casual is appropriate attire for SUMMIT 2010.

For information, mailing list corrections or to request materials, please contact HRMAC at HRMAC@HRMAC.org.

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