SHRM MD Annual Conference
October 4-6, 2026
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel
Ocean City, MD

Join us for Maryland's largest HR event of the year.

Boost your HR toolkits over three exciting days filled with dynamic speakers, relevant breakout sessions, fantastic sponsors , & professional networking with hundreds of HR's top Professionals, all steps away from the beach at Ocean City!

What's Included:

3 full days of programming across Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
Nationally recognized keynote speakers
16 breakout sessions spanning leadership, compliance, AI, benefits, engagement, and more
SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
Welcome reception, game night, meals, and networking throughout
Access to our exhibit hall featuring cutting-edge HR resources and solutions

Registration Pricing

Early Bird (through July 15): $699
Full Conference Rate: $799

Have 3 or more attending from your organization?  Contact Suzanne for discounted pricing - click here!

Hotel Information

Room rate: $167/night
Room block details will be included in your registration confirmation.

Break out of your routine and join us at this destination conference!

Register today! 

This Year's Keynote Speakers & Featured Panel

Sunday Keynote  ·  Oct 4

Fahd Alhattab

The David Playbook: How Small Teams Outmaneuver Industry Goliaths

Being the underdog is your advantage. Fahd brings his Six Levels of High-Performing Teams framework, a playbook for building agile teams that outperform organizations twice their size. High-energy, actionable, and the perfect way to open three days together.

Monday Keynote ·  Oct 5

Christine V. Walters

J.D., MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

What's New Now & On the Horizon: An Employment Law, Legislative & Regulatory Update

Every Maryland HR professional needs to be in this room. Christine, one of the most trusted employment law voices in the state, returns for her annual deep-dive into new Maryland laws, FAMLI updates, and federal regulatory changes. 30+ years of expertise in 75 minutes.

Tuesday Keynote  ·  Oct 6

Kashonna Marrow

Called Forward: The Future-Focused HR Leader

The future isn't waiting for HR to catch up, this session is your invitation to get ahead of it. Kashonna challenges HR professionals at every level to stop reacting to disruption and start leading before it arrives. Activating, energizing, the perfect send-off.

Monday Panel  ·  October 5

Bridging Policy & People: HR’s Voice in Tomorrow’s Maryland

Moderated by Kimberly Prescott, SPHR, SHRM-SCP  ·  Founder & President, Prescott HR

Maryland’s workplaces are changing, and HR has a critical role in shaping what comes next. This dynamic panel brings together HR leaders and policy voices to explore how the profession can partner across government, education, and community, spanning workplace policy, advocacy, inclusion, and workforce readiness.

Moderator

Kimberly Prescott , SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Founder & President, Prescott HR

Panelist

Paige Boughan , MS, SHRM-SCP

SVP & Director of HR, Farmers & Merchants Bank

Panelist

Grason Wiggins , J.D.

SVP, Government Affairs, Maryland Chamber of Commerce