News Release

Mina Starsiak Hawk

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 59th Annual Indiana HR Conference and Expo in May offers a wide variety of in-depth workshops and sessions on critical HR challenges in 2023. Top industry services and products also will be showcased at the full market expo.

“Human resources issues are paramount to every business, and that has been magnified since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “Many HR topics are front of mind right now, and what makes this conference so beneficial for attendees is they can build their own agendas to ensure they’re learning topics most relevant to their particular role.”

The three-day program, sponsored by Frost Brown Todd, will take place May 1-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

The keynote on May 2 will feature Indianapolis-based home remodeler and seller Mina Starsiak Hawk from HGTV’s hit series, “Good Bones.”

Also on the agenda: digital networking, mentoring resources, plus continuing education credits and access to industry leading and expert speakers as well as the always popular Paws and Think Therapy Dogs.

New this year will be talent acquisition and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) tracks and a discussion of HR issues through the C-level lens. Another new feature is the HR Hangout Hub, a place for attendees to reset, relax and explore available resources. The new Hangout Hub will feature a bookstore, aromatherapy, donation station and more.

The keynote speaker on the morning of May 3 is Andrea Butcher, who will highlight three ways to maximize the power in the pivots in your leadership (and your life) based on the outcomes of more than 50 conversations with executives on her leadership podcast, Being [at Work].

The 2023 Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year Award also will be presented during a luncheon awards presentation on May 3. All full-time HR practitioners in Indiana who have made significant contributions to their organizations through the past year were eligible for nomination. During the luncheon, Derrin Slack, founder and CEO of ProAct Indy, will address outward inclusion through guided conversations and exercises.

Additional conference sponsors include diamond sponsors Marathon Health and Salary.com; platinum sponsors ARGI Financial Group, Claira and United Healthcare; gold sponsors HRD – A Leadership Development Company, IU Health Plans, Lauth Investigations International, Northwest Radiology Network and Northwind Pharmaceuticals; and silver sponsor Shepherd Financial.

The conference is presented in partnership with ClearPath Mutual and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

Cost for the full three-day conference is $449 for Indiana Chamber members; $549 for non-members if purchased before April 1. Full price breakdowns and attendance options can be found at www.indianahrconf.com.

An all-day post-event session on May 4 focuses on Mental Health First Aid and is available for up to 30 participants. Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Contact [email protected] for more information.