2026 Michigan Chapter Annual Conference

The 2026 Michigan CUPA-HR Chapter Annual Conference, titled 'HR UNBOXED: INTEGRATED, ALIGNED, IMPACTFUL', is a two-day event designed specifically for higher education HR professionals. It aims to elevate higher-ed HR expertise through timely sessions on workforce trends, employee wellbeing, organizational effectiveness, and best practices tailored to the unique challenges of higher-education HR. Attendees can expand their network with HR leaders and professionals from universities and colleges across the state. The conference will feature keynote speaker Veronica Cunningham, a leadership strategist, who will invite HR professionals to 'think differently, lead confidently, and drive change' by helping them 'unbox limitations, unleash their leadership potential, and uplift the workplace culture'. Breakout sessions cover a range of topics including workplace inclusion post-affirmative action, influencing change, fostering collaboration in a multigenerational workforce, using AI as a strategic partner in organizational development, internal coaching business models, leadership development, and creating workplaces where faculty and staff want to stay.