Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

The 2026 DHRM HR Leadership Conference is an event where HR professionals, workforce leaders, and practitioners from across the Commonwealth will come together to explore the future of human resources in state government and higher education. This year's theme, "Control + Alt + Delete: HR Reboot & Reimagine," reflects the evolving role of HR in today's workplace. As organizations navigate workforce transformation, operational challenges, changing employee expectations, and emerging technologies, HR professionals are called to rethink how work is designed, delivered, and supported. The conference aims to strengthen the foundations of human resources, embrace innovation, and reimagine how to recruit, develop, support, and retain the Commonwealth's workforce.