Special Events & Networking

Whether getting to know your fellow attendees in educational sessions, or handing out business cards, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet and share with people. Continue the conversation after conference hours with our welcome reception and popular Meet to Eat and City Tour programs.

Welcome Reception and Sloan Awards Event


Tuesday, October 29
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Start off your conference experience with the opportunity to network with thought leaders in the workflex movement, FWI and SHRM staff members. You will also hear about the successful workplace flexibility initiatives of this year’s Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility.

Meet to Eat


Tuesday, October 29
6:30 p.m.
The Meet to Eat program brings conference attendees together to network and enjoy dinner as a group. It is a great way to meet people who share your interest in workflex while enjoying one of San Francisco’s fantastic restaurants. For more information and to sign up, stop by the registration area onsite.

Optional City Tours


Tuesday, October 29
From Chinatown to Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury to Candlestick Park, the beautiful city on the bay will inspire you at every turn. Our City Tour program gives you the opportunity to explore this unique city with your fellow conference attendees.

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.   San Francisco by Night, $42 per person
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Chinatown by Night: A Walk with Dinner, $113.69 per person

Advance registration is required for all city tours.  For more information, and to register, please visit http://mana-allison.com/shrm_tours.html
 

Lunch & Table Topics in the SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Exhibit Hall


Tuesday, October 29
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet and network with fellow Workflex Conference attendees, and SHRM’s Diversity Conference attendees, to talk about topics of interest to you in the exhibit hall.

Lunch


Wednesday, October 30
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Network with fellow attendees over a delicious lunch.