Portland HR Management Association

The conversation doesn’t end at the Strategic Management Conference — it continues here.

Join our SMC Follow-Up Webinar Series and continue learning with conference speakers as they go deeper into the ideas, questions, and challenges explored at SMC.

These sessions are designed to help you move beyond inspiration and into real-world application through practical discussion, deeper exploration, and continued conversation.

✔ Free for SMC attendees
✔ Didn’t attend SMC? You can still register and join us!
✔ SMC attendees should have received a promo code to register at no cost.

View upcoming webinar dates, speakers, and details here:
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We hope you’ll continue the conversation with us.

What a day.

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and everyone who helped make PHRMA’s 2026 Strategic Management Conference such a meaningful experience.

From big ideas and bold questions to honest conversations, new connections, and shared challenges, we’re still thinking about the energy in the room and the incredible HR community that came together.

If you attended, keep an eye on your inbox. Your follow up email with conference resources, webinar information, and our survey has been sent.

The conversation doesn’t stop here. Our follow up webinars with all six speakers are coming up soon. Weren’t able to make the conference? You can still join us and continue the learning and conversation.

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We’d love to hear from you — what was your favorite part of the day?

And if you snapped photos or shared moments from the conference, make sure to tag us. We’d love to see your memories from the day.

Partner Spotlight: Barran Liebman LLP

Trusted Advocates Leading the Northwest’s Labor & Employment Scene

Conversations about today’s workplace challenges require trusted partners and experienced guidance, which is why we’re proud to spotlight Barran Liebman LLP as a sponsor of the 2026 Strategic Management Conference.

Based in Portland, Barran Liebman LLP is one of the Northwest’s leading employment and labor law firms, helping employers navigate workplace challenges through strategic legal guidance, investigations, and labor and employment expertise.

We’re grateful for their partnership and support as we bring HR professionals together for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical ideas that move workplaces forward.

If you want to be part of the conversations shaping the future of work in our region, we’d love to have you in the room on May 20.

Register today: https://cutt.ly/YthYHaR7