Are you looking for a unique opportunity to combine an amazing Human Resources Conference with a sunny vacation in the Caribbean?
Wisconsin State Council SHRM is thrilled to partner with Illinois State Council SHRM, HR Indiana SHRM, Michigan Council of SHRM, and Aspect Marketing & Communications to present an exclusive conference experience, the HR Conference Cruise.
The 2026 HR Conference Cruise is not just a vacation; it's an exciting professional development journey. We're assembling a group of top-tier HR speakers and offering SHRM and HRCI recertification credit hours of content in a unique setting. This exceptional event will take place on a five-night cruise aboard the magnificent Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas, setting sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, from March 16-21, 2026.
The conference format presents attendees with a “surf and turf” concept: four 1.25-credit-hour weekly pre-cruise webinars (turf) are followed by ten hours of onboard learning (surf), which take place in the ship’s Conference Center during two sailing days. This unique format fosters a setting that encourages networking with fellow HR professionals and conference speakers throughout the cruise, creating long-lasting connections.
The HR Conference Cruise is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable HR knowledge combined with a vacation to escape the Wisconsin winter for a short getaway while traveling with family, colleagues, or friends.
Have we piqued your interest yet? A $100 deposit will secure your cabin. Visit hrcruise.com or use the QR code to the right to book your spot.
If you have any questions about the 2026 HR Conference Cruise, contact:
Jeff Palkowski, State Director, Wisconsin State Council SHRM – statedirector@wishrm.org
OR
Mike Medoro, Aspect Marketing – mgmedoro@aspect-marketing.com
