Join us in Albany on Tuesday, Feb. 24, for New York SHRM's 2026 New York State Advocacy Day! This engaging half-day event brings together HR professionals to connect with lawmakers and influence the workplace policies that matter most.

Why Attend:

• Engage Directly with Lawmakers: Meet with state legislators and their staff to advocate for HR priorities and influence critical policy decisions.
• Stay Informed: Gain insights into the latest legislative developments affecting HR professionals in New York, ensuring you're prepared for emerging challenges.
• Build Connections: Network with HR leaders from across the state to exchange best practices and forge valuable professional relationships.
• Enhance Your Advocacy Skills: Learn how to effectively champion SHRM workplace priorities that support your organization and workforce in New York.

Your Advocacy Experience

To ensure your time in Albany is meaningful and impactful, we will be asking you during the registration process about which workplace policy issues matter most to you and which topic areas you would like to engage in during the advocacy day. Based on your selections, attendees will be organized into small advocacy teams and will participate in up to three meetings with New York policymakers and staff focused on those issue areas.

This year’s policy focus areas include:

• Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Exploring responsible, practical approaches to AI that support innovation while protecting workers and workplaces.
• Strengthening the Education-to-Employment Pipeline: Advancing policies that better align education, training, and workforce needs.
• Supporting Untapped Talent: Expanding pathways to employment for underrepresented and overlooked talent pools.

This structure ensures HR professionals are equipped to share real-world insights and engage in focused, productive conversations with policymakers on the issues shaping New York’s workforce.