Session Events
ATL HR Takeover
Learning Sessions
Your badge gives you total access to every session and event hosted by ATD Greater Atlanta, Black In HR, NAAAHR-Atlanta, and SHRM-Atlanta. Pick and choose the ones that fit your goals, attend just a few, or experience them all. Each session delivers expert insights, practical tools, and actionable takeaways to help you thrive in today’s evolving workplace.
Learning Tracks:
The Business of You
Treat your career like a business and position yourself for lasting success.
From Setback to Comeback: Career & Financial Resilience
Navigate career transitions and prepare financially for the unexpected.
Consulting Mastery: From Vision to Viability
Turn your expertise into a thriving, profitable consulting practice.
Brand, Influence & Leadership
Build a personal brand and leadership presence that inspires trust.
Designing Human-Centered Workplaces
Create workplaces and learning strategies that put people first.
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About the Conference
One Week. Four Organizations.
Unlimited Impact.
The Atlanta HR Takeover Conference is where Atlanta’s leading HR and business associations unite for a week-long celebration of leadership, learning, and connection. Powered by ATD Greater Atlanta, Black In HR, NAAAHR-Atlanta, and SHRM-Atlanta, this one-of-a-kind collaboration brings together the city’s most passionate people leaders for daily summits, mixers, and networking events.
From high-impact learning sessions to rooftop happy hours, the ATL HR Takeover is your chance to connect with industry experts, gain cutting-edge insights, and build the relationships that will accelerate your career.
Four days. Four hosts. One unforgettable experience.
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Atlanta City Takeover
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One All Access Pass to all sessions and afterhour events
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Contributors, Panelists and Sessions
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Days of Workshops and Day Sessions
Speakers and Contributors
The Black In HR
Saana Holley
VP of People, The Black In HR
Saana Holly partners with organizational leaders to maximize impact through focused human capital strategies. With 15+ years’ experience across the HR continuum, she delivers innovative solutions, leads mission-critical projects, and drives process improvements—adapting to evolving business needs while supporting rapid growth and sustainable organizational success.
Jason Cline
Chief Executive Officer, SHRM Atlanta
Jason Cline, CEO of SHRM-Atlanta, is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader known for integrity, collaboration, and results. Skilled in board and staff development, volunteer management, and financial stewardship, he builds shared visions for success—leading with fairness, humor, and a personable style that inspires trust and drives organizational growth.
The Black In HR
Leida Rountree
Certified Financial Planner
Leida Speller, CFP and founder of Radical Reinvention Coaching, blends 30+ years of wealth management with soul-centered coaching to help women align money and purpose. An Advisory Board Member for Black In HR, she empowers clients to build lasting wealth, navigate life transitions, and live with freedom and intention.
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The Black In HR
Lawrence Henderson
President, NAAAHR Atlanta
Dr. Lawrence Henderson, CEO of BOSS, LLC, is a former U.S. Army Officer turned executive coach with 20+ years’ experience. A Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and PCC-certified, he guides Fortune 500s, federal agencies, and Black In HR leaders in building purpose-driven leadership, emotionally intelligent teams, and lasting cultural transformation.
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The Black In HR
Simone Merritt
Consultant, Enomis Consulting Group
Simone Merritt, Founder and CEO of Enomis Consulting Group, brings 12+ years in HR, specializing in compliance, talent strategy, and federal contracting. A speaker, author, and youth advocate, she empowers businesses and communities through strategic HR solutions, leadership development, and financial literacy initiatives for emerging entrepreneurs and young leaders.
The Black In HR
Prathan Powell
President, The Black In HR
Prathan L. Powell Jr., Founder of The Black In HR, is a globally respected HR executive with expertise in talent strategy and Employee Relations. A certified mediator, he has shaped workforce experiences at Netflix, Nike, and Instacart, driving equity, growth, and transformational people operations across diverse global industries.
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Daily Events
Your conference ticket gives you access to all evening events — no extra fees, no FOMO.
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Keep the momentum going after conference hours with exciting evening events all week long:
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Happy Hours – Mingle, sip, and connect in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Bar Crawls – Discover the city’s nightlife with fellow attendees.
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Game Night – Show off your skills in a high-tech, high-energy setting.
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Rooftop Affair – Celebrate under the stars with skyline views and cocktails.
Events
Nightlife & Events
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Connect and Stay Informed with the Conference App Group
Join the official Conference App Group to access everything you need to enhance your event experience—before, during, and after the week.
Inside the app, you'll unlock: private job board, easy event scheduling, session replays, photo galleries, attendee profiles, and direct messaging, community chat, and more.
The Atlanta HR Takeover Conference is all about movement — across neighborhoods, across disciplines, and across the career moments that matter.
Each organization is hosting a signature event, packed with game-changing insights, networking, and fresh professional energy.
Choose Your Experience
Your badge gets you access to any location. Pick your sessions. Follow your vibe.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with Atlanta’s Leading HR Organizations.
Sponsoring the Atlanta HR Takeover Conference means more than brand placement — it’s a chance to stand beside ATD, Black In HR, NAAAHR, and SHRM Atlanta in a one-of-a-kind experience that blends business, culture, and community.
Your partnership gives you direct access to a highly engaged, diverse audience of HR professionals, talent developers, executives, and people-first leaders.
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