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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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
Dr. Arnicia Arrington
SVP, People and Culture, EBONY Media
Arnicia V. Arrington is a transformational executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience shaping people strategy and culture across top media and corporate brands. As EVP of People, Operations & Culture at EBONY & JET and CEO of Agency Eleven33, she drives growth, innovation, and leadership development. A former Chief People Officer at WPP and HR leader at REVOLT and BET, she’s passionate about empowering women and underrepresented leaders to lead with impact.
Liz Beltramini
Chief Content Officer, SHRM Atlanta
Liz Beltramini, senior leader at SHRM-Atlanta, oversees events, certification, volunteer relations, and mentorship programs. She drives strategic initiatives in education, thought leadership, and DEI. With past experience managing associations and events at ACUI and Atria, Liz is dedicated to advancing HR professionals and fostering inclusive professional communities.
The Black In HR
Deepak Khatri
Branding Manager, Kpak Media
Deepak Khatri drives global social media strategy as the leader of Kpak Media, helping brands amplify their voice and connect with audiences worldwide. With expertise in content strategy, digital engagement, and analytics, he crafts impactful campaigns that elevate brand presence and deliver measurable results across diverse markets.
The Black In HR
Glynnis Swan
Executive Coach
Glynnis, Coach of the Year and Black in HR’s longest-serving coach, brings 20+ years with EY, Deloitte, and Microsoft. Certified in Global HR, mediation, and trauma-informed leadership, she empowers leaders and executives worldwide with bold strategies, signature frameworks, and transformative coaching that drives fearless, measurable growth.
The Black In HR
Ciera Parks
Consultant, CWC HR Training
Ciera Parks, CEO of CWC Consulting and Training, is a dynamic HR executive with 15+ years’ experience. Former VP of People & Culture at Vangst and HR Business Partner at Amazon, she’s a keynote speaker and Morgan State University instructor helping professionals own their voice and lead with confidence.
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The Black In HR
Bridget Robinson
Executive Coach, The Black In HR
Bridgett Robinson, SHRM-SCP, is a transformative HR executive with 15+ years driving strategic talent alignment and organizational growth. Known for blending innovation and people-first leadership, she builds cultures where performance thrives, develops leaders, and delivers high-impact HR strategies that turn bold visions into sustainable, measurable results across 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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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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