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Thursday, August 6 – Friday, August 7, 2026
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
Austin, Texas
Start your conference with connection, celebration, and purpose at the Austin SHRM Welcome Reception.
Welcome Reception: Denim & Diamonds
Join us Thursday evening as we kick off the Austin SHRM Annual Conference with music, cocktails, networking, and time to connect with fellow attendees, sponsors, and HR leaders from across the community.
This Denim & Diamonds evening is designed to be relaxed, welcoming, and celebratory — the perfect way to reconnect, meet new colleagues, and set the tone for a conference focused on people, perspective, and progress.
Reception Details
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Zlotnik Family Ballroom | AT&T Conference Center
Theme: Denim & Diamonds | Dress to Connect
Attendance Information
- Included with full conference registration. If you are registered for the full Austin SHRM Annual Conference, your Welcome Reception attendance is already included.
- Separate registration is only needed for reception-only attendees. This option is for individuals who would like to attend the Welcome Reception but are not registered for the full conference.
- Guest tickets are required for non-conference guests.
The reception offers a great opportunity to connect before Friday’s full conference programming begins.
Dress to Connect
Come in denim, sparkle, or your own polished take on the theme. Whether your style is casual, bold, classic, or somewhere in between, we invite you to show up comfortably and ready to connect.