DisruptHR South Bend 4.0
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Brick | South Bend, IN
About this Event
DisruptHR is coming back to South Bend for 2026!
DisruptHR is a fast-paced idea event that challenges how we think about people, culture, and work.
Expect bold speakers, mic-drop ideas, and fresh perspectives delivered in rapid-fire, five-minute talks. Each speaker has just 20 slides and five minutes to share one idea that challenges the status quo and sparks conversation. No panels. No fluff. Just big ideas, delivered quickly.
Whether you work in HR, lead a team, run a business, or simply enjoy thought-provoking conversations, DisruptHR is built to inspire new ways of thinking and push boundaries.
📍 Don’t get lost!
Find the venue here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hACK8NAFourAxJ128
🎤 Interested in speaking?
We are still accepting speaker applications. Apply here: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
🤝 Interested in sponsoring?
Please contact Megan Henderson at [email protected] for details.
FREE PARKING, DINNER AND DRINKS PROVIDED
YOUR 2026 EMCEE: KURT MEYER
YOUR 2026 SPEAKERS:
- Kila Martinez, MSM, CPTM | The Windshield is Bigger Than the Rearview Mirror
- Nathan Jean | AI in HR: What's Real, What's Risky, and What Actually Works
- Dave Marshall | Gen Z Leadership for Future Proof Organizations
- Gretchen Neeser, PHR, SHRM-CP | Get Well Soon: Pizza Is Not a Health Strategy | A snarky look at workplace health—and the strategies that actually work
- Emma Jordan, SHRM-CP, LSSGB | HR Is a Gamble: Why Betting Against HR Always Loses
- Becky Ragsdale, MBA, SHRM-CP | HR is NOT Broken…STOP Trying to Fix Us!
- Jamie Lewis Smith, PhD | Your Brain is a Real A**hole
- Toyinda L. Smith | Self-Coaching the Kaizen Way: Unlock Daily Growth Without Overwhelm
- Kevandre Thompson | Community is the New Currency: Why Connection, Not Compensation is the Cure for Disengagement and Burnout
- Brittany Neish | Too much? Says who?
Agenda
đź•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:40 PM
Registration & Networking
Info: Bar opens, hors d'oeuvres served
đź•‘: 04:40 PM - 05:20 PM
Speakers
Info: Becky Ragsdale, Kila Martinez, Gretchen Neeser, Toyinda L. Smith, Dave Marshall, Nathan Jean
đź•‘: 05:20 PM - 05:45 PM
Break, Networking, Dinner
Info: Buffet opens
đź•‘: 05:45 PM - 06:20 PM
Speakers
Info: Emma Jordan, Jamie Lewis Smith, Kevandre Thompson, Brittany Neish
đź•‘: 06:20 PM - 07:00 PM
Happy Hour & Networking
Info: Last call, buffet closed
Where is it happening?
The Brick, 1145 Northside Boulevard, South Bend, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52
