2026 SHRM Guam Annual Conference

Lights! Curtains! Cue the opening music!

Ladies and gentlemen, your SHRM Guam Chapter proudly presents our 2026 Annual Conference —
✨ The SHRMYs–Recognizing You! ✨

It’s time to roll out the red carpet and celebrate the HR professionals, business leaders, and workplace champions who make a difference every day.

Join us on August 14, 2026, at the Dusit Thani Resort Guam for an unforgettable Hollywood-inspired experience that fuses star-studded glamour with cutting-edge HR strategy, bringing together talent leaders, innovators, and industry partners from across the region and across the country.

 The SHRMYs is dedicated to advancing people-first leadership by creating opportunities to share best practices, tackle emerging workplace challenges, and celebrate excellence in the profession. Because it’s about time we recognize and honor the people working tirelessly to create better workplaces and a better world.

⭐ This Year’s Keynote Lineup Will Not Disappoint⭐

Prepare to hear from an all-star lineup of speakers delivering fresh ideas, practical strategies, and inspiring perspectives designed to energize your leadership journey.

• Andrea De Loney
  Award-winning HR leader, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and Senior Manager at Warner Music Group, where she partners with People Teams and business leaders to drive talent development and learning strategies across the Americas. Andrea is also the founder of LevelUp Coaching & Consulting, specializing in people-centered solutions that align organizational goals with meaningful employee experiences.
  
  In her keynote, Retention, Rhythm & Resilience: The Soundtrack of Leadership, Andrea will challenge leaders to think differently about workplace culture and the role leadership plays in retaining top talent. Through storytelling, practical frameworks, and interactive moments, attendees will gain actionable strategies to strengthen resilience, create meaningful employee experiences, and build workplaces people genuinely want to be part of.
• Brian Tarallo
  Award-winning author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Surviving the Horror of Online Meetings and creator of Visual Facilitation and Think With Ink — innovative approaches designed to increase engagement and transform organizational collaboration.
  
  In his keynote, The Power of Visual Facilitation, Brian will introduce a fresh way of thinking about meetings, communication, and collaboration. Imagine a workplace where creativity flows more freely, participation increases, and ideas turn into clear action plans. Brian’s innovative techniques are designed to unlock engagement, strengthen collaboration, and help teams think more effectively together.
• Cheryl Mabry
  Former National Outreach and Training Manager for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For nearly two decades, Cheryl led EEOC training and development efforts nationwide, including Guam. Following her 38-year career in federal enforcement, Cheryl now helps organizations maintain compliant workplaces and navigate employment challenges with confidence.
  
  In her keynote, Handling Workplace Discrimination Claims, Cheryl will provide valuable insight into evolving EEOC priorities and what they mean for today’s workplaces. In a rapidly changing employment landscape, leaders will gain practical guidance on compliance considerations, workplace discrimination issues, and how organizations can better prepare to respond when challenges arise.

 And the show doesn’t stop there.. Our breakout sessions will feature leading experts from Guam and the U.S. mainland covering today’s most important HR topics, including:

• Leadership
•  Workplace Culture
•  Talent Strategy
• Crisis Management
• Immigration & Employment Law Updates

Expect actionable takeaways, trendsetting HR practices, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities designed to help you stay ahead of change.

And because this is a SHRM Guam event… expect surprises along the way.

 Why You Should Attend

• Learn from nationally recognized speakers and industry experts
• Discover tools and strategies to navigate the future of work
• Connect with fellow HR professionals and business leaders across Guam
•  Reignite your passion for people-first leadership
•  Celebrate the profession and the impact HR makes every day

The SHRMYs is more than a conference — it’s a celebration of the people dedicated to protecting employees, strengthening workplaces, and shaping the future of work.

We’ll see you on the red carpet!