PEBA's 28th Annual Forum

Tuesday April 20, 2010
The Philadelphia Marriott
12th & Market Streets

The New Generation of HR:
The Game Changed - Did You?

Charles Dickens opened A Tale of Two Cities with the now famous line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." This theme applies today as we look at our businesses and roles as HR professionals. The past twelve months have brought great changes to the business world. But with our country's great economic crisis has also come great opportunity. Organizations are learning how to work faster, smarter and more efficiently than ever before. For Human Resources, the challenge and opportunity for change has never been greater. With changes coming to executive compensation regulations, healthcare reform, and a generation shift in the work place, the time is NOW to invest in your success. How are you preparing for a new post-recession world?

Keynote Speaker
Adam Taliaferro

On a Saturday in September, with less then two minutes remaining in the Penn State game against rival Ohio State, Adam Taliaferro made a routine helmet to helmet tackle that would change the course of his life. The Voorhees New Jersey native had broken his neck--the same injury suffered by Christopher Reeves. He lay motionless on the field. Given only a 3% chance of ever walking again, Adam had very different ideas and today he not only walks, but he walks well.  

"Adam is our miracle," says legendary Penn State Coach Joe Paterno. He is the personification of triumph over tragedy, an inspiration to his teammates, his Penn State family, and anyone who hears his story.  

Prior to his injury, Adam was an NFL prospect if there ever was one. A cornerback, he was ranked the seventh best high school player in the nation when he graduated as a National Honor Society member. Offered scholarships to numerous schools, Adam chose to play for Penn State and Coach Paterno.  
 
Though, playing football is no longer in Adam's future his inspirational tale of recovery has been followed in Happy Valley as well as the nation, leading authors Scott Brown and Sam Carchidi to chronicle his remarkable story in their 2001 book Miracle in the Making.  
 
Adam graduated from Penn State, on time, in 2005. In his remaining time at school, he received the Maxwell Football Club's Spirit Award and remained a part of the Penn State football team.  
 
Adam is now an attorney in Philadelphia.  Adam has also started his own foundation named the Adam Taliaferro Foundation that provides financial assistance to individuals affected by spinal cord injuries.  Through his foundation, Adam continues to provide hope for so many people who feel that there is no reason to hope at all.

    
How to Participate
Exhibitors
Sponsors
Participant Registration

Continuing Education Credits
All sessions at the Annual Forum are available for HRCI credit. At the end of every session, certificate of completion sheets will be handed out to attendees. One session, National and Local Legislative Issues Impacting Employee Benefits Plans, has been approved for 1 PA Insurance CE credit.  For your planning purposes, the credit amount is listed per session below.

Opening Session: The Social Media Game:  .75 General HRCI Credits
All Morning  (9:40am-10:55am) Sessions: 1.25 General HRCI Credits
Harnessing the Power of Social Networking: 1 General HRCI Credit
All Afternoon (1:15pm-2:30pm) Sessions: 1.25 General HRCI Credits
Closing Session: Miracle in the Making:1 General HRCI Credit
National and Local Legislative Issues Impacting Employee Benefits Plans: 1 PA Insurance CE Credit and 1.25 HRCI General Credits.

A total of 5.25 HRCI General credits are available if you attend every session.

Exhibitor and Sponsor Listing
Exhibitors
Sponsors

Registration information
Register now for Philadelphia's premier compensation and benefits event! To register for the 28th Annual Forum, go the PEBA Service Center, at www.peba.org, or call (215) 735-9435. When registering online or via phone, you will be asked to pick the workshops you'd like to attend. You can change your workshop selection the day of the Forum.

Registration Fees
Member Registration:
Until April 1st: $200
After April 1st: $220

Non-Member Registration:
Until April 1st: $265
After April 1st: $285

Group Pricing is available! Call 215-735-9435 for more information.

As a benefit to our exhibitors, all members of a company exhibiting at the Forum receive the member price for the Forum. If you're interested in exhibiting at the forum, fill out an application today!

Location
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

The Philadelphia Marriott is walking distance from the Market Street SEPTA station.

Cancellations and Substitutions
Cancellations must be received by April 1st to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after April 1st. You may substitute another person for yourself in the event that you are not able to attend. Please contact the PEBA office at (215) 735-9435 to arrange for a substitution. No-show's will be billed.

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