Upcoming Events
Not only will we be reminding you of the great conference, webinar, and workshop opportunities that the national organization provides, but we will also host many learning opportunities as well.
Our goal continues to provide you with resources and information that you need to help you have meaningful dialogue and take constructive action on social justice issues and listen to and act on necessary changes to higher education. These topics and resources will help you LEAD on your campus.
Together, we are going to strive to continue making our institutions wonderful places to work.
Upcoming Events
AI for HR: AI Literacy, Practical Applications, and the People Impact
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Montgomery College, Germantown Campus
Why Attend?
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education HR, from recruiting and compensation to employee relations and compliance. This year’s CUPA-HR Maryland/DC Chapter Annual Conference brings together HR professionals to move beyond hype and focus on practical, ethical, and people-centered uses of AI in higher education and an opportunity to network with peers across Maryland and DC.
Featured Topics
- AI in Recruitment, Hiring, and Workforce Planning
- Generative AI for Employee Communications and Training
- Managing Risk: Governance, Ethics, and Guardrails
- Preparing HR Teams for AI Adoption and Change
Register Here: Conference Registration
Past Events
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Register: Register Today!
Presenter: Nikki Petrazzuolo Whitaker, M.A., SFS, CHRS
Topic: State Mandates and Audit Readiness
Navigate state requirements and create your audit checklist like a pro.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Nikki Petrazzuolo Whitaker
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Presented by Garrett Wozniak, Partner, IslerDare
Join CUPA-HR members and HR professionals to network, discuss critical legislative updates impacting higher education, and explore AI benefits, all aimed at supporting our organizations through continuous change.
Presented by: Garret Wozniak, Isler Dare, P.C.
Time: 9-10.30am
Join the CUPA-HR Maryland chapter for an update on employment law in Maryland. The presenter will also address key changes in federal laws to help HR professionals remain compliant. This session will provide an opportunity to dialogue with your peers regarding the impact of the changes in Higher Ed.
Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Register: Register Today!
Presenter: Nikki Petrazzuolo Whitaker
Topic: RFP Federal Compliance Filing
Demystify 5500s, PCORI, and 1095-Cs. Build your own compliance calendar!
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Additional Resources
Upcoming National Webinars: https://www.cupahr.org/events/webinars/
National Spring & Annual Conferences: https://www.cupahr.org/events/conferences/
Upcoming National Workshops: https://www.cupahr.org/events/calendar/#workshop