The HR Peer Forum is a collaborative space designed for HR professionals to connect, share experiences, and tackle real-world challenges. Through educational sessions, open dialogue and peer-driven discussions, participants will gain diverse perspectives, uncover proven strategies, and walk away with actionable solutions they can immediately apply in their organizations.

Whether you’re in the midst of navigating complex employee issues, shaping workplace culture, staying up-to-date with employment law changes, or driving strategic initiatives, this forum provides the trusted network and practical insights needed to elevate your impact and lead with confidence.

How the Forum Works

The 2026 HR Peer Forum will meet twice in the second half of 2026. The first meeting, will be offered as a hybrid with the in-person option being at the VBA Office in Glen Allen, VA the afternoon before the 2026 HR Legal Insights Summit. The second meeting will be held in Arnold, MD at Anne Arundel Community College with an in-person option only.

The agenda for each session will flow based on feedback from participants in the forum group and will include at least one educational session that will be approved for SHRM credits.

What are the Benefits?

• Enhance your impact as an HR professional with practical, peer-driven insights.
• Stay ahead of HR trends through real-time discussions on emerging banking challenges.
• Gain recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies.
• Keep up with employment laws and understand their impact on policy, risk, and decisions.
• Strengthen your role as a strategic partner aligned to business goals.
• Earn SHRM credits.
• Build a cross-state network of HR peers in banking.

What’s Included in the Registration

• Sept 14: HR Peer Forum Meeting* (includes lunch and offers both in-person and virtual attendance options) Glen Allen, VA
• Sept 15: HR Legal Insights Summit* (in-person and virtual attendance options available) Glen Allen, VA
• Nov 19: HR Peer Forum Meeting* (includes lunch; in-person only) Arnold, MD
• HR Peer Forum email list for on-going open discussion of questions, successes or challenges between meetings

*Eligible for SHRM credits. 

HR Peer Forum Registration

MBA/VBA/DCBA Member	Non-Member
$499	$998

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MBA/VBA EVENT POLICIES

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the MBA/VBA Event Policies and the Privacy Policy.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations will be charged a $25.00 administrative fee. Cancellations received after August 12, 2026 will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee plus any additional fees associated with the training. Substitutions are allowed prior to the beginning of course.

SPECIAL NEEDS & Americans with Disabilities Notice

Please share any specific needs that should be considered as we plan for the conference (i.e. hearing impaired, sight impaired, etc). Please contact Michele Dunn with any details.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the HR Peer Forum? Contact Amy Binns.