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Join us to inspire, empower and create a better world of work, together!
Calling Change Makers
Calling all Culture Champions, Change Agents,
HR, Talent & Operations Leaders, People Geeks, Executives, Entrepreneurs & Influencers who are shaping the future of work.
Come hear stellar Disrupt talks on this year's theme: "Purposeful Innovation"; Join dialogue breakouts with Bay Area Thought Leaders, and network with emerging authors, values-driven service providers and kindred spirit colleagues in SF Bay Area, the world's innovation center,
Left: 2025 DisruptHR Highlight Reel
Disruptive Speakers
We feature 5-10 speakers using a unique and energizing "Ignite" Presentation Style format. The Ignite Style ensures that all speakers, whether seasoned professionals or newcomers have an equal opportunity to share their insights.
"Never be afraid to speak your mind, you have one for a reason." -- Sarah Moores
5 minutes to present ideas
20 Slides
Slides rotate every 15 seconds, no matter
Highly INTERACTIVE!
Is this a passive listening event?? NO way! Dynamic presenters AND creative event design that fosters authentic connection & dialogue with other attendees between talks and after
Disruptive Thought Leaders
Besides hearing Disrupt Talks by both veteran and fresh voices...Enjoy intimate dialogue in breakouts on trending issues with fellow Disruptors, facilitated by seasoned leaders in business, people/culture, venture, start-ups and social enterprise.
In addition, meet emerging authors at the Spotlight Authors Corner (and apply to join in if you've got a recent disrupting book yourself.
And, win awesome prizes to equip you in disrupting for good (Conference tickets, Subscriptions, Books, Trainings and experiences).
Disruptive Sponsors
Does your company provide the tools, resources or expertise to enable attendees to bring their disruptive ideas to life??
As a sponsor, spend authentic face time with leaders, influencers and decision makers during event time dedicated to networking and a Sponsor / Partner Expo. And, increase brand awareness through event and social media promotion and opportunities to provide branded swag.
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Don't Miss: Friday, Feb 7!
1st DisruptHR in Santa Cruz
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Feb 7 Line-up:
The MAIN EVENT - 1:00 - 4:00pm PST
Includes Speakers, Appetizers, Drinks, Authentic Community, Swag, Exhibitors, and stellar connecting!Our theme for this event: BRIDGING DIVIDES
PRE - Mix, Mingle & Make a Difference - 10am - 12pm
Nearby beach (1 mile from Main Event)Do you enjoy connecting with people in smaller circles for deeper conversation? Love the outdoors?? Come to the beautiful Santa Cruz shore to connect with other DISRUPTORS, while making the Beach more beautiful, together! Through a partnership with Save Our Shores, you'll make a difference thru Beach
Clean-up while connecting authentically with other like-hearted humans in conversation facilitated by fellow Disruptors.POST - "Not-Your-Average HAPPY HOUR" - 4:30 - 6pm
Get the chance to mingle with Speakers and fellow Disruptors & discuss your interests & passions (your favorite Podcast, Reads, hiking spots or ice cream flavor). Appetizers & Drinks provided.
<4 minute walk | 1.5 blocks from the Main Event!>
** NOTE: There is NO COST for the Pre & Post Events - but Sign-up required
for both, and the Happy Hour is only available to Main Event Ticket Holders
Special note of thanks -
Hosting our first event as a brand new DisruptHR location, we want to thank DisruptHR AZ and Organizer Holly Norton (above right) for providing photos of their live events in 2024 throughout this website.