Join Us in These 4 Exciting Activities at the 43rd Payroll Congress

Level up your payroll game at Payroll Congress, happening May 13-16 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida! Get ready to power up your skills, unlock new strategies, and connect with payroll pros from around the globe. As you navigate this epic payroll adventure, be on the lookout for these exciting activities and networking opportunities throughout the week: 

Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards

Monday, May 12

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT

Chapter Exchange is a crowd favorite for local chapter leaders at every Congress. The exciting event brings together chapter members and officers from across the nation for an evening of networking and excitement. You do not need to be a chapter member to attend, everyone is welcome. Join us to hear the winners of the 2025 Annual Chapter Contests, including the esteemed Chapter of the Year, and help us cheer on our chapters! 

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Chapter Power Hour

Wednesday, May 14

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. EDT

Power Up Your Chapter to Increase Chapter Engagement

Speakers: Carney Kim, CPP, SHRM-SCP and Stephanie Ernsting, CPP, CPA, CMA

This session will explore strategies to help your chapter attract, retain, and energize members. Whether you're looking to boost membership, increase volunteer involvement, or foster a more inclusive community, this session will provide actionable insights and inspiration to help take your chapter to the next level.

Costume Contest

Wednesday, May 14

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT

Don’t forget to dress up for the Congress Costume Contest. Start planning your costumes now to fit one of these fun categories below as an individual, duo, or group, and then show off your creative look at FÊTE, the Payroll Congress Party!

• Step Through the Screen - Bring an iconic video game character to life by recreating their look.
• Candy Crushing It - There’s nothing sweeter than hitting a high score! For this costume, take inspiration from Candy Crush confections or other mobile games like Among Us or Words with Friends!
• Retro Arcade Flashback - Pay homage to the neon-soaked days of retro arcades with a classic 80s look or take inspiration from one of the original arcade games like Pac-Man or Tetris!
• Power Up Pizzazz - Power up items have a special, eye-catching look that sets them apart in a video game. Recreate an existing power up, like the Mario Super Mushroom, or get creative and design your own! Your unique power up could be fantastical, futuristic and high-tech, or even payroll-inspired!
• Multiplayer Madness - Get your friends together and coordinate costumes for any of the categories above.

FÊTE – Payroll Congress Party

Wednesday, May 14

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT

You’ll make lasting memories at FÊTE our infamous Payroll Congress party. It’s the perfect way to let loose and enjoy Congress with your payroll friends new and old. Join our party host Bryan Chan and DJ Shai as we laugh, dance, meet some exciting characters, and play fun games in the Osceola Ballroom.

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Chapter Leaders Discount

For a discount off this year’s Payroll Congress registration, visit the blog post, “Special Payroll Congress Pricing for Chapter Leaders.”

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Yasmelin Flores is Chapter Relations Manager for PayrollOrg.