Payroll Congress Holds the Hidden Keys to Payroll Education

Are you ready to master the payroll puzzle? Discover the keys to unlocking your most complex payroll challenges when PayrollOrg hosts the 44th Annual Payroll Congress, May 12-15. 

Approximately 2,000 payroll professionals will gather at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for world-class payroll education. Immerse yourself in educational workshops and keynote sessions offering the latest information on payroll trends, regulations, and innovations.

Registering for Payroll Congress gives you access to the following:

• Up to 20 RCHs, 2.0 CEUs, and 24 CPE credits (with purchase of All-Access Pass)
• One-year PayrollOrg membership (for nonmembers)
• More than 100 workshops
• The industry’s largest payroll Expo
• Virtual Congress on July 9 where 9 more RCHs, 0.9 CEUs, or 6.0 more CPE credits can be earned (with purchase of All-Access Pass)
• Inspiring keynote speakers, and more

With this year’s theme, “Unlocked: The Hidden Keys to the Payroll Puzzle,” the 44th Annual Payroll Congress is the ultimate event to network with industry experts, leaders, and peers from around the world in order to unlock the next chapter of your payroll journey.

Navigate the Payroll Puzzle With Education, Workshops 

Sharpen your skills to confidently navigate each juncture of the payroll puzzle. During Payroll Congress, industry experts will host more than 100 unique hour-long workshops under the following education tracks: 

• Benefits and Compensation—Focus on compliance with benefits and compensation requirements, including fringe benefits, stock options, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans
• Global Payroll—Whether you are processing payroll for one country or multiple regions, explore a wide spectrum of payroll risks, compliance, and related issues from a global perspective
• Late-Breaking Legislative and Regulatory Updates—Review current and upcoming legislative and regulatory changes at both the federal and state level so you can maintain compliance within your organization
• PAYO Tools—This track offers a variety of sessions covering the PayrollOrg Bookshelf, chapters and community, the PayTrain® e-Learning program, and PayrollOrg volunteer opportunities
• Payroll Management and Operations—Learn the secrets of an efficient payroll operation, how to identify and resolve compliance issues, and crack the code on ensuring employees are paid accurately
• Payroll Thought Leadership—Discover how organizations implemented solutions that positively impacted their bottom line in sessions sponsored by ADP, DailyPay, rapid!, SAP SuccessFactors, and Workday
• Professional Development—Covering a range of topics from analytics and communications to metrics and negotiation skills, these sessions will unlock your professional growth
• Technology—Learn the latest about artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), pre- and post-implementation, and metrics

Attendees can also join Payroll Congress’ exclusive six-session Leadership Excellence Series. This year, fan-favorite motivational speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, is joined by leadership coach Anita Pereda and Garth Sheriff, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), CFE, CIA, CGMA, MAcc, Founder of Sheriff Consulting, for exhilarating sessions such as: 

• Effectively Leading in a Multi-Generational Environment (Pereda)
• Leadership Presentations: How to Inspire Action and Commitment (Fripp)
• Professional Ethics: An FTX Story (Sheriff)

Find the complete list of education tracks and workshops under the “Program” tab at Payrollcongress.com.

Decipher Messages With Keynote Speakers 

Payroll Congress brings you an exciting mix of speakers for a perfect balance of education, information, and motivation. Whether you’re here to gain practical knowledge or be inspired, these presentations promise to decipher the mysteries of the world of payroll.

Join transformation expert, best-selling author, and former tech CEO Nataly Kogan during the Opening General Session, sponsored by rapid!. Kogan will reveal the five core mindset shifts that separate those who evolve and thrive from those who stay stuck in fear, doubt, and resistance in her presentation, “Unlocking Possibility With the REINVENT•ABLE Mindset.”

During Wednesday’s Future of Work and Pay General Session, sponsored by ADP, Jason Dorsey—President of the Center for Generational Kinetics and best-selling author—will draw on his research for “Zconomy: Decoding What Drives the Gen Z Workforce.” Read more about this insights-filled session in this issue on page XX.

Finally, during the Closing General Session, corporate entertainer, comedian, and author Scott Bloom will demonstrate how humor breaks down communication barriers in his presentation, “It’s A Funny Thing: How Laughter Connects People and Cultivates Engagement.” You’ll leave equipped with new approaches to networking with greater purpose and engaging more meaningfully in your professional relationships.

Payroll Congress will also host industry experts including Linda Pappillion, CPP, Assistant Director, Payroll Production at the University of California – Office of the President and Jamie Phillips, CPP, Senior Account Manager, Workforce Management for Infor.

Find Your Missing Puzzle Pieces at the Expo 

Find the next piece to your organization’s payroll puzzle at the Payroll Congress Expo, the largest of its kind pertaining to payroll, finance, and HR. Explore groundbreaking solutions, engage with top industry professionals, and gain valuable knowledge about the latest trends reshaping payroll management. 

As of press time, exhibitors include Payroll Congress sponsors ADP, Chime Workplace, Corpay, Deel, DailyPay, Experian Employer Services, Global Payments, OneSource Virtual, rapid!, SAP SuccessFactors, Stream, and UKG. Vendors will exhibit their payroll technology and resources, with industry representatives ready to answer any questions regarding their products.

In addition, the Expo will host special events such as:

• Cocktail receptions
• Networking lunches
• Global Payroll Reception (sponsored by Deel)—Meet and network with global payroll professionals (May 13)
• Costume Contest (May 13)
• Exhibitor prize drawings (May 14)
• Citation of Merit photos—Recognizing members who volunteer on PayrollOrg’s national boards, committees, advisory groups, and task forces (12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. on May 14)

The Expo will be open from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on May 12; 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.– 8:15 p.m. on May 13; and 9:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m. on May 14.

Crack the Code With Networking Opportunities 

Network with other payroll professionals to gain new perspectives and insights into complex challenges. Meet with payroll professionals and industry leaders in the dedicated Networking Lounge all week and don’t miss out on these exclusive events: 

• #GetSocial—Network in-person with fellow social media-savvy payroll pros like yourself and meet our Social Networking Committee. Don’t forget to use #paycon when posting! (May 11, 4:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Chapter Exchange (sponsored by Corpay)—Network with payroll pros from more than 100 active PayrollOrg chapters across the country and meet the Board of Advisors (May 11, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.)
• Meet & Greet (sponsored by SAP SuccessFactors)—Meet up with payroll newbies and veterans (May 12, 10:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.)
• Global Payroll Reception (sponsored by Deel)—Meet fellow payroll pros from around the world (May 13, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
• FÊTE!—Payroll Congress Party (sponsored by Experian)—Make lasting memories with payroll friends new and old. Hit the dance floor or check out the interactive entertainment! (May 13, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.)