
2025 FOUR STATE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience!
Friday, February 21, 2025
Presented by Pittsburg State University
Join us for a transformative day of learning, networking, and inspiration at the 2025 Four State HRD Conference! This year’s theme, "Unlocking Potential: Pathways to Success", focuses on empowering HR professionals to enhance organizational performance and personal development.
Conference attendees will receive:
Earn 8 SHRM & HRCI Re-Certification Credits
Conference Bag
Networking Opportunities


This program has been pre-approved for 8 HR General recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Maki Moussavi is an executive coach, speaker, and author who helps executives and organizations empower, strengthen, and transform their leadership and teams. Maki provides the mental tools and accountability to enable highly transformative professional and personal development that focuses on “reprogramming” to a new authentic mindset. Her tools align personal, career, and organizational aspirations while gaining clarity on direction and vision. She also supports executive teams and organizations to empower meaningful change during times of transition or cultural challenges. Through speaking and coaching, Maki teaches her unique process using the wisdom and knowledge she gained through her experience as a corporate career veteran and Master’s-trained genetic counselor, as well as her own journey from being confined to empowered.


Keynote Speaker
SCHEDULE- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Registration & Morning Refreshments
7:30 - 8:15 AM
Welcome
8:15 AM
Breakout Sessions: Choose from HRM or HRD Track Topics
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking & Exhibitor Booths
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Exploring HR Trends: Insights from Peers to Practice - A Roundtable Approach Led by Dr. Krissy Lewis
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Lunch, Networking, and Exhibitor Booths
11:15 - 12:15 PM
HR Unplugged: A Panel of Experts Led by Kayla Thomas (Q&A)
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Networking and Exhibitor Booths
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Breakout Sessions: Choose from HRM or HRD Track Topics
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking, Exhibitor Booths, & Closing Raffle
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Closing Remarks
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge HR and HRD practices, and unlock your potential for success.
PRICING
Students $40
Early Bird Special for Professionals $100
Must Register before 11/01/2024
Professional $150
Sponsor Package $350
Sponsorships include:
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Registration for two attendees
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Company logo on marketing materials
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Company materials in attendee swag bag
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One 8 foot table in conference room
The first 60 people to register for the 2025 Four State HRD Conference will receive an exclusive deluxe conference bag filled with conference essentials, along with a voucher for a signed copy of Dr. Mark Johnson's latest book, Training Design Simplified: Breaking Tradition. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's leading voices—sign up early and secure your bonus gift!

Thank You Sponsors!






