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Mingle with peers and business leaders from various industries all across the nation and from around the world.
Interact with exhibitors at the world's largest payroll expo and discover the latest payroll, AP, and finance products.
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This Year's Speakers

Alison Levine
On the Edge: The Art of High-Impact Leadership
On the Edge: The Art of High-Impact Leadership

Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
The Seven Secrets to Survive Camp Payroll by World Famous Camp Counselor Wally Bowers
The Seven Secrets to Survive Camp Payroll by World Famous Camp Counselor Wally Bowers

Tarun Wadhwa
Money, Work, and Life in Exponential Times
Money, Work, and Life in Exponential Times

Kay Frances, CSP, MBA
Stress Less, Laugh S'more, and Embrace Change
Stress Less, Laugh S'more, and Embrace Change

Brent Gow, CPP
Your Future in Payroll Requires Expanded Knowledge and Skills
Your Future in Payroll Requires Expanded Knowledge and Skills

Davida Lara, CPP
My Journey to Becoming a Payroll Executive
My Journey to Becoming a Payroll Executive

Kira Rubiano
Cultural Currency
Cultural Currency
Agenda
- Monday, May 4
- tuesday, May 5
- wEDNESDAY, MAY 6
- thursday, may 7
- Friday, May 8
1:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration/Check-In
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Orientation
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tweet Up
Registration/Check-In
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Orientation
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tweet Up
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration/Check-In
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration for Annual Business Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
Open to all association members
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Workshop Session 1 (60 minutes)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 2 (90 minutes)
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Welcome Luncheon
Sponsored by ADP, LLC
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Orientation
Workshop Session 3 (90 minutes)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Professional Development Lounge
Sponsored by rapid!
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Workshop Session 4 (90 minutes)
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Spouse and Guest Information Meeting
4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Opening General Session
Dan Maddux
Executive Director, American Payroll Association
Jodi Parsons, CPP
Immediate Past President, American Payroll Association
Lois Fried, CPP
President, American Payroll Association
Industry Expert Presentation
Brent Gow, CPP
Keynote
Alison Levine
Registration/Check-In
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration for Annual Business Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
Open to all association members
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Workshop Session 1 (60 minutes)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 2 (90 minutes)
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Welcome Luncheon
Sponsored by ADP, LLC
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Orientation
Workshop Session 3 (90 minutes)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Professional Development Lounge
Sponsored by rapid!
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Workshop Session 4 (90 minutes)
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Spouse and Guest Information Meeting
4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Opening General Session
Dan Maddux
Executive Director, American Payroll Association
Jodi Parsons, CPP
Immediate Past President, American Payroll Association
Lois Fried, CPP
President, American Payroll Association
Industry Expert Presentation
Brent Gow, CPP
Keynote
Alison Levine
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration/Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Federal Government Executive Session
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Workshop Session 5
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Professional Development Lounge
Sponsored by rapid!
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Workshop Session 6 (90 minutes)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
General Session Luncheon
Industry Expert Presentation
Kira Rubiano
Keynote
Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 7 (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Expo Global Payroll Pavilion Grand Opening Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards
Sponsored by Wisely by ADP
Registration/Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Federal Government Executive Session
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Workshop Session 5
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Professional Development Lounge
Sponsored by rapid!
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Workshop Session 6 (90 minutes)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
General Session Luncheon
Industry Expert Presentation
Kira Rubiano
Keynote
Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 7 (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Expo Global Payroll Pavilion Grand Opening Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards
Sponsored by Wisely by ADP
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration/Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 8 (60 minutes)
9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Expo and Global Payroll Pavilion Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
General Session Luncheon
Introductory Remarks
Dan Maddux
Executive Director, American Payroll Association
Industry Expert Presentation
Davida Lara, CPP
Keynote
Tarun Wadhwa
Sponsored by DailyPay
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Session 9 (60 minutes)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development Lounge
Sponsored by rapid!
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 10 (60 minutes)
4:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Expo and Global Payroll Pavilion Open
Cocktail Reception
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Prize Drawing
6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Dinner
8:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Party
Registration/Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 8 (60 minutes)
9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Expo and Global Payroll Pavilion Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
General Session Luncheon
Introductory Remarks
Dan Maddux
Executive Director, American Payroll Association
Industry Expert Presentation
Davida Lara, CPP
Keynote
Tarun Wadhwa
Sponsored by DailyPay
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Session 9 (60 minutes)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development Lounge
Sponsored by rapid!
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 10 (60 minutes)
4:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Expo and Global Payroll Pavilion Open
Cocktail Reception
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Prize Drawing
6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Dinner
8:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Party
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration/Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 11 (60 minutes)
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Expo and Global Payroll Pavilion Open
Exhibitor Prize Drawings
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 12 (60 minutes)
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
Sponsored by Wisely by ADP
Guest Speakers
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
Moderator
Kristine Wilson, CPP
2019 Payroll Woman of the Year
Jeffrey Hill, Ph.D., CPP, PMP
2019 Payroll Man of the Year
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 13 (60 minutes)
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Closing General Session
Keynote
Kay Frances, CSP, MBA
Sponsored by The Canadian Payroll Association
Registration/Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 11 (60 minutes)
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Expo and Global Payroll Pavilion Open
Exhibitor Prize Drawings
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 12 (60 minutes)
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
Sponsored by Wisely by ADP
Guest Speakers
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
Moderator
Kristine Wilson, CPP
2019 Payroll Woman of the Year
Jeffrey Hill, Ph.D., CPP, PMP
2019 Payroll Man of the Year
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 13 (60 minutes)
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Closing General Session
Keynote
Kay Frances, CSP, MBA
Sponsored by The Canadian Payroll Association
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Upcoming Congress Dates
39th Annual
May 18-21, 2021
Nashville, TN
May 18-21, 2021
Nashville, TN
40th Annual
May 10-13, 2022
Las Vegas, NV
May 10-13, 2022
Las Vegas, NV
41st Annual
May 16-19, 2023
Denver, CO
May 16-19, 2023
Denver, CO