Marketplace Activities

The Marketplace is where all of the action happens! Visit with exhibitors to hear about the latest trends in HR products and services, update your headshot, or play a game of pickleball. There is so much to do in The Marketplace!

Art of HR

​Sponsored by Justworks
It feels good to give back to the local community. Contribute to a "paint-by-numbers" mural that will be donated and displayed at a local hospital or rehabilitation center. 

Bookstore​

​Sponsored​ by Higginbotham

The bookstore offers speaker-authored titles, Keynote Speaker book signings, and conference-branded clothing and fun HR swag.

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Branding Station

Sponsored by The Event Lounge   
Make your mark and lasting memories with a branded keepsake you make yourself.

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Charging Lounges​
Battery running low? Whether it's your phone or you, after all that learning, stop by a charging lounge and chill while you charge up. 

Continuous Coffee​
Coffee makes the world go around! After your early-morning cup, grab another in the Marketplace, where coffee is available all day. 

Headshot Station

Sponsored by United Concordia Dental
You only have one chance to make a good impression, and having a current headshot is always a good idea! And now it's easy—just pose and smile. The lounge is open during breaks and lunches. (Photos taken by Willie & Kim Photography.)

Kendra Scott Gives Back Event
Monday, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ONLY
Stop by the Kendra Scott Pop-up during The Marketplace Celebration. And when you make a purchase, 20% of the proceeds benefit The HRSouthwest Conference Student Sponsorship program.

Marketplace BINGO 

Sponsored by DallasHR

Black out your BINGO card and win! Visit sponsors and participating exhibitors to collect stamps to complete your BINGO card(s). Prize drawings are held on Monday evening at the Marketplace Party and on Tuesday during lunch. Cards are provided at registration, and more are available at the Welcome Center.

Marketplace Celebration 

Monday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The Marketplace Celebration is where networking gets a little more fun. Come back to the Marketplace to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine while connecting with exhibitors and fellow HR professionals. And yes, there will be miniature cows ready for petting and photo ops! Challenge your colleagues to a little friendly competition on the pickleball court, grab a drink, explore the Marketplace, and make some memories along the way. Come for the cows. Stay for the connections.

Miniature Cows  Meet and Greet

​Sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency

Monday, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ONLY

Only here during Monday's Marketplace Celebration, meet, pet, and take photos with the "love" stock. You don't want to miss this chance to hug these cuties!

Paws for a Break

​Sponsored by ExponentHR
This year it's a Pug Palooza! Enjoy meeting the volunteers from DFW Pug Rescue and their adorable group of pugs. 

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Founded in 1996, DFW Pug Rescue is one of the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit pug rescues in the United States. Our volunteer-driven, foster-based nonprofit is guided by one mission: No Pug Left Behind. We rescue pugs of all ages and medical needs, providing lifesaving veterinary care, rehabilitation, and loving foster homes before matching them with forever families. While proudly founded in Texas, we help pugs find homes in all 48 contiguous states thanks to our incredible community of fosters, volunteers, donors, and adopters.

Pickleball Court

​Sponsored by Darwinbox
Take a break from sessions and try your hand at one of the fastest-growing sports in the country—pickleball! Visit the Marketplace to serve, rally, and have some fun on the court.

Relaxation Station

Sponsored by Jellyvision

​Just because you're at the Conference doesn't mean you can't relax. Stop by for a 5-minute chair massage. (Massages provided by Uniquely Kneaded.)

Ribbon Wall

​Sponsored by Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Share your accomplishments or your mood with the ribbon wall. To show your spirit, choose from an array of ribbons to stick to your badge—from HR Rockstar to SHRM Certified and everything in between.

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Rise and Shine Bar

Sponsored by TriNet

Texas SHRM Chapter Hub

In Partnership with SHRM
The Texas SHRM Chapter Hub is where you learn about your local SHRM-affiliated chapter and meet with Texas SHRM State Council Members and SHRM National leaders.

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