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DisruptHR Knoxville morning run through…check! They were soooo good…see you tonight! 🤩
05/19/2026

DisruptHR Knoxville morning run through…check!

They were soooo good…see you tonight! 🤩

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡ Meet Wil Davenport - founder of It Begins Within: Developing Leaders, award-...
05/18/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡

Meet Wil Davenport - founder of It Begins Within: Developing Leaders, award-winning speaker, and the kind of leader who doesn't just talk about transformation... he engineers it.

His talk?
👉 "The Most Important Thing You Should Do as an HR Leader"

No fluff. No filler. Just the one thing that could change everything about how you lead, communicate, and connect with your people.

If you think HR is just compliance and paperwork, Wil is about to respectfully disrupt that idea. 💥

📅 May 19 | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡ "Get Over Yourself."That's the challenge Dr. Naomi Asher, PhD is bringing to...
05/18/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡

"Get Over Yourself."

That's the challenge Dr. Naomi Asher, PhD is bringing to the DisruptHR Knoxville stage and honestly? We're here for it.

Naomi is a leadership speaker, consultant, and creator of the Permission to Lead framework, helping leaders carry less, communicate more clearly, and stop creating unnecessary stress for themselves and everyone around them.

She's also the author of Take to the Bed. If you know, you know.

Don't miss her talk at DisruptHR Knoxville. 🔥

📅 May 19th | 6:00pm

📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville

05/18/2026

Is your team afraid they will be replaced by AI?

Lindsay Yax, BBA, MSM, SHRM-CP will share what leaders should do tomorrow night on May 19th at DisruptHR Knoxville.

See you there!

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡ Meet Michael OBrien (He/Him) 🚴‍♂️ - executive coach, bestselling author, and...
05/13/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡

Meet Michael OBrien (He/Him) 🚴‍♂️ - executive coach, bestselling author, and someone who survived a near-death cycling accident and came back with a whole lot of clarity.

His talk at DisruptHR Knoxville?
"From WTF to Clarity: Navigating HR in a Complex World"

If HR feels overwhelming right now, this is exactly the session you need.

📅 May 19th | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville
🎟️ Don't wait, register today!

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡ Lindsay Yax, BBA, MSM, SHRM-CP is a Human Resources Generalist at FluiDyne F...
05/12/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡

Lindsay Yax, BBA, MSM, SHRM-CP is a Human Resources Generalist at FluiDyne Fluid Power and a SHRM-Certified Professional whose career spans manufacturing, healthcare, retail, automotive, and security.

Her work sits at the intersection of culture, accountability, and organizational performance - turning HR from a checkbox function into a true strategic driver.

She's also a Foundation Director for the Livingston County SHRM chapter, where she invests in workforce readiness and community impact beyond her day job.

Lindsay will be presenting "If AI is Your Strategy, You Don't Have One", a timely, no-fluff take on what leaders get wrong when they reach for technology before doing the harder, more human work first.

📅 May 19th | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville
🎟️ Register before ticket sell out!

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡ Dr. Kelly Drummond is pulling back the curtain on the HR reality most people...
05/11/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville ⚡

Dr. Kelly Drummond is pulling back the curtain on the HR reality most people never talk about.

A soul-centered HR executive, coach, professor, and Head of Talent Operations for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Kelly doesn't just manage people, she develops them. She also walks alongside leaders through My Soul In Bloom, helping the "good on paper but hungry for more" crowd lead from a place of real alignment.

At DisruptHR Knoxville, she's bringing the real talk: "Chaos Coordinator: The HR Reality No One Talks About."

🎟️ Snag your tickets before they are gone!
📅 May 19th | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville 2.0 ⚡ Bob Wallis isn't here to sell you on AI, he's here to tell you the truth...
05/06/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville 2.0 ⚡

Bob Wallis isn't here to sell you on AI, he's here to tell you the truth.

As a professional speaker, strategist, and CxO-level project fixer, Bob has built a reputation for rescuing transformations that have gone sideways, rebuilding teams stretched to their limits, and restoring clarity when the stakes couldn't be higher.

His talk? "Your Tech Transformation Project is in Trouble and AI Can't Save It."

If your organization is betting big on technology and wondering why results aren't following, this one's for you.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and come ready to think differently.
📅 May 19th | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville

✨ ORGANIZER + PLATINUM Sponsor Spotlight ✨ Stackrock Talent is a returning Platinum Sponsor of DisruptHR Knoxville and w...
05/05/2026

✨ ORGANIZER + PLATINUM Sponsor Spotlight ✨

Stackrock Talent is a returning Platinum Sponsor of DisruptHR Knoxville and we're especially proud that they are also the organizing force behind this event!

Stackrock Talent is a premier recruiting and talent solutions firm dedicated to connecting exceptional people with exceptional organizations. Their deep expertise in talent acquisition and their commitment to elevating the HR and recruiting profession make them a natural fit for the DisruptHR community.

It takes vision, passion, and serious dedication to bring an event like DisruptHR Knoxville to life and we appreciate organizer Cammas Freeman for her investment in creating a space where HR professionals can challenge the status quo, share bold ideas, and move the industry forward.

Join us!
📅 May 19th | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville
🎟️ Get your ticket today!

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville 2.0 ⚡Cora Bennett, SHRM-CP isn't here to sugarcoat HR, she's here to fix it.As...
05/05/2026

🎤 SPEAKER Spotlight | DisruptHR Knoxville 2.0 ⚡

Cora Bennett, SHRM-CP isn't here to sugarcoat HR, she's here to fix it.

As founder of CorAlign HR Consulting LLC and a SHRM-CP certified HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience, Cora has built a reputation for challenging outdated practices and building systems that actually work in the real world.

Her talk? "The Paper Ceiling: Where Talent Goes to Get Filtered Out."

If your hiring process is eliminating great people before they ever get a chance, this one's for you.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and come ready to think differently.
📅 May 19th | 6:00pm
📍 Chesapeake's West Knoxville

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