2026 CalHR Annual Conference Presentations About CalHR CalHR Careers CalHR Reports CalHR Subscriptions Divisions & Programs Benefits California State Payroll System Project Childcare Providers Labor Relations Equity & Accessibility Management Services Division Financial Management Division Labor Relations Legal Medical & Psychological Screening Division Personnel Management Savings Plus Program Selection Division Statutory Appeals Unit Workforce Development Division Executive Leadership Frequently Asked Questions Organizational Chart Personnel Functions of CalHR Strategic Plan Statewide Recruitment Work for California 2026 CalHR Annual Conference Presentations Session 1 – Ethical and responsible AI adoption Session 2 – Building digital confidence and overcoming resistance Session 3 – Supporting staff through modernization Session 4 – Streamlining hiring and hiring modernization Session 5 – How do we navigate the shift of AI in the hiring process? Session 6 – Promoting benefits and modernization Session 7 – Identifying change fatigue and preventing burnout Session 8 – Integrating DEIA into workforce experience and planning Session 9 – Innovation case studies across state HR programs Session 10 – Overview of available AI and digital upskilling trainings Session 11 – Mapping legacy processes to modern systems: CSPS, RTS, skills-based hiring, chatbots Session 12 – Age-inclusive workforce planning and employing retired annuitants Session 13 – Ensuring training sticks across departments and roles Session 16 – Discover Poppy, California’s digital assistant Session 18 – Applying user-centered design and engaging stakeholders throughout transitions Session 19 – Retention strategies, stay interviews, and succession planning for upcoming retirements
