Jason Sudeikis to open SHRM25 conference in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The annual SHRM workplace and workers conference and expo is taking place over the summer and Jason Sudeikis has been announced as the opening mainstage speaker at this year's event.
SHRM25 is taking place June 29 to July 2, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center in downtown San Diego.
In addition to actor, comedian, writer, and producer Jason Sudeikis, will be singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Josh Groban, author and podcast host Jay Shetty, actress, author, and podcast host Jenna Fischer, and actress, author and podcast host Angela Kinsey, along with the CEO of BambooHR Brad Rencher, and SHRM president and CEO Johnny C. Taylor.
'Jason Sudeikis's award-winning portrayal of Ted Lasso took the world by storm and redefined leadership—not through authority or ego, but through civility, empathy, optimism, and a belief in others,' shared Betty Thompson, SHRM-SCP, Chair of the SHRM Board of Directors. 'This is a powerful reminder that true leaders are accountable for their actions. By fostering trust, owning their decisions, and demonstrating integrity, they inspire others to do the same. SHRM members and HR professionals will be treated to an uplifting and engaging session full of humor and actionable insights to bring back to their workplaces, empowering them to lead with both accountability and purpose.'
The world's largest HR conference, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), takes place in San Diego, 'offering insights on cutting-edge HR innovations, regulations, workplace trends, and leadership strategies.'
Those in attendance at SHRM25 will learn how to master AI & HR tech, navigate new workplace regulations, tackle challenges like pay transparency, retention and workplace culture shifts, along with networking opportunities with thousands of HR professionals, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO), and industry pioneers. To learn more, visit annual.shrm.org.
SHRM25 will be offered both virtually and in-person, and is sponsored by BambooHR, with 375 sessions to choose from.
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