NAER 2026 Conference to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina
The Dunhill Hotel
237 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Thursday, April 9 – Saturday, April 11
Schedule
Thursday, April 9th
3:30-4:30 pm Roundtables and case studies discussions – The Parlor Room (second floor)
4:30-5 pm NAER Business Meeting
5:30 pm Reception prior to dinner (Churchill Room)
The reception will include a cash bar.
6:15 pm NAER Dinner (Churchill Room)
Dinner will include a cash bar for the first hour.
Friday, April 10th
All events are being held in the Parlor Room (second floor)
8-8:45 am Breakfast
9-11 am Legal Employment Focus – Grace Williams Senior Associate Fluet Law
11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch
12:45 -1:45 pm The Importance of Digital Footprint in the Age of AI: The Evolution from
Google to LLMs
This session offers a practical framework to remain visible, trusted, and chosen in the AI era.
Bojan Markovich Yanbo Solutions https://www.yanbosolutions.com/
Founded in 2012, Yanbo Solutions supports 300+ long-term clients across two dozen U.S. states, including those in healthcare, manufacturing, and small businesses, by helping them reduce friction, implement smart automation, and stay competitive as technology advances.
2-3 pm Beyond the Search: Modern Client Development Strategies
In today’s market, retained search firms cannot rely on reputation, referrals, or traditional outreach alone to fuel growth. With email response rates dropping and decision-makers overwhelmed by noise, client development requires a more strategic, consultative approach.
Barb Bruno
Good as Gold Training https://goodasgoldtraining.com/
Barb Bruno is a renowned staffing and recruiting industry expert and author known for delivering actionable strategies that drive success and increase sales and profits. With over 25 speaking engagements annually and with developing 18 LinkedIn learning courses engaging over three million professionals worldwide, Barb has earned her reputation as a trusted voice in the industry.
3 pm Meeting adjourned.