More Than 700 Professionals Will Gather in Nashville, TN for a Four-Day Event Focused on
Solving Complex Workplace Challenges.
San Diego – The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) invites employers, HR professionals, and industry leaders to register for the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference, taking place August 5-8, 2024 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. This exclusive four-day event promises unmatched opportunities for education, knowledge sharing, and networking. Attendees will gain expert solutions to intricate workplace challenges, engage with top professionals to stay ahead of industry trends, and build invaluable connections to propel their careers.
Managing compliant absence and disability programs requires a sophisticated understanding of local, state, and federal requirements, along with a precise focus on integration, employee experience, productivity, and cost management. The 2024 DMEC Annual Conference offers a unique deep dive into solutions and best practices for the daily challenges faced by leave and disability professionals.
The conference agenda features 50 educational sessions and roundtable discussions. Led by industry experts, these sessions cover important topics, including court cases related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), telework accommodations, Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) role in analytics, and the future of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Additionally, attendees will benefit from over 19 hours of networking and roundtable discussions, where some of the most effective solutions are discovered during informal conversations.
A highlight of the conference is the Preconference Workshop: ADA Compliance Mini Boot Camp, presented by Rachel Shaw, President of Shaw HR Consulting. This workshop will provide attendees with the latest insights and strategies in ADA disability compliance, equipping them with invaluable tools and techniques to enhance their programs.
“Our annual conference is a one-stop shop to advance your career or become the best employer you can be,” says DMEC Chief Executive Officer Bryon E. Bass, CLMS. “We provide more than 700 professionals with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to lead in absence management, find solutions, understand compliance, and improve employee retention and well-being.”
For those unable to travel, the 2024 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This content-rich, one-day event will run online from 11:00 am-5:00 pm ET and feature four of the highest-rated sessions from the in-person conference.
The 2024 DMEC Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to gain expert solutions to complex compliance challenges, build professional connections, and more. View the full conference agenda and learn more about this exclusive event.
We encourage all interested professionals to share this highly anticipated event with their networks. Promotional materials are available for distribution across various communication channels. Media codes are provided for media attendance.
About DMEC
DMEC is the only association dedicated to providing focused education, knowledge, and networking for absence and disability professionals. It serves close to 20,000 professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Through its education programs, DMEC delivers trusted strategies, tools, and resources to minimize lost work time, improve workforce productivity, and maintain legally compliant absence and disability programs. Visit www.dmec.org for more information.
