Welcome to the Carolina HR Summit & Awards!
An event designed exclusively for HR professionals across the Carolinas.
The Carolina HR Summit & Awards is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and connecting HR professionals from across the Carolinas. Hosted by Search Solution Group in partnership with Business North Carolina, the summit recognizes leaders advancing the HR profession while exploring the ideas shaping its future.
The event brings together HR executives and professionals for an engaging evening of insight, recognition, and meaningful conversation. Featuring a keynote presentation and panel discussions, the summit offers practical perspectives on today’s most important workforce topics.
In addition to thought leadership, the evening highlights outstanding HR leaders through the Carolina HR Awards, recognizing individuals and teams making a measurable impact within their organizations and communities.
The event brings together HR executives and professionals for an engaging evening of insight, recognition, and meaningful conversation. Featuring a keynote presentation and panel discussions, the summit offers practical perspectives on today’s most important workforce topics.
In addition to thought leadership, the evening highlights outstanding HR leaders through the Carolina HR Awards, recognizing individuals and teams making a measurable impact within their organizations and communities.
2026 Date & Time
October 19th, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
The Carolina Theatre
230 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
230 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
dress code
The preferred dress code for this event is business professional.
If you are interested in attending the event, please email us at [email protected] for availability.
2025 Recap
After a successful event last year, we’re excited to build on that momentum with an even bigger and better celebration this year. The first event brought together HR leaders from across the Carolinas to share insights, collaborate, and recognize excellence in the field. As we continue to grow this tradition, we look forward to strengthening the HR community and creating new opportunities for leaders to come together, share knowledge, and inspire positive change.
Click our video here to relive the highlights and get a sneak peek of what's to come at this year’s event!
Click our video here to relive the highlights and get a sneak peek of what's to come at this year’s event!
Carolina HR Summit & Awards 2025 Photo Gallery
Take a look back at the highlights, conversations, and moments shared throughout the evening.
Browse the full event gallery to view photos from the keynote, panel discussion, networking reception, and awards celebration.
Thank you to Cannavo Studios for capturing the evening.
Browse the full event gallery to view photos from the keynote, panel discussion, networking reception, and awards celebration.
Thank you to Cannavo Studios for capturing the evening.
Carolina HR Summit & Awards Featured in Business North Carolina
The Carolina HR Summit & Awards was highlighted in the January 2026 issue of Business North Carolina, featuring coverage of the event and the recipients of the HR Standout Awards. Explore the full write-up to see key moments from the summit and recognition of the HR leaders making an impact across North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Carolina HR Summit & Awards was highlighted in the January 2026 issue of Business North Carolina, featuring coverage of the event and the recipients of the HR Standout Awards. Explore the full write-up to see key moments from the summit and recognition of the HR leaders making an impact across North Carolina and South Carolina.
2026 Event Schedule
Details for the 2026 Carolina HR Summit & Awards are currently being finalized.
The full event schedule, including timing and session details, will be posted as soon as it is available. Please check back for updates as plans are confirmed.
The full event schedule, including timing and session details, will be posted as soon as it is available. Please check back for updates as plans are confirmed.
This Year's Venue
The Carolina Theatre
This year’s Carolina HR Summit & Awards will take place at the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte, located at 230 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202. The venue blends historic architecture with modern amenities and tiered seating, creating an engaging experience for all attendees.
Originally opened in 1927, the Carolina Theatre is one of Charlotte’s most iconic historic venues. After a meticulous restoration, the theatre reopened in 2025 as a vibrant gathering place for the community, hosting films, live performances, conversations, and special events. Its rich history, beautiful architecture, and central Uptown location make it an inspiring setting for connection and conversation.
Learn more about the Carolina Theatre here.
Originally opened in 1927, the Carolina Theatre is one of Charlotte’s most iconic historic venues. After a meticulous restoration, the theatre reopened in 2025 as a vibrant gathering place for the community, hosting films, live performances, conversations, and special events. Its rich history, beautiful architecture, and central Uptown location make it an inspiring setting for connection and conversation.
Learn more about the Carolina Theatre here.
Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Executive Search | Direct Hire | Staffing
Search Solution Group is a full-service recruiting, staffing, and executive search firm with over 20 years of experience forging connections between organizations and uniquely qualified candidates. Having specialized divisions and exposure to nearly every industry, our firm has the expertise and extensive talent network to tackle any hiring challenge. Our award-winning process, professional headhunting team, and commitment to helping our clients secure top talent sets us apart as one of the leading recruitment firms in the nation.
We are committed to assisting our clients in building world-class organizations by providing top talent, continual support, consultation, and innovation.
We are committed to assisting our clients in building world-class organizations by providing top talent, continual support, consultation, and innovation.
Presenting Sponsor
For over 40 years, sharing the stories of North Carolina's business community.
Business North Carolina covers one very special place—this state—and its economy, which is as diverse as the people who call it home. The publication is known for producing quality, in-depth journalism that goes behind the scenes to deliver current, thorough, and engaging stories. Whether in the boardroom or on the factory floor, Business North Carolina highlights not only key trends and events, but also the human side of commerce. With a highly qualified readership of business owners, C-level leaders, and top senior executives, the magazine offers direct access to the state’s most influential decision-makers.
Recognize an Outstanding HR Professional
Submit a nomination for the Carolina HR Standout Awards and help celebrate the leaders making a lasting impact in the industry. Nominate yourself, a colleague, or an HR professional who deserves recognition—it's free!
Questions? Contact Us:
[email protected]
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