PEO Conference Agenda

Your go-to schedule for every session, networking event, and can’t-miss moment at the PACE PEO Conference. Updated regularly as new details are confirmed.

2026 PEO Conference Agenda Overview

Explore the PEO conference agenda for April 25–29, 2026, in St. Pete Beach, FL. Join 200+ PEO leaders for transformative insights and partnerships. Explore sessions on compliance, sales, technology, HR strategy, and leadership — all designed for leaders, managers, and decision‑makers in professional employer organizations.

Saturday

25 April

Sunday

26 April

Monday

27 April

Tuesday

28 April

Wednesday

29 April

7:00 pm

to 9:00 pm

Special Founders Dinner: Maritana Private Room at The Don CeSar

The Founders Dinner is an intimate meal with the PACE Board and supporters, open to all attendees at $600 each. The menu is exquisite; the company is even better! Meet in the hotel lobby at 7pm — or the lobby bar at 6:30pm.

2:30 pm

to 5:00 pm

REGISTRATION: Get your badge to access events - 5th floor

Sponsors:

3:30 pm

to 3:45 pm

Sponsors Meeting & Start of Marketplace Setup - Del Prado, 5th Floor

A quick orientation for our wonderful exhibitors, who may set up their tables until 10:00pm and again Monday morning.

4:00 pm

to 5:15 pm

PEO Brokerage Group Meeting - 5th Floor

Discuss best practices for PEO brokerages, choose leaders, etc, in lieu of creating a PEO brokerage trade association — then get to know each other at the PEO Brokerage Reception tomorrow after the Speed Dating & Wine discussions!

5:30 pm

to 6:30 pm

PEO Happy Hour with Ruby Sponsors & up – Don CeSar Beach Pavilion

Open to all PEOs, Speakers, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, and Diamond Sponsors. All other sponsors, vendors, and PEO Brokers are welcome to join us at 6:30pm for the Welcome Reception.

Sponsors:

6:30 pm

to 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception Featuring "The Vocalitas" - Don CeSar Beach Pavilion

OPEN TO ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES!

Sponsors:

8:00 am

to 9:00 am

BREAKFAST, Registration, & Networking - 5th Floor, South Terrace

Sponsors:

9:00 am

to 9:30 am

Welcome, Industry Update, & Kick-Off - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Bobby Sarver

CEO, Continuum HR

Kim Egginton

CEO, PACE

9:30 am

to 10:45 am

Charting the Economic Course for the Future - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

John Slavic

Owner, Slavic401k

10:45 am

to 11:15 am

MARKETPLACE BREAK: Snacks, Exhibits, & Networking - 5th Floor, Del Prado

Sponsors:

11:15 am

to 12:30 pm

Current Cybersecurity & AI for PEOs - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Scott Klososky

Founding Partner, FPOV & HCM Defender

12:30 am

to 1:45 pm

LUNCH, Exhibits, & Networking - 5th Floor, South Terrace

Torben S. Madson III, Esq

Attorney, The PEO Law Firm, LLC

Sponsors:

1:45 pm

to 2:15 pm

A New Twist on PEO Sales - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Phil Urso

Chief Sales Officer, Vensure Employer Services

2:15 pm

to 2:45 pm

Leveraging PEO Growth - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

2:45 pm

to 3:30 pm

PEO Brokerage Experts Panel - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Find out the benefits of using a PEO Brokerage to boosts sales — and some navigation and nuances you may not have realized.

LJ Roberts

Division President, LL Roberts Group

3:30 pm

to 4:00 pm

MARKETPLACE BREAK: Snacks, Exhibits, & Networking - 5th Floor, Del Prado

Sponsors:

4:00 pm

to 4:20 pm

Speed Dating Roundtables & Wine Tasting – 1st Session - 5th Floor, South Terrace

It’s like speed dating – with roundtables and wine: The presenters each have a table and a topic; you sit at a different table each session, taste a different wine, and discuss the topic. PEOs choose seats first. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Sponsors:

4:20 pm

to 4:40 pm

Speed Dating Roundtables & Wine Tasting – 2nd Session - 5th Floor, South Terrace

Sponsors:

4:40 pm

to 5:00 pm

Speed Dating Roundtables & Wine Tasting – 3rd Session - 5th Floor, South Terrace

Sponsors:

5:00 pm

to 5:15 pm

Linger Longer: Ideas and Solutions Sharing - 5th Floor, South Terrace

Stay right where you are, if you like! Share and benefit from ideas for solutions to your biggest challenges from the PACE community!

5:15 pm

to 6:15 pm

PEO & PEO Brokerage Reception - 5th Floor

Open to PEOs and PEO Brokers. It’s a great – and yummy – opportunity to get to know each other!

LJ Roberts

Division President, LL Roberts Group

Sponsors:

5:15 pm

NIGHT OUT On Your Own!

Get one-on-one time with your clients, new friends, or service providers. Take them to dinner, if you like. Have a great evening on your own, y’all!

8:00 am

to 9:00 am

BREAKFAST, Registration, & Networking - 5th Floor, South Terrace

9:00 am

to 10:00 am

TURNING POINT KEYNOTE: Charlie Kirk's Legacy - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Tyler Bowyer was Charlie Kirk’s right-hand man and very close friend. Don’t miss this!

Tyler Bowyer

COO, Turning Point Action

Sponsors:

10:00 am

to 11:00 am

PEO Crisis Management Strategy: Be ready! - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Featured Speaker. Corey is hilarious as he teaches crisis management communications and how to prepare for a public problem. Audiences love him and his expertise!

Corey Saban

Business Crisis Managment Strategist, CS Media Works

11:00 am

to 11:30 am

MARKETPLACE BREAK: Snacks, Exhibits, & Networking - 5th Floor, Del Prado

Sponsors:

11:30 am

to 12:30 pm

An Insider's Look at DC Right Now - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

What does the future look like for our country? Hon. Bill Sarpalius – Former US Congressman, former Texas State Senator, Author, and President and CEO, Advantage Associates International, a bipartisan lobby firm made up of Former Members of Congress. Bill has represented and promoted PACE before the US Congress and the Administration for the past 20+ years.

Hon. Bill Sarpalius

CEO, Advantage Assoc. Int'l

12:30 am

to 12:45 pm

Speaker to be Announced - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

12:45 pm

to 1:45 pm

LUNCH, Elections, Exhibits, & Networking - 5th Floor, South Terrace

1:45 pm

to 2:15 pm

PEO Insight: Chris Miller, Equitable Financial - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

2:15 pm

to 3:00 pm

Boosting PEO Prosperity: Now and in the Future - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Dan McHenry

President, McHenry Consulting

Matt Claus

M&A Group Practice Leader, McHenry Consulting

3:00 pm

to 4:00 pm

BREAKOUT: PRO Software Highlights (PEOs only) - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

PRO’s team will show off their latest and greatest features. PEOs only, please – no software vendors. Thanks!

Ryan Mossman

President, PRO Software

Sponsors:

3:00 pm

to 4:00 pm

BREAKOUT: To be announced - 5th Floor, South Terrace

4:00 pm

to 5:00 pm

BREAKOUT: PEO Prosperity: Detailed Roadmap - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

Dan McHenry

President, McHenry Consulting

Matt Claus

M&A Group Practice Leader, McHenry Consulting

Sponsors:

4:00 pm

to 5:00 pm

BREAKOUT: To be announced - 5th Floor, South Terrace

5:00 pm

to 5:15 pm

BREAKOUT: George's Famous Wrap-up: Warning! - 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

George is a devout conservative who famously tells it just like he sees it, which delights some — and, frankly, sometimes offends others. At the very least, you’ll find it lively and interesting. Just know that it might not be PC. Attend at your own risk!

George Gersema

Conference Chairman, PACE

5:00 pm

to 6:00 pm

BREAKOUT: To be announced - 5th Floor, South Terrace

6:00 pm

to 6:30 pm

BREAK: Relax on Your Own – Get Ready for the Gala Dinner and Auction

Get your wallets ready! The wild-and-crazy Gala Dinner and LIVE AUCTION is tonight! Who will be the Big Spender of the night? You?

6:30 pm

to 9:30 pm

Gala Dinner and Auction – 5th Floor, King Charles Ballroom

George Gersema in full-blown auctioneer mode is an awesome force of nature. You do NOT want to miss it!

Come join your friends and enjoy a wonderful evening of dinner, music, an open bar, and a shorter-than-last-year LIVE AUCTION, the highlight of the conference! Join us for a cocktail and elegant dinner (included with conference registration) and spend a little money for PACE’s benefit, won’t you?

Dress: dressy, party, or business casual, with or without bling

George Gersema

Conference Chairman, PACE

Sponsors:

12:00 am

to 11:00 pm

Departures – unless you're staying longer here in paradise. Safe travels!

Why the PEO Conference Agenda Matters

Generic conference schedules leave you stuck in irrelevant sessions or sales pitches. Without the right PEO conference agenda, you’re missing:

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Actionable strategies for PEO compliance and growth.

Networking with industry leaders, experts, and brokers.

Insights on AI-driven HR tools and M&A trends.

Connections that spark lasting partnerships. PACE’s 2026 PEO conference agenda is designed to deliver value for every minute you invest

What Makes PACE’s PEO Conference Agenda Unique

The 2026 PEO conference agenda is tailored for PEO leaders and managers, offering vetted sessions on compliance, sales, and HR tech, plus networking with 200+ executives in St. Pete Beach, FL. Every moment is crafted to inspire actionable strategies and meaningful connections for PEO growth.

Expert Sessions:

Dive into topics like ACA compliance, AI tools, and growth strategies.

Powerful Networking:

Connect with decision makers during dedicated events.

No Fluff Content:

Vetted speakers deliver practical, pitch-free insights.

Beachfront Experience:

Balance learning with relaxation at St. Pete Beach’s premier resort.

How to Join the 2026 PACE PEO Conference

Register for the Conference

Secure your spot online. PACE members get discounted pricing.

Book Your Hotel

You’ll receive a private link to reserve your room after registering.

Get Ready to Grow

Meet your people. Learn what’s next. Return home with a new spark, a new plan.

Frequently Asked PEO Conference Agenda Questions

Will the PEO conference agenda change before the event?

Yes. The PEO conference agenda is updated regularly as new speakers, sessions, and networking events are confirmed. Check back often to see the most current schedule.

What types of sessions are included in the agenda?

The agenda includes keynotes, breakout sessions, panels, and networking events tailored for leaders and managers in professional employer organizations. Topics cover compliance, HR, technology, sales growth, and mergers & acquisitions.

Are sessions at the PEO conference recorded?

Select sessions may be recorded and made available to PACE members after the event. Attending live is recommended for networking and Q&A opportunities.

Will there be opportunities for one-on-one networking during the agenda?

Yes. The conference schedule includes dedicated networking sessions and informal meetups designed to help you connect with peers, industry experts, and potential partners.