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LABORVISION
Forum
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Date
September 23–24, 2026
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Location
Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O'Hare
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Register Now: only a couple of seats left
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Someone once asked what it would be like to attend Top Gun academy for employee and labor relations. That question became the LaborVision Forum.
Twice a year, 20–25 senior practitioners gather in a closed room to share new ideas, dissect emerging threats, and have the kind of candid, off-the-record conversations that do not happen anywhere else. The agenda is not handed down from a podium. It is built around what attendees want to discuss and, more importantly, what they are willing and able to share.
For more than 15 years and 30+ events, that format has made LVF one of the few gatherings leaders actively protect on their calendars.
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Schedule
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Wednesday, September 23 | Networking Dinner | 6:00 pm |
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Thursday, September 24 | Forum Day | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Networking Dinner | 6:00 pm |
Attendee rate: $750 | includes full forum, breakfast, lunch, and both networking dinners
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Fall 2026 Agenda: What We Will Cover
Our Fall agenda is packed with timely topics you won't find anywhere else.
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Labor Law Update: A review of current labor law developments, including recent activity around the Faster Labor Contracts Act and its potential impact on first contract bargaining. |
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Digital and Union Technology Workshop: An interactive session focused on how unions are using digital tools, online platforms, and technology-driven outreach in organizing and employee communications. |
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AI in Labor Relations: A tabletop discussion of artificial intelligence as both a workplace issue and a labor relations tool, including how AI may affect organizing, bargaining, communications, and employee trust. |
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Employee Engagement Case Studies: Practical examples of engagement strategies, lessons learned, and approaches for strengthening employee connection before workplace issues escalate. |
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At-Risk Group Identification: Review of methods for identifying employee groups that may be more vulnerable to organizing activity, disengagement, or workplace dissatisfaction. |
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Negotiations Strategy Session: A focused discussion on bargaining preparation, negotiation dynamics, pressure points, and practical strategies for managing complex labor negotiations. |
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FLCA Tabletop Exercise: Scenario-based exercise examining how organizations may need to respond if first contract timelines, mediation, and arbitration requirements change under the Faster Labor Contracts Act. |
Join us in Chicago this fall for more of the same: sharp practitioners, timely topics, and conversations you will not find anywhere else.
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Registration
The room fills quickly. Here is how to claim your seat.
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Step 1
Pay the Registration Fee
Choose your event option and complete your registration.
Register & Pay Now ›
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Step 2
Reserve Your Hotel Room
Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O'Hare
5550 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 · (847) 678-4488
Room rate: $179/night
Booking through the link helps us keep event costs down.
Reserve a Room ›
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Step 3
Complete the Registration Survey
Your input shapes the agenda and guides topic selection. You will be asked to rank proposed topics or flag the issues you most want to work through.
Complete Survey ›
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If this is the right room for you, do not wait.
Questions about logistics? Reach out to Michael VanDervort directly.
Best,
The LaborVision Forum Team
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