Schedule

2026 VSPC Schedule

Day Date Activity Topic Start Time End Time
Wednesday 9/30/2026 Early Registration 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday 10/1/2026 Registration/Breakfast 7:15 AM 7:45 AM
Welcome/Proclamation/Schedule Overview/ Opening General Session

Payroll Like a Boss
John Bernatovicz

7:45 AM 9:15 AM
Vendor Hall/Break 9:15 AM 10:00 AM
Breakout Session #1


1A ~ Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay
Charlotte Hodges, CPP

1B ~ Adding Cryptocurrency to the Payroll Mix
Gerard Hall, CPP

1C ~ Back to Payroll Basics
Linda Dailey, CPP

10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Vendor Hall 11:00 AM 11:45 AM
Lunch/General Session
Payroll Professional of the Year
PAYO Update
Payroll Words Matter: Elevating Your Voice as a Leader
Luanne Brown, MPA, CPP

11:45 AM 1:15 PM
Breakout Session #2


2A ~ Payroll's Expanding Data Security Role
Mike Baer, CPP 

2B ~ Charting the Course: Better Communication in Payroll
Frank Gorrell

3C ~ Payroll Like a Boss, Part 2
John Bernatovicz

1:15 PM 2:15 PM
Vendor Hall/Break 2:15 PM 3:00 PM
Breakout Session #3


3A ~ Navigating the Labyrinth of Child Support
Sherri Grisby

3B ~ Financial Crimes and Embezzlement
Gregory Settducati

3C ~ Mapping the Payroll Maze: A Guide to Transition From Staff to Supervisor
Gerard Hall, CPP

3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Vendor Hall/Vendor Gifts 4:00 PM 4:45 PM
Breakout Session #4


4A ~ Understanding Benefits & Garnishment Taxability
Linda Dailey, CPP

4B ~ 2026 Compliance Labyrinth
Bill Dunn, CPP

4C ~ Legislative Update 
Adam Prinzo

4:45 PM 5:45 PM
Free Time 5:45 PM 6:30 PM
Cocktails 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Dinner and Entertainment 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Friday 10/2/2026 Breakfast 7:15 AM 8:00 AM
General Session
Overpayment and Replayment: Best Practices and Tips
Luanne Brown, MPA, CPP

8:00 AM 9:00 AM
Break 9:00 AM 9:10 AM
Breakout Session #5


5A ~ Unleashing the Value of Payroll
Charlotte Hodges, CPP

5B ~ Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
Lauren Jenkins 
Lettia McMillion

5C ~ Parting Ways: A Strategic Guide to Reduction in Force, and Severance
Leigh Stiegler
Anne Bibeau

9:10 AM 10:40 AM
Break 10:40 AM 10:50 AM
Breakout Session #6


6A ~ Federal Tax Updates for Payroll Professionals
Anika Pompey

6B ~ Examining Worker Payment Alternatives
Mike Baer, CPP

6C ~Navigating the Fraud Labrynith: Prevention and Detection in the Digital Age
Frank Gorrell 

10:50 AM 12:20 PM
Lunch/General Session SSA - TBD
Matt Newton
12:20 PM 1:45 PM
Closing Session/Charity Raffle/Door Prizes TBD
William Palmer
Randy Sparks
1:45 PM 3:15 PM