2026 Meet, Mingle & Make: A Payroll Shore Leave Social
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Since 1993, New England Payroll Conference has been a trusted port of call for payroll professionals. In 2026, you're invited to drop anchor for shore leave at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in New Hampshire. Disembark from the daily grind to navigate, upskill and refresh.
Navigate payroll compliance and regulation topics across federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Hear from expert speakers in legal, legislative and financial industries.
Upskill your knowledge and competency in the payroll field and your career. Dive into educational offerings such as accounting, new technology, human resources and leadership.
Refresh by connecting with other payroll pros and boost your energy by stepping away from routine. Enjoy social activities and new wellness-focused session offerings.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
NAVIGATING THROUGH CRISIS, CHALLENGES AND CHANGE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. MARY KELLY
Retired U.S. Navy Commander, PhD Economist, Author, Leadership Expert and Hall of Fame Speaker
Dr. Mary Kelly brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of leadership and military experience. Drawing on research, real-world application, and her no-nonsense approach, you'll leave with practical strategies that can be put to work immediately. Mary will challenge you to think differently, lead with confidence, and turn disruption into opportunity.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Susan Baptista, CPP
2026 PAYO Woman of the Year
Rosemarie Fraumeni, CPP
RROP Commander
Carrie Hovell, CPP
2025 VSPC Payroll Pro of the Year
Neatha Snyder, CPP
Recordkeeping & Compliance Captain
Stephanie "Sam" McAtee, CPP
Microsoft Excel Expert & Navigator
Jon Schausten, CPP
Master Chief of Multi-State
Mark Thornton, CPA, CPP
Payroll Analytics Admiral
Kerin Stackpole, esq. SPHR
Employment & Labor Law Lieutenant
Jeffrey Latessa
Internal Revenue Service
DESK YOGA
WITH CINDY HENRY
BLAZE YOGA & FITNESS
Kickstart each morning general session with 20 minutes of targeted movements designed to stretch and energize without leaving your seat or go all in with an optional early yoga session on Friday in the Harbor's Edge Room overlooking the water.
MORNING GENERAL SESSION
DESK YOGA
PART 1 Thursday, Oct 22
PART 2 Friday, Oct 23
OPTIONAL
YOGA SESSION
ALL LEVELS
Friday, Oct 23, 6-6:30 AM
PUBLISHED
2026 AGENDA
The agenda for 2026 is packed with a combination of sessions to help you navigate, upskill and refresh through strong educational topics, practical payroll insight, compliance coverage, engaging activities and networking. For payroll professionals that require credits to maintain their FPC or CPP credentials with PAYO, the event will offer 12 RCHs.
2026 HOTEL
The 33rd annual New England Payroll Conference will be held at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The room block at the conference hotel is sold out. As an alternative, discounted rates at nearby hotels are available to search through our trusted partner aRes Travel.
2026 CHARITY
This year's conference is in support of Homeland Heroes Foundation, providing household items and emergency housing assistance to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Attendees will have the opportunity to donate by purchasing bucket raffle tickets, custom payroll patch hats, NEPC tees and the book Leadership is Tough: What Great Leaders Do Differently by Dr. Mary Kelly.
New England Payroll Conference works in conjunction with PayrollOrg (PAYO) to provide outstanding educational opportunities, professional development and networking resources. NEPC 2026 will offer 12 RCHs (Recertification Credit Hours) to attendees that have next leveled their commitment to the payroll profession with an FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation.
2026 SPONSORS
NEPC thanks its sponsors and payroll partners for their support. The solutions, expertise, and resources they provide help advance the payroll industry, support payroll professionals, and contribute to a valuable conference experience.
rapid!
PLATINUM SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
Earned Wage Access, Paycards and Disbursements
rapid! provides flexible payroll payment solutions that give employees greater convenience and control over their pay. The rapid! PayCard® offers a secure electronic alternative to paper checks, while rapid! OnDemand provides Earned Wage Access (EWA), allowing employees to access earned wages before payday. Together, these solutions help employers simplify payroll delivery while giving employees faster access to their money.
GOLD SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
HR, Payroll and Compliance Management Tools
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
HCM Platform
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
HCM Platform
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
Global Payroll & Workforce Management
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
Earned Wage Access
COPPER SPONSOR
Public Sector Software
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