FDR Training 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

“FDR” stands for “federal dispute resolution,” which was the original focus of this training event. The program has expanded to cover other top federal workplace challenges and compliance issues, including HR, EEO, employee relations and labor relations. Please see here for more program details.

With an exclusive focus on the federal sector, FDR provides in-depth compliance training on current federal employment law relevant to EEO professionals, general counsel and attorneys, ER/LR practitioners, human resources specialists, and others. Dozens of workshops and sessions will address the latest regulations and best practices to resolve EEO, HR, labor relations, employee relations, alternative dispute resolution, and legal issues — all led by agency leaders, federal practitioners, and federal employment law experts and attorneys. See here for more training program details.

Registration will open in January 2026. See here to sign up for registration updates.

The Keynote will be announced in early 2026. You can view more program details here.

The full training program will be announced in Spring 2026. You can view more program details here.

Attendees can receive credits to maintain their certifications including CLEs and 8 hours of EEO Counselor and Investigator Refresher Training. See here for complete details.

No, we do not allow vendors, sales companies or sales personnel, private consultants, or private consultant companies to register and attend FDR Training.

All travel arrangements, including hotel and flight, are made by the attendee. Per diem hotel rates are available on a limited basis and are subject to change. Please see here for more information.

An FDR Training pass is strictly for the individual whose name is on the badge and can only be used by that person. Sharing of passes is not allowed.