Embrace Disruption. Direct the Future.
In an era defined by AI, rapid change, and tighter resources, today’s talent development leaders must do more than adapt; they must lead. ATD26 empowers you to harness disruption as a catalyst for growth, strengthen your strategic impact, and guide your organization confidently into the future.
350+
Sessions
10K+
Attendees
300+
Exhibitors
Join the World’s Largest L&D Conference
Grow Your Impact
Deepen your expertise with actionable insights from world-class speakers and thought leaders. Discover strategies that position talent development as a driver of business transformation, helping your organization thrive through disruption.
Lead the Future
Explore how AI, data, and emerging technologies are redefining learning. Gain the tools to lead your organization confidently through technological change and to design learning ecosystems that power performance and innovation.
Connect and Collaborate
Join a global community of L&D professionals from more than 80 countries. Share ideas, exchange best practices, and build partnerships that extend far beyond the conference.
Experience the Energy
From 400+ exhibitors on the EXPO floor to engaging lounges and networking events, every moment at ATD26 is designed to inspire. Recharge your passion, celebrate your profession, and return home ready to drive change.
ATD 2026 LEARNING TRACKS
Learning Technologies
Discover how L&D professionals use AI, tools, platforms, systems, applications, and software to enable workforce development.
Instructional Design
Turn learning needs into powerful experiences through innovative, accessible, and effective instructional design.
Training Delivery & Facilitation
Master the art of engaging delivery by connecting with learners, sparking participation, and making every training experience unforgettable.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Liz Wiseman
New York Times Best-Selling Author, CEO of Wiseman Group, Researcher, and Leadership Expert
Keynote: Building High-Impact Teams
How do you build a team that excels amid uncertainty? In this keynote, Liz Wiseman brings together her deep research on leadership and high-impact contributors to show how the best leaders build brilliant teams. Liz shares the leadership practices that help people focus on what matters most, step up without being asked, push through obstacles, adapt quickly, and collaborate more effectively. You’ll leave with six powerful practices that help leaders cut through the malaise affecting so many organizations and transform good teams into truly high-impact teams.
Individual Pricing
$2,295
$2,995 Save $700
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Early Bird RateEnds December 31 |
$2,095 |
$2,495 |
Preferred RateEnds February 27 |
$2,295 |
$2,695 |
Advanced RateEnds April 11 |
$2,395 |
$2,795 |
Standard RateEnds May 17 |
$2,495 |
$2,895 |
Onsite RateEnds May 17 |
$2,595 |
$2,995 |
$595
1,095 Save $500
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Non Member |
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Preferred RateEnds February 27 |
$595 |
$795 |
Advanced RateEnds April 11 |
$695 |
$895 |
Standard RateEnds May 17 |
$795 |
$995 |
Onsite Rate | $895 |
$1,095 |
For more pricing options and to see how you can save on registration, go to our rates page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Exhibit with ATD
ATD26 connects your company with over 10,000 learning and development professionals from around the world.
Learn More About Exhibiting at ATD26
Past Speakers
ATD26 provides attendees a front-row seat to hear from inspirational speakers from a variety of industries with a wealth of experience. The 2026 keynotes will be announced in the coming months. Stay tuned!

Seth Godin
Teacher, Author, Entrepreneur

Amy C. Edmondson
Organizational Behavior Expert & Author

Matthew McConaughey
Academy Award Winning Actor
Bestselling Author

Simone Biles
Athlete and Advocate

Venus Williams
World-Class Tennis Legend
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsors
Testimonials
Relive some favorite moments from ATD International Conference and EXPO and hear what attendees had to say about their experience.














