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Embrace Disruption. Direct the future.

World's largest L&D Conference

At ATD 2026 International Conference and EXPO (ATD26), gain the skills, strategies, and connections to lead through disruption.

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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.

Get the Latest on AI

ATD26 equips learning leaders to navigate rapid technological change, not just by adapting, but by leading. With 35+ AI-focused sessions, the conference meets professionals wherever they are on their AI journey. Learn more about AI at ATD26.

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Atd26 Learning tracks

Career Development​

Content for those interested in personal career growth as well as those creating career development programs for others.

Future Readiness

Learn to stay curious on topics that help professionals prepare their organization to meet future needs.

Government

Find topics for government learning professionals from federal, state, and local agencies. Focuses on modernizing talent development in government, innovation, and preparing for the future of work.

Healthcare

Influence a community of healthcare executives, providers, managers, and trainers working to create next-generation healthcare environments through learning, talent development and cultural change.

Instructional Design

Focus on trends and topics related to the process of analyzing learning and performance.

Leadership & Management Development

Influence a community of leaders driving strategy, developing talent, and building a strong global workforce.

Learning Science

A collective of professionals interested in understanding and applying the evidence-based methods behind how individuals take in and retain information, form connections and ideas, and apply new behaviors, skills and knowledge on the job to improve performance.

Learning Technologies

Discover how L&D professionals use tools, platforms, systems, applications, and software enable to develop the future workforce. 

Managing The Learning Function

Managing the learning function has become more complex in recent years as training is moving away from a simple order-taker approach. Responsibilities for those who manage such functions involve understanding more strategically how to approach areas such as business partnering, staffing, managing programs, and more.

Measurement & Evaluation

Implement learning analysis process models and systems in order to measure talent development intervention, program effectiveness and organizational outcomes.

Personal Leadership Capabilities

Essential interpersonal skills and foundational capabilities that talent management and professionals must cultivate to succeed in their professional roles.

Sales Enablement

Focus on trends and topics influencing those who develop sales talent.

Talent Strategy & Management

Discover trends and topics influencing a community that manages organizational talent and the employee lifecycle.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

Cover the transfer of knowledge and skills via selecting or developing the appropriate delivery options to make learning engaging, effective, relevant, and applicable.

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MEET OUR ATD26 ALL-STAR KEYNOTES

Start Your Learning Journey Early

Join ATD in LA early to take advantage of ATD26 preconference education courses.

Articulate Storyline Certificate
This course will teach you everything you need to know to create interactive and engaging e-learning using this powerful software.

Fundamentals of Negotiation Skills Workshop
Discover the principles and practices of effective negotiation.

E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate
Use instructional design principles and models to design asynchronous e-learning courses that engage participants and meet business outcomes.

Explore All Preconference Learning

Previous ATD26 Conference Speakers

ATD26 provides attendees a front-row seat to hear from inspirational speakers from a variety of industries with a wealth of experience.

Seth Godin Teacher, Author, Entrepreneur

Seth Godin
Teacher, Author, Entrepreneur

Amy C. Edmondson Organizational Behavior Expert & Author

Amy C. Edmondson
Organizational Behavior Expert & Author

Matthew McConaughey Academy Award Winning Actor Bestselling Author

Matthew McConaughey
Academy Award Winning Actor
Bestselling Author

Simone Biles Athlete and Advocate     

Simone Biles
Athlete and Advocate     

Venus Williams World-Class Tennis Legend Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Venus Williams
World-Class Tennis Legend
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

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Testimonials

Relive some favorite moments from ATD International Conference and EXPO and hear what attendees had to say about their experience.

As a first-timer, it was a wonderful experience.
As a first-timer, it was a wonderful experience.
It was a bit overwhelming for sure, but the orientation helped me understand how the event worked, and the learning paths set me up for the rest of the conference.
It was a bit overwhelming for sure, but the orientation helped me understand how the event worked, and the learning paths set me up for the rest of the conference.
Overall, a very positive experience!
Overall, a very positive experience!
There was quality content aplenty for everyone.
There was quality content aplenty for everyone.
It was a great opportunity to learn more about the different aspects of learning and talent development and network with others who are in this field.
It was a great opportunity to learn more about the different aspects of learning and talent development and network with others who are in this field.
One of the best things about this conference is the networking.
One of the best things about this conference is the networking.
L&D professionals are the best group of people to hang with. They care about people and learning, and everyone I met inspired me. Thank you!
L&D professionals are the best group of people to hang with. They care about people and learning, and everyone I met inspired me. Thank you!
Great job! There were so many exceptional sessions in addition to the General sessions with the keynote speakers.
Great job! There were so many exceptional sessions in addition to the General sessions with the keynote speakers.
I can not put into words the amount of knowledge I gained by attending this event. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and opportunity!
I can not put into words the amount of knowledge I gained by attending this event. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and opportunity!
The EXPO was insane and amazing. I got a lot of great information on what's out there for technology, resources, etc., and I got to swing in a hammock and listen to a guided meditation.
The EXPO was insane and amazing. I got a lot of great information on what's out there for technology, resources, etc., and I got to swing in a hammock and listen to a guided meditation.
The variety and high quality of sessions is excellent. The keynote speakers are great. I've learned so much from the sessions.
The variety and high quality of sessions is excellent. The keynote speakers are great. I've learned so much from the sessions.
You do a great job. I was very impressed last year and this year's city is amazing. Definitely registering for next year.
You do a great job. I was very impressed last year and this year's city is amazing. Definitely registering for next year.
It is very well-planned and thought out. The committee does a great job. Wonderful cities!
It is very well-planned and thought out. The committee does a great job. Wonderful cities!
The keynote speakers were fantastic and really helped hype up the crowd, creating excitement for the day, and were extremely inspiring.
The keynote speakers were fantastic and really helped hype up the crowd, creating excitement for the day, and were extremely inspiring.
I enjoyed all the presentations I attended and wished there was time for more. It was easy to navigate through the conference center and there was plenty of help when needed.
I enjoyed all the presentations I attended and wished there was time for more. It was easy to navigate through the conference center and there was plenty of help when needed.
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Join us in Los Angeles, California May 17-20, 2026,
for ATD26! Discover innovative tools, become
inspired by elite speakers, learn from leading
industry experts, and connect with a global network
of L&D experts.

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  • Event Date
    May 17-20, 2026
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