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Join your peers at the world’s largest talent development conference—and bring Canada’s voice to the future of work.
From coast to coast, Canadian learning and development professionals are building stronger, more inclusive workplaces. At the ATD International Conference & EXPO, Canada doesn’t just attend—you contribute, collaborate, and lead.
ATD has been supporting the talent development profession for over 80 years. This year, we’re heading to the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California—a place where imagination becomes innovation. And that’s exactly what ATD26 is all about.
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, strengthen your strategic impact, and guide your organization confidently into the future.
450+
Sessions
10K+
Attendees
400+
Exhibitors
Why Canadian Professionals Chose ATD:
Canadian Expertise on the Global Stage
Every year, more than a dozen Canadian speakers share real-world insights, research, and corporate best practices.
Canadian Innovation in Action
Canadian exhibitors showcase leading solutions on the EXPO floor—expanding their reach and building meaningful global partnerships.
Trusted Community of Peers
Canadian professionals attend individually and in groups, building relationships that extend well beyond the conference.
This is where Canadian perspectives meet global thinking—and where meaningful professional growth begins. Delegations receive additional benefits, contact us to learn more!
See What Previous
Global Attendees Have to Say
Attending ATD ICE with an international delegation is an exhilarating event for the amplitude of the knowledge being offered, the vastness of the event in all of its aspects, the warm and welcoming atmosphere provided by the staff and other attendees, the feeling of being part of a truly international community with people sharing the same values, and the bonding within the delegation, as a result of sharing this overwhelming incomparable and inspirational experience. Building long lasting networks with professionals from a great variety of backgrounds and from all over the world is a truly unique opportunity!
There is no denying that ATD ICE has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the HR and TD field in Korea. For over 30 years, KMA has brought Korean delegations to ATD ICE, bridging global HRD insights with local practice. Attending ATD ICE is an essential experience from a global HRD perspective. KMA sincerely congratulates ATD on its continued growth and wishes for its ongoing success as a global leader in talent development.
I have attended the Conference for more than twenty years. First, as a Delegation Member. Later, as a Delegation Leader. It has been an experience essential for me to grow as a professional as well as a person. I have learned not just from the speakers but also from colleagues from all over the world.
ATD 2026 LEARNING TRACKS
Leadership and Management Development
Designed for those shaping the next generation of leaders, this track helps you unlock the skills and strategies that drive exceptional leadership at every level.
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
MONDAY KEYNOTE | MAY 18, 2026 | 8-9:30 AM
Advisor, researcher, keynote speaker, and former Head of Go-To- Market at OpenAI
At OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.
As an executive business advisor, Zack now works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and leadership teams, including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen, to help leaders navigate the relentless advancement of AI.
Zack’s mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by making the technology both understandable and actionable. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI, with his insights featured in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.
Zack and his team also help organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption, providing leadership with the strategies and frameworks needed to drive real business impact. As AI strategists and business transformation experts, they work closely with executive teams to identify challenges, assess opportunities, and implement AI solutions that prepare companies for the future of work.
Through boardroom advisory, executive workshops, and strategy consulting, Zack provides the insight and practical guidance needed to integrate AI effectively. While the team is committed to delivering successful business outcomes, the broader mission is to contribute to an optimistic AI future by empowering organizations to innovate, operate more efficiently, and ultimately expand human potential.
Beyond his advisory work, Zack also supports AI education and research at the University of Virginia. He holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.
TUESDAY KEYNOTE | MAY 19, 2026 | 8-9 AM
Will Guidara is the author of The NY Times Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, which chronicles the lessons in service and leadership he has learned over the course of his career in restaurants. He is the former co-owner Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named #1 on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. He is the host of the Welcome Conference, an annual hospitality symposium that brings together like minded people to share ideas, inspire one another, and connect to form community. A graduate of the hospitality school at Cornell University, he has coauthored four cookbooks, named one of Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40, and is the recipient of WSJ Magazine’s Innovator Award.
KEYNOTE SESSION DESCRIPTION
Unreasonable Hospitality: How Giving People More Than They Expect Can Get You To #1
Will Guidara took Eleven Madison Park from a middling Brasserie to the best restaurant in the world when he realized something revolutionary – in a restaurant, the food, the service, and the design are simply ingredients in the recipe of human connection. When Will encouraged his team to be present with their guests, take what they do seriously without taking themselves too seriously, and employ a “one size fits one” strategy, magic happened. In this talk, Will shares why these lessons took EMP to #1, and how an unreasonable approach to the pursuit of human connection can help you win – and give people an experience they’ll remember forever.
WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE | MAY 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players.
She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Some of her recent clients include: Apple, AT&T, Disney, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has received the top achievement award for leadership from Thinkers50 and has been consistently named one of the world’s top 50 management thinkers in its bi-annual ranking.
She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and talent development and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals. She is a frequent guest lecturer at Brigham Young University and Stanford University and is a former executive at Oracle Corporation, where she worked as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development. Liz holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in organizational behavior, each from Brigham Young University.
KEYNOTE SESSION DESCRIPTION
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.
Special Rates for Global Groups
Delegates joining through an official international delegation receive discounted pricing and added benefits tailored to their region.
$2,295
$2,995 Save $700
Member |
Non Member |
|
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 Rate |
$2,595 |
$2,995 |
$1,795
$2,995 Save $700
Member |
Non Member |
|
Early Bird RateEnds December 31 |
$1,595 |
$1,995 |
Preferred RateEnds February 27 |
$1,795 |
$2,195 |
Advanced RateEnds April 11 |
$1,895 |
$2,295 |
Standard RateEnds May 17 |
$1,995 |
$2,395 |
Onsite Rate |
$2,095 |
$2,495 |
Do You Need a Travel Visa?
If you need a visa to attend ATD26, please apply early. We suggest you begin the visa application process as soon as possible. Many embassies have long waits, and a backlog of visa applications. Visit the U.S. Department of State website for the most current information and instructions.
ATD will provide an invitation letter, upon request, only to individuals who are registered for ATD26 in Los Angeles, CA. In the event your circumstances change, contact atdglobal@td.org if you have any questions.