Attendee Resources
We Cannot wait to welcome you at atd26
Here you’ll find key information, helpful tools, and curated resources designed to keep you informed, prepared, and inspired before, during, and after the event.
ATD26 Orientation Videos
This short video series gives you a head start on everything you need to know to navigate ATD26 with ease. You’ll hear directly from members of the ATD26 Program Advisory Committee and ATD staff — sharing practical tips to help you plan, connect, and make the most of your experience.
Orientation 1 Top 5 Tips to Prepare Like a Pro for ATD26
Orientation 2 Top 5 Tips to Plan Your ATD26 Schedule
Orientation 4 Top 5 Tips to Make Meaningful Connections
5 Tips to Maximize the EXPO – Alyssa Rubin
5 Tips to Utilize the Virtual Platform & Mobile App - Jodi VanWoerkom
Choose Your Motivation for Attending: How to Get What You Want From ATD26
ATD26 brings together thousands of talent development professionals—each arriving with different goals, challenges, and definitions of success. With so much happening at once, it’s easy to fill your schedule without always feeling fulfilled. We’ve designed attendee motivations to help you be more intentional with your conference experience.
You’ll focus on what matters most to you— and invest your time wisely to make meaningful connections, learn practical takeaways, and build momentum you can bring back to your work. Participation isn’t about doing more. It’s about getting more from your chosen motivation.
To help you get the most from your ATD26 experience, we have outlined five motivations. Choose a motivation that resonates with you, or select tips from each to shape a conference experience that’s truly yours.
Choose your approach
- Grow My Career & Skills – Build capabilities, gain career clarity, and invest in your professional growth.
- Build My Network – Make intentional connections with peers, exhibitors, and thought leaders.
- Find Solutions – Explore tools, services, and ideas you can apply right away.
- Get Inspired – Spark new thinking, challenge assumptions, and walk away energized.
- Recharge & Reset – Find space to breathe, reflect, and remember why this work matters.
Guide for Navigating the EXPO
The ATD26 International Conference and EXPO brings together more than 300 exhibitors offering a range of L&D and talent management-related products, solutions, and services that might be useful, inspiring, or just plain awesome!
We want you to have the best experience possible, so we are offering some tips and suggestions to help you navigate. Whether you are a purchasing decision maker, a strong influencer, or a front-line user, there is something for you in the EXPO!
Guide for Networking
As a first-time attendee, you have a great opportunity to connect with peers and experts and expand your professional network. Many ATD conference attendees return year after year to reconnect and to grow their professional networks. While much networking is serendipitous, having a plan and being intentional about your networking will help you make the most of your opportunities at ATD26.
Guide for Building Your schedule
Building your schedule isn’t about filling every time slot. It’s about making intentional choices that support what you need most right now.
Download the Program Guide
Your onsite program guide is your go-to companion for navigating the event with ease. Inside, you’ll find the full schedule, session details, and key information to help you make the most of your time. Keep it handy so you don’t miss a moment.
SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Still Have Questions?
Browse answers to the most common questions about the event, from logistics to onsite details, so you can feel confident and prepared every step of the way.