EXPERIENCE ATD27
MORE THAN four days of sessions
ATD27 is where the talent development community comes together to learn, connect, discover, and recharge.
Come ready to find answers, meet people who understand your work, and discover ideas you can take back to your organization.
The world's largest Talent development conference
ATD27 brings together thousands of talent development professionals who spend their days helping people and organizations learn, perform, and grow.Learning doesn’t only happen in sessions. It happens in the conversations between them, over coffee, during a reception, across the EXPO floor, or when you meet someone tackling the same challenge you are.
6,500 Attendees
80+ Countries
400+ Sessions
Be the Catalyst
Change Needs Someone to Move It Forward
ATD27 is where the talent development community comes together to learn, connect, discover, and recharge.
Between 400+ sessions, conversations with peers from around the world, hands-on experiences, and 300+ exhibitors, your conference experience extends far beyond the classroom.
Come ready to find answers, meet people who understand your work, and discover ideas you can take back to your organization.
Find your people
You don’t need another conference where “networking” means wandering around a ballroom. ATD27 creates ways to actually talk with people doing the work.
Talk Through Real Challenges
Join Meet Ups, Table Talks, and Community Conversations centered on the issues shaping talent development right now.
Learn From People Who've Been There
Engage in candid conversations with experienced professionals who can help you think differently about your own work.
Meet a Global Community
Share ideas with talent development professionals from more than 80 countries and discover how people around the world are approaching similar challenges.
Build Connections That Last
Use receptions, shared spaces, and informal moments throughout the conference to meet peers you can keep learning from long after ATD27 ends.
The industry's most extensive traning expo
The ATD27 EXPO brings together 300+ exhibitors, innovative tools, practical solutions, and learning opportunities right on the show floor. It is the place to explore what is new, compare providers, and discover ideas that can support your team’s work.
300+ Solutions
ATD Enterprise Booth
ATD serves as the professional home for trainers, instructional designers, coaches, and others who work to develop the knowledge and skills of the workforce. We support a global community with members in more than 120 countries. Every interaction with a member of ATD Enterprise Solutions starts with a consultation; we want to learn about your business, how the L&D team works, what your pain points are, and what your team most needs now. Visit ATD’s Enterprise Solutions to discuss the best solution for your team.
Conference Team Connection Center
The Conference Team Connection Center is available for attendees registered as a Conference Team (five or more registrants from the same company). This space offers exclusive networking opportunities, refreshments, private meeting space, exclusive programming, and more. If you have not registered your team, contact ATD Enterprise Sales to learn about the advantages of bringing your team.
Headshot Lounge
Show potential employers and clients your best face. Stop by the Headshot Lounge in the EXPO hall for a free professional headshot. Sponsored by:
Learning Stages
Presented by ATD27 exhibitors, these sessions complement your agenda and enrich the attendee experience. Each presentation will feature demonstrations or educational content about a company’s products or services.
Puppy Park
The ATD27 Puppy Park is an experience designed to enhance well-being, foster connections, and add a touch of joy to your conference journey. Whether you want to engage in active play or sit and relax surrounded by adorable dogs, the puppy park offers a delightful way to unwind!
Your Professional one-stop shop
ATD Exchange
Explore membership, certification, community opportunities, and ways to stay connected after Boston.
ATD Store
Browse books, research, tools, and resources from across the profession.
Career Center
Find resources and support for wherever you want your talent development career to go next.
Experience ATD27 as a VIP
Want to experience something extra? Explore our special packages.
VIP Package
As a VIP, enjoy the following benefits:
- Priority check-in at the VIP Desk
- Access to the VIP Lounge, including daily coffee and tea service
- An invitation to the VIP Welcome Lunch
- A VIP entrance and priority reserved seating for all Mainstage sessions
- Dedicated VIP Concierge support before and during the conference