Key Dates Calendar for Chapter Leaders
Q1 2026
January, February, March
JANUARY 16, 2026
Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) Early Submission Deadline
Learn more about this submission deadline at td.org/care.
JANUARY 31, 2026
Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) Final Submission Deadline
Learn more about this submission deadline at td.org/care.
MARCH 2026
ATD Member Appreciation Month
Find more information on how ATD is celebrating Member Appreciation Month here.
MARCH 2, 2026
Chapter Excellence Awards Deadline
Submit your application by March 2 at atd-chapterexcellence.secure-platform.com.
MARCH 1, 2026
Directors & Insurance Policy Renewal
Renew your Directors & Officers Insurance by March 1. Learn more through ATD’s partnership with Lockton. Please reach out to your CRS for questions.
Q2 2026
April, May, June
APRIL 1, 2026 - MAY 31, 2026
NAC Application Deadline
The NAC are advisors and mentors alongside ATD staff chapters. The application deadline for the 2026-2028 term is May 31, 2026.
Learn more at td.org/nac.
APRIL 2026 - MAY 2026
CARE Summary Report
The 2026 CARE Submission Summary includes results based on responses provided by ATD chapters on their 2025 activities. Learn more at https://www.td.org/chapters/clc/care.
MAY 1, 2026
ALC PAC Application Open
The ALC PAC is composed of chapter leaders partnering with ATD staff to develop and deliver the annual ATD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC). Learn more at https://www.td.org/chapters/clc/alc-pac.
MAY 15, 2026
IRS Form 990 or 990-N Filing Deadline
Forms must be filed every year by the May 15, 2026. Chapter services requests each chapter submit a copy of their 2025 990 or 990-N, along with a copy of the IRS' confirmation via the online form.
MAY 15-16, 2026
ATD Chapter Leader Conference (ALC)
ALC brings together chapter leaders from across the country to connect. The 2026 ALC will take place in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more at td.org/alc.
MAY 17-20, 2026
ATD 2024 International Conference & Exposition
The premier conference for learning, talent, and development professionals.
Learn more at atdconference.td.org.
Q3 2026
July, August, September
JULY 2026 - AUGUST 2026
ATD Summer Sale
ATD Summer Sale — save up to 20% off courses, events, books, and memberships.
Details at td.org/sale/summer.
JULY 2026 - SEPTEMBER 2026
Joint Membership Calculation Notice
Hear from your CRS through Chapter Services about Joint (Power) Membership and its importance for CARE Plus and Chapter Excellence Awards.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
CARE Contact
Identify your chapter's CARE contact to receive all CARE-related emails and, most importantly, your unique survey access link. Please have that contact submitted by September 15.
Q4 2023
October, November, December
OCTOBER 2026 - DECEMBER 2026
ALC Call for Proposals
The ALC RFP will open in October 2026 and close December 2026.
Watch the RFP Information Video.
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Chapter Recognition Committee Application Deadline
Apply to join a team of dedicated chapter leaders and work with chapters to share and celebrate their best practices by November 1.
To apply visit https://atdorg.formstack.com/forms/crc_application.
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) Application Deadline
The Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) is an advisory committee comprised of chapter leaders and charged with identifying, recognizing, and sharing chapter best practices. Apply by Sunday, November 1.
DECEMBER 2026
Cyber Sale
Get ready for ATD's Cyber Sale, December 2026! Save 20% on ATD courses, books, certifications, and select events.
Learn more at: https://a.td.org/2965hb.
DECEMBER 7-11. 2026
Employee Learning Week
Join ATD in celebrating growth, learning, and talent development!
Learn more at https://www.td.org/employee-learning-week.
DECEMBER 15, 2026
Board Roster Submission Early Bird Deadline
Submit the chapter's 2027 board roster by December 15 for a chance to win an ATD Professional Plus membership.
The online form and board roster template can be found at td.org/care.
DECEMBER 31, 2026
Board Roster Final Submission Deadline
Submit your chapter's board roster for 2027 by December 31.
The online form and board roster template can be found at td.org/care.