Key Dates Calendar for Chapter Leaders
Q1 2026
January, February, March
JANUARY 16, 2026
Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) Early Submission Deadline
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Learn more about this submission deadline at td.org/care .
Learn more about this submission deadline at td.org/care.
JANUARY 31, 2026
Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) Final Submission Deadline
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Learn more about this submission deadline at td.org/care .
Learn more about this submission deadline at td.org/care.
MARCH 2026
ATD Member Appreciation Month
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Find more information on how ATD is celebrating Member Appreciation Month here .
Find more information on how ATD is celebrating Member Appreciation Month here.
MARCH 16, 2026
Chapter Excellence Awards Deadline
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Submit your application by March 16 at https://atd-chapterexcellence.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/50/home .
Submit your application by March 16 at https://atd-chapterexcellence.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/50/home.
MARCH 1, 2026
Directors & Insurance Policy Renewal
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Renew your Directors & Officers Insurance by March 1. Learn more through ATD’s partnership with Lockton. Please reach out to your CRS for questions.
Renew your Directors & Officers Insurance by March 1. Learn more through ATD’s partnership with Lockton. Please reach out to your CRS for questions.
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Spring Chapter Leader Orientation
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Join the Spring 2026 Chapter Leader Orientation on February 24, 2–3 PM ET , to learn about key information and prepare for the year ahead. Register here .
Join the Spring 2026 Chapter Leader Orientation on February 24, 2–3 PM ET, to learn about key information and prepare for the year ahead. Register here.
Q2 2026
April, May, June
APRIL 1, 2026 - MAY 31, 2026
NAC Application Deadline
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The NAC are advisors and mentors alongside ATD staff chapters. The application deadline for the 2026-2028 term is May 31, 2026.
The NAC are advisors and mentors alongside ATD staff chapters. The application deadline for the 2026-2028 term is May 31, 2026.
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Learn more at td.org/nac .
Learn more at td.org/nac.
APRIL 9
Leader Connection Hour
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Join the NAC, Chapter Services, and fellow chapter leaders on April 9, 2-3 PM ET for our first Leader Connection Hour of the year. Register and learn more here .
Join the NAC, Chapter Services, and fellow chapter leaders on April 9, 2-3 PM ET for our first Leader Connection Hour of the year. Register and learn more here.
APRIL 19-25, 2026
ATD Volunteer Recognition Week
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Learn more at td.org/volunteerweek .
Learn more at td.org/volunteerweek.
MAY 1, 2026
ALC PAC Application Open
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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
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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 .
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)
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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 .
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
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The premier conference for learning, talent, and development professionals.
The premier conference for learning, talent, and development professionals.
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Learn more at atdconference.td.org .
Learn more at atdconference.td.org.
Q3 2026
July, August, September
JULY 2026 - AUGUST 2026
ATD Summer Sale
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ATD Summer Sale — save up to 20% off courses, events, books, and memberships.
ATD Summer Sale — save up to 20% off courses, events, books, and memberships.
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Details at td.org/sale/summer .
Details at td.org/sale/summer.
JULY 2026 - SEPTEMBER 2026
Joint Membership Calculation Notice
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Hear from your CRS through Chapter Services about Joint (Power) Membership and its importance for CARE Plus and Chapter Excellence Awards.
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
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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 .
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 2026
October, November, December
OCTOBER 2026 - DECEMBER 2026
ALC Call for Proposals
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The ALC RFP will open in October 2026 and close December 2026.
The ALC RFP will open in October 2026 and close December 2026.
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Watch the RFP Information Video .
Watch the RFP Information Video.
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Chapter Recognition Committee Application Deadline
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Apply to join a team of dedicated chapter leaders and work with chapters to share and celebrate their best practices by November 1 .
Apply to join a team of dedicated chapter leaders and work with chapters to share and celebrate their best practices by November 1.
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To apply visit https://atdorg.formstack.com/forms/crc_application .
To apply visit https://atdorg.formstack.com/forms/crc_application.
DECEMBER 2026
Cyber Sale
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Get ready for ATD's Cyber Sale, December 2026! Save 20% on ATD courses, books, certifications, and select events.
Get ready for ATD's Cyber Sale, December 2026! Save 20% on ATD courses, books, certifications, and select events.
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Learn more at: https://a.td.org/2965hb .
Learn more at: https://a.td.org/2965hb.
DECEMBER 7-11. 2026
Employee Learning Week
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Join ATD in celebrating growth, learning, and talent development!
Join ATD in celebrating growth, learning, and talent development!
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Learn more at https://www.td.org/employee-learning-week .
Learn more at https://www.td.org/employee-learning-week.
DECEMBER 15, 2026
Board Roster Submission Early Bird Deadline
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Submit the chapter's 2027 board roster by December 15 for a chance to win an ATD Professional Plus membership.
Submit the chapter's 2027 board roster by December 15 for a chance to win an ATD Professional Plus membership.
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The online form and board roster template can be found at td.org/care .
The online form and board roster template can be found at td.org/care.
DECEMBER 31, 2026
Board Roster Final Submission Deadline
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Submit your chapter's board roster for 2027 by December 31 .
Submit your chapter's board roster for 2027 by December 31.
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The online form and board roster template can be found at td.org/care .
The online form and board roster template can be found at td.org/care.