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AI at ATD26
Thu Dec 18 2025
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AI is once again an area of focus at ATD26 . There’s no denying that AI has dominated interest in the talent development field for the last three years. Our field is not alone in this, as nearly every industry is exploring how AI can streamline processes, create efficiencies, and do more with less.
AI is once again an area of focus at ATD26. There’s no denying that AI has dominated interest in the talent development field for the last three years. Our field is not alone in this, as nearly every industry is exploring how AI can streamline processes, create efficiencies, and do more with less.
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No matter your expertise level—whether you’re an early adopter or still AI-hesitant—ATD26 has something for you to continue to build your AI expertise.
No matter your expertise level—whether you’re an early adopter or still AI-hesitant—ATD26 has something for you to continue to build your AI expertise.
Build AI Sessions into Your Schedule
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This year, we’re proud to offer 35+ education sessions focused on AI. Those sessions are scattered across our various content tracks, but upon reviewing all the titles and descriptions, three strong themes emerge in what they cover.
This year, we’re proud to offer 35+ education sessions focused on AI. Those sessions are scattered across our various content tracks, but upon reviewing all the titles and descriptions, three strong themes emerge in what they cover.
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AI for Learning Design and Training Innovation: These sessions focus on how you can utilize AI in your training design and how AI can support performance at the moment of need.
AI for Learning Design and Training Innovation: These sessions focus on how you can utilize AI in your training design and how AI can support performance at the moment of need.
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AI Strategy, Capability, and Organizational Readiness: These sessions look at AI through the strategic, organizational lens. They cover topics such as AI implementation and will help guide your organization through AI adoption.
AI Strategy, Capability, and Organizational Readiness: These sessions look at AI through the strategic, organizational lens. They cover topics such as AI implementation and will help guide your organization through AI adoption.
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AI for Leadership and Workforce Development: These sessions focus on leadership skills, coaching, onboarding, career personalization, and team design.
AI for Leadership and Workforce Development: These sessions focus on leadership skills, coaching, onboarding, career personalization, and team design.
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For a full list of AI-related sessions, visit: https://atdconference.td.org/program/
For a full list of AI-related sessions, visit: https://atdconference.td.org/program/
Explore AI Solutions in the Expo Hall
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In addition to sessions, there are other opportunities to explore AI at ATD26 . Last year, we had more than 60+ companies offering AI solutions. I expect 2026 to be no different. Executing on your AI strategy will likely entail working with a supplier partner—whether you’re looking to speed content creation, scale a coaching or leadership program, or automate and streamline tasks—ATD26 will have the top suppliers in the talent development space. Even if you’re not interested in purchasing a new solution, it’s important to explore the expo floor to see the latest trends and features.
In addition to sessions, there are other opportunities to explore AI at ATD26. Last year, we had more than 60+ companies offering AI solutions. I expect 2026 to be no different. Executing on your AI strategy will likely entail working with a supplier partner—whether you’re looking to speed content creation, scale a coaching or leadership program, or automate and streamline tasks—ATD26 will have the top suppliers in the talent development space. Even if you’re not interested in purchasing a new solution, it’s important to explore the expo floor to see the latest trends and features.
Practice Application and Earn an AI Certificate
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Finally, if you’re looking for a true deep dive into using AI and prompting for L&D, check out our three-day, “ Applying AI in L&D” certificate program . Designed and facilitated by author and AI expert Josh Cavalier, this immersive program will both deepen your understanding of AI usage and trends and provide hands-on experience using AI tools, preparing you to apply your new skills.
Finally, if you’re looking for a true deep dive into using AI and prompting for L&D, check out our three-day, “Applying AI in L&D” certificate program. Designed and facilitated by author and AI expert Josh Cavalier, this immersive program will both deepen your understanding of AI usage and trends and provide hands-on experience using AI tools, preparing you to apply your new skills.