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Choose from among the 11 different types of ATD26 learning sessions.
Choose from among the 11 different types of ATD26 learning sessions.
Sat May 16 2026
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Talent development professionals understand full well that there are varied preferences and ways to learn for different people, content, and occasions. Sometimes learners come to understand by listening to what others have done and what did and didn’t work. At other times, it’s helpful to hear expert perspectives so you can consider them to expand your knowledge and thinking on cutting-edge issues.
Talent development professionals understand full well that there are varied preferences and ways to learn for different people, content, and occasions. Sometimes learners come to understand by listening to what others have done and what did and didn’t work. At other times, it’s helpful to hear expert perspectives so you can consider them to expand your knowledge and thinking on cutting-edge issues.
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The same goes for TD leaders, and that is the concept behind the new format of ATD26 programming. Attendees will be able to select from 11 types of learning sessions, including innogizer, community conversations, and page to practice. Learn more about each session type to see what most interests you. Once you are familiar with them, you may want to filter your session search by type based on your priorities and preferences.
The same goes for TD leaders, and that is the concept behind the new format of ATD26 programming. Attendees will be able to select from 11 types of learning sessions, including innogizer, community conversations, and page to practice. Learn more about each session type to see what most interests you. Once you are familiar with them, you may want to filter your session search by type based on your priorities and preferences.
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Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find:
Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find:
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Talent Talks are brief, 20-minute sessions based on the ATD26 theme, “Embrace Disruption, Direct the Future.” Take some of the fresh perspectives and inspiration home with you to reignite your TD practice, or discuss takeaways with other attendees during the conference to further your learning.
Talent Talks are brief, 20-minute sessions based on the ATD26 theme, “Embrace Disruption, Direct the Future.” Take some of the fresh perspectives and inspiration home with you to reignite your TD practice, or discuss takeaways with other attendees during the conference to further your learning.
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Knowledge in Action sessions are hands-on, 60-minute learnings that enable attendees to apply and hone their skills. Looking to improve your connection with global learners or colleagues? Consider checking out “Bridging Beyond Borders: Cross-Cultural Dynamics for Improved Facilitation and Teamwork.” Or maybe you want to redesign your instructional techniques. If so, “Gamify, Gratify, Amplify: Celebration Tools for High-Impact Learning” could fit the bill.
Knowledge in Action sessions are hands-on, 60-minute learnings that enable attendees to apply and hone their skills. Looking to improve your connection with global learners or colleagues? Consider checking out “Bridging Beyond Borders: Cross-Cultural Dynamics for Improved Facilitation and Teamwork.” Or maybe you want to redesign your instructional techniques. If so, “Gamify, Gratify, Amplify: Celebration Tools for High-Impact Learning” could fit the bill.
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Applications From the Field are also 60 minutes in length and feature real-world case studies. Leave with proven strategies and how you can apply them in your organization. Is your leadership development program not where you would like it to be? “10 Tips to Build an Engaging Leadership Development Program” will provide practical advice. Are you a team of one with a learning management system to oversee (but first build and then help employees learn how to use it), check out “Helpdesk, Builder, and Cheerleader: Running LMS Operations With Team You.”
Applications From the Field are also 60 minutes in length and feature real-world case studies. Leave with proven strategies and how you can apply them in your organization. Is your leadership development program not where you would like it to be? “10 Tips to Build an Engaging Leadership Development Program” will provide practical advice. Are you a team of one with a learning management system to oversee (but first build and then help employees learn how to use it), check out “Helpdesk, Builder, and Cheerleader: Running LMS Operations With Team You.”
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Read more about ATD26 at conferencedaily.td.org .
Read more about ATD26 at conferencedaily.td.org.