ATD23 offers plenty of ways to pack your schedule.

Kickoff Keynote Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at Wharton, bestselling author of Think Again, and host of the podcast WorkLife, is ATD23’s opening keynoter. Grant’s general session, “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know,” is from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

The EXPO Is OpenThe EXPO floor opens today at 9:30 a.m. Come explore the thousands of innovative ideas, tools, and applications available at the largest training EXPO in the industry. Exhibitors invite you to test new technologies, explore diverse services, and purchase the tools that will help you keep pace with our changing industry.

TD for Good: Happy Hope FoundationATD23’s community service project is the Happy Hope Foundation, which supports children in the San Diego area. Conference attendees are invited to help assemble Happy Hope bags with items such as coloring supplies, bubbles, and activity sets. Help us meet our goal of 2,500 kits!

Treasure HuntPick up your game card at the EXPO hall entrance and visit each of the prize partners throughout the conference ahead of the Treasure Hunt drawing on Wednesday. You can find more information on your Treasure Hunt card.

Headshot LoungeHave an outdated headshot on your LinkedIn profile page or marketing portfolio? Stop by the Headshot Lounge for a free professional headshot, sponsored by LinkedIn Learning. The Headshot Lounge is in the back left corner of the EXPO hall, above the 2200 aisle.

Career Center CoachingICF-credentialed coaches are offering free 45-minute coaching sessions at the conference. Appointments are limited; schedule your coaching session at the Career Center in the Sails Pavilion upon arrival to ensure a spot. Sponsored by the International Coaching Federation.

Today’s special sessions are: “Coaching Strategies for Leaders,” with Diana Ideus, from 10 to 11 a.m.; “Building a Strong L&D Network to Grow Your Career,” with Sarah Cannistra, from 12 to 1 p.m.; “Making Your Development All Fun and Games,” with Julie Winkle Giulioni, from 2 to 3 p.m.; and “Resume Reprogram Roundtable,” with Sarah Cannistra, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Global VillageInterested in meeting participants from outside the US to expand your perspectives? Visit the Global Village to start building your connections beyond your country. Follow the signage in the Convention Center; the Global Village is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Wednesday.

Lunch and Dessert on the EXPO FloorScan your badge at the food station entrance on the EXPO floor to select from among lunch options. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Afterward (or before, if you like), help yourself to dessert from among the stations throughout the hall, 12 to 1 p.m.

Learning StagesCheck out the 30-minute presentations featuring demonstrations or educational content about ATD23 exhibitors’ products or services. The conference app is the place to go for sessions descriptions and times.

Author Meet and GreetsThe ATD Store is a one-stop shop for the best training and talent development content under one roof. Stop by the Sails Pavilion today to chat with some of ATD’s leading authors. The store is sponsored by ROI Institute.

9:30 to 10 a.m.

• Flora Alves

• Nanci Appleman-Vassil

• Cammy Bean

• Hannah Brown

• Susan Fowler

• Ryan Gottfredson

• Matthew Kutz

• Jenn Labin

• Farzana Nayani

• Ken Phillips

• William Rothwell

• Paul Smith

• Wendy Terwelp

• Wayne Turmel

• Liz Wiseman

• Donna Zajonc

5:30 to 6 p.m.

• B. Kim Barnes

• Robyn Defelice

• Esther Jackson

• Amy Kelly

• Jim Kirkpatrick

• Kassy LaBorie and Tom Stone

• Jamie Millard and Frank Satterthwaite

• Sherri Sutton

• Bill Treasurer

• Joe Willmore

• Paul Zak

Author Chats10 to 10:45 a.m.

Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersSpeaker: Steve ShallenbergerSponsored by: Becoming Your Best Global Leadership

Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders reveals the lessons, skills, and tools you need to increase productivity, improve performance, and reach your highest potential. After decades of research, the speaker has identified the 12 things great leaders and top performers do to accomplish extraordinary results.

11 to 11:45 a.m.

New Ideas in Leadership Development: Scaling Manager EffectivenessSpeaker: Kevin KruseSponsored by: Leadx

Do you want to learn how to skyrocket participation, defeat the knowing-doing gap, show measurable behavior change, and get half your learners agreeing that you gave them the best training experience they’ve ever had? Join this session to hear New York Times’ bestselling author Kevin Kruse share the insights he’s learned while interviewing more than 100 heads of leadership development.

2:15 to 3 p.m.

5 Quick Wins to Better Bond Your TeamSpeaker: Lola GershfeldSponsored by: EmC Leaders

Most leaders don’t realize that employee engagement hinges on relationships. This session will help you see how mastering the art of relationships will lead to spending less time managing “people problems” and more time accomplishing your most important work.

Meet to EatWant to connect in an informal way with fellow ATD23 attendees? Sign up (at least 24 hours in advance) for Meet to Eat via the conference app to dine with others at one of San Diego’s best restaurants. Catch up with what you’ve learned today, projects you’re working on, or get a tip for a new tool or method to try when you return home. All diners will pay their own way and meet at 6 p.m.

Sales Enablement ReceptionNetwork with your sales training and enablement peers from 6 to 7 p.m. in the West Terrace. Share best practices and discuss the latest trends while you enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers. The reception is sponsored by Richardson Sales Performance.