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Sunday at ATD26
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Sunday at ATD26 helps you arrive, get oriented, and ease into the week ahead.
Sunday at ATD26 helps you arrive, get oriented, and ease into the week ahead.
Mon May 11 2026
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Whether this is your first ATD International Conference & EXPO or you’ve been joining us for years, Sunday at ATD26 helps you arrive, get oriented, and ease into the week ahead.
Whether this is your first ATD International Conference & EXPO or you’ve been joining us for years, Sunday at ATD26 helps you arrive, get oriented, and ease into the week ahead.
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While ATD has traditionally kicked off on Sunday, this year’s schedule looks a little different than what long-time attendees may be used to.
While ATD has traditionally kicked off on Sunday, this year’s schedule looks a little different than what long-time attendees may be used to.
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Here’s a look at what Sunday has in store—and how to make the most of it.
Here’s a look at what Sunday has in store—and how to make the most of it.
Start Your Day
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ATD Services open at 8:30 a.m., giving you plenty of time to stop by an Express Registration Kiosk to pick up your badge. From there, take a walk through some key onsite destinations:
ATD Services open at 8:30 a.m., giving you plenty of time to stop by an Express Registration Kiosk to pick up your badge. From there, take a walk through some key onsite destinations:
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ATD Bookstore
ATD Bookstore
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ATD Exchange
ATD Exchange
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Global Village
Global Village
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This is a great time to explore, ask questions, and get your bearings before sessions begin. The Los Angeles Convention Center is large, so you’ll get your steps in, too.
This is a great time to explore, ask questions, and get your bearings before sessions begin. The Los Angeles Convention Center is large, so you’ll get your steps in, too.
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Pro Tip: Session rooms labeled 300–500 are on Level Two and run sequentially from 300 to 500 as you head from the South Lobby to the West Lobby.
Pro Tip: Session rooms labeled 300–500 are on Level Two and run sequentially from 300 to 500 as you head from the South Lobby to the West Lobby.
Set Yourself Up for Success
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You can leisurely explore these areas before you head to one of our orientation sessions. You can choose between the International Orientation at 9 a.m. or the Conference Orientation at 10 a.m.—or go to both. The Conference Orientation is helpful for first-time attendees but is open to everyone.
You can leisurely explore these areas before you head to one of our orientation sessions. You can choose between the International Orientation at 9 a.m. or the Conference Orientation at 10 a.m.—or go to both. The Conference Orientation is helpful for first-time attendees but is open to everyone.
Time to Explore and Plan Ahead
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Attending an orientation session can help you set your conference goals, and afterward, we’ve provided space for you to build your agenda before sessions begin in the afternoon. If you need additional help navigating the conference, we encourage you to visit The ATD Exchange, where our team can answer all of your questions and help you decide the best path for your week.
Attending an orientation session can help you set your conference goals, and afterward, we’ve provided space for you to build your agenda before sessions begin in the afternoon. If you need additional help navigating the conference, we encourage you to visit The ATD Exchange, where our team can answer all of your questions and help you decide the best path for your week.
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Sunday afternoon features concurrent sessions at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., followed by the General Session at 4:30 p.m. Following our Sunday evening keynote, the EXPO officially opens with a brand-new reception! Grab a drink and light appetizers as you explore the EXPO at your own pace.
Sunday afternoon features concurrent sessions at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., followed by the General Session at 4:30 p.m. Following our Sunday evening keynote, the EXPO officially opens with a brand-new reception! Grab a drink and light appetizers as you explore the EXPO at your own pace.
Train for Moments You Cannot Script
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Imagine a world where uncertainty brings out the best in us.
Imagine a world where uncertainty brings out the best in us.
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Freestyle+ is a group of award-winning Broadway stars, TED Talkers, and coaches trusted by leading companies to deliver immersive learning experiences to unlock team potential.
Freestyle+ is a group of award-winning Broadway stars, TED Talkers, and coaches trusted by leading companies to deliver immersive learning experiences to unlock team potential.
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Their interactive session will use improv-inspired, neuroscience-backed exercises to help you lead in moments of uncertainty.
Their interactive session will use improv-inspired, neuroscience-backed exercises to help you lead in moments of uncertainty.
Sunday Is Just the Beginning
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Sunday at ATD26 isn’t about doing everything; it’s about easing into the experience. If you follow our tips, you’ll be set up and ready for everything ATD26 has to offer.
Sunday at ATD26 isn’t about doing everything; it’s about easing into the experience. If you follow our tips, you’ll be set up and ready for everything ATD26 has to offer.