Find out all the great things in store at ATD23.

Today’s KeynotePriya Parker, facilitator, strategic advisor, author, and lifelong curious learner presents today’s keynote address. “The Art of Gathering Live Experience” runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

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. Visit the EXPO hall to take part.

Complimentary Lunch and DessertJoin your fellow ATD23 attendees and exhibitors on the EXPO floor for a complimentary lunch (you’ll be asked to scan your badge at the lunch area and then will be able to choose entrée, side, and drink), 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dessert stations will also be available throughout the EXPO floor: grab dessert and mingle with exhibitors, 12 to 1 p.m.ATD at PlayStop by the fun zone in the EXPO hall past the 400 aisle to relax and recharge, reminisce over old-school arcade games, and test out the latest virtual reality experiences. Enjoy a conference attendee favorite: puppies! Today from 9:30 to 11 a.m.Career CenterToday’s Career Center activities in the Sails Pavilion include a 10 to 11 a.m. session led by Greg Rider, “Discovering & Developing Your Dharma: Embracing the Now”; a session led by Andy Storch from 2 to 3 p.m., “Are You Ready to Own Your Career in L&D”; and a session with Jonathan Yeo from 4 to 5 p.m., “Helping Your Boss Help You.”

Sips of San DiegoWhew! It’s been a whirlwind of a conference already. Take a break and come to the EXPO floor to sip some locally crafted beverages and mingle with fellow attendees, 2 to 3 p.m.

Author Meet-and-GreetsThe ATD Store in the Sails Pavilion, sponsored by ROI Institute, is open today from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. You will find a selection of the latest ATD books, research reports, TD at Work guides, and ATD merchandise, as well as books by conference speakers, all at discounted pricing.

Meet your favorite author or authors available today.

12:30 to 1 p.m.

• Rita Allen

• Britt Andreatta

• Britney Cole

• JD Dillon

• Kevin Eikenberry

• Diane Elkins

• Raquel Garzon

• Diana Howles

• Cindy Huggett, Jack Phillips, Patti Phillips, and Emma Weber

• Crystal Kadakia

• Sardek Love

• Tim Slade

• David Vance

4 to 4:30 p.m.

• Carrie Addington, Jared Douglas, Nikki O’Keeffe, and Darryl Wyles

• Rance Greene

• Beverly Kaye

• Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick

• Allison Manswell

• Bridgett McGowen

• Hadiya Nuriddin

• Howard Prager

• Megan Torrance

• Kristin Torrence

• Julie Winkle Giulioni

Author Chat2:15 to 3 p.m.Winning the War for Specialist TalentSpeaker: Kent JonasenSponsored by: Leadership Pipeline Institute

Many organizations articulate how important specialists are to the organization. Yet few organizations have supporting architecture and structured development programs for specialists―at least not beyond a title structure and purely technical training. Join this session to learn how to design a framework for selecting, developing, and assessing the performance of specialists.

Networking NightWe are sold out of tickets for this event! ATD23 Networking Night will be an unforgettable event with fun games, live music, delicious food and drinks, and—of course—plenty of networking opportunities. Please note that a separate ticket is required; we are currently sold out of tickets for this event. The event will take place at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, from 7 to 10 p.m.