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Make the most of the events on this final day of ATD26.

Make the most of the events on this final day of ATD26.

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Tue May 19 2026

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Mainstage

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Building High-Impact Teams In this keynote, Liz Wiseman of the Wiseman Group will bring together her research on leadership and high-impact contributors to show how the best leaders build brilliant teams. Wiseman will share leadership practices that will help you focus on what matters most, step up without being asked, push through obstacles, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively. 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m., West Hall, Level One

Building High-Impact Teams
In this keynote, Liz Wiseman of the Wiseman Group will bring together her research on leadership and high-impact contributors to show how the best leaders build brilliant teams. Wiseman will share leadership practices that will help you focus on what matters most, step up without being asked, push through obstacles, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively.
11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m., West Hall, Level One

Author Meet and Greets

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Stop by the ATD Store (open today from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in South Lobby, Level One) to meet authors, have your books signed, and network with fellow conference-goers.

Stop by the ATD Store (open today from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in South Lobby, Level One) to meet authors, have your books signed, and network with fellow conference-goers.

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9:15–9:45 a.m. Charles Achampong Kristy Busija Robyn A. Defelice Julie Dirksen Wendy Kirkpatrick Sarah Mercier William J. Rothwell Paul Smith

9:15–9:45 a.m.
Charles Achampong
Kristy Busija
Robyn A. Defelice
Julie Dirksen
Wendy Kirkpatrick
Sarah Mercier
William J. Rothwell
Paul Smith

Wednesday at the EXPO

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Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: South Hall Lobby, Level One

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: South Hall Lobby, Level One

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Brew & Steep Stations while the EXPO is open Coffee break , from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Brew & Steep Stations while the EXPO is open
Coffee break
, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Bark Break , sponsored by Evolve Solutions Group 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (at the Puppy Playground)

Bark Break, sponsored by Evolve Solutions Group
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (at the Puppy Playground)

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Headshot Lounge , sponsored by LinkedIn 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (at the end of the 2300–2400 aisle)

Headshot Lounge, sponsored by LinkedIn
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (at the end of the 2300–2400 aisle)

Wednesday at The ATD Exchange

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Hours: 7 to 11:30 a.m. Location:Concourse Hall, Level One

Hours: 7 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:Concourse Hall, Level One

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Table Talks 8:15–9 a.m. “What’s Working (and Not) in Your Learning Tech”

Table Talks
8:15–9 a.m. “What’s Working (and Not) in Your Learning Tech”

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Note: Table Talks are first-come, first-served.

Note: Table Talks are first-come, first-served.

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Ask Me Anything 9–9:30 a.m., “Building a Skills-Based Learning Strategy,” with Koreen Pagano

Ask Me Anything
9–9:30 a.m., “Building a Skills-Based Learning Strategy,” with Koreen Pagano

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Meet Ups 8:15–9 a.m., L&D Directors/Managers 10:15–11 a.m., Organizational Development Professionals

Meet Ups
8:15–9 a.m., L&D Directors/Managers
10:15–11 a.m., Organizational Development Professionals

Luggage & Coat Check

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Check your bag at the Business Service Center. $9 per item. No laptop computers or laptop bags accepted. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Business Center, Concourse, Level One

Check your bag at the Business Service Center. $9 per item. No laptop computers or laptop bags accepted.
7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Business Center, Concourse, Level One

Global Village

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Go global and connect with fellow practitioners interested in global exchange. 7–11:30 a.m., Concourse Foyer, Level One

Go global and connect with fellow practitioners interested in global exchange.
7–11:30 a.m., Concourse Foyer, Level One

Sensory Room

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The Sensory Room provides space for you to rejuvenate your senses and enhance your overall conference experience. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 513, Level Two

The Sensory Room provides space for you to rejuvenate your senses and enhance your overall conference experience.
7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 513, Level Two

Prayer and Meditation Rooms

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These rooms provide a space for spiritual purposes. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rooms 508B (women) and 508C (men), Level Two

These rooms provide a space for spiritual purposes.
7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rooms 508B (women) and 508C (men), Level Two

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Read more about ATD26 at conferencedaily.td.org .

Read more about ATD26 at conferencedaily.td.org.

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