Read the exciting events planned for today.

Closing keynote

Today’s keynote speaker is none other than tennis phenom and entrepreneur Venus Williams. Throughout her career, Williams has been a steadfast advocate for equality, fighting for equal pay for women tennis players. She published a book, Come to Win, in 2010 and launched a fashion line in 2012. Williams will chat with emcee Holly Ransom about how to overcome barriers with resilience, focus, and innovation as well as how she built her brand and continues to give back. Wednesday, May 22, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Vyond

Tennis at a smaller scale (aka pickleball)

ATD at Play has established a pickleball court in the EXPO hall. Engage in an energizing break and a bit of friendly competition.

Luggage and coat check

Leaving New Orleans, Louisiana, today? Take advantage of the luggage check ($3 per item) available in Lobby D, open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Global Village

Don’t forget the Global Village—the place to connect with the international talent community. It will remain open today until 2 p.m in Hall B1.

Treasure hunt drawing

Visit the EXPO floor at 12:30 p.m. today for the grand prize drawing. Treasure hunt cards are available at the EXPO entrance. Visit each participating partner for a chance to win.

Complimentary lunch and dessert break

Today on the EXPO floor from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., get your free lunch by having your badge scanned. Find dessert at a variety of stations throughout the hall from 12 to 1 p.m.

Recharge your soul wellness challenge

Today is the final day for the ATD24 wellness challenge. It ends at 10:30 a.m.

Bark break

Whether you want to pet a puppy or just relax surrounded by cute, energetic dogs, the ATD24 Puppy Park is the place to be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Career Center

Tonya Wilson will present “DEI and Your Talent Development Career” from 9 to 10 a.m. Wilson is an organizational effectiveness strategist and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. She can help attendees cultivate healthy environments where every person feels seen, heard, understood, and valued.

Forum sessions

Today’s Forum session, “The Skills Revolution: Unlocking the Potential of Tomorrow’s Workforce” occurs at 10:30 a.m. in room R01. Identify where your organization is on the skills maturity model and how to take a skills approach to L&D by using practical tools and processes.

A look ahead at future ATD events

ATD24 attendees can think ahead and save. ATD25 registration will be open on Sunday, May 19. Next year's International Conference & EXPO will be held in Washington, DC on May 18–21, 2025.

During ATD24, attendees can use a single promo code of ATD25SAVE to get $100 off of ATD25 or 10 percent off the following events

• ATD Intensive | August 15, 22, and 29, 2024 | Virtual

• Government Workforce | September 5, 2024 | Washington, DC

• Core4 | September 16–18, 2024 | Phoenix, Arizona

• OrgDev | October 7–9, 2024 | Atlanta, Georgia

• SELL | October 28–30, 2024 | Alexandria, Virginia

• Core4 | December 3–5, 2024 | Virtual

Author meet and greets

Stop by the ATD Store in Hall B1-ATD Pavilion to meet authors, have your books signed, and network with fellow conference-goers. This is a great opportunity to talk with some of the best in the business.

12:30 to 1 p.m.

• Daniel Bixby

• Christine DiDonato

• Jonathan Halls

• Brad McLain

• Bob Sanders

• Laurel Schulert

• Megan Torrance