{"id":6421,"date":"2019-05-15T14:01:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T14:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/?p=6421"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:46:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:46:01","slug":"your-guide-to-atd-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-atd-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Thrive at ATD 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you work in the realm of employee training and development, then your \u201cbig event\u201d of 2019 is just around the corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>ATD International Conference & Expo<\/span><\/a>, the largest global event dedicated to the training and development industry, will take place May 19th through the 22nd in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the ability to meet and learn from revered thought leaders, attending this conference will position you to drive your organization\u2019s most valuable resource (your talent) toward success.<\/span><\/p>\n

As advanced digital tools continue to permeate the modern workplace, the need to evolve and refine your approach to employee training is monumental. Traditional approaches to training are quickly becoming obsolete<\/a>. To succeed in the current business landscape, employees need access to agile digital solutions and new skills development opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

ATD International Conference & Expo: What\u2019s it all about?<\/h2>\n

ATD\u2019s annual conference is the biggest and most comprehensive event for talent development professionals around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees will walk away with new knowledge, strategies, and solutions to help them effectively train and develop talent<\/a>. If you\u2019re interested in insights about the latest trends, best practices, and novel solutions for creating, delivering, executing, and monitoring learning programs, then you don\u2019t want to miss it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dive Deeper: 5 Employee Training and Development Improvements for the Digital Age<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Give me the logistics!<\/h2>\n

Before we dive into how to make the most of your attendance at the event, let\u2019s quickly cover some logistics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Who\u2019s your host?<\/h3>\n

ATD \u2014 the Association for Talent Development \u2014 is a professional membership organization that provides support to training and skills \"ATDdevelopment leaders in organizations all around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Where is the event?<\/h3>\n

The ATD International Conference & Expo will take place at the <\/span>Walter E. Washington Convention Center<\/span><\/a> in Washington, DC.<\/span><\/p>\n

There, you\u2019ll have the chance to attend 300+ educational sessions covering the full range of topics in the training and development industry. You\u2019ll also have the ability to learn about the latest tools and solutions from 400 exhibitors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Agenda highlights<\/h2>\n

With more than 300 learning sessions, the potential to come away with career-boosting knowledge is virtually uncapped. <\/span><\/p>\n

The main topics <\/span>on the agenda<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n