In May 2026, Los Angeles will host one of the most influential gatherings for HR and L&D leadership worldwide: the ATD International Conference & Expo, taking place May 17–20 in Los Angeles.
ATD is not a technical event. It’s a strategic platform for those responsible for guiding the development of human capital.
📍 A gathering for decision-makers
With over 10,000 professionals from around the globe, ATD provides a space to reflect on how organizations, skills, and corporate culture are evolving.
The agenda combines inspirational keynotes, topic-specific tracks, and a broad Expo area showcasing solutions for people development.
🔎 Focus of the 2026 edition
ATD 2026 will focus on the systemic transformation of organizations.
Key themes
AI and the redefinition of roles
The impact on skills, career paths, and leadership models.
Skill-based organizations
From traditional hierarchies to dynamic, competency-driven models.
Culture of continuous learning
Creating environments where learning is an integral part of work.
Strategic measurement
Shifting from training as a cost to training as a measurable investment.
Employee well-being, engagement, and retention
Development as a tool to attract, retain, and grow talent.
🤝 Why attend
ATD is where medium- to long-term vision is built.
Attending means:
- benchmarking with international leaders,
- redefining strategic priorities,
- exploring solutions to support large-scale transformations,
- strengthening your role as a change leader.
This is not an event to learn a new tool.
It’s an event to rethink organizational models.
🧭 In short
ATD 2026 remains the reference conference for those who see people development as a competitive advantage. A high-level context where the trajectory of global talent development is drawn.
🗓 Dates: May 17–20, 2026
📍 Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
👥 Expected attendees: 10,000+ global leaders
🏢 Expo: HR and talent development solutions
🧭 Evolution of organizational models
📊 Measurable impact of skills development
🤖 AI as a transformative lever
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