ATD Houston 2025 Talent Development Conference and Expo

Join us at the ATD Houston 2025 Talent Development Conference, the top event for professionals who love helping people and organizations grow. This is a very popular conference, so be sure to register soon to secure your seat! This year, we're all about Future Ready Talent — Resilience in Action, focusing on how to prepare our workforce for whatever comes next.

In today's fast-changing world, it's more important than ever to be ready for anything. This conference will show you how to build strong, adaptable teams and create a work environment where everyone can thrive.

Speakers:

Morning Keynote: Future-Ready Talent in the Age of AI: Navigating Transformation with Resilience and Humanity

Description: Join Rob Lauber, a globally recognized leader and former Chief Learning Officer at industry giants like McDonald's and AT&T. With over 30 years of experience, Rob will kick off our day dedicated to building future-ready talent. He'll share real-world insights on how artificial intelligence is changing the workplace. You'll learn strategies to build strong teams and develop skills that last, even with fast-paced technology changes. This keynote will highlight where human skills remain most important, helping leaders and organizations create impact and build people-first cultures for future success.

Afternoon Executive Panel:

• Chris Pitre (Moderator - Culture+)
• Dr. Crystal Bessix (Chief Learning Officer, City of Houston)
• Hassan Gulamali (Senior Director, Learning and Leadership Development, Waste Management)
• Jim Smalley (Chief Learning Officer, Tokio Marine)

• Erica V. Teitelbaum (Director, Global Learning & Development , McDermott)

Explore four exciting tracks, all designed to give you practical tools and fresh ideas:

• Functional Leadership: Learn how to be a great leader who can guide teams through change with understanding and flexibility. Discover new ways to lead, coach for strong emotional skills, and help people avoid feeling overwhelmed by constant change. This track is perfect for leaders and those who help them grow.
• Skills That Stick: Find out how to build learning programs that create a workforce ready for the future. We'll explore essential "power skills" like being adaptable and thinking creatively. Learn how to help people move into new roles within the company and use different ways of learning, including connecting people from different generations. This is for anyone focused on developing skills.
• Designing for Impact: Discover modern ways to create learning that is engaging and gets real results. Explore new trends like hybrid and mobile learning, fun games in training, and how to use new technologies like AI to make learning better and faster. This track is for those who design and build learning programs.
• People First — Building Cultures for Tomorrow: Learn how to create workplaces where everyone feels included, connected, and truly engaged. We'll talk about how to make leadership positive, support mental well-being, and use stories to build stronger teams. Understand how to manage big changes in a way that truly cares for people. This is for anyone passionate about building a great work culture.

Get ready to gain new insights, connect with fellow professionals, and leave with actionable strategies to build "Future Ready Talent" in your organization!

What to Expect

• Come ready to participate, learn, listen and network!
• A light breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks will be included throughout the day. If you have dietary restrictions, please email conferencechair2024_ml@tdhouston.org
• Wear comfortable clothing whether it is jeans or business - we want you to just be you!
• Ample onsite parking will be provided without cost.

APTD/CPTD Certification

This program is eligible for 5 APTD and CPTD recertification points from the ATD Certification Institute. The amount indicated is the maximum number of recertification points a participant can receive for this program. 

Visit https://www.td.org/ci-recertification for more details about the APTD and CPTD recertification policies