Conferences are an opportunity for professionals to come together for a common cause to learn and network. They should be included as part of your yearly professional development.
Gaitway Learning has compiled a list of the premier Learning and Development conferences to help with your development planning for 2024.
Leave a comment if you have additional conferences that you’d like to see added to the list.
ATD International Conference & Expo May 19-22
The Association of Talent and Development's (ATD) International Conference and Expo is a premier conference for Learning and Development practitioners. This multi-day event provides multiple educational tracks, networking events, and a vendor expo. With over 13,000 professionals in attendance, you'll walk away with new connections and insights to last the rest of the year.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Conference Website: https://atdconference.td.org/
The Learning Exchange February 7-9
Hosted by Black in L &D, The Learning Exchange conference highlights Black L & D professionals across various industries. Although tailored towards the Black community, all are welcome to join the event. Participants will be able to enjoy the virtual sessions that cover the professional expertise and perspectives of the Black in L & D community.
Location: Virtual
Conference Website: https://blackinld.org/about-the-learning-exchange/
TICE 2024 June 4-6
The Training Industry Conference and Expo is a leading conference for L & D professionals. With over 50+ educational sessions and 3 keynote presentations, this conference is a great opportunity to learn and commune with fellow L & D professionals.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Conference Website: https://tice.trainingindustry.com/
TechLearn 2023 September 17-19
Training magazine hosts the TechLearn conference for L & D professionals interested in learning about trends and developments in eLearning, virtual training, instructional design, gamification, AR/VR, learning analytics, and emerging technologies.
Location: Austin, TX
Conference Website: https://www.techlearnconference.com/
Training 2024 February 26-28
2024 will be the 47th annual Training Expo and Conference produced by Training Magazine. This conference brings together L & D professionals from around the world to join in on over 100 breakout sessions and clinics in the fields of train-the-trainer essentials, eLearning, emerging technologies, and more.
Location: Orlando, Florida
Conference Website: https://trainingconference.com/2024
ATD TechKnowledge 2024 February 7-9
This 3-day conference is ATD's technology-focused event. It includes over 65 learning sessions and 2 keynotes. The event is wonderful for learning professionals interested in learning more about current and emerging technologies in the L & D space.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Conference Website: https://techknowledge.td.org
ATD SELL November 7-8
If you’re a Sales Enablement practitioner, the ATD SELL conference should be on your list of conferences to attend. The 2-day conference provides educational content around the latest trends in sales enablement, best practices, and leading technology.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Conference Website: https://sell.td.org