ATD International Conference & EXPO Los Angeles 2026

ATD26 brings 10,000+ learning and talent development professionals for four days of sessions, expo access and peer networking.

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) International Conference & Expo 2026 (ATD26) runs May 17-20 in Los Angeles, gathering more than 10,000 talent development and learning & development (L&D) professionals from around the world. The event takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

ATD26 features over 350 sessions, preconference learning courses and a large expo floor with more than 300 exhibitors. The program covers practical strategies for navigating disruption, applying AI and emerging technologies and advancing the L&D function as a driver of business outcomes.

ATD26 Focus Areas

• Talent Development Strategies: Practical approaches to position talent development as a driver of business transformation.
• AI & Emerging Technologies: Exploration of AI, data and new technologies reshaping learning ecosystems.
• Networking & Collaboration: Opportunities to connect with a global community of L&D professionals and share best practices.
• Learning Innovation: Sessions on designing effective learning experience platforms and instructional design.
• Leadership in L&D: Insights on leading organizations through technological and business changes.

Who Should Attend ATD26

ATD26 is designed for professionals working across the talent development and corporate learning spectrum, including:

• Talent development professionals seeking to enhance skills and strategies for business transformation
• L&D leaders focused on AI in talent management, data and emerging technologies in learning
• Corporate learning executives and managers looking to connect with global peers and industry experts

ATD26 Sponsors

The following is a partial list of current sponsors, led by platinum-level participants:

• 360Learning (Platinum)
• Adobe (Platinum)
• Articulate (Platinum)
• Coursera (Platinum)
• LinkedIn (Gold)