Learning Leadership Las Vegas 2026

A peer-to-peer forum for L&D leaders to benchmark strategies, exchange insights and explore emerging trends in organizational learning.

The Learning Leadership Conference is a peer-to-peer forum designed for learning team leaders. The event runs Nov. 2–3 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. It brings together L&D leaders to exchange candid insights, benchmark their learning programs and strategies, and connect with peers who face similar challenges.

Attendees participate in discussions, expert panels and leadership exchange sessions focused on organizational learning, talent development and emerging technologies. The conference emphasizes peer-to-peer conversations intended to help participants gain fresh perspectives on real-world challenges and enhance their leadership effectiveness.

Learning Leadership 2026 Focus Areas

• Leadership Exchange and Peer-to-Peer Discussions — Facilitated conversations among L&D peers to share experiences and practical takeaways.
• Organizational Learning Strategy and Benchmarking — Sessions aimed at helping attendees measure and refine their learning programs against industry peers.
• AI Strategy and Implementation — Exploration of how AI tools and approaches apply to learning and talent development functions.
• Talent Development and Performance Improvement — Discussions on building capability and driving measurable workforce performance gains.
• Cultivating Thriving Learning Cultures — Strategies for embedding continuous learning into organizational culture.
• Driving Business Value Through Learning — Approaches for connecting learning initiatives to tangible business outcomes.

Who Should Attend Learning Leadership2026

The conference is designed for professionals who lead or influence organizational learning and talent development functions. Key audience personas include:

• Learning directors and executives responsible for enterprise learning and development certifications strategy
• Mid-level managers in learning and development
• Aspiring L&D leaders looking to grow their strategic capabilities
• Team leaders who oversee organizational learning, training and talent development teams

Learning Leadership 2026 Sponsors 

• ATD Austin — Media Partner
• ATD Central Florida — Media Partner
• ATD Greater Atlanta — Media Partner
• IELA — Media Partner
• Learning Guild — Producer