We are now accepting breakout session proposals!

Breakout sessions are 60 minutes. We recommend you plan for 50 minutes of presentation/workshop and 10 minutes of questions. Our most successful sessions in past years are those that leave attendees with clear, actionable skills and knowledge. Attendees speak glowingly about presenters who incorporate positive energy and actively involve the participants in the learning.

In your submission, you will be asked to identify 2–3 learning objectives for your presentation. Be sure to use action verbs to describe what attendees will be able to do as a result of attending your session. You will also be asked to select the ATD Area of Expertise (AOE) that best reflects your presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the ATD AOEs, you can find more information about them here. Please note that topics regarding employee engagement and motivation do NOT meet ATD's definition of Performance Improvement.

What we're looking for in our breakout session presentations . . .

• A passion for workplace performance improvement
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• A subject related to workplace talent development that addresses an aspect of the ATD Areas of Expertise (AOEs)
• Clear learning objectives for the session
• Highly interactive sessions that take advantage of the classroom setting and L&D audience

Why you want to present . . .

• Attend the conference for free
• Add to your resume
• Show off (or develop) your skills
• Support and bolster the L&D profession and professionals in our area

Please fill out our submission form here (link opens a Google form). Each presenter may submit up to two proposals. The proposal deadline has been extended to Friday, May 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Yolanda.