The programme includes more than 300 workshops, focusing on career development, global human resource development, human capital, instructional design, leadership development, learning technologies, learning measurement and analytics, management and the science of learning
DPG plc is leading the UK delegation at the ATD 2015 International Conference and Exposition, the largest training and development conference in the world, which takes place in Orlando, Florida from 17th to 20th May. The conference attracts more than 10,000 learning and development professionals from 72 countries.
Keynote speakers include Andrea Jung, president and CEO of Gameen America, previously Avon’s first female CEO; 2013 TED Prize winner Sugata Mitra, Professor of Educational Technology at Newcastle University, and internationally acclaimed graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur, Erik Wahl.
The programme includes more than 300 workshops, focusing on career development, global human resource development, human capital, instructional design, leadership development, learning technologies, learning measurement and analytics, management and the science of learning. There are also special industry tracks for those working in government, healthcare, sales and higher education.
DPG’s commercial director, Bob Wagner, said: “The ATD conference offers a really valuable opportunity to find out about best and next practice in global learning and development, and to share insights with L&D professionals from all around the world. Some 70 delegates attended from the UK in 2014, and we’re hoping that even more will be able to join us this year, with the economy improving, and more and more organisations feeling that they can really focus on investing in their employees’ development.”
Delegates who join the UK delegation receive numerous benefits including:
· savings of up to $300 on the standard ticket cost
· discounted rates on hotel rooms close to the conference centre
· an enhanced conference experience through networking at the delegation dinner and two social events in addition to those organised by ASTD
· excellent networking opportunities with members of other global delegations and local ASTD chapters
To find more about the conference and being part of the UK delegation contact Claire Smeaton at DPG on 0161 975 7112 or email Claire.smeaton@dpgplc.co.uk.
