ATD-Los Angeles upcoming events

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (08/12/2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

All ADA accommodations require a seven day advanced notice by email to office@atdla.org so that we can reasonably search for and secure accommodations. ATD-LA cannot guarantee that accommodations can be reasonably secured with shorter notice. ATD-LA will cover costs for accommodations as required by law, for the published duration of the event only.

ATD-LA Membership Orientation Webinar (08/18/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Are you a:

new member of ATD-Los Angeles Chapter and would like to become familiar with the Board, benefits and services

potential member that is interested in learning about the chapter and its value

current member who hasn't attended a new member orientation in a while time?

This meeting will help you understand how the chapter is structured and provide an overview of its many programs, features, and benefits.

Make your professional investment count. Whether you are new to the talent management field or a seasoned professional, the chapter provides many opportunities for learning and career growth.

Come join ATD-Los Angeles and be part of a localized network of colleagues and peers!

Photography and Video Waiver

By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (09/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

September Chapter Meeting: The Relationship Chain: A New Metric for Talent Development (09/17/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

For decades, leaders have focused on performance metrics while overlooking the primary driver of sustained results: relationships. This session introduces The Relationship Chain, a practical, research-backed framework that helps talent and HR leaders understand how trust, alignment, and connection shape engagement, retention, and performance over time.

Drawing on insights from Transforming Teams: Build Teams that Connect, Collaborate, and Achieve (ATD Press, July 2026), this presentat
ion by Ed Cohen reframes relationships as a leading indicator of organizational success rather than a “soft” outcome. Using real-world examples from global organizations, participants will explore how relational health can be intentionally built, measured, and embedded across the employee life cycle to create resilient, high-performing teams.

Learning Objectives

Discuss why relationships act as a leading indicator of engagement, retention, and performance.
Explore how the Relationship Chain supports trust, alignment, and connection across teams.
Identify where relational health is being strengthened or eroded across the employee life cycle.
Apply practical strategies to intentionally build and sustain relational health within talent development and HR practices.

ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER:

Ed Cohen is a global leadership strategist, author, and former Chief People Officer at SprintRay. Over more than five decades and across 75 countries, his work helped organizations transform how they develop leaders, teams, and culture. Teams he has led and organizations he has supported have been recognized twice as #1 in the ATD BEST Awards and earned more than 50 ATD Excellence in Practice Awards, reflecting sustained impact at scale.

Ed is the author of Leadership Without Borders and the forthcoming Transforming Teams: Build Teams that Connect, Collaborate, and Achieve (ATD Press). His work shaped talent and culture strategies for hundreds of organizations around the world including Booz Allen Hamilton, Tech Mahindra (formerly Satyam), Warner Bros. Discovery, Western Union, and SprintRay.

You can pre-order Ed's book at td.org or read a sample chapter. Remember to use the Chapter Code CH8028, when ordering.

ATD Capability Model

ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:

Building Personal Capability – Collaboration and Leadership
Developing Professional Capability – Coaching
Impacting Organizational Capability – Performance Improvement

ATD Los Angeles Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 professional development point.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

IMAGE Release: By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

All ADA accommodations require a 21-day advanced notice by email to office@atdla.org (use Subject line: ADA Accommodations Request) so that we can reasonably search for and secure accommodations. ATD-LA cannot guarantee that accommodations can be reasonably secured with shorter notice. ATD-LA will cover costs for accommodations as required by law, for the published duration of the event only.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (10/14/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

October Chapter Meeting: How L&D Can Enable AI Productivity and Safety (10/15/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Mark your calendars

Details coming Soon

ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER:

ATD Capability Model

ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:

Building Personal Capability –
Developing Professional Capability –
Impacting Organizational Capability –

This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 professional development point.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Membership Orientation Webinar (10/20/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Are you a:

new member of ATD-Los Angeles Chapter and would like to become familiar with the Board, benefits and services

potential member that is interested in learning about the chapter and its value

current member who hasn't attended a new member orientation in a while time?

This meeting will help you understand how the chapter is structured and provide an overview of its many programs, features, and benefits.

Make your professional investment count. Whether you are new to the talent management field or a seasoned professional, the chapter provides many opportunities for learning and career growth.

Come join ATD-Los Angeles and be part of a localized network of colleagues and peers!

Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (11/11/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

ATD-LA December Year-End Celebration (12/03/2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 02:30:00 GMT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

DETAILS COMING SOON!

Whether you're a long-time member or new to the ATD LA community, this evening promises connection, insight, and celebration.

Let’s close the year together—
strong, inspired, and ready for what’s next.

Parking:

ATD Capability Model

ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:

Building Personal Capability:
Developing Professional Capability:
Impacting Organizational Capability:

This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 professional development point.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Membership Orientation Webinar (12/08/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Are you a:

new member of ATD-Los Angeles Chapter and would like to become familiar with the Board, benefits and services

potential member that is interested in learning about the chapter and its value

current member who hasn't attended a new member orientation in a while time?

This meeting will help you understand how the chapter is structured and provide an overview of its many programs, features, and benefits.

Make your professional investment count. Whether you are new to the talent management field or a seasoned professional, the chapter provides many opportunities for learning and career growth.

Come join ATD-Los Angeles and be part of a localized network of colleagues and peers!

Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (12/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

Sponsorship & Advertising Online Order Form (05/17/2050)

Tue, 17 May 2050 07:00:00 GMT

Promote Your Brand with ATD-LA

Reach the Right Target Audience

The Association for Talent Development (formerly known as the American Society for Training and Development), Los Angeles Chapter (ATD-LA) is one of the largest nonprofit chapters of ATD in the nation.

We proudly provide high-quality professional development and networking opportunities to a committed membership of executive coaches, educators, instructors, training leaders, and organizational development professionals. ATD-LA members work in a variety of industries within the greater Los Angeles area, including Fortune 500 companies.

We are currently looking for sponsors to support a wide range of opportunities. ATD-LA is a 501 (c)(3) professional association and financial support may be tax-deductible as a business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Our Membership Demographics

Over 71% of our members are female. Nearly 50% have been in training and development for longer than 10 years. Additionally, around 15% of our members are decision makers or leaders within the industry.

Membership Professional Interests

The highest overall interest areas among members for professional development activities are consulting skills, training & delivery best practices, organizational development, leadership development, and human performance improvement.

Benefits of Advertising or Sponsoring

Advertising and sponsorship of events can be an effective marketing tool for your company because we can reach a wide range of audiences in the talent development industry.

ATD-LA is a non-profit organization, so some or all of your sponsorship dollars may be deductible
Expose your company’s brand to a broad range of industry thought leaders, influencers, and experts through our events and programs
Our membership database reaches thousands of talent development and human resources professionals

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