ACE 2026 | Southeastern Talent Development Conference
October 15–16, 2026 | Atlanta Conference Center
ATD Greater Atlanta invites you to our signature professional development experience—ACE 2026, a two-day regional conference designed for Talent Development, HR, OD, leadership, instructional design, people operations, consultants, and emerging professionals.
Join 150–350+ participants for a multi-track, high-impact learning event featuring 8 professional tracks, hands-on learning labs, a full exhibitor showcase, student engagement experiences, and certification workshops.
Schedule Overview
Day 1 – Conference (Oct 15)
- Opening keynote
- 8 breakout learning tracks
- Exhibitor & sponsor showcase
- Networking sessions
- Student Research Poster Gallery
- Trainer Showdown (Semifinals)
Day 2 – Workshops (Oct 16) - Registration Coming Soon
- Certification-aligned sessions
- Applied practice labs
- Leadership & ID intensives
- Trainer Showdown Finals
Student Experiences | Student Research Posters
Showcasing academic → workplace insights aligned to NACE + ATD competencies.
Trainer Showdown
Students deliver 5-minute micro-sessions.
Semifinals on Day 1, Finals on Day 2.
Learning Tracks
- Career Development
- Consulting & Entrepreneurship
- Instructional Design & Learning Science
- Talent Development Leadership
- Leadership & People Management
- People Operations & HR Strategy
- Wellness & Well-Being
- Student Research & Emerging Practitioners
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor – $4,500
Keynote • Premium Booth • Logo Everywhere • Attendee List • 4 Registrations
Visionary Sponsor – $3,500
Breakout Session • Booth • Website/Program Logo • 3 Registrations
Innovator Sponsor – $2,500
Booth • Website/Program Logo • 2 Registrations
Supporter Sponsor – $1,500
Exhibitor Table • Signage • 2 Registrations
Exhibitor – $500
6’ Table • 2 Passes • Website Logo • Social Highlight • Swag Bag Inclusion
Who Attends?
Professionals in TD, HR, OD, L&D, ID, Leadership, Coaching, Higher Ed, and students entering the field.
If you are interested in bringing a team of four (4) or more, email us at info@atdatlanta.org for group discount information and custom invoicing.
All registrants will be opted-in to 3rd-party emails after the conference from sponsors/speakers. You can opt-out on the registration page.
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