ATD25

ATD25 is headed to the US nation’s capital, Washington, DC, where the rich history and vibrant culture will enhance your conference experience. Join us for an unforgettable event where professional growth intertwines with the iconic backdrop of DC.

Empowering Frontline Employees: Inside Marriott and AT&T’s Transformational Learning Strategies

Frontline employees are essential to business success, but traditional training doesn’t match their daily reality. With workers constantly on the move, training needs to be flexible, accessible and seamlessly integrated into their day-to-day shifts, no matter the location, store or setting. How do renowned brands like AT&T and Marriott ensure frontline teams have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed?

Join Mark Gil, Director of Learning & Development at AT&T, and Jessica Lee, Global Officer – Talent Acquisition & Associate Development at Marriott, as they sit down with JD to share how they redefined frontline learning to empower and enable massive frontline teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences, every day.

Monday, May 19 @ 1pm ET

Frontline Employees: Address Training Needs for Critical Workers

Comfortable. Confidence. Capability. This is what frontline workers need to do their jobs effectively in today’s workplace. Join JD and the ATD Research team as they discuss findings from their 2025 Frontline Training Report and share proven practices organizations can use to improve frontline learning and performance.

Monday, May 19 @ 3pm ET

The Modern Learning Mindset: Influencing Stakeholders to Think Differently

Building a great learning culture isn’t just about strategy, content or technology. It starts with mindset. To move L&D forward in the AI-enabled workplace, we must help every stakeholder – from the frontline to the C-suite – shift their mindset and embrace the value of modern L&D practices.

Join JD to explore new ways to engage stakeholders and help them think differently about the role of L&D and workplace learning.

Tuesday, May 20 @ 10am ET