ATD Greater Atlanta

10/02/2026

Your business challenge deserves more than generic advice.

At Consultant Growth Lab LIVE, real consulting-business challenges will meet practical strategy and real-time coaching.

Come prepared to think differently, ask better questions and identify your Next Best Move.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 AmericasMart, 230 John Portman Blvd NW, Atlanta
⏰ Special Session: 1:10–2:00 PM
🚪 Room 204 I/J (Combined)

🎟️ Register for ACE 2026:
https://member.atdatlanta.org/event-6429732

💬 Submit your consulting business challenge:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWG8hLrDHb43CxhpKmyiXGJqayJL5go1v_b0Zcur8ZXxWzKw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

10/01/2026

CONSULTANT GROWTH LAB LIVE IS COMING TO ACE 2026!

Real Business Challenges. Real Strategy. Real-Time Coaching.
Independent consultants, coaches, facilitators, fractional professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners—this session is for you.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart
⏰ Special Session: 1:10–2:00 PM
🚪 Room 204 I/J (Combined)

Bring your challenge. Join the conversation. Leave with your Next Best Move.
https://member.atdatlanta.org/event-6429732

09/30/2026

What if one registration could connect your conference experience, live AI learning, and professional certification journey? That's the USAII® experience at ACE 2026.

Your bundle includes:

🎤 October 16 USAII® Kickoff Masterclass
A live, in-person launch experience.
🎟️ Full ACE 2026 Conference Pass

Your registration includes both Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16.

🎓 Complete USAII® Certification Program

Continue your certification journey through the included self-paced program.

Choose from five pathways:

CAIFA™ — $668

CAIC™ — $1,073

CAIC-PM™ — $1,073

CAIC-HR™ — $1,073

CAITL™ — $2,670

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 AmericasMart Atlanta

Your AI journey doesn't have to stop when the conference ends.

https://lnkd.in/dM4rRj8W

09/29/2026

You don't need another course telling you that you need a portfolio.

You need time, guidance, and a practical process for actually building one.

That's what this intensive is designed to provide.

Build Your ID Portfolio with AI is ideal for:

🔹 Emerging instructional designers
🔹 Career changers
🔹 L&D consultants
🔹 L&D professionals
🔹 Anyone ready to showcase their instructional design skills

You'll work hands-on with AI, build portfolio pieces, and leave with a 30-day plan to keep moving forward.

Led by Dr. Robin Sargent, founder of IDOL Academy.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 AmericasMart Atlanta

Regular Add-On: $149
Student / Transitional: $69
One ACE registration includes both conference days.

https://lnkd.in/dA4WmiwV

09/23/2026

Meet our community exhibitors and partners for the Southeast Conference

SHRM-Atlanta
Supporting HR professionals and stronger workplaces across Greater Atlanta. We’re excited to have SHRM-Atlanta at ACE 2026!

ATD Chapter Services
Providing valuable resources that strengthen ATD chapters and talent development communities. Welcome to ACE 2026!

Inspiredu Atlanta
Helping underserved youth succeed through technology, education, and community support. We’re proud to welcome Inspiredu to ACE 2026!

@ Emory University
Advancing education, research, leadership, and positive community impact. We’re excited to welcome Emory University to ACE 2026!

Mercer University
Inspiring learning, leadership, and academic excellence for generations. Welcome Mercer University to ACE 2026!

Macmillan Learning
Creating innovative learning tools and solutions that help every learner succeed. We’re excited to have Macmillan Learning at ACE 2026!

United States Artificial Intelligence Institute®
Building the AI and Machine Learning skills needed for the future of work. Welcome USAII® to ACE 2026!

Cummings Consulting & Management, LLC
Developing stronger leaders, teams, and organizations through customized learning solutions. We’re proud to welcome CCM to ACE 2026!

Build Capable XCL
Creating better learner experiences that strengthen talent development. We’re excited to welcome Build Capable XCL to ACE 2026!

ICF Georgia Charter Chapter
Advancing professional coaching, leadership, and development across Georgia. Welcome ICF Georgia to ACE 2026!

National University
Making flexible education accessible to working professionals and lifelong learners. We’re excited to welcome National University to ACE 2026!

University of North Georgia
Developing students through education, leadership, and service. We’re proud to welcome the University of North Georgia to ACE 2026!

Trainers Warehouse
Providing fun and innovative tools that make training more engaging and effective. Welcome Trainers Warehouse to ACE 2026!

register here: https://member.atdatlanta.org/join-now

09/21/2026

We’re proud to recognize our ACE 2026 Annual Sponsors for their continued support of talent development, leadership, learning, and workforce growth.

Dale Carnegie Training brings more than a century of experience in professional training and development.

NovoEd creates collaborative online learning experiences that help people learn together, exchange ideas, and build skills.

The Nelius Strategy LC brings a people-centered approach to leadership, strategy, culture, and organizational growth.

TrainingPros connects organizations with experienced learning and development professionals when they need additional support to move projects forward.

Thank you to each of our Annual Sponsors for supporting ACE / Southeastern Conference 2026 and the talent development community across Georgia and the Southeast.

Register ACE conference here : https://member.atdatlanta.org/event-6429732

09/18/2026

MEET DR. Robin Sargent, Ph.D. Instructional Designer-Online Learning

Behind Build Your ID Portfolio with AI is someone who knows the instructional design career journey from both sides of the table.

Dr. Robin Sargent is the founder of IDOL Academy, the first state-authorized career school and certification program of its kind in the learning and development industry.

She began her career in higher education instructional design in 2008 before moving into corporate instructional design in 2012. Her approach is built around deliberate practice and real-world problems—helping learners graduate with proof of skill, not simply a certificate.

Dr. Sargent holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Design and an MBA, and has spoken at DevLearn, ATD, and other major industry conferences.

IDOL Academy has also received a Brandon Hall Award for Best Training Program for L&D Professionals.

At ACE 2026, Robin will lead a full-day intensive designed to help participants go from:

"I need a portfolio."
to
"I started building one."

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 AmericasMart Atlanta

Build Your ID Portfolio with AI
And remember: this is part of the two-day ACE 2026 conference experience.
https://lnkd.in/dA4WmiwV

09/17/2026

Time is running out to register! Register today!

AI gets much more useful when you can consistently get results you’re actually willing to put your name on. That’s one reason I’m excited to attend ATD Greater Atlanta’s "Tired of Inconsistent AI Outputs? Build a Repeatable L&D Workflow in One Day." This hands-on workshop, led by Josh Cavalier, focuses on creating repeatable AI workflows that professionals can put into practice. AI continues to be an important conversation for us at TrainingPros, and I’m looking forward to seeing how others are putting it to work.

Register here: https://member.atdatlanta.org/event-6769095

If you're planning to attend, let me know in the comments! I'd love to connect and talk about how we can help when you have more projects than people™.

09/17/2026

Leadership isn't just about what you say. It's about the experience you create for people.

That's the thinking behind THE BOX®.

This immersive half-day workshop gives talent development and chapter leaders a chance to step away from the usual approach and explore how they can create experiences that are:
🔹 More connected
🔹 More intentional
🔹 More innovative
🔹 More impactful

You'll work alongside fellow leaders, challenge assumptions, reflect on your experiences, and put your thinking to the test against the leadership challenges of the future.

Regular Bundle: $328
Student / Transitional Bundle: $144

📅 ACE 2026 | October 15–16
📍 AmericasMart Atlanta
Your ACE registration includes both Thursday and Friday of the conference.
https://member.atdatlanta.org/event-6776344

09/16/2026

We’re proud to spotlight Instructure as a Conference Sponsor for ACE / Southeastern Conference 2026.

Instructure is a leading education technology company and the maker of Canvas, helping schools, colleges, and organizations create simpler, more engaging learning experiences. Their work continues to support learning across education and professional development.

We’re excited to recognize Instructure for their partnership and support of ACE 2026.

Learn more at instructure.com

Register the Ace conference here : https://member.atdatlanta.org/event-6429732