ATD Detroit

ATD Detroit Detroit ATD is a chapter of the Association for Talent Development

06/10/2026

🏆🎤 What a Night at Top Trainer Throwdown 2026! 🎤🏆

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of learning, networking, great food, and friendly competition at ATD Detroit's Top Trainer Throwdown!

Our audience enjoyed three outstanding presentations and had the opportunity to help select this year's champion.

👏 Congratulations to Brandon Wilkins, our 2026 Top Trainer Throwdown winner, for his presentation, "Take the L (to an Extraordinary Life!)" and for earning the title of Top Trainer!

A special thank you as well to our talented competitors:

⭐ Sarah Zigila, MTD – "The H.E.A.R.T. Reset"
⭐ Mary D. Wilson – "A High-Level Roadmap to Short Film Success"

Each presenter brought unique insights, expertise, and energy to the stage, making this year's competition a tremendous success. We were honored to recognize all of our competitors with prizes for their participation and contributions to our ATD Detroit community.

Thank you to our attendees, judges, volunteers, sponsors, and partners for making the evening so memorable.

📸 Check out some highlights from the event below!

🎤 Could you be our next Top Trainer Throwdown champion? We welcome trainers, facilitators, coaches, instructional designers, learning leaders, and anyone passionate about developing others to consider stepping onto the stage in 2027. Start thinking about your topic now, we'd love to see you compete next year!

🚀 ATD Detroit's newest Special Interest Group is off to a strong start!Our inaugural Leadership & Organizational Develop...
06/05/2026

🚀 ATD Detroit's newest Special Interest Group is off to a strong start!

Our inaugural Leadership & Organizational Development SIG session on June 11 has officially reached capacity. Thank you to everyone who registered for this exciting session on Building High-Performing Teams with facilitators Olacoy Lawyer, MPA, CPTD Lawyer and Shakiya P.

We're excited to see so much enthusiasm for this new opportunity for talent development professionals to connect, learn, share ideas, and build their networks.

Missed this session? Don't worry, more SIG events are already in the works, along with a full calendar of learning, networking, and professional development opportunities throughout the year.

🌟 Visit our website to explore upcoming events and stay connected so you don't miss the next opportunity to learn and grow with the ATD Detroit community.

🔗 www.detroitatd.org

🔥 THE COMPETITORS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN! 🔥Join us in person on June 9 for the 2026 Top Trainer Throwdown and watch three tale...
06/05/2026

🔥 THE COMPETITORS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN! 🔥

Join us in person on June 9 for the 2026 Top Trainer Throwdown and watch three talented presenters battle it out for the title!

🎤 Meet the Competitors:

⭐ Brandon Wilkins
Professional Training Consultant, Speaker & Coach
Presentation: Take the L (to an Extraordinary Life)!
Learn four practical keys to living an extraordinary life and leaving inspired to take action both personally and professionally.

⭐ Sarah Zigila, MTD
VP of People Development, Orbis Holding Group
Presentation: The H.E.A.R.T. Reset
Discover a science-backed leadership approach that helps leaders build stronger connections, increase engagement, and lead with greater intention.

⭐ Mary D. Wilson
Instructional Designer & Filmmaker
Presentation: A High-Level Roadmap to Short Film Success
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process and what it takes to bring a short film from concept to completion.

🏆 But here's the twist...

The audience helps decide the winner!

Come enjoy dinner, network with fellow learning and development professionals, support these outstanding competitors, and cast your vote for the presenter you believe deserves the championship title.

There's still time to register and join the fun!

👉 https://www.detroitatd.org/event-6373878

We can't wait to see you there!

🎤 Join Us In Person for Top Trainer Throwdown 2026! 🎤The competitors are ready. The stage is set. Now it's time for the ...
06/02/2026

🎤 Join Us In Person for Top Trainer Throwdown 2026! 🎤

The competitors are ready. The stage is set. Now it's time for the audience to take their seats!

Join fellow talent development professionals for an evening of learning, networking, and friendly competition as our trainers go head-to-head in this year's Top Trainer Throwdown.

🏆 Watch talented trainers showcase their skills
💡 Gain new ideas and inspiration
🤝 Connect with colleagues from across the Detroit talent development community

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 WCCCD Northwest Campus
8200 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48219

🎟️ Registration is Open!
https://www.detroitatd.org/event-6373878

We hope you'll join us in person for this exciting ATD Detroit tradition!

Behind every great chapter is an even greater group of volunteers 💙Today we celebrate our 2026 ATD Detroit Board of Dire...
04/24/2026

Behind every great chapter is an even greater group of volunteers 💙
Today we celebrate our 2026 ATD Detroit Board of Directors, thank you for the passion, commitment, and countless hours you give to keep us moving forward.

04/23/2026

ATD Detroit runs on volunteer power, 100% of the time. 🙌

We deeply appreciate every Board VP, Director, team volunteer, and SIG Leader. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

Interested in being part of this amazing team? Email us at [email protected].

There are opportunities for every interest, marketing, technology, events, membership, admin, professional development, and more. Join us!

⏰ Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for MIATD26!Take advantage of discounted pricing for the 2026 MI ATD Regional Conf...
04/23/2026

⏰ Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for MIATD26!

Take advantage of discounted pricing for the 2026 MI ATD Regional Conference and secure your spot early.

💲 MI ATD Chapter Members: $150 (through August 16)
📅 October 12, 2026
📍 Washtenaw Community College - Morris Lawrence Building

👉 Register now and lock in early bird pricing: https://www.a2atd.org/event-6646301

🎤 Interested in presenting?
We’re still accepting proposals through April 30, don’t miss your chance to share your expertise!

👉 Submit your proposal here: https://airtable.com/appDCvuvy3EMzuW2Y/shrw6v627KRptpRda

Calling all speakers! Get ready to take the stage at ! We’re back—and even bigger. 💥CFPs are officially OPEN for the 2n...
04/10/2026

Calling all speakers! Get ready to take the stage at ! We’re back—and even bigger. 💥

CFPs are officially OPEN for the 2nd Annual ATD Michigan Conference (Oct 12, 2026)!

This year’s theme: Change

Have a session idea? A story from the field? A strategy that’s helping you navigate change?
We want to hear from YOU.

This conference brings together professionals from:
📍 Detroit
📍 Ann Arbor
📍 West Michigan

✨ First-time speakers encouraged
✨ Practitioners welcome
✨ Real-world insights on change wanted

📅 Submit by: April 30, 2026
🔗 https://airtable.com/appDCvuvy3EMzuW2Y/shrw6v627KRptpRda

Let’s build something powerful—together.

04/08/2026

🎤 Call for Speakers Opening Soon

In this clip, ATD Detroit Chapter President Clifton Clark III shares the perspectives we’re hoping to bring to the stage this October.

From L&D professionals to executives—we’re looking for voices that can help others navigate change, build partnerships, and drive impact.

📅 Opening soon | October 2026
Stay tuned 👀

Address

Detroit, MI

Telephone

+12488705014

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when ATD Detroit posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to ATD Detroit:

Shortcuts

Share

Category