MIATD26 Michigan Regional ATD Conference 2026

Join Michigan’s talent development community for a full day focused on Change in Learning & Development. MIATD26 brings together workplace learning professionals from across Michigan and neighboring regions to explore how we lead through change, uncertainty, and transformation in practical and human-centered ways.

Hosted collaboratively by Ann Arbor ATD and ATD Detroit, with additional support from West Michigan ATD, partners and volunteers, MIATD26 continues to build connection, shared learning, and professional community across the region.

Why Attend MIATD26?
Whether you lead learning programs, design training, support organizational change, coach leaders, or help teams adapt to what’s next, MIATD26 is designed to give you practical ideas, fresh perspective, and meaningful professional connection.

At MIATD26, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Explore timely conversations around change, AI, leadership, and workforce transformation
• Connect with L&D, HR, OD, and talent professionals from across the region
• Learn practical strategies you can bring back to your organization
• Hear from speakers and practitioners navigating real workplace challenges
• Build relationships across Michigan’s ATD community and beyond

This Year’s Programming Will Center Around:

• Organizational transformation
• Human-centered leadership
• AI and workforce evolution
• Resilience and adaptability
• Strategic influence and communication

A full-day experience built for learning, connection, and momentum, MIATD26 will include a keynote experience, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, sponsor and exhibitor connections, and space to exchange ideas with peers who are facing many of the same questions and pressures. The day is designed to be practical, energizing, and community-centered, helping attendees leave with new ideas, useful connections, and renewed confidence for the future of work and learning.