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We encourage all of our members and non-members to look through the scheduled events and attend as many as you'd like.

 We also have all of our chapter board meetings and department committee meetings scheduled and available on the Committee Meetings calendar. We encourage members to attend any of these meetings to learn more about leadership and how the chapter operates.  

Upcoming events

  • New, Current, and Prospective Member Welcome 2025

    • 25 Jun 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9098408828
    Register


    We are excited that you want to learn more about the ATD Austin Chapter and the value of membership!

    Please join us for a 30-minute orientation to our chapter professional development and networking opportunities.

    New, existing, or prospective members are welcome to join!


    Meeting Details will be sent in an email upon registering.  Reach out to Chelsea Delbar at membership@tdaustin.org with any questions.


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    Visit https://zoom.us/download to download the Zoom client to join the call.






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  • Instructional Design Community | Chatty G Indahouse: The Evolution of AI in Instructional Design

    • 10 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Join us via zoom!
    • 3 registrants
    Register


    Instructional Design Community

    Chatty G Indahouse: The Evolution of AI in Instructional Design

    with Matt Fulmer

    In this month's Instructional Design Community of Practice, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence—once viewed as a shiny novelty in the world of instructional design—has matured into a powerful, everyday tool.

    We'll trace the early days of AI experimentation, when designers cautiously explored chatbots and automation, to today’s increasingly sophisticated landscape where AI supports content creation, assessment design, learner analytics, and accessibility enhancements. This session will unpack the practical, ethical, and pedagogical shifts that have shaped our evolving relationship with AI technologies in learning environments.

    But we won’t stop there. The core of this discussion examines the emerging idea that AI is no longer just a tool but a coworker—a collaborative partner that brings speed, adaptability, and surprising insight to the instructional design process.

    We’ll discuss real-world examples of designers co-creating with AI, the changing skillsets needed to thrive in this new dynamic, and how to maintain human-centered values while working alongside intelligent systems. Whether you're AI-curious or already deep in the game, join us to rethink what collaboration means in the age of Chatty G.

    About Your Facilitator:

    Matt Fulmer is an instructional designer/learning and development professional who serves as the Director of Instructional Design at the Texas Association of School Business Officials, a nonprofit organization supporting public schools.

    Matt believes that love of learning must be inspired and strives to create learning experiences that are both engaging and experiential, with the overarching objective of inspiring and encouraging true self-directed learners.

    He began his professional journey as higher education faculty and transitioned to professional education. Matt holds a master’s degree in digital media from Goddard College, and recently completed an MS in Organizational Leadership at St. Edward’s University.

    The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
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  • New, Current, and Prospective Member Welcome 2025

    • 18 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9098408828
    Register


    We are excited that you want to learn more about the ATD Austin Chapter and the value of membership!

    Please join us for a 30-minute orientation to our chapter professional development and networking opportunities.

    New, existing, or prospective members are welcome to join!


    Meeting Details will be sent in an email upon registering.  Reach out to Chelsea Delbar at membership@tdaustin.org with any questions.


    New to Zoom?

    Visit https://zoom.us/download to download the Zoom client to join the call.






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  • Leadership Community | Measuring Leadership Development

    • 22 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Join us via zoom!
    • 5 registrants
    Register


    Leadership Community

    Measuring Leadership Development

    with Dr. Alaina Szlachta

    Join ATD Austin’s Leadership Community of Practice for an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities leaders face today. This session is designed for professionals looking to grow their leadership capabilities, exchange ideas with peers, and explore best practices in talent development.

    What to Expect:

    • A thought-provoking discussion on key leadership topics
    • Practical strategies you can apply in your role
    • Opportunities to connect with other leaders and share experiences

    Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, this event is a great opportunity to gain new perspectives, refine your leadership approach, and build your network.

    Stay tuned for the full topic details coming soon!

    Save your spot and join us for an engaging session on leadership development!

     

    The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
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  • AI Teardown: One Day to Fix What’s Not Working

    • 31 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • AT&T Conference Center | 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    • 30
    • Be the first
    Register


    In partnership with Austin SHRM join us for an ATD Austin Workshop:

    AI Teardown

    One Day to Fix What's Not Working

    Workshop Overview:

    The stuck thing you’ve been meaning to fix?

    Bring it.

    We’ll tear it down.

    Then we’ll make something better.

    This isn’t another AI overview or “how-to” session.

    AI Teardown is a full-day, in-person workshop where you bring one real process, tool, prompt, or idea that isn’t quite working—and we fix it.

    We’ll tear it down to first principles, clarify what it’s actually trying to do, and rebuild it with AI playing a smarter, more strategic role.

    You don’t need to be an AI expert. You just need to be ready to move.

    Bring something real:

    • A stuck chatbot
    • An intake form no one completes
    • A prompt that hallucinates
    • A workflow that causes friction
    • A deck that doesn’t land
    • A course, email, or training that needs to resonate

    Whatever’s not working, we’ll workshop it—live, in the room.

    You’ll Walk Away With:

    • A reimagined, rebuilt version of something you actually use
    • A working AI-powered prototype or artifact (prompt, process, tool, or pitch)
    • Clearer language and logic behind your solution
    • A plan to coach your team, client, or org through what you built
    • Access to a private Slack group for continued iteration and support

    Learner Objectives:

    Given a current tool, process, or communication asset, participants will deconstruct its purpose and logic using first-principles thinking to identify areas where AI can add strategic value.

    Using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Claude), participants will rebuild or redesign one real-world asset or process (e.g., chatbot, intake form, email, or training element) to improve usability, engagement, or effectiveness.

    By the end of the workshop, participants will articulate a clear rationale for their redesigned AI-enhanced solution and demonstrate how it aligns with their team’s or organization’s goals.

    Participants will develop a plan to share and scale their prototype by identifying key coaching, messaging, or stakeholder engagement strategies necessary for adoption within their teams or organizations.

    ATD Competency Model - Area of Expertise This Session Supports:  Learning Technologies

    Josh Penzell is what happens when you cross a futurist, a systems strategist, and a musical theater director—and give him a prompt.

    As the founder of Imagination Applied, Josh helps organizations design AI-enabled systems that behave, speak, and adapt like real collaborators—not just tools. He’s the creator of TheaterThink®, a metaphor-powered framework for navigating complexity using the logic of the rehearsal room, and Human Caffeine™, a communication method built to energize clarity, attention, and action at scale.

    Josh has led strategy and innovation work with organizations including Amazon Alexa, Zillow, Skillsoft, ELB Learning, and Microsoft. His sessions feel more like rehearsals than lectures—designed to break open assumptions, surface stuck behavior, and rebuild what works.

    He holds degrees from Northwestern (BS), Brooklyn College (MFA in Theater), and the University of Illinois (MBA).

    Curious to know more? Chat with his AI assistant at JoshPGPT.ai—just don’t ask it to tap dance. Yet.

     

    The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
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  • New, Current, and Prospective Member Welcome 2025

    • 20 Aug 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9098408828
    Register


    We are excited that you want to learn more about the ATD Austin Chapter and the value of membership!

    Please join us for a 30-minute orientation to our chapter professional development and networking opportunities.

    New, existing, or prospective members are welcome to join!


    Meeting Details will be sent in an email upon registering.  Reach out to Chelsea Delbar at membership@tdaustin.org with any questions.


    New to Zoom?

    Visit https://zoom.us/download to download the Zoom client to join the call.






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  • CPTD Study Group Fall 2025 Informational Session (FREE)

    • 26 Aug 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Zoom


    CPTD Study Group

    Fall Cohort - Free Information Session

    This free information session will give you an overview of the virtual study group and what you can expect. This study group is designed for talent development professionals who are pursuing the CPTD designation. 

    • Attend the free information session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 6:30 CST to learn about the certification. 
    • The cohort will run Tuesdays, September 2nd - November 18th, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30 CST.

    WHO CAN REGISTER:

    The study group is open to anyone, anywhere who is interested in pursuing the CPTD certification. 

    International participants are welcome. 

    ATD or ATD Chapter membership is not required, but ATD partner chapters receive discounted pricing on registration for the full cohort.

    MEETING DETAILS:

    Registered participants will be sent the virtual meeting logon information 24 hours in advance of the session. Virtual meeting times are:

    4:30 to 6:30 pm Pacific Time

    5:30 to 7:30 pm Mountain Time

    6:30 to 8:30 pm Central Time

    7:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time

    INFORMATION SESSION REGISTRATION:

    Please note, this event is only the free information session, if you would like to attend the entire cohort, please register for both the info session and cohort.

    For any questions, please contact cptd@tdaustin.org.

    Register for the Info Session 

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  • New, Current, and Prospective Member Welcome 2025

    • 19 Sep 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9098408828
    Register


    We are excited that you want to learn more about the ATD Austin Chapter and the value of membership!

    Please join us for a 30-minute orientation to our chapter professional development and networking opportunities.

    New, existing, or prospective members are welcome to join!


    Meeting Details will be sent in an email upon registering.  Reach out to Chelsea Delbar at membership@tdaustin.org with any questions.


    New to Zoom?

    Visit https://zoom.us/download to download the Zoom client to join the call.






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  • Leadership Community | Help Leaders Handle the Changing Workplace

    • 23 Sep 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Join us via zoom!
    • 1 registrant
    Register


    Leadership Community

    Help Leaders Handle the Changing Workplace

    with Matt Gjertsen

    Leaders need to step up and inspire their teams through the twists and turns of remote and hybrid work. Being adaptable and keeping a clear, forward-thinking mindset are key to making it all work.

    Remote and hybrid work aren’t going anywhere—and leaders play a critical role in helping teams stay connected, productive, and engaged through it all. To succeed in today’s evolving workplace, leaders need to be agile, build trust across distances, and guide teams with clarity and empathy.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • How to effectively lead remote and hybrid teams while maintaining alignment and connection

    • Why flexibility is a top priority for employees—and how leaders can support it

    • How to build trust, strengthen communication, and foster team cohesion in any work setting

    • The key leadership mindsets needed to adapt and lead through ongoing change

    Why This Matters:
    According to the Korn Ferry Global Workforce 2024 Survey, flexible work is the #1 priority for many employees—making it essential for retention, engagement, and satisfaction. But supporting flexible teams takes more than policies. It takes skilled, confident leaders.

    This session will explore how organizations can equip their leaders with the tools and training to support remote and hybrid teams, build resilience, and lead through change with impact.

    Join us for this timely conversation and walk away with practical strategies to lead your team—wherever they are—with clarity, trust, and adaptability.



    The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
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  • Leadership Community | Get Leaders Ready for Rapid Tech Changes and the AI Revolution

    • 25 Nov 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Join us via zoom!
    • Be the first
    Register


    Leadership Community

    Get Leaders Ready for Rapid Tech Changes and the AI Revolution

    with Megan Torrance

    Technology is evolving fast—and leaders need to evolve with it. From artificial intelligence to digital transformation, tomorrow’s most successful leaders will be those who stay curious, adaptable, and ready to embrace innovation.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • How leaders can integrate AI and emerging tech into decision-making and day-to-day operations
    • Why mindset matters: building comfort and confidence around rapid innovation
    • Practical steps organizations can take to equip leaders for digital transformation
    • Global perspectives on AI adoption and what it means for future leadership

    Why This Matters:

    According to Korn Ferry’s Global Workforce 2024 Survey, 65.5% of business leaders believe AI will positively impact their roles—and that number jumps even higher among CEOs and senior executives. But staying ahead of the curve takes more than optimism. It takes action.

    This session will explore how to prepare leaders for the accelerating pace of change. We’ll dive into how to build digital leadership capabilities, encourage hands-on experimentation with AI, and promote a culture of innovation that extends across teams and departments.

    Whether you're leading digital initiatives or simply trying to keep up with what’s next, this session will give you the tools and mindset to lead with confidence in a tech-forward future.

    About Your Speaker:

    Megan Torrance is the CEO and founder of TorranceLearning, where she leads a team of learning experience designers & engineers in reimagining workplace learning. Her firm has served Fortune 1000 companies, major research universities, global professional associations, and federal agencies for over two decades. Megan brings a strategic vision that helps TorranceLearning bridge vision with execution—delivering innovative, data-informed, and learner-centered solutions.

    She is the author of Agile for Instructional Designers, Data & Analytics for Instructional Designers, and Making Sense of xAPI and serves as a Facilitator for eCornell’s leadership programs and an adjunct instructor in Penn State’s Learning Design & Technology Master’s program.

    The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
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