P r e c o n f e r e n c e P r e p 

ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential will be similar to an ATD in-person conference (minus the sore feet), and we want to ensure you’re ready to get the most out of it. Here are some tips: 

> KEEP UP THE CONNECTION We’re excited for ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential and hope you are too. Engage with us and the rest of the ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential community before, during, and after the event by connecting with others on ATD’s social media channels and using the hashtag #ATDVirtualConference.

> CHANNEL YOUR INNER-TECH GURU 

We’re partnering with Pathable on our virtual event platform, which you can access on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. To attend ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential on the Pathable platform, we strongly recommend using the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers for the best viewing experience. If you’re unable to access Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, we recommend downloading the mobile app from the Apple or Google Play app stores; search for ATD Virtual Events and then choose ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential.

> GET DOWNLOADED

Install Zoom Client for Meetings to participate in private meetings, our topical round tables, ice breakers, and happy hours. If you will not be participating in private meetings or group activities, you will not need to download Zoom; the sessions will be viewable within the virtual platform and mobile app. But we highly recommend downloading the app to take advantage of these networking opportunities.

W e l c o m e t o A T D V i r t u a l C o n f e r e n c e : U n l e a s h P o t e n t i a l !Designed for talent development and HR/OD professionals and the people who lead them, here you will learn new skills that will strengthen your organization so you are positioned to accelerate into the future.

B l o c k Yo u r C a l e n d a r

With a mix of live keynote presentations, live education sessions, and live post conference workshops, you’re able to be an agent of your own experience and make ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential relevant to your needs.

Approach your virtual journey as you would map your in-person experience at a live conference. Review our session listings under the Program tab with the virtual platform to build your schedule and “can’t-miss” list. The easiest way to do this is to check the plus button next to the session. You can also click into the session to get more details then reserve your spot.  

> Tune in to our keynote speakers every day of the conference. 

> Join our live panel and education sessions to participate in the discussion with the experts. You won’t want to miss these!

> On-demand sessions are available 24/7 for your viewing pleasure. Live session recordings will be available on demand the same day.

And ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential offers more than just content. Spend some time visiting our Sponsor and ATD Resources pages to see how their support can enhance your learning journey.

> Our sponsors will be in on the action with thought leadership. Visit each of our sponsors’ pages to access their resources, gain insight into their expertise, connect with their team members, and more.

> Delve deeper into how ATD can support you by visiting our ATD Central and Career Resources pages. The ATD Central page will be your all-access pass for discovering how to join, learn, and grow professionally with ATD. On the ATD Career Resources page you’ll find professional development and personal branding resources as well as be able to schedule a one-on-one career coaching session.

Attending a conference, whether live or virtual, provides a much-needed change of scenery and a mindset shift. We recommend finding a new place (separate from where you currently work) in which to attend the conference to help you think differently as well as create, craft, and design your journey. 

CREATE THE ATMOSPHERE  > Find a quiet place (as much as possible given any new co-workers). 

> Consider using headphones or ear buds. You’ll be able to hear (and focus) a lot better on the content. 

> Join us for the ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential orientation session on October 19 at 11 a.m. EDT.

READY, SET, CONNECTNetworking and engaging with other attendees will be easy and ongoing throughout ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential. We’ve put together some pointers to help you navigate the virtual networking experience. 

> Establish your presence at the conference and set up your profile within the virtual platform. Setting up a complete and accurate profile will allow your peers with similar skills and interests to connect with you. Profile attributes such as role, company, and so forth on your profile are searchable within the People tab.

> Join the session chats to share your thoughts about the content and connect with your colleagues about the session you’re currently attending.  

> Use the session polls feature to direct your questions to our speakers. Don’t forget to upvote questions that you’d like answered. 

> Participate in the networking opportunities scheduled daily. We have put together a fun mix of formal and informal networking through our topical round tables, ice breakers, and happy hours.  

> Schedule a private meeting with other attendees or our sponsors to connect about their products and services. Private meetings use the free version of Zoom and are held to these limitations (limit of 40 minutes and so on.)

C o n f e r e n c e K i c k o f f 

A r e Yo u R e a d y t o

A t t e n d ?Begin With the

End in Mind

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And just like that, you’ve set your goals. Now think about the opportunities you can jump on during ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential to support each of these goals and get on track to achieve them.

What are my expectations for this experience?

What project(s) do I need help with?

What am I here to learn?

I d e a s T h a t S t i c k

You’ll encounter innovative ideas and trends and make new

discoveries throughout ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential.

Pop ’em right here for safekeeping.

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Yo u S n o o z e , Yo u L o s e

What’s the point of an aha moment if you can’t remember it? Jot down new ideas and interesting tactics you learned from your sessions. Then put them to good use when you’re back in the “office.”

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I t ’s O v e r A l r e a d y ?

Sad, isn’t it? We feel the same way! So, what do you do now? 

Here are a few suggestions: 

> Catch up on what you missed. Access to content will be available through Monday, December 31, 2020.

> Wish you could rewatch a live session? You can! Recordings of our live programming will be added to each session page for you to review on demand. 

> Follow up with your conference colleagues. Connect with them on LinkedIn, send direct messages through the conference platform, or schedule that meeting you talked about. 

> Reconnect with our sponsors. Visit their pages to see all the resources they have to offer, get your questions answered, and set up a meeting. 

> Take some time to download session resources. These are great takeaways to share with your colleagues who couldn’t attend. 

> Continue the conversation on social media by using #ATDVirtualConference on all channels. 

> Outline your action plan to share what you learned during ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential with your team. 

We hope you enjoy your experience at ATD Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential!

We look forward to seeing you at a future ATD conference, whether face-to-face or virtually.