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ATD Greater Boston Chapter

Our learning events are at the heart of our chapter's offerings to members and Boston-area Talent Development professionals. 


Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

    • April 27, 2026
    • Virtual

    Greater Boston ATD is pleased to partner with our upcoming SIG presenter, Garima Gupta, in offering a member-only discount for her AI Accelerator Certificate program.

    This is a hands-on, live virtual bootcamp designed for L&D professionals who want to move beyond AI theory and start applying it directly to their work.

    Participants join a small cohort (max 24) for 6 live workshops (2 hours each) and build practical AI projects focused on learning workflows.

    Participants leave with a portfolio of AI projects, a digital badge, and a certificate worth 12 ATD professional development credits. The program is also recognized by the University of Victoria’s Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) for 0.5 elective credits.

    Upcoming Cohorts:

    • April 27
    • June 8
    ATD Greater Boston Member Discount: Use code BOSTON20 to receive 20% off the program.

    Learn more and register: AIwithGG.com

    • May 13, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link in Confirmation Email
    • 97
    Register

    Networking@Noon

    May 13, 2026

    June 10, 2026

    from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

    Virtual event - Link in Confirmation Email

    Elevate your professional network at Networking @Noon!  Join us each month for facilitated networking that connects you to other professionals. Discuss job availability, job changes, what you’re working on, and anything else on your mind.

    • May 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - link in registration email
    • 55
    Register

    ATD GREATER BOSTON PRESENTS:

    Do Your Learning Technologies Work Together — Or Against You?

    with

                                                            Matt Kurtin


    May 14, 2026 

    12:00 to 1:00 PM

    Virtual event - link in registration email


    A cohesive learning technology ecosystem includes many elements: Vision, Audience and Macro Learning Needs, Governance, Delivery Methods, Procurement, Technology and Infrastructure, Evaluation, Organizational Structure, and an Implementation Plan.

    This session by Innovative Learning Group's (ILG) Senior Director of Technology and Visual Design, Matt Kurtin, highlights how integrating your learning technologies can eliminate redundancies, reduce friction, and amplify impact across your organization's entire learning strategy.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Identify the signs when your learning technologies are working against each other
    • Describe the key components needed to create a unified learning technology ecosystem
    • Determine strategies for eliminating technology silos and overlaps that waste resources


    Our Guest - Matt Kurtin

    Matt Kurtin is Innovative Learning Group’s senior director of technology and visual design. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has guided a wide range of organizations in developing and executing technology strategies that drive learning and performance improvement. Matt brings deep expertise in building comprehensive learning strategies that address key components such as vision, audience needs, governance, delivery methods, procurement, infrastructure, evaluation, and implementation planning.

    He also provides insight into best practices for selecting, implementing, and integrating learning technologies to ensure they support strategic goals and deliver measurable results. His approach helps organizations make informed, scalable decisions that align learning systems with business priorities and learner needs.


    Refund Policy

    A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made on or before fourteen calendar days before the scheduled event.

    WEBSITE PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

    In consideration of my position as an attendee/member of the Association for Talent Development Greater Boston (ATD GB), I agree with ATD GB’s unrestricted right/permission to take, use, re-use, publish and re-publish photographic, video/audio content including, in whole or in part, all media now and hereafter known for illustration, promotion, training, exhibition, advertising in connection with ATD GB and its initiatives. I expect ATD GB to use the content professionally, but waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product/products, advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby certify that I am fully competent and of full legal age and have the right to execute this release with ATD GB.



    ATD Greater Boston 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.



    ATD Capabilities - Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Training Delivery and Facilitation, Technology Application

    • May 17, 2026
    • May 20, 2026
    • Los Angeles, California
    Register


    ATD26  International Conference and Expo 

    Los Angeles, California

    May 17  - 20, 2026

    We have discount codes.  They will be sent in a confirmation email if you are express interest.

    You don't have to be a member of National ATD to take advantage of this offer! If you've already signed up and paid for the conference, let us know and we may be able to get the difference refunded to you.

    For more information about the conference, please click here.

    ATD26 National Member Registration Fees

    The discounted team rates  depend on whether or not you are a member of National ATD.  There are also options for virtual pricing as well.

    Upon registering, please use our special code: CH1025 and ATD Greater Boston will receive a financial rebate which helps the chapter!


    • May 21, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom - Link will be in your confirmation email
    Register


    We'd like to invite you to a 30 minute "New Member Orientation" event.

    The goal of the session is to introduce our chapter and membership benefits as well as to allow you to ask questions about membership and our goals for the chapter.

    It will also be a great opportunity to meet other prospective or new members.

    • June 10, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link in Confirmation Email
    • 100
    Register

    Networking@Noon

    June 10, 2026

    from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

    Virtual event - Link in Confirmation Email

    Elevate your professional network at Networking @Noon!  Join us each month for facilitated networking that connects you to other professionals. Discuss job availability, job changes, what you’re working on, and anything else on your mind.

    • June 12, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - link in registration email
    • 60
    Register

    ATD GREATER BOSTON PRESENTS:

    Show Up Strong: Virtual Communication Skills Your Teams Need Now

    with

                                                            Francisco Ramirez


    June 12, 2026 

    12:00 to 1:00 PM

    Virtual event - link in registration email


    Your camera is lying.

    It's quietly hurting how your team comes across, the impact they make, and the results they get — one meeting at a time.

    86% of professionals are in virtual meetings every single day — yet most teams have never been taught how to actually show up on screen. That gap is measurable: those who master virtual communication generate 4.9x more revenue than peers who haven't. The screen is where your team wins — or loses.

    This session is a hands-on virtual communication clinic — 100% shaped by what you tell us in advance. Practical tools. Real-time application. Techniques your teams can use in every virtual meeting, team check-in, and high-stakes presentation.

    In the session, you will find that even the smallest adjustments in how your team shows up on screen can completely change how people respond to them.

    By the end of this session, participants will:

    - Apply small but high-impact shifts to project presence and clarity on screen

    - Reflect on current virtual habits — and what to adjust immediately

    - Use practical frameworks to engage more effectively in meetings and high-stakes presentations

    - Leave with techniques they can apply in their very next virtual interaction

    Important: Before You Join

    Required Pre-Session Survey—this helps us build the session: Please complete this 60-second survey before registering

    Preview (1-min video): Please click here for a quick welcome + what to expect.



    Our Guest - Francisco Ramirez

    Francisco Ramirez helps teams command attention on-camera and get results in remote and hybrid settings. Over 20 years, he has delivered 500+ workshops for organizations including Google, Netflix, and the United Nations. His work focuses on helping leaders communicate with clarity, steadiness, and influence in virtual settings. Known for fast-paced, hands-on sessions, Francisco equips leaders with practical tools they can use immediately to perform better in any virtual or hybrid environment. Learn more at frconsults.com or write to fr@frconsults.com


    Refund Policy

    A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made on or before fourteen calendar days before the scheduled event.

    WEBSITE PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

    In consideration of my position as an attendee/member of the Association for Talent Development Greater Boston (ATD GB), I agree with ATD GB’s unrestricted right/permission to take, use, re-use, publish and re-publish photographic, video/audio content including, in whole or in part, all media now and hereafter known for illustration, promotion, training, exhibition, advertising in connection with ATD GB and its initiatives. I expect ATD GB to use the content professionally, but waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product/products, advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby certify that I am fully competent and of full legal age and have the right to execute this release with ATD GB.



    ATD Greater Boston 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.



    ATD Capabilities - Developing Professional Capability, Building Personal Capability, Communication

    • June 18, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom - Link will be in your confirmation email
    Register


    We'd like to invite you to a 30 minute "New Member Orientation" event.

    The goal of the session is to introduce our chapter and membership benefits as well as to allow you to ask questions about membership and our goals for the chapter.

    It will also be a great opportunity to meet other prospective or new members.

Get Involved: 

Questions? Email: administrator@tdboston.org

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