After an eventful 2016, we’re looking forward to an even better 2017. Things move quickly in learning and development, as well as elearning. However, one of the best ways you can stay up to date with the latest industry information is by attending elearning conferences.
As an extra bonus, if you’re planning on attending a conference, chances are it’s going to be in fabulous Las Vegas or sunny Florida this year! To keep up with the latest industry trends and discussions, we’ve created a list of the top learning events you won’t want to miss this year:
HCM Excellence Conference
Date: January 24-27
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Highlights: Hosted by Training Magazine, the conference highlights skill-building content related to online and instructor-led training.
Details: http://www.brandonhall.com/excellenceconference/
Training 2017 Conference & Expo
Date: January 30- February 1
Location: San Diego, CA
Highlights: Hosted by Training Magazine, the conference highlights skill-building content related to online and instructor-led training.
Details: http://www.trainingconference.com/2017/about_training_magazine.cfm
Learning Technologies *
Date: February 1-2
Location: London
Highlights: Showcase of learning and technology for corporate learning, over 100 L&D seminars, discussion on innovation and best practices for workplace learning, and more.
Details: http://www.atdconference.org/
Learning Solutions
Date: March 22-24
Location: Orlando, FL
Highlights: eLearning focused sessions covering data, measurement, gamification, instructional design, and more. Learning solutions expo of tools, technologies, content, products, and services for business learning needs.
Details: https://www.elearningguild.com/LSCon/content/4600/learning-solutions-2017-conference–expo–home/
CLO Symposium
Date: April 24-26
Location: Bonita Springs, FL
Highlights: Networking opportunities with corporate learning practitioners, workshops, engaging keynote presentations, case studies, and more.
Details: http://closymposium.com/about/
SHRM17
Date: June 18-21
Location: New Orleans, LA
Highlights: Interesting and engaging keynote speakers, opportunity to earn recertification credits toward SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP and other programs, networking opportunities, and industry solutions exhibition.
Details: https://annual.shrm.org/
ATD International Conference & Exposition *
Date: May 21-2
Location: Atlanta, GA
Highlights: Supplier showcase, engaging and interesting keynote speakers, discussion on strategies and solutions for talent development.
Details: http://www.atdconference.org/
HR Tech Conference
Date: October 10-13
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Highlights: Covers the latest trends in Saas, social, mobile, analytics, video, gamification, and more.
Details: http://www.hrtechnologyconference.com/about.html#
Elliot Masie’s Learning 2017 *
Date: October 22-25
Location: Orlando, FL
Highlights: Supplier showcase, engaging and interesting keynote speakers, discussion on disruptive technologies in learning
Details: http://learning2016.com/2017
DevLearn Conference & Expo
Date: October 25-27
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Highlights: Emerging technologies discussion and presentations, networking, keynote speakers on the hottest topics in learning, tools and strategies in learning.
Details: https://www.elearningguild.com/DevLearn/content/4672/devlearn-2017-conference–expo–home/
Already heading to any of these events? Look out for OpenSesame at the events indicated by a star and OpenSesame will also be attending additional partner and regional events not listed here! By attending some of the hottest elearning conferences this year, you’ll hear direct insights from the industry’s most distinguished thought leaders and disruptors and can see how other companies in your industry approach and strategize learning. Not a fan of the price tag attached to some of these conferences? Make sure to book early and you can benefit from early bird registration prices!