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MIATD 25 Regional Conference

  • Thursday, October 02, 2025
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Walsh College Troy, MI
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Michigan ATD 2025 Regional Conference

Thursday October 2, 2025 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for a collaborative event between Michigan's three ATD chapters to bring you a full day of professional development with ten top speakers from across the industry, featuring Stephanie Hubka as the keynote speaker.  You can find her bio below with a description of her keynote topic!


Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and vendors dedicated to helping you and your organization exceed its goals as well as learn about a variety of different topics.  Ask us about CPTD APTD credits for recertifications.

Agenda:

 TIME  EVENT  SPEAKER  TOPIC

8:00-9:00

Registration & Breakfast    
9:00-10:00 Remarks and Information    

10:00-11:00

Opening Keynote

Stephanie Hubka

Unlocking VALUE: Discover And Express How You Make a Difference

11:00-11:15

Break

11:15-12:00

Breakout #1

Clifton Clarke III

Teaching Through Story: Turning Real Life Into Learning Moments

    Diana Wong The Entrepreneurial Business Side of Talent Development from Start-Up to Exit
    Priti Shah Giving it With Grace: The Art of Giving Feedback

12:00-1:00

Lunch, Expo & Networking

1:00-1:45

Panel Discussion

Moderator:  Jen Laidlaw

The Value of TD Professionals in the Modern Workplace

1:45-2:00

Break

2:00-2:45

Breakout #2

Anne Apking

Training Horror Stories and How to Avoid the Terror

    Rose Benedicks

Enterprise Impact: Delivering Business Value Through Work Products

   

Cade Wilson

From Clicks to Contribution: Measuring What Matters in Learning

2:45-3:00

Break

3:00-3:45

Breakout #3

Design for Change: You Know It’s Coming Anyway

    Andrew McGuire L&D Portfolio Sprint: Your 6-Week Accelerator Strategy
    Matt Pierce Engage & Educate: What L&D Can Learn from Successful Short-Form Video Creators

4:00-5:00

Closing Keynote

Stephanie Hubka

Action: Writing Tomorrow’s Story Today


Location:

Walsh College, Troy MI 

3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083

Specific building and room information will be announced soon. This is a live, in-person event. No virtual attendance will be provided.

Registration closes Tuesday, Sep 30th.

  • Michigan ATD chapter member = $175
  • Michigan ATD student member = $100
  • Non-member = $215

Cancellations & Refunds:

Refund requests will be accepted in writing when emailed to finance@a2atd.org up to 5 pm the Friday before the event. Additional information is sent in the registration email. 


Keynote Speaker: 

Stephanie Hubka, CPTD wants to live in a world where learning is fun, inspiring, and a recognized driver of organizational success. As the managing partner of Protos Learning, LLC, she specializes in developing strategies and products that advance an organization’s mission and vision. She is a sought-after facilitator, author, and keynote speaker, particularly on storytelling and fostering connection within training environments. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University and is a passionate ATD volunteer; she served as the Metro DC ATD President in 2016 and enjoyed two terms as a National Advisor for Chapters from 2017-2022.


Keynote Session Description: Unlocking VALUE: Discover and Express How You Make a Difference

Talent development professionals are at the heart of creating meaningful change at work, but how often do we pause to recognize our own value? You bring so much more to your role than the tasks you accomplish: it's time to uncover and celebrate the unique contributions that make you indispensable in your work.

Get ready to kick off an incredible day of learning with an engaging and interactive session designed just for you! Together, we'll explore the value you bring to your teams, organizations, and the learners you support as well as your personal and professional strengths. You'll be ready to craft a powerful narrative that showcases the impact you create every day. This session will invite you to reconnect with your purpose, embrace your worth, and leave with actionable strategies to show up with confidence and authenticity. Whether you’re shaping learning strategies, leading teams, or building the future of talent development, this session will inspire you to amplify your unique value. Let’s celebrate your contributions, share your brilliance, and make an unforgettable impact—starting today!


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Creating a World that Works better.

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