ATD South Florida proudly presents our 2026 Champions of Learning celebration! This event is a spectacular celebration of the best practices and successes in Talent Development across the South Florida community. Celebrate the leaders, teams and programs shaping the future of workplace learning! Champions of Learning is ATD South Florida’s signature annual celebration — bringing together HR, L&D, Talent, Coaching, and Organizational Development professionals for an evening of recognition, connection, and inspiration. For more than 25 years, this event has honored bold thinkers, courageous leaders, and best-in-class learning initiatives that move organizations forward. This year’s theme — Leading Without Limits — recognizes those who challenge convention, break silos, and design learning experiences that create real impact. If you care about learning. If you care about leadership. If you care about people. This night is for you. Overview of the Event Networking HourThe evening will begin with a networking hour. This is a great opportunity to network with professionals and learning teams across the South Florida communities. Share ideas, swap stories and explore opportunities while making new friends! Keynote Speaker: Liane Davey Organizational psychologist, author, and sought-after leadership speaker, Liane Davey challenges leaders to rethink how they show up, collaborate, and lead — especially when stakes are high and conditions are complex. Her keynote will leave you energized, provoked, and equipped to lead without limits. Past Presidents Panel Four former ATD South Florida Presidents come together on one stage to answer the burning questions every learning leader is asking. Real talk. Real stories. Real wisdom. Awards Ceremony Following the keynote, organizations and Learning and Talent Development professionals will be recognized for best practices in the field. The night will conclude with the announcement of the top award winners for best practices.Event Details Dress is business casual. Cash bar will be available. Plated dinner. Registration questions? contact us at info@atdsfl.org.
2026 Champions of Learning celebration!
This event is a spectacular celebration of the best practices and successes in Talent Development across the South Florida community.
Celebrate the leaders, teams and programs shaping the future of workplace learning!
Champions of Learning is ATD South Florida’s signature annual celebration — bringing together HR, L&D, Talent, Coaching, and Organizational Development professionals for an evening of recognition, connection, and inspiration.
For more than 25 years, this event has honored bold thinkers, courageous leaders, and best-in-class learning initiatives that move organizations forward. This year’s theme — Leading Without Limits — recognizes those who challenge convention, break silos, and design learning experiences that create real impact.
If you care about learning. If you care about leadership. If you care about people. This night is for you.
Overview of the Event
Networking HourThe evening will begin with a networking hour. This is a great opportunity to network with professionals and learning teams across the South Florida communities.
Share ideas, swap stories and explore opportunities while making new friends!
Keynote Speaker: Liane Davey
Organizational psychologist, author, and sought-after leadership speaker, Liane Davey challenges leaders to rethink how they show up, collaborate, and lead — especially when stakes are high and conditions are complex.
Her keynote will leave you energized, provoked, and equipped to lead without limits.
Past Presidents Panel
Four former ATD South Florida Presidents come together on one stage to answer the burning questions every learning leader is asking.
Real talk. Real stories. Real wisdom.
Awards Ceremony
Following the keynote, organizations and Learning and Talent Development professionals will be recognized for best practices in the field. The night will conclude with the announcement of the top award winners for best practices.
Registration questions? contact us at info@atdsfl.org.
Registration Timeframes
Evening Agenda:
4:00 - Registration and Networking 5:30 - Keynote with Liane Davey 6:15 - Three-course Dinner 6:45 - Past President's Panel 7:30 Awards and Closing Comments
4:00 - Registration and Networking
5:30 - Keynote with Liane Davey
6:15 - Three-course Dinner
6:45 - Past President's Panel
7:30 Awards and Closing Comments
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