ATD St. Louis upcoming events

AI Adoption: From Rollout to Real Use (Meal Included) (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

AI adoption doesn’t happen when you roll out a tool—it happens when people actually use it. This session shows teams how to move from “We launched it” to “We live it.” Terri will explain how to master and adopt AI as a must-have business and communication tool.

Terri Turner, TST Business Strategies, Inc., Founder

Speaker Bio:

Terri delivered her first national training at just 23—and walked off stage to a standing ovation. Since then, she’s spent her career proving one thing: communication isn’t a soft skill; it’s a power skill that drives every result.

Today, Terri equips L&D teams, HR leaders, and mission‑driven organizations to communicate with clarity, confidence, and strategic impact. Her programs help leaders master AI as a communication tool, navigate tough conversations, reduce team friction, and deliver feedback that actually moves the needle.

Her workshops and executive sessions are fast‑paced, neuroscience‑backed, and infused with her signature enthusiasm. Terri has trained thousands across organizations like American Express, H&R Block, American Red Cross, Alpha Delta Pi, the National Small Business Association, and USA Gymnastics. A Certified Management Consultant and former NFL cheerleader, she brings unmatched energy and expertise to every room.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze current AI usage patterns to distinguish between one-off search engine use and systems-thinking, AI assistant-level application that identifies bottlenecks where AI can improve productivity and efficiency.

2. Apply the proprietary TST RCRQQ framework to teach clear, outcome-driven, prompt structures that support consistent organization-wide AI use and remain relevant despite rapid AI changing updates.

3. Evaluate TST SOP Guidelines to determine AI security and usage parameters that best align with organizational culture and human-centered needs.

Need help sharing the why with leadership or documenting this development on your performance review?

This session Builds the following Capabilities and skills from the ATD Capability Model:

Personal Capability - Communication, Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making, Collaboration and Leadership, and Lifelong Learning
Professional Capability - Training Delivery and Facilitation Technology Application, Career and Leadership Development
Organizational Capability - Business Insights, Consulting and Business Partnering, Organizational Development and Culture, Future Readiness

This session has been approved for recertification credits by the Association for Talent Development.

Instructional Designer Growth Series Launchers SIG (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Instructional Designer Growth Series

A year-long, capability-building journey for new and emerging Instructional Designers.

The Instructional Designer Growth Series is a four-part, year-long Special Interest Group designed to help new and developing Instructional Designers build clarity, capability, and confidence in their professional practice. Each quarter blends mindset, skill development, and practical application—aligned with the ATD Talent Development Capability Model—to help participants grow from task-focused designers into strategic learning professionals.

Across four quarterly sessions—THINK, BUILD, GROW, EXECUTE—participants will clarify their professional identity, strengthen core instructional design capabilities, develop reusable assets and workflows, elevate their design decisions, and build sustainable habits that support long-term career growth. Each session includes prework, hands-on exercises, peer collaboration, and a field assignment that reinforces real-world application.

Meet our Speaker: David Kolmer!

Who is David Kolmer?

David Kolmer is a learning experience designer, gamification strategist, writer, and podcast host who helps organizations turn training into engaging, behavior-changing experiences. With over a decade of experience in corporate learning and leadership development, he designs practical, human-centered programs that blend play, technology, and business outcomes to drive real performance.

What Will You Learn by Attending?

By the end of this session you will be able to:

Articulate a Definite Chief Aim that guides business decisions.
Describe how identity influences entrepreneurial behavior and performance.
Distinguish between assets and liabilities in entrepreneurial contexts.

Who Should Attend?

If you're an early-career and developing Instructional designer, career-pivoter, or L&D professional seeking structure, community, and a strategic path to becoming a confident, capable, and future ready Instructional Designer!

Need help explaining the “why” behind this work to leadership or highlighting its impact?

This session Builds the following Capabilities and skills from the ATD Capability Model:

Personal Capability - Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making, and Lifelong Learning
Professional Capability - Career and Leadership Development
Organizational Capability - Organization Development and Culture, and Change Management

To learn more about our capability model, visit https://capability.td.org/!

This session has been approved for recertification credits by the Association for Talent Development.

Annual ATD St. Louis Learn Conference -Celebrating 80 Years of Growth: From Legacy to Learning Revolution (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Annual ATD St. Louis Learn Conference

Our Chapter's Turning 80!!!!

Join your peers in the Learning & Talent Development community for our annual ATD St. Louis Learn Conference! Register EARLY for discounted pricing! Registration opens April 15th!

Conference highlights...

Both In Person and Virtual Options
Free Parking
Target Learning Tracks facilitated by experienced facilitators
Light Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks included with registration
L&D Focused Vendors on site throughout the conference

And so much more!!!

More details about our speakers and session descriptions will be posted soon on our conference website.

To for questions about sponsorship or vendor opportunities please reach out to presidentelect@atdstl.org.

These sessions have been approved for recertification credits by the Association for Talent Development.