Spring is finally here! For me, spring is a wonderful time to declutter and make room for new things.

I love filling my mind with new ideas and inspirations - and May is a great time to do exactly that. ATD hosts its International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) on May 17-20. Renowned experts are going to talk about current trends in talent development. ATD-LA will keep you updated on the conference and help you find other professionals in your area who are going to attend.

We are very interested in hearing your thoughts on current trends and developments in our profession. Throughout the month, we are going to have discussions with you, online and offline, to hear your opinion on this topic. What do you think is essential for us to know that probably wasn’t as important a few years ago? 

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Learning Technology. That's why I am excited about our June event highlight: ATD-LA's first L.A. Learn Tech Conference. We have five excellent speakers lined up to discuss different aspects of learning technology. If you ask yourself questions like ‘How do I get my LMS up to speed quickly?’, or ‘Should I incorporate mobile learning into our offering?’ this might be a great event for you. 

Let's get inspired by fresh ideas and current trends. I'm looking forward to hear your thoughts.

Happy May!

Katrin Kaehler
President