ATD Houston 2026 Talent Development Conference: Full Schedule

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Building Great Talent Managers: The 4+2 Model

Thursday September 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

There’s not a secret to growing better talent faster, there’s a process. In this 3-hour highly interactive and practical workshop, you’ll learn about and assess your organization’s talent production line – the disciplined process for producing talent. You’ll learn where most organizations go wrong and how the best thrive. You’ll also become a better talent-building HR leader with the...
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Thursday September 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
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Build an Evaluation Strategy that Build Continuous Improvement into Your Training Program

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

Effective evaluation is about more than measuring satisfaction. This workshop explores multiple evaluation methodologies and demonstrates how to integrate them into a comprehensive continuous improvement process. Participants will learn how to review training materials, assessments, and performance data to ensure programs remain relevant, effective, and aligned with organizational needs.

Speakers

Robert Cocheu

Training Manager, CVR Energy

Robert is a learning and development professional with over 25 years of experience in corporate America and is currently the Training Manager of CVR Energy. A Past President of the ATD Houston Chapter, Robert holds both the CPTD and CPTM certifications. Robert and his wife of 35 years... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Culture Is Operations: Turning Learning into Behaviors Your System Reinforces

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

Training may introduce new behaviors, but culture determines whether they survive. This interactive session explores how organizations can connect learning outcomes to the routines, expectations, feedback mechanisms, and systems that reinforce behavior over time. Participants will use a practical Culture Operations Canvas to translate values and learning objectives into observable, measurable...
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John Marshall

Founder, Executive Coach & Lead Facilitator, Humessence LLC

John Marshall, MS, PCC, NBC-HWC, is the founder of Humessence, a Houston-based leadership and culture enablement company that helps organizations turn human potential into sustainable performance. John works with leaders, teams, and HR organizations through executive coaching, immersive... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
TBA

9:00am CDT

From Data Collection to Strategic Analysis

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

Today's organizations have access to more intelligence than ever before, yet many learning and talent decisions are still based on limited data. This interactive session introduces Strategic Analysis, a modern approach to the Analysis phase of ADDIE that incorporates business, talent, performance, culture, and AI-assisted insights. Participants will leave with practical tools to transform...
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Tonya Tucker Collins

Head of Talent and Growth, Inersect

Tonya Tucker Collins is the Head of Talent & Organization Growth at Intersect, where she leads Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Talent Management, and Organizational Effectiveness. An Executive Talent Strategist, she helps organizations transform organizational intelligence... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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9:00am CDT

From Design to Scale: Using AI to Build Talent Programs That Last

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

AI can increase efficiency, but it cannot fix a poorly designed talent program. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, this session explores how strategic program design creates quality while AI enables scale. Participants will learn where human judgment is essential, where AI can reduce administrative burden, and how both can work together to create sustainable talent development...
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Erica Jenkins

Manager, Global Talent & Culture, Univar Solutions

Erica Jenkins, SHRM-SCP, believes the best talent strategies are the ones employees don't just experience, they feel. With nearly 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Strategy, and Leadership Development, she has built and scaled global programs that strengthen leadership... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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From Program to Pipeline: Creating a Continuous Flow of Future Leaders

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

Building a sustainable leadership pipeline requires more than delivering training programs. Using a real-world case study, this session explores how organizations can create scalable leadership development ecosystems through blended learning, manager involvement, reinforcement practices, and continuous development opportunities. Participants will leave with practical ideas for strengthening...
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Crystal Andrus

Learning & Development Manager, Westlake

Crystal Andrus has 12 years of experience in the learning and development field after being in secondary education for several years. She began her corporate learning career in the oil and gas industry, holding various learning roles from instructional designer to talent management... Read More →

Jasmine John

Learning & Development Manager (HIP), Westlake

Jasmine John, Ed.D., has more than 10 years of experience in education and training. She began her career as a trainer and educator before serving in roles including instructional coach and curriculum designer. In 2024, Jasmine transitioned into corporate learning and development... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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9:00am CDT

Stop Building Programs. Start Building Pipelines.

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

Most organizations invest in leadership programs. Few invest in leadership pipelines. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn a practical framework for designing leadership development systems that continuously identify, develop, and advance future leaders. Attendees will assess their current approach, identify key gaps, and leave with a leadership pipeline blueprint aligned to...
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Brittani Hendricks

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
TBA

9:00am CDT

The Human Side of AI: Why Your People Are the Real Bottleneck

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

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Many organizations are investing heavily in AI technology while overlooking the human factors that determine adoption and success. This session examines the three most common barriers to AI readiness: resistance, skill gaps, and tool overload. Participants will apply a practical readiness framework and leave with actionable strategies for building an AI-capable workforce that can adapt alongside...
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Jade Williams

Jade Williams, PMP, CSM, CSPO, Data Operations Manager | Founder, PlotOnIt Consulting

Jade Williams, PMP, CSM, CSPO, is a Data Operations Manager at CareWorks, a Sedgwick Company, and Founder of PlotOnIt AI Consulting, where she helps organizations navigate the human side of AI adoption. With over 10 years of experience spanning data operations, IT, project management... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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When More Isn't Better: How Organizations Sustain Performance in an Age of Perpetual Acceleration

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

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Organizations today face a constant stream of priorities, initiatives, and change. This session explores why sustainable performance depends less on doing more and more on making intentional decisions about capacity, sequencing, and focus. Participants will complete an Organizational Capacity Audit and gain practical tools for improving adoption, reinforcing learning, and sustaining long-term...
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Carol Enneking

CEO, Lead Learn Legacy LLC

Carol Enneking is an executive advisor, leadership strategist, and award-winning author who has spent more than 25 years helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve organizational effectiveness, and build cultures where people and performance thrive together. After advising... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Your Onboarding Program Is Your First Leadership Program: Designing an Employee Experience That Builds Future Talent

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

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The foundation of a strong talent pipeline begins on day one. This session explores how strategic onboarding can accelerate performance, strengthen engagement, improve retention, and prepare employees for future growth. Participants will learn a practical framework for creating onboarding experiences that build confidence, capability, connection, and commitment during the critical first 90 days.

Speakers

Eva Baltazar

Professional Learning and Development Business Partner, Retina Consultants of Texas

Professional Experience Learning & Development Business Partner, Retina Consultants of Texas Over 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, leadership, employee development, and training Designed and facilitated instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced learning programs... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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