The first ATD NYC Micro-Conference established what would become our chapter’s flagship event. We brought together talent development professionals for sessions and conversation, planting the foundation for everything that followed.
A growing annual experience for NYC’s talent development community.
Practitioners, leaders, and experts sharing ideas across the field.
A community of learners, designers, coaches, HR leaders, and OD pros.
Built by and for the learning, talent, and workplace development field.
A full year of learning in one focused experience.
The ATD NYC Micro-Conference is our flagship annual event, bringing together emerging and established professionals across HR, L&D, OD, and talent development for learning, connection, and inspiration.
In a single experience, we bring together the depth and range of a full year of chapter programming — from thought leadership sessions to hands-on breakout workshops designed to meet you where you are and move you forward.
Whether you've spent decades shaping this field or you're just finding your footing in it, the Micro-Conference is a chance to deepen your craft, expand your network, and contribute to the advancement of our profession.
The Micro-Conference welcomes all professionals, with special pricing available for ATD NYC members.
Preview the experiences, conversations, and connections that will move you forward during this year’s Micro-Conference.
Micro-Conference 4.0 is now accepting session proposals. This year's theme, Subway to Success: Leading Through AI & Change, invites talent development professionals to share insights on navigating change, integrating AI into practice, and leading through complexity.
We are especially interested in sessions that are practical, interactive, and designed to help participants apply new ideas to their work.
We program a mix of formats, including breakout workshops, panels, and more. We welcome proposals at all experience levels. If you have a perspective worth sharing with a room full of engaged L&D practitioners, we want to hear from you.
June 1–25, 2026
Bring your perspective, practice, and experience to a community of talent development professionals ready to learn.
Since its launch, the Micro-Conference has grown into one of the most anticipated days on the ATD NYC annual calendar. Each year, we raise the bar: more sessions, stronger speakers, and a larger community of talent development professionals coming together to learn and connect.
The first ATD NYC Micro-Conference established what would become our chapter’s flagship event. We brought together talent development professionals for sessions and conversation, planting the foundation for everything that followed.
Year two raised the bar on speaker caliber and grew our attendance, deepening the sense of community that makes the Micro-Conference distinct. The room reflected a growing appetite for concentrated, high-quality professional development.
Year three saw the Micro-Conference grow in both size and scope. We expanded the number and variety of sessions, doubled attendance again, and continued to build an event that delivers more every year.