ATD St. Louis upcoming events

2026 ATD St. Louis Sponsorship Options (01 Jan 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Sponsorship Opportunities

Be a part of legacy and learning revolution at the ATD St. Louis Annual Conference, a premier event in the talent development industry. This conference gathers thought leaders, industry experts, and enthusiastic professionals for a day filled with inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Sponsorship Tiers: Elevate Your Brand

As a chapter sponsor or conference vendor, your organization will be at the center of innovation and excellence in the talent development field. This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your brand to a dedicated audience of HR professionals, corporate trainers, and business leaders. Your sponsorship not only positions your organization as a key player in this dynamic industry but also aligns your brand with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Showcase your brand to a highly targeted audience.
Gain high-profile exposure through strategic branding opportunities.
Engage directly with decision makers and influencers in the industry.
Align your company with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of an event shaping the future of the industry. Join us as a sponsor today!

If you have any specific questions about your vendor table or about chapter sponsorship, please connect via email with community@atdstl.org.

Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits

Benefits	Conference Vendor $150	Conference VIP Vendor $400	Bronze Level $500	Silver Level $750	Gold Level $1,000	Platinum Level $1500
Conference: Your organization's logo on our conference-specific marketing materials	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Conference: Acknowledgement of your sponsorship during opening segment	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Conference: Vendor table set-up in a prominent location	✅	✅		✅	✅	✅
Conference: Your organization's promo materials included in our conference welcome bags				✅	✅	✅
Conference: Full registration for our Conference (September 17, 2026)		✅ 1individual registration included	Sponsor discount code available	✅ 1 individual registration included	✅ 2 (including presenter)	✅ 3 (including presenter)
Conference: Be a featured presenter or a provide product demo during our conference breakout sessions					✅	✅
Conference: Spotlight presentation or video during conference						✅
Chapter Announcement of your sponsorship at 1 chapter event and 1 social media post			✅	✅	✅	✅
Recognition of your sponsorship at each chapter event for 1 year			✅	✅	✅	✅
ATD STL Website: Your organization’s logo with a link to your website			✅	✅	✅	✅
Featured presenter for 1 monthly chapter program						✅
Membership: 1-year membership(s) in ATD St. Louis for you and/or your colleague(s)			special discount code	special discount code	✅ 1 individual	✅ 2 individuals

Join us early to secure your preferred tier and maximize your brand's visibility!

(Virtual) From Vanity Metrics to Performance Intelligence - Inside the Modernized Kirkpatrick Model (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet Our Speaker:

Vanessa Alzate

Owner and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners and

Founder and CEO of Anchored Training

Vanessa Milara Alzate is the Owner and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners and Founder and CEO of Anchored Training. With more than fifteen years of experience, she has advised organizations across industries including life sciences, the federal government, and the Department of Defense. Since acquiring Kirkpatrick Partners in 2023, she has led the next era ofthe globally recognized Kirkpatrick Model®, helping organizations position evaluation as the foundation of performance and results.

Session Description:

Explore the modernized Kirkpatrick Four Levels® and how to move beyond vanity metrics toward meaningful measures of behavior, performance, and results. Leave with practical ideas to strengthen accountability, decision-making, and impact.

Session Objectives:

Identify the limitations of vanity metrics in evaluating learning effectiveness.
Explain what is new in the modernized Kirkpatrick Four Levels® framework.
Apply evaluation principles that connect learning design and measurement to behavior, performance, and results.

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 - Career and Leadership Development
Organizational Capability - Organization Development and Culture, and Performance Improvement

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

(Virtual) The New Rules of Trust: Fueling Innovation and Engagement (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet Our Speaker:

Dr. Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group

Dr. Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group, is a leadership and workplace culture advisor, author, and coach who specializes in the intersection of emotional intelligence and business strategy. A Bronze Star recipient and U.S. Army veteran, Jevon blends resilience with deep empathy to help organizations build cultures where people feel valued and empowered.

Session Description:

Discover how trust drives innovation and engagement and how to build it intentionally. Explore the HEART Framework, proven tools, and leader behaviors you can apply right away to create a culture where people share ideas, take smart risks, and embrace change.

Session Objectives:

- Understand the link between psychological safety, innovation, and employee engagement.

- Learn the HEART Framework for building trust through everyday leader behaviors.

- Leave with a customizable playbook to apply trust-building practices in your organization immediately.

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:

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