December 2026 Chapter Meeting (In-Person)

🌟 ATD Las Vegas Presents: Industry Leader’s Annual Panel Discussion 🌟

How is technology — and AI in particular — actually changing the day-to-day work of Talent Development professionals? This year's panel theme, "A, E, I, Oh, and You," brings together three giants in our field to dig into exactly that.

Our panelists will discuss how AI and emerging technology are reshaping the way they design, deliver, and evaluate learning — from instructional design and accessibility to immersive technology and content strategy — and where they see the biggest shifts heading into the year ahead.

💥 But that's not all…

This is a rare chance to hear directly from three of the field's most respected voices in one room, comparing notes on what's changing, what's staying the same, and what TD professionals should be paying attention to right now.

This isn't just another panel — it's your chance to hear from the people shaping the conversation nationally, and to walk away with a clearer sense of where our profession is headed. Will you be there for one of ATD Las Vegas's most popular annual events?

Meet Our Panelists

Destery Hildenbrand

Destery Hildenbrand is a learning technology consultant with over 20 years of experience in training and development, including more than a decade focused on immersive and emerging technologies. His work centers on AI, augmented and mixed reality, and interactive learning design, helping organizations plan, design, and develop engaging, effective learning experiences powered by emerging tech.
🔗 Destery Hildenbrand LinkedIn

Diane Elkins

Diane Elkins is the co-founder of Artisan Learning, a custom learning design firm, and a nationally recognized e-learning expert. A frequent speaker for ATD, Training Magazine, ASAE, and The Learning Guild (where she was named a Guild Master in 2024), Diane is the co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series and E-Learning Fundamentals: A Practical Guide from ATD Press. She is also a founding member of Inspire Accessibility, championing accessibility across the e-learning industry.
🔗 Diane Elkins LinkedIn

Bianca Woods

Bianca Woods is a Content Manager at ATD, covering all things learning and development. Her past roles include guiding community and content initiatives at Articulate, community and event programming at The Learning Guild, and instructional design work at BMO Financial Group. Bianca is passionate about how visual design and multimedia help people learn, and she loves test-driving new technology.
🔗 Bianca Woods LinkedIn

TISOH employees are welcome to join us for free — use coupon code HostFacility at registration.

Attending as an ATD LV chapter partner or speaker invitation? Please contact your organization's representative to receive free registration.

📍 Location: TISOH – The International School of Hospitality, 3614 E Sunset Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89120
📅 Date: Friday, December 10, 2027
⏰ Time:

• Networking & Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 AM
• Panel Discussion: 9:00 – 10:30 AM

This session does not qualify for APTD or CPTD recertification CEUs.

This registration is for the Chapter Meeting. There is a separate registration for virtual attendees.

Tickets

$0.00 Chapter Members (including Board Members)
$0.00 TISOH Employees
$0.00 Invited Chapter Partners
$10.00 Guests