Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase

?? Keynote Announcement! We are honored to welcome ?? Julie Dirksen ?? as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase! Julie is the author of the classics "Design For How People Learn" and Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change," bringing deep expertise in learning strategy and behavioral science to Chicagoland. As a consultant, educator, and Learning Guild Guildmaster, she has dedicated her career to designing learning experiences that drive real change. Julie’s insights will challenge and inspire us to think differently about how we design learning that truly works. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the best in the field! Registration opens soon. #cets #keynote

Want to share your expertise with the eLearning community? The Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase is looking for speakers! This event is a must-attend for learning professionals who want to explore innovative strategies, tools, and trends in instructional design, technology, and engagement. If you have insights, case studies, or practical techniques to share, now’s the time to step up! ?? Who should apply? - Instructional designers - eLearning developers - Learning leaders - Learning strategists - Educators and trainers - Anyone with a passion for effective digital learning solutions Proposals are due on Friday, April 4! Whether you're a seasoned speaker or new to presenting, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the conversation and connect with fellow learning professionals. Ready to share your knowledge? Submit your proposal today! The link is in the comments. #CETS25 #eLearning #InstructionalDesign #LearningAndDevelopment #ConferenceSpeaker

Mark your calendars! The Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase returns on August 19, 2025, in Naperville, Illinois. The call for speakers and sponsors is coming soon! Watch this space for updates.

Exciting News from OLxD - Organizational Learning & Development! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our very first certificate program — The Cohort ?? When we first conceptualized this program back in February 2023, the idea was simple: an eight-hour learning experience on targeted L&D topics. But we wanted more than just knowledge sharing — we wanted real transformation. So, in December, we redesigned it into a 24-hour immersive learning experience where participants don’t just learn but apply what they’re learning to real-life organizational challenges. What’s in it for you? 4 power-packed Cohorts scheduled for 2025 9 expert facilitators ready to pour their hearts (and brains) into each session Hands-on learning with practical applications tailored to your organization Weekend-friendly format: Friday through Sunday sessions designed to fit your schedule Valued at $1000–$3000 elsewhere — but absolutely FREE, thanks to our Facilitators ! ?? First Cohort drops on March 7th — Don’t Miss Out! ?? Important: Since participants will be using their organization as a case study, we need supervisors' commitment. So, supervisors will be required to register their team members. Hurry! Limited slots available. Visit www.olxd.org/cohort to: Learn more about each session Register for the upcoming Cohort Or join the waiting list for future sessions Let’s make 2025 the year you take your L&D game to the next level! OLxD - Organizational Learning & Development remains committed to developing L&D capabilities in Africa #OLxD2025 #CohortProgram #LearningAndDevelopment #OLxD #ProfessionalGrowth #LDCohort #FutureReady #CertificationProgram

?? Kick Off 2025 with a Game-Changing Webinar!??? Are you ready to take your team and organization to the next level? ??? ?? Join us for OLxD - Organizational Learning & Development's First Webinar of the Year with the brilliant Seni Sulyman, Co-Founder & CEO of Talstack, as we uncover:??? How to Build High-Performing Organizations??? ?? Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025?? ? Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (WAT)?? ?? Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/d9zkKe_N By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with practical steps to:?? ? Identify what makes high-performing organizations thrive.?? ? Design L&D strategies aligned with your business goals.?? ? Implement continuous improvement frameworks that empower your teams to succeed.? ?? This is the ultimate opportunity for learning and development analyst, leaders, managers, and innovators looking to drive peak performance in 2025!? ?? Start your year strong. Reserve your spot today: ?? https://lnkd.in/d9zkKe_N Let’s set the tone for success this year. See you there! ???? #learning #newyear #olxd #growth #learninganddevelopment

??Tick tick tick! Planning for CETS 2025 is starting in a few weeks?. If you're interested in helping plan the conference, complete the initial interest form in the comments, and we'll contact you with more details in late October. We're looking forward to fresh ideas and new insights to make the conference better than ever! You can participate remotely, too!

ATD Chicago is looking for volunteers! Your passion and expertise are what make our ATD chapter thrive. Please reach out to Jason Berry on Linkedin or via email ([email protected]) if you are interested. We encourage you to let us know by 11/1/2024 in order to fill positions for the 2025 Board of Directors. #networking #ATD #talentdevelopment

??Autumn is here! That means planning for CETS 2025 is starting soon ?. If you're interested in helping plan the conference, complete the initial interest form in the comments, and we'll contact you with more details in late October. We're looking forward to fresh ideas and new insights to make the conference better than ever! You can participate remotely, too!

?? Planning for CETS 2025 begins soon ?. If you're interested in helping plan next year's conference, complete the initial interest form in the comments, and we'll contact you with more details in late October. You can participate remotely, too!

?? Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase this year! It was a spectacular turnout and, once again, the vibe was ALIVE! ?? We received lots of gratitude and compliments about the conference and we appreciate it. But here's the deal. All the spreadsheets, graphics, and mass emails we tirelessly put together and distribute do not make the conference... ?? THE PEOPLE MAKE THE CONFERENCE! The speakers make the conference. The volunteers make the conference. The attendees ARE the conference! None of this happens without you, and you demonstrated that again this year. ?? Thank you to our organizers - Jim Wallace, Linda Jansak, and Hadiya Nuriddin, MA, MEd. Thank you to our support team - Apryl Cox Jackson and Kristin DeGroot. Thank you to all our volunteers. Thank you to our host organizations - ATD Chicagoland and Society for Technical Communication - Chicago Chapter (STC Chicago). ?? And thank you to our amazing keynote speaker, Kevin M. Yates, for an engaging, informative, and interactive keynote! ?? See you next year - same place, same time, same vibe. ??♀? (Psst - If you want to get involved, there's a link to our initial volunteer interest form in the comments) #cets24