Register now to join us for a Friday morning virtual cup of coffee!
ATDChi is brewing up a fresh batch of connection and learning at our quarterly Sip & Share networking event. This interactive experience brings talent development professionals together to mix ideas, share insights, and spark new approaches to real-world challenges.
Network on Tap Build meaningful connections with fellow L&D professionals from across the Chicago area.
Freshly Brewed Ideas Share your challenges and solutions—and walk away inspired by new perspectives in talent development.
A Blend of Learning Engage in facilitated conversations that help you refine strategies and elevate your impact at work.
ATDChi members and sponsors only
Join the Chicagoland chapter for a one-hour Ask Me Anything spotlighting national talent leaders from across the profession. These leaders will share what they’re currently shaping in the world of talent management — from leadership development and workforce strategy to emerging trends and innovations. Then, the floor opens to you: bring your questions, challenges, and curiosities for an honest, unscripted conversation with experts who are doing the work.
JD Dillon began his career on the frontline, gaining firsthand experience leading teams in theme parks, movie theaters, and contact centers. These roles shaped his understanding of how people learn, perform, and succeed in fast-paced business environments. Over the past 25 years, JD has become a leading voice in frontline enablement. He has worked in operations and talent development roles with global organizations, including Disney, AMC, Kaplan, and Axonify. JD continues to shape technology, content, and services used by millions of frontline workers around the world in industries like retail, grocery, food service, hospitality, logistics, financial services, and more. A popular keynote speaker, prolific creator, and author of The Modern Learning Ecosystem and The Frontline Enablement Playbook, JD advises organizations on frontline performance strategy, ecosystem architecture, and AI-enabled solutions that help people do their best work every day. JD lives in Orlando, Florida and is an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. Learn more about his work at LearnGeek.co.
