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Inspiring Keynotes
Past keynote speakers include Elliott Masie, Ekpedeme “Pamay” M. Bassey, Adam Grant, Gary Vaynerchuk, Guy Raz, Michelle Gielan, Dan Heath, Heidi Grant Halvorson, Charles Duhigg, Troy Carter, Francesca Gino, Steve Pemberton, Gretchen Rubin, Amy Webb and Susan Packard, among others. This year’s keynote speakers will engage and embolden you with anecdotes and personal experiences applicable to your mission in the future of corporate learning and development.
Educational Workshops
Subject-matter experts presenting real-world success stories.
CLO Symposium includes 10 intimate workshops featuring stories from some of the most innovative executives at the top-ranked organizations in L&D. We’ll cover some of the most important issues facing your teams today, including cultural immersion, competency- and skills-based learning, change management, experiential learning, artificial intelligence and machine learning, corporate educational alliances, performance mindset, strategic business alignment, critical leadership qualities for the future and more.
Attendees also receive recertification credits from both SHRM and HRCI.
2022 Keynote Speakers
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Career-Changing Networking Opportunities
Share stories, ask questions and find new partners in the industry.
Over the past 19 years, networking opportunities at the CLO Symposium have been named the No. 1 reason attendees say they continue to return. What began as a conference is now the strongest network you can join as a learning and development professional.
Agenda
Day 1
Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, introduces the event theme, “Revolutionary Learning in Transformative Times.”
Learning is the essential skill of the 21st century. Driven by rapid advances in technology and an increasingly connected world, change in the business world is constant, continual and faster than ever before. Whenever major change occurs, by the time things settle down long enough to codify and transmit the lessons we should learn from those changes, yet another change arrives.
In this chaotic, high-stakes environment, the challenge facing CLOs isn’t helping team members learn specific lessons; it’s helping them become “infinite learners” who have the tools and mindset to rapidly discover and refine new principles and techniques, and the courage and confidence to unlearn the rules of the past ― even if those rules previously helped them excel in their role and transform their careers.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
The fueling factors behind the global talent shortage are numerous. Older members of the workforce are retiring, an issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and younger employees may not have the skills or experience to fill those empty roles — or they may be pivoting into new careers entirely or reevaluating what they want their career journey to look like. They are also demanding more: For many employees today, flexibility in when and where they work, improved work-life balance and, importantly, opportunities for growth are not nice-to-haves — they are required to get them to stay.
As the shortage continues to loom over employers, …the digital talent marketplace market is exploding, as more and more organizations recognize that opening up internal opportunities is one of the most important steps they can take to engage their people and help them grow, as well as help the company identify skills already present among their internal talent pools. These marketplaces create more transparency and visibility into open opportunities for employees, give leaders better visibility into their labor supply, and can even reduce bias. In fact, Josh Bersin has called talent marketplaces “one of the most successful innovations in HR.”
And the systems are expanding in their capabilities, with a whole new market of data-driven, artificial intelligence-enabled systems built to grow continuously smarter as people take on new projects and roles within their organizations.
Join us for this conversation as we dive into how the talent marketplace is evolving, how organizations are using these powerful platforms to facilitate ongoing learning and equip employees with the skills and competencies needed for the future, and what lies ahead in this booming space.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
Join these TED-style talks, where learning leaders and executives will discuss the challenges and opportunities of these revolutionary times.
The day concludes with a note from Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, followed by open networking.
Day 2
Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, welcomes you back for Day 3 of the CLO Symposium, “Revolutionary Learning in Transformative Times.”
Many of us are familiar with the concepts of grit (perseverance and passion for long-term goals) and growth mindset (the belief that skills and intelligence can be improved with effort and persistence) and know from personal experience just how important these traits are in achieving professional success. New research reveals that these traits are also critical in the team context. When team leaders lead in a growth mindset-oriented way and team members work together to engage in gritty behaviors, the team thrives. Moreover, team members are three times more likely to have a positive experience, which increases their job satisfaction and makes them less likely to look for other opportunities. In this session, Dr. Hogan will share the latest research and present a leadership model designed to help current and emerging team leaders harness the power of these important traits.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
The metaverse has recently become an enormous global discussion, but the roots of this discourse are not new. It’s poised to provide endless, exciting opportunities, particularly in learning and development. But what is “metaverse learning”? And what are the challenges and possibilities it presents?
Augmented reality. Virtual reality. Mixed reality. It’s all a lot to wrap your head around, and even more so if you are closer to the beginning of your journey in learning with these extended reality — or XR — technologies.
Join us for this discussion about the metaverse’s potential and limitations in education, as we explore what learning organizations are currently trying, what they are learning, and — importantly — what’s next.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
Join these TED-style talks, where learning leaders and executives will discuss the challenges and opportunities of these revolutionary times.
The day concludes with a note from Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, followed by open networking.
Day 3
Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, welcomes you back for Day 3 of the CLO Symposium, “Revolutionary Learning in Transformative Times.”
Today’s business landscape demands more from corporate L&D. New ways of working have brought more responsibility for L&D to maximize business value through a renewed human-centered learning function. This new function goes beyond skills training and will include employee health and wellness, the move from scalable efficiency to scalable learning, and embracing and delivering on a “one-size-fits-one” approach.
In this session, we’ll explore how L&D is fast becoming the new business strategy and the ways to reset, rethink and rebuild your L&D operation to evolve the employee experience.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.
During this live recording focused on “Revolutionary Learning in Transformative Times” we’ll hear from one to two experts discussing the work they are currently doing and what they are trying to achieve, as well as personal career journeys on how they got to where they are today.
Join these TED-style talks, where learning leaders and executives will discuss the challenges and opportunities of these revolutionary times.
We conclude the event with a few words from Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, followed by open networking.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CLO Symposium
What is the CLO Symposium?
Developed and driven by the editors of Chief Learning Officer, the CLO Symposium is where learning, training and development professionals come together to learn from each other. By connecting with people and teams who have faced similar challenges and goals, you can learn practical applications that will help you and your team achieve the results your organization expects. This conference isn’t just for CLOs, though. Get the most out of the experience by bringing your team so you can all learn together.
The Symposium is held in the spring and fall in different locations each year, so if one event doesn’t work for your learning department, consider attending the other. We look forward to seeing you there!
How is the CLO Symposium connected to Chief Learning Officer?
The CLO Symposium is the ONLY conference series produced by the editors of Chief Learning Officer. Don’t be fooled by the surplus of copycat events with the words “Chief Learning Officer” or “CLO” in their title.
How long has CLO Symposium been around?
The CLO Symposium launched on Valentine’s Day Weekend in 2004. We have been hosting the event annually ever since.
Can I subscribe to receive special announcements and updates?
Why should I attend this event?
- Access to unparalleled learning opportunities focused on the key trends in learning and development.
- Walk away with actionable strategies and ideas that can be applied to your organization immediately.
- Participation and recognition in the community of leading thinkers and practitioners.
- Develop strategies for effective leadership development and seamless succession planning.
- Align development with organizational needs and priorities to deliver measurable results.
- Discover the latest trends and technology for enabling improved workforce performance.
- Create and refine your strategy for learning and development to lead in the new business environment.
About Agenda & Speakers
What types of sessions are offered?
Keynotes: The highlight of every CLO Symposium are the main stage keynote presentations. The editors of Chief Learning Officer begin researching and evaluating potential keynote speakers over a year in advance. Past headliners have included such trailblazers as Adam Grant, Michelle Gielan, Gretchen Rubin, Jonah Berger, Gary Vaynerchuk, Steve Pemberton, Bill Rassmussen, Charles Duhigg, Adam Braun, Geoff Colvin, and many more.
CLO Power Hour: Our take on TED Talks, these rapid-fire practitioner narratives are delivered in 15-minutes or less. We conclude the series of talks with a brief Q&A with the audience for a deeper dive.
Panel Discussion: Lively debates deliver knowledgable dialogue and unique perspectives on topics of keen interest to L&D leaders.
Spotlight Workshops: Ripped from the pages of Chief Learning Officer, these editorial driven breakout session dive deep into the issues that matter to you, and are presented by CLOs just like you.
Partner Workshops: These one-hour breakout sessions add rich content and value to the agenda. CLO event partners co-present with their corporate clients to share success stories about implementing a new program and/or solving a business issue for their client’s organization. You will have your choice of up to 16 case-study style presentations to choose from throughout the conference.
Where can I get a schedule of the workshops taking place during the conferences?
The workshop details are generally posted approximately 6-weeks prior to the event. Most of these are client case-studies presented on behalf of our event partners and often take a while to firm up. You’ll find everything we have so far listed in the agenda above.
However, you may review the completed program from our 2021 event to get a better idea of what you can expect.
Can I earn Professional Development Credits (PDC’s) for attending CLO Symposium?
HRCI
Earn up to 12 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
SHRM
BetterWork Media Group is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 12 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
ATD
BetterWorks Media Group has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program has been approved for a maximum of 11points.
How do I submit a proposal to speak?
Better workplaces create better lives. That’s our vision at Chief Learning Officer, digging into learning solutions for enterprise productivity. While we showcase stories monthly in print, we believe that gathering communities of leaders to share best practices and innovative approaches in employee learning and development, both in person and online, is equally important. This process begins with you.
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