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CLO Symposium 2023

CLO Symposium 2023

All Eyes on the Future: Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning

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2023 CLO Symposium

All Eyes on the Future: Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning

October 15-18, 2023 | San Diego, CA

Over the past few years, we’ve tossed around words like agile, pivot and new normal until we are blue in the face. While the mere mention of these overused phrases may elicit a cringe or an eye-roll, what it all adds up to is that the future of work will continuously demand new ideas, new business models and new skills. And to survive and flourish, our teams and — indeed — each of us as individuals must embrace a lifelong learning mindset and culture.

We invite you to join us October 15-18, 2023, in San Diego for the annual Chief Learning Officer Symposium, where we will explore how learning and development leaders are building and promoting these environments within their organizations, the challenges they face in doing so, and how these efforts are supporting individuals in their career journeys and impacting business outcomes.

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CLO Symposium, now in its 19th year, is the premier event for learning and development executives to gather and exchange ideas, best practices and emerging trends. Developed and driven by the editors of Chief Learning Officer magazine, 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. Get the most out of the experience by bringing your top executives and team members to the event (ask us about group discounts). We look forward to seeing you there!

SPECIAL NOTE: We understand there has been some confusion with numerous “CLO” events that have sprouted up over the years. The annual CLO Symposium is the ONLY conference produced by the editors of Chief Learning Officer magazine (published since 2003), chieflearningofficer.com. CLO Symposium has been the gold standard for corporate learning events for 19 years. Accept no substitutes.

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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
Hear from subject-matter experts presenting real-world success stories.
CLO Symposium includes 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 company culture considerations, 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.

Recertification Credits
Attendees also receive recertification credits from ATD, SHRM and HRCI.

Agenda

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Pre-Conference – Oct. 15

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm CT
LearningElite Awards Ceremony
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm CT
LearningElite Awards After-Party

Day 1 – Oct. 16

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm CT
Welcome Address

Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s chief content officer and editor-in-chief, introduces the event theme, “All Eyes on the Future: Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning”.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
Kevin M. Yates
The L&D Detective
Impact Investigations
Read More
Keynote Address
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Workshop 1

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Workshop 2

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Workshop 3

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Workshop 4

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm CT
Networking/Coffee Break
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT
CLO PowerHour

Join these TED-style talks, where learning leaders and executives will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the future of learning.

3:30 – 3:45 p.m.: FastTalk
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.: FastTalk
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.: FastTalk
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.: Q&A

4:45 pm - 6:15 pm CT
LIP Awards Ceremony & Reception
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm CT
LIP Awards After-Party

Day 2 – Oct. 17

7:00 am - 8:00 am CT
Networking Breakfast
8:00 am - 8:15 am CT
Partner Spotlight Interview
8:15 am - 9:15 am CT
Ruth Gotian
Chief Learning Officer
Weill Cornell Medicine
Read More
Keynote Address
9:15 am - 10:15 am CT
Workshop 1

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

9:15 am - 10:15 am CT
Workshop 2

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

9:15 am - 10:15 am CT
Workshop 3

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

9:15 am - 10:15 am CT
Workshop 4

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

10:15 am - 10:45 am CT
Networking Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am CT
Workshop 5

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

10:45 am - 11:45 am CT
Workshop 6

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

10:45 am - 11:45 am CT
Workshop 7

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

10:45 am - 11:45 am CT
Workshop 8

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

11:45 am - 12:45 am CT
Networking Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm CT
Workshop 9

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm CT
Workshop 10

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm CT
Workshop 11

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm CT
Workshop 12

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

1:45 pm - 2:00 pm CT
Partner Spotlight Interview
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
CLO Roundtable
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm CT
Networking Break
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm CT
Fireside Chat: Voices of CLO Live Podcast

Day 3 – Oct. 18

7:00 am - 8:00 am CT
Networking Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am CT
CLO PowerHour

Join these TED-style talks, where learning leaders and executives will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the future of learning.

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.: FastTalk
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.: FastTalk
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.: FastTalk
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.: Q&A

9:00 am - 10:00 am CT
Workshop 1

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

9:00 am - 10:00 am CT
Workshop 2

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

9:00 am - 10:00 am CT
Workshop 3

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

9:00 am - 10:00 am CT
Workshop 4

Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend any of our four simultaneous 1-hour presentations with Q&A.

10:00 am - 10:30 am CT
Networking Break
10:30 am - 10:45 am CT
Partner Spotlight Interview
10:45 am - 11:45 am CT
Kamales Lardi
Chief Executive Officer
Lardi & Partner Consulting
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Keynote Address
11:45 am
Conclusion / Lunch To Go

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.

2023 Keynote Speakers

Kamales Lardi 
Chief Executive Officer
Lardi & Partner Consulting
Kevin M. Yates 
The L&D Detective
Impact Investigations
Ruth Gotian 
Chief Learning Officer
Weill Cornell Medicine

Past Speakers

Lance Hitchins 
Head of Training at Mitsubishi Electric UK & Ireland Branch
Mitsubishi Electric
Angela Blake 
Manager - Talent
Verizon
Noah G. Rabinowitz 
Vice President of Human Resources and Global Head of Learning and Development
Moderna
Johann Laville 
Chief Learning Officer
Global Learning and Development, Merck & Co., Inc
Ave Rio 
Managing Editor
BetterWork Media Group
Erika Van De Yacht 
Associate Director – Learning
Sentry
David Denz 
President & Senior Learning & Performance Architect
Leieren Performance Learning Systems, LLC
Brandon Busteed 
Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation
Kaplan
Monique Bradshaw 
Director, Leadership Solutions
ADP
Dr. Apral Foreman,Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA (She/Her)
Performance Analyst
Blue Sprig Pediatrics
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Headline Sponsors

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2022 Sponsors

Coursera For Business
Northwestern Kellogg School of Management

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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 and development professionals come together to learn from each other. By connecting with people and teams who face similar challenges and goals, you can learn practical applications that will help you and your team achieve the results your organization expects. Get the most out of the experience by bringing your senior team members so you can all learn together and maximize your experience.

The Symposium is held annually in the fall in a different location each year. We look forward to seeing you there!

How is the CLO Symposium connected to Chief Learning Officer?

The CLO Symposium is the ONLY annual conference 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?

First and foremost, sign up to receive email updates from Chief Learning Officer. You can also stay up to date by joining the Chief Learning Officer group on LinkedIn, following Chief Learning Officer on Twitter and Instagram, and checking out the #CLOsym hashtag.

Who should attend the CLO Symposium?

For complete details on the terms that apply to registration and other important disclaimers, please read through the following:

Registration Policy
Registration for Chief Learning Officer events is restricted to internal learning & development practitioners and a limited number of sponsors with clearly defined roles. This policy is in place to assure that every live CLO event offers a respectful, relaxed environment where active professionals can network, learn from one another and have frank discussions about what is happening in their industry, organizations and careers. All registrations are subject to review. If it is determined that the registrant does not qualify, the registration will be cancelled and a refund issued to the card supplied.

Why should I attend this event?
  • Gain access to unparalleled learning opportunities focused on key trends in learning and development.
  • Walk away with actionable strategies and ideas that can be applied to your organization immediately.
  • Participate and gain recognition among a 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.
Who should attend the CLO Symposium?

For complete details on the terms that apply to registration and other important disclaimers, please read through the following:

Registration Policy

Registration for Chief Learning Officer events is restricted to internal learning & development practitioners and a limited number of sponsors with clearly defined roles. This policy is in place to assure that every live CLO event offers a respectful, relaxed environment where active professionals can network, learn from one another and have frank discussions about what is happening in their industry, organizations and careers. All registrations are subject to review. If it is determined that the registrant does not qualify, the registration will be cancelled and a refund issued to the card supplied.

Simple Litmus Test

My primary responsibility is for the development of my company’s internal workforce = QUALIFIED

I work primarily with organizations other than my own to support their workforce development = NOT QUALIFIED

All vendors, consultants and suppliers interested in participating should should visit our sponsorship page to request more information.

About Agenda & Speakers

What types of sessions are offered?
  • Keynotes: A 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/FASTtalks: 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 from the audience for a deeper dive.
  • Panel Discussions: Lively debates deliver knowledgeable 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 sessions dive deep into the issues that matter to you and are presented by fellow CLOs.
  • 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?

We aim to post workshop details no later than six weeks prior to the event. Most of these are client case studies presented on behalf of our event partners and take a bit more time to finalize. You’ll find everything we have so far listed in the agenda above.

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
BetterWork Media Group has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used toward 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 11 points.

How do I submit a proposal to speak?

Chief Learning Officer is dedicated to serving as a platform and community for C-suite and senior-level learning and development professionals to connect and advance in the profession and their personal careers. We are by CLOs, for CLOs.

While we showcase stories in digital and 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.

Click here to submit your proposal.

If you are a vendor, consultant or solution provider who helps other organizations improve their workforce development initiatives, please request a copy of our sponsorship brochure to see how you can participate.

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Recertification Information

HRCI has pre-approved this activity for recertification credit toward the aPHR®, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, aPHRi™, PHRi™, GPHR® and SPHRi™ certifications. The content of the activity submitted has met the criteria of the Approved Provider Program.

BetterWork Media Group is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

BetterWork Media Group has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used toward 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 11 points.

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Ashley St. John

Chief Content Officer, Editor in Chief, BetterWork Media Group

Ashley St. John is the chief content officer and editor-in-chief for BetterWork Media Group. She oversees the online content production of Chief Learning Officer and Talent Management. 

St. John has almost 15 years of experience developing, writing and editing print and digital magazine content. Before joining BMG, she held various editorial roles with several Chicago-based associations. Most recently, she served as content and publications manager for Association Forum, Chicago’s “association for associations,” where she managed all print and digital communications and the production of FORUM magazine. Before that, she was marketing and communications manager for the American Association of Law Libraries and associate editor and communications manager for the National Roofing Contractors Association. 

St. John graduated from the University of Iowa in 2005 with a bachelor of fine arts in journalism and mass communications.

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Eliott Masie

CEO, the MASIE Center

Elliott Masie is a provocative, engaging, and entertaining researcher, educator, analyst, and speaker - focused on the changing world of the workplace, learning, and technology. Elliott is acknowledged as the first analyst to use the term eLearning and has advocated for a sane deployment of learning and collaboration technology as a means of supporting the effectiveness and profitability of enterprises. 

He heads The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs, NY focused on how organizations can support learning and knowledge within the workforce. He leads the Learning COLLABORATIVE, a coalition of 75 global organizations cooperating on the evolution of learning strategies. Members include Amazon, Zoom, Bank of America, Subway, The Hartford, and others.

He is the editor of e-NOTES & Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie (Internet newsletters read by business executives worldwide), and a regular columnist in professional publications, including CLO Magazine. He is the author of 12 books, including the ASTD/MASIE Center’s Big Learning Data and recent eBooks on “Learning Pivots” and “Empathy”.

Elliott's professional focus has been in the fields of corporate learning, organizational performance, and emerging technology. He has developed models for accelerating the spread of knowledge, learning, and collaboration throughout organizations.

Elliott has served as an advisor to a wide range of government, education, and non-profit groups. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Skidmore College, as a member of FIRST Robotics Board of Directors. He has also served as a pro-bono advisor to the Department of Defense and on the White House Advisory Council on Expanding Learning Opportunities, and as a member of the CIA University Board of Visitors.

Elliott is known as a highly approachable speaker and trainer, blending humor, applicable stories of best practice, and high levels of audience involvement. Over the past thirty-five years, he has presented programs, courses, and speeches to over 4,000,000 professionals around the world. He lives in Saratoga Springs, owns thoroughbred horses, and is a Tony Nominated Broadway Producer of shows, which include: Kinky Boots, An American in Paris, The Prom, The Anastasia, The Play that Goes Wrong, SpongeBob, Mrs. Doubtfire and Allegiance.

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Eliott Masie

CEO, the MASIE Center

Elliott Masie is a provocative, engaging, and entertaining researcher, educator, analyst, and speaker - focused on the changing world of the workplace, learning, and technology. Elliott is acknowledged as the first analyst to use the term eLearning and has advocated for a sane deployment of learning and collaboration technology as a means of supporting the effectiveness and profitability of enterprises. 

He heads The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs, NY focused on how organizations can support learning and knowledge within the workforce. He leads the Learning COLLABORATIVE, a coalition of 75 global organizations cooperating on the evolution of learning strategies. Members include Amazon, Zoom, Bank of America, Subway, The Hartford, and others.

He is the editor of e-NOTES & Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie (Internet newsletters read by business executives worldwide), and a regular columnist in professional publications, including CLO Magazine. He is the author of 12 books, including the ASTD/MASIE Center’s Big Learning Data and recent eBooks on “Learning Pivots” and “Empathy”.

Elliott's professional focus has been in the fields of corporate learning, organizational performance, and emerging technology. He has developed models for accelerating the spread of knowledge, learning, and collaboration throughout organizations.

Elliott has served as an advisor to a wide range of government, education, and non-profit groups. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Skidmore College, as a member of FIRST Robotics Board of Directors. He has also served as a pro-bono advisor to the Department of Defense and on the White House Advisory Council on Expanding Learning Opportunities, and as a member of the CIA University Board of Visitors.

Elliott is known as a highly approachable speaker and trainer, blending humor, applicable stories of best practice, and high levels of audience involvement. Over the past thirty-five years, he has presented programs, courses, and speeches to over 4,000,000 professionals around the world. He lives in Saratoga Springs, owns thoroughbred horses, and is a Tony Nominated Broadway Producer of shows, which include: Kinky Boots, An American in Paris, The Prom, The Anastasia, The Play that Goes Wrong, SpongeBob, Mrs. Doubtfire and Allegiance.

Cornerstone is a global people development company. We believe people can achieve anything when they have the right development and growth opportunities. We offer organizations the technology, content, expertise and specialized focus to help them realize their people potential. Featuring comprehensive recruiting, personalized learning, modern content delivered in the flow of work, development-driven performance management and holistic workforce data management and insights, Cornerstone’s people development solutions are used by more than 3,600 global clients of all sizes, spanning more than 40 million users across 180+ countries and 40+ languages.

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Cornerstone is a global people development company. We believe people can achieve anything when they have the right development and growth opportunities. We offer organizations the technology, content, expertise and specialized focus to help them realize their people potential. Featuring comprehensive recruiting, personalized learning, modern content delivered in the flow of work, development-driven performance management and holistic workforce data management and insights, Cornerstone’s people development solutions are used by more than 3,600 global clients of all sizes, spanning more than 40 million users across 180+ countries and 40+ languages.

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