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 more than 30 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.
Past Speakers
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.”
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 20-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.
Choose the solution that best suits your professional needs and attend either of our two simultaneous 20-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.
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 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.”
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.
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.”
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 2003. 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 Fall 2020 event to get a better idea of what you can expect.
Can I earn Professional Development Credits (PDC’s) for attending CLO Symposium?
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.
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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