Plan Your 2026 L&D Calendar: 12 Must‑Attend Conferences
By mid‑year, the most influential learning and development events are already scheduled. Whether you’re focused on emerging tech, talent strategy, or workforce performance, these conferences offer the insights and networks that drive ROI and innovation.
- Training and Development Summit
- EdTech Week
- Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE)
- Future of Work USA
- TechLearn 2026
- World of Learning Conference & Exhibition
- Training Industry Strategy Summit
- Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Symposium
- DevLearn 2026
- ATD Kuwait Summit
- Online Educa Berlin (OEB)
- ATD Saudi Arabia Conference 2026
Below is a concise guide to each event’s focus, dates, and location—so you can block your calendar and book travel with confidence.
June 2026
1. Training and Development Summit
The summit unites workplace learning leaders to explore practical strategies, emerging trends, and innovative ways to elevate workforce performance.
🗓️ June 15‑16, 2026
📍 London, UK
2. EdTech Week
EdTech Week is the premier gathering where educators, technologists, and industry leaders debate the future of learning and digital transformation.
🗓️ June 15‑19, 2026
📍 London, UK
3. Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE)
TICE delivers actionable learning strategies, leadership development, and metrics for measuring training effectiveness.
🗓️ June 16‑18, 2026
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
September 2026
4. Future of Work USA
Future of Work USA brings HR, L&D, and business leaders together to discuss change, experience, and learning leadership in a shifting workplace.
🗓️ September 15‑16, 2026
📍 Dallas, Texas, USA
5. TechLearn 2026
TechLearn showcases the latest learning technologies and hands‑on workshops that help teams create engaging digital experiences.
🗓️ September 15‑17, 2026
📍 Austin, Texas, USA
6. ATD Middle East Conference
ATD Middle East explores leadership development, talent management, and a culture of continuous learning across the region.
🗓️ September 22‑23, 2026
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE
October 2026
7. World of Learning Conference & Exhibition
As the UK’s most established L&D event, World of Learning connects practitioners with solution providers and showcases cutting‑edge trends.
🗓️ October 6‑7, 2026
📍 Birmingham, UK
8. Training Industry Strategy Summit
Designed for senior learning leaders, this summit focuses on aligning training initiatives with business goals and workforce planning.
🗓️ October 6‑8, 2026
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
9. Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Symposium
The CLO Symposium gathers senior executives to discuss talent strategy, organizational learning, and the evolving role of learning in growth.
🗓️ October 21‑22, 2026
📍 Virtual Conference
November 2026
10. DevLearn 2026
DevLearn is a global showcase for learning technologies, immersive experiences, and instructional design best practices.
🗓️ November 4‑6, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
December 2026
11. Online Educa Berlin (OEB)
OEB brings educators, corporate learning leaders, and policymakers together to explore technology‑supported learning and digital transformation.
🗓️ December 2‑4, 2026
📍 Berlin, Germany
12. ATD Saudi Arabia Conference
ATD Saudi Arabia connects regional L&D professionals to discuss workforce capability, employee engagement, and organizational growth.
🗓️ December 7‑8, 2026
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
These conferences are more than dates on a calendar—they’re launchpads for innovation, strategy, and community in learning and development. Secure your spot, expand your network, and bring fresh insights back to your organization. Let 2026 be the year you redefine learning impact.