ATD Detroit

🚀 ATD Detroit's newest Special Interest Group is off to a strong start!

Our inaugural Leadership & Organizational Development SIG session on June 11 has officially reached capacity. Thank you to everyone who registered for this exciting session on Building High-Performing Teams with facilitators Olacoy Lawyer, MPA, CPTD Lawyer and Shakiya P.

We're excited to see so much enthusiasm for this new opportunity for talent development professionals to connect, learn, share ideas, and build their networks.

Missed this session? Don't worry, more SIG events are already in the works, along with a full calendar of learning, networking, and professional development opportunities throughout the year.

🌟 Visit our website to explore upcoming events and stay connected so you don't miss the next opportunity to learn and grow with the ATD Detroit community.

🔗 www.detroitatd.org

🔥 THE COMPETITORS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN! 🔥

Join us in person on June 9 for the 2026 Top Trainer Throwdown and watch three talented presenters battle it out for the title!

🎤 Meet the Competitors:

⭐ Brandon Wilkins
Professional Training Consultant, Speaker & Coach
Presentation: Take the L (to an Extraordinary Life)!
Learn four practical keys to living an extraordinary life and leaving inspired to take action both personally and professionally.

⭐ Sarah Zigila, MTD
VP of People Development, Orbis Holding Group
Presentation: The H.E.A.R.T. Reset
Discover a science-backed leadership approach that helps leaders build stronger connections, increase engagement, and lead with greater intention.

⭐ Mary D. Wilson
Instructional Designer & Filmmaker
Presentation: A High-Level Roadmap to Short Film Success
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process and what it takes to bring a short film from concept to completion.

🏆 But here's the twist...

The audience helps decide the winner!

Come enjoy dinner, network with fellow learning and development professionals, support these outstanding competitors, and cast your vote for the presenter you believe deserves the championship title.

There's still time to register and join the fun!

👉 https://www.detroitatd.org/event-6373878

We can't wait to see you there!

🎤 Join Us In Person for Top Trainer Throwdown 2026! 🎤

The competitors are ready. The stage is set. Now it's time for the audience to take their seats!

Join fellow talent development professionals for an evening of learning, networking, and friendly competition as our trainers go head-to-head in this year's Top Trainer Throwdown.

🏆 Watch talented trainers showcase their skills
💡 Gain new ideas and inspiration
🤝 Connect with colleagues from across the Detroit talent development community

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 WCCCD Northwest Campus
8200 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48219

🎟️ Registration is Open!
https://www.detroitatd.org/event-6373878

We hope you'll join us in person for this exciting ATD Detroit tradition!

🎤 Top Trainer Throwdown 2026

Detroit’s L&D community is coming together for one high-energy night of learning, connection, and competition.

📅 June 9 | 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 WCCCD Northwest Campus
👉 Attend: https://www.detroitatd.org/event-6373878

👉 Compete: https://form.jotform.com/260274130232140
Watch the best… or BE the best. Winner recognition and prize🔥

Behind every great chapter is an even greater group of volunteers 💙
Today we celebrate our 2026 ATD Detroit Board of Directors, thank you for the passion, commitment, and countless hours you give to keep us moving forward.

⏰ Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for MIATD26!

Take advantage of discounted pricing for the 2026 MI ATD Regional Conference and secure your spot early.

💲 MI ATD Chapter Members: $150 (through August 16)
📅 October 12, 2026
📍 Washtenaw Community College - Morris Lawrence Building

👉 Register now and lock in early bird pricing: https://www.a2atd.org/event-6646301

🎤 Interested in presenting?
We’re still accepting proposals through April 30, don’t miss your chance to share your expertise!

👉 Submit your proposal here: https://airtable.com/appDCvuvy3EMzuW2Y/shrw6v627KRptpRda

Calling all speakers! Get ready to take the stage at ! We’re back—and even bigger. 💥

CFPs are officially OPEN for the 2nd Annual ATD Michigan Conference (Oct 12, 2026)!

This year’s theme: Change

Have a session idea? A story from the field? A strategy that’s helping you navigate change?
We want to hear from YOU.

This conference brings together professionals from:
📍 Detroit
📍 Ann Arbor
📍 West Michigan

✨ First-time speakers encouraged
✨ Practitioners welcome
✨ Real-world insights on change wanted

📅 Submit by: April 30, 2026
🔗 https://airtable.com/appDCvuvy3EMzuW2Y/shrw6v627KRptpRda

Let’s build something powerful—together.