As the Talent Development industry continues to evolve, those who respond to shifts in trends, technology, and tools come out on top. The ATD Florida Suncoast ASCEND Conference is a once-a-year opportunity to gather with industry leaders and dive deep into the business solutions and strategies that bring a competitive edge. With programs targeted toward all levels of talent development professionals, this conference will be a great event. Make plans now to be a part of our annual conference! (SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO)

When: Friday, September 21, 2018

Where: Bryan Glazer Family JCC: 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

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Friday, September 21, 2018

Bryan Glazer Family JCC: 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR ASCEND 2018 SPONSORS!

OFFICIAL PODCAST

Andy Storch is a consultant, facilitator and coach specializing in helping clients turn strategy into action and people doing the best work of their lives.

Andy is also the host of two podcasts, including The Entrepreneur Hot Seat, where he has interviewed over 90 CEOs and entrepreneurs and The Talent Development Hot Seat, where he interviews interesting talent development leaders about their experience.

Some of Andy’s past clients have included Salesforce.com, Oracle, Google, Box, Toyota, Genentech, State Farm, AT&T, Red Bull, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HP, Sony, Bechtel, Cisco as well as small business and startup CEOs looking to grow their businesses.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Vincent Pugliese

Author, Freelance Photographer, Photojournalist

Vincent Pugliese is, first and foremost a devoted husband to his wife, Elizabeth, and father of their three sons. Vincent is an author, photographer, and serial entrepreneur who coaches others towards a life of time, money and location freedom.
Vincent will be speaking on the power of building authentic relationships, and how this approach has opened up doors to opportunities, connections and experiences that would never have been possible otherwise. The presentation will focus on the stories and lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and how deepening personal relationships in an ever increasing digital world can be your secret weapon to business, career and life success.

Devon Bandison

Business Coach and Life Coach

You speak and I listen. Together we connect and create miracles in your life. When people decide to work with me miracles don’t just happen, they are created!

I see it happening every day. My clients create the life, career and freedom they once thought was unimaginable. There is nothing more fulfilling than the experience of being with another person in a created space of trust, commitment and vision. It allows for people like you to share your dreams. Our work is to make that dream a reality.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Our Pre-Conference Workshops are Sponsored by...

eLearning Design with Camtasia 2018: One Day Workshop

Thursday, September 20, 2018

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PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION RATES

Note: Pre-Conference Sessions are separate add-ons from the Conference Registration. To attend both a pre-conference session and the conference, attendees must register for each.

Conference Registration	Register By	Member Rate*	Non-Member Rate*	Student Rate*
Pre-Conference 2-Day sessions registration (Designing Engaging eLearning)	9/14/2018	$495	$695 (register as a member for only $65)	$395
Pre-Conference 1-Day session registration (Adobe Presenter), (Camtasia)	9/14/2018	$248	$448 (register as a member for only $65)	$148

Rate Descriptions*

Member Rate: ATD Florida Suncoast chapter members. Members of other chapters contact president@atdsuncoast.org for registration code for same pricing.
Non-Member Rate: Guests or ATD National Members. Sign up as a member for only $65 and get all the member benefits, including discounted registration rate.
Student Rate: Current Students - Send president@atdsuncoast.org a copy of your class schedule for the registration code.

BREAKOUT SESSION TRACKS

Training Delivery

Topics aimed at increasing engagement, learning takeaway, and quality of presentations.

For descriptions of sessions, click here.

Learning Technologies

Topics aimed at introducing tools to create, store, and share learning. E-Learning development tools, LMS, and social.

For descriptions of sessions, click here.

Talent Management

Topics aimed at managing and developing talent through leadership and meaningful interactions.

For descriptions of sessions, click here.

Higher Education

Topics aimed at increasing engagement and developing talent in higher education settings.

For descriptions of sessions, click here.

These presentations are protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution of the presentations without written permission of the author is prohibited.

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Incorporating the 4-D Process into Design and Delivery

Sherri Sutton, Positive Impact Force

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Artificial Intelligence Basics for L&D

Alexander Salas, StyleLearn

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Influencing Your Audience: Moving People To Yes

Ken O'Quinn, Writing with Clarity

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Engaging Courses Start with Engaged Faculty

Arianna Davis & Dr. Beth Nettles, University of Central Florida

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Trainers - Are You a Presenter or a Facilitator of Learning: How to Increase Participant Engagement By Doing Less Work

Karen McCombs & Tom Fass, Shift.3 consulting concepts LLC & Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

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Elevating eLearning Design

Misty Harding & Michelle Thacher, eLearning Brothers

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Generational Intelligence for Sustainable Leaders

Robin Wikle & Mark Koulianos, Alpha UMi LLC

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From the Classroom to the Office: Transitioning to Instructional Design

Alana Elkins & Melissa Granholm, University of South Florida

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What does it mean to be smart? How IQ, EQ and Cognitive Ability impact learning

Cindy Moran, MVP-Results

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Microlearning In Practice - Is it Right for Your Project?

Steve Lee, Allen Interactions

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Why is Change so Hard?

Jennifer Hancock, Humanist Learning Systems

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Mentoring as a Secret Strategy for Success in Higher Education

Lori Ann Roth Ph.D., CPLP, Learning and ... Reflective Growth

CONFERENCE RATES

Note: Pre-Conference Sessions are an Add-on and separate from the Conference Registration. To attend both a pre-conference session and the conference, attendees must register for each.

Conference Registration	Register By	Member Rate*	Non-Member Rate*	Student Rate*
Conference - Super Early Bird Rate	July 31, 2018	$97	$147	$75
Conference - Early Bird Rate	August 31, 2018	$137	$187	$75
Conference - Regular Rate	Conference Date	$167	$217	$99

Rate Descriptions*

Member Rate: ATD Florida Suncoast chapter members. Members of other chapters contact president@atdsuncoast.org for registration code for same pricing.
Non-Member Rate: Guests or ATD National Members. Sign up as a member for only $65 and get all the member benefits, including discounted registration rate.
Student Rate: Current Students - Send president@atdsuncoast.org a copy of your class schedule for the registration code.
Apologies, but no refunds will be issued after 9/1/2018.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This event wouldn't be possible without our chapter partners. Sponsorships of this event enable us to do amazing things like the headshot photographer we brought into last year's event.

Click here (or the image below) to download our Sponsorship Opportunity Brochure. If you would like to sponsor the event, but have questions, or are interested in alternative options, let us know. Please contact Chapter President, Jenn Buckley at jennifer@atdsuncoast.org or 813-323-5852 to discuss sponsorships.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR ASCEND 2017 SPONSORS!

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