ATD GREATER ATLANTA PRESENTS

ATD Super Southeast

Conference 2026

Architects of a Reimagined Workplace

Also known as Ace 2026

October 15 - 16, 2026

AmericasMart, Atlanta, Georgia

A closer look at what’s already confirmed - our keynote speaker, sponsor opportunities, and Day 2 workshops. Full session details and the complete speaker lineup will roll out as our event app is being built.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Markus Bernhardt

Global AI Strategist - Futurist - Founder, Endeavor Intelligence

WHAT ATTENDEES WILL EXPLORE

AI is changing learning - and Dr. Bernhardt’s keynote focuses on what that shit means for talent development leaders specifically; where AI actually changes cost or quality in L&D, and what leading through that change looks like in practice.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Bernhardt holds a doctorate in physics and has spend two decades advising Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations on enterprise AI adoption. He is the founder of Endeavor Intelligence, an independent AI strategy research and advisory firm, and author Endeavor Report. He previously served as Chief Evangelist at Obrizum, an adaptive learning company, and is Forbes Technology Council member and contributor to Training Magazine, the Learning Guild, and ATD.

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Meet the speakers

  • Dr. Markus Bernhardt

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • Allyn Walker

    FEATURED SPEAKER

  • Meagan West

    SPEAKER

  • Artell Williams

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  • Tony Ballard

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  • Lawrence Henderson

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  • Megan Torrance

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  • William McDowell

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  • Theresa Ward

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  • Kimberly Brown

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  • Wendy Gates Corbett

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  • Venudhar Bhatt

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  • Ramien Pierre

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  • Nicole Ghosten

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  • Jazmin Webster

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  • Brandy M Ford

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  • Lesa Sexton

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  • Mari Sifo

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  • Donovan Crosby

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  • Jacqueline Grant

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  • Becky Willis

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  • James Crowley

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  • Jennifer Williams

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  • Crystal Kadakia

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  • Maggie Sass

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  • Bryant Alexander

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  • Devin C. Hughes

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  • Julia Arpag

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  • LaQuin Taylor

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  • Kamber Parker Bowden

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  • Rachel Watts

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  • Lola Gershfeld

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  • Eileen

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  • Teresa Caro

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  • Patrice Lindo

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  • Lauren Dike

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  • Braden Eads

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  • Matt Kovatchis

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  • Juli Shulem

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  • Joseph Chabot

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  • Sarah Mercier

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  • Kaleitha Johnson

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  • Kiffin McCoy-Albert

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  • Jim Robey

    SPEAKER

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors and Partners

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Sponsorship tiers currently open for the 2026 conference

Featured Experience Partner

$3,500

Includes

Potential activations

Conference Connectivity/Wi-Fi

One exclusive premium conference activation

Premium exhibitor placement

Logo in major conference marketing

General-session recognition

Three complimentary registrations

Social media feature

Website and program recognition

Swag inclusion

Mobile App

Networking Lounge

Lunch Experience

Headshot Lounge

Conference Experience Partner

$2,500

Includes

One standard conference activation

Logo on the conference website and program

Onsite signage

Two complimentary registrations

Swag inclusion

Potential activations

Standard exhibitor table

Social media recognition

Breakfast Experience

Coffee and Connection Experience

Wellness Experience

Charging Station

Lanyard

Attendee Welcome Bag

Speaker Ready Room

Supporting Experience Partner

$1,500

Includes

Exhibitor table

Potential activations

Supporting activation signage

Website recognition

Program listing

Two complimentary registrations

Social media acknowledgment

Volunteer Experience

Inclusive Access Partner

Community Impact Experience

Student and Emerging Professional Access

Career Development Experience

Consultant and Small Business Marketplace

Association Partner Pavilion

Exhibitor

$500

Includes

Six-foot exhibitor table and two chairs

Conference pass

Conference website and program listing

Social media recognition

Opportunity to provide an approved swag bag item

DAY TWO - DEEP-DIVE LEARNING

WORKSHOPS & CERFICATIONS

Currently open for registration alongside the main conference

Gameful design Surveyor Certification (Level 1): A Learning Experience Design Adventure

Certification workshop on gameful design principles applied to learning experience design.

FULL-DAY INTENSIVE

Build Your ID Portfolio with AI

Executive-level entry point into the USAII AI Certificate track.

FULL-DAY INTENSIVE

USAII@ AI Certification Learning Journey - Executive Kickoff Session.

Executive-level entry point into the USAII AI Certificate track.

HALF DAY

The Box - An immersive Leadership Experience 

Immersive, scenario-based leadership development experience.

HALF DAY

FEATURED DAY 2 PROGRAM

Student Experience

A 4-hour interactive experience for students entering the talent development field.

Resume-building workshop

Speed networking

Student volunteer opportunities

Career-development activities

Direct recruiter interaction

Workshop titles and format links out to individual registration pages on the current site

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Keynote insight, sponsor connections, and hands-on Day 2 learning - reserve your spot now

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