Celebrate Summer with Your Talent Development Community!
Join your fellow talent development professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and world-class brews at our 2026 Annual Summer Networking Social!
This year, we’re taking the celebration to a Milwaukee icon: Molson Coors. We’ll be gathering at their historic campus—the perfect backdrop to toast to our community's growth and enjoy a classic Milwaukee summer evening. Catch up with colleagues, forge new partnerships, and unwind in an atmosphere where tradition meets innovation.
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Where: Molson Coors (Milwaukee Campus) 3939 W. Highland Blvd
Kickoff: Organizers will be on-site starting at 4:30 PM to start the happy hour.
Dinner: A buffet-style spread will be served starting at 5:00 PM.
Complimentary Drinks: Valid for a selection of Molson Coors favorites. Water and soda will also be available.
Networking: Quality time with the brightest minds in Southeastern Wisconsin’s Talent Development space.
Note: Last year’s event was a hit, with the conversation flowing long after the first round! Don't miss out on our biggest social event of the season.
To ensure we have enough refreshments and seating, registration closes one week in advance on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Thank you to our Wonderful Host!
Training Delivery PDN— Building Your Storytelling Muscle: Part 2
What makes a good storyteller? Depending on the audience and purpose of the story, storytellers must flex their skills to ensure a story lands well and supports the objectives of their training session. Choosing when to use humor, how deep in the weeds to go, how expressive to be, and how to meet time requirements while building rapport with learners is a balancing act for facilitators.
Join the Training Delivery PDN (with special guest John Guarnero!) to practice delivering stories that hit the mark. We will unpack the characteristics of good storytellers, reflect on your current storytelling growth goals, and dive into several group activities based in storytelling skill building.
Technology and AI in L&D SIG Kickoff: Using AI to Elevate Impact
AI is transforming work at the same time that L&D is being asked to show business impact. How can you turn these two shifts into an opportunity?
SEWI-ATD is excited to introduce Technology and AI in L&D Special Interest Group! This group is designed for L&D leaders to share strategies and learn together. Whether you are a small team trying to drive results without headcount or a larger organization striving to improve existing complex workflows, this group is for you!
This first session will be focused on where we are. Tool access and experience will vary widely, and we want to meet this group where we are so this is a genuine community of practice rather than another webinar. Registrants will receive a pre-session survey to help shape the agenda. Come ready to say out loud what would make this group valuable for you!
Contact Usadmin@sewi-atd.orgPhone: 608-204-9815Association ManagersSeth TrickelHeather L. Dyer, CAE