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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    June 04, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• AI in HR Special Interest Group (SIG)

  • When
    June 18, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  DATE CHANGE

  
  

  Attended ATD 2026 in LA? Couldn't make it but want to know what everyone's talking about? Join Puget Sound ATD for an interactive recap of this year's annual conference.

  This member gathering brings together L&D professionals from across the region to share standout sessions, emerging trends, and practical ideas from ATD26. Whether you walked the expo floor, attended sessions or followed along from home, this is your chance to hear multiple perspectives, swap notes with colleagues, and explore how the latest thinking in talent development applies right here in the Pacific Northwest.

  What to expect:

  • Member-led highlights from ATD26 sessions and keynotes
  • Open discussion on trends shaping our field
  • Networking with fellow Puget Sound L&D and talent professionals
  • Come ready to share, listen, and connect. Bring your conference notes — and your questions.

  What you'll leave with:

  • Actionable strategies and frameworks shared at ATD26 sessions and keynotes
  • Concrete tools and resources you can bring back to your team immediately
  • Fresh perspectives on the trends shaping L&D in 2026 — and what they mean for your work

  
  

  Dr. Tammy Wang

  holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has over 20 years of experience in AI and machine learning. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Simsola AI, an AI native company to use AI assessments and simulations to empower people development. A recipient of the NSF Award for National Talent Growth, she has driven AI innovation in workforce development and previously served as SVP of Data Science at Korn Ferry and CTO at Riviera Partners, leading advancements in AI-driven talent solutions.

  
  

  ATD Capabilities

  Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Training & Delivery, Technology Application, Knowledge Management, Career & Leadership, Development, Communication Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making,
  Collaboration & Leadership, Business Insight, Organizational Development & Culture, Talent Strategy & Management, Performance Improvement, Compliance & Ethical Behavior, Change Management, Data & Analytics,Future Readiness

  
  

  

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Technology Special Interest Group - AI + Articulate: Practical Ways to Speed Up the Build (Without Losing Quality) - Change of Date Alert

  • When
    June 25, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  CHANGE OF DATE ALERT

  

  
  

  Curious how AI can actually help you build in Articulate, without turning your course into generic, robotic content? Join us for a practical, real-world session with Tom Kuhlmann focused on how to use AI as a smart production partner across your workflow: drafting outlines, writing dialogue, generating question banks, creating feedback variations, and producing meaningful alt text.

  We’ll also dig into the part that matters most: how to QA AI-assisted content so it stays accurate, inclusive, and unmistakably human, protecting learning quality while saving serious development time.

  By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify the best places to use AI in an Articulate workflow (outline → script → questions → feedback → accessibility text)
  • Draft stronger prompts to generate usable course content faster—without “starting over”
  • Generate question banks and feedback variants that align to learning objectives and real performance needs
  • Create alt text that supports accessibility (and actually helps learners)
  • Apply a simple QA checklist to verify accuracy, tone, bias, and brand voice before publishing
  • Leave with a repeatable “AI-assisted build” process you can use immediately in Rise or Storyline

  
  

  Tom Kuhlmann is Chief Learning Architect at Articulate and the voice behind The Rapid E-Learning Blog, where he shares practical, real-world tips to help eLearning teams build better courses—faster. With 20+ years in the training industry, he’s developed hundreds of hours of eLearning and supported learning projects for organizations including Capital One, Washington Mutual, and Weyerhaeuser.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Consulting & Business Partnering, Future Readiness

  
  

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    August 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    September 03, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

  Show details