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• Bi-weekly Co-work and Connect (January sessions - January 16th and/or 30th)

  • Start
    01/16/2026
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  • End
    01/30/2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom (link sent upon registration - same link each month)
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  Introducing… ATD NYC Co-work and Connect!

  A program designed to help TD professionals get together, crush some work, and mingle with some new faces to start the weekend.

  
  

  Why Co-work and Connect?

  In today's world of work, TD professionals often face two key challenges:

  • Lack of time and energy for deep, focused work.

  • Limited opportunities to connect with professionals outside their own teams and organizations.

  This program is designed to tackle both, providing an ongoing structured setting for attendees to get things done together before the work week is out—then celebrate with a little socialization.

  When is it?

  Every other Friday in 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm EST beginning January 9th. Participants register for each month's set of 1-3 co-working sessions and may attend as many or few as they'd like. 

  Who will you meet?

  Talent development professionals from NYC and beyond, looking to work together, support each other's work, and connect with others.

  How does it work?
  1. Welcome & Intentions (15 min)
  

  • You join the meeting, introduce yourself to everyone in chat, and are quickly placed into a breakout group with 2-4 others.
  • You briefly introduce yourself to your group mates (e.g., name, role, org, interests) and set your intention for the co-working session (e.g., finish a project proposal, write a LinkedIn post, research a topic).

  2. Co-working Sprint (45 min)
  

  • You work on what you intended to do, surrounded by other focused colleagues.
  • You can choose to leave your cameras on for accountability or turn them off for focus time.

  3. Check-In & Reflection (15 min)
  

  • You reconvene with your groupmates to discuss how things went (e.g., progress made, key learnings or takeaways, challenges encountered, next steps).
  • People may offer feedback or advice based on their knowledge and experiences if you request.

  4. Networking & Wrap-Up (15 min)
  

  • You end by getting to know one another a bit more and bonding over shared interests.
  • You might also arrange a time schedule for follow-up 1:1s to connect or discuss your work in more detail.
  • You and your group return to the main room to mingle for a few more minutes with others and then depart.

  Registration and Zoom Details

  Zoom details are sent upon registration (and in reminders) via e-mail; we welcome you to add these directly to your calendar hold if not already populated.

  For those who have registered for prior sessions, the Zoom link remains the same month to month. However, please do register for each month for the purposes of accurate attendance.

  Can't attend all sessions in a given month? That's OK! Register for the monthly series and come to the ones you can!

  Investment

  Members: $0
  This event is not open to non-members at this time. Join ATD NYC today. 
  

  Contacts

  Questions can be directed to the contact below:

  • Patrick Healy | AVP, Special Interest Groups | patrick.healy@atdnyc.org

  
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• AI Proficiency Series: Measurement & Reporting

  • When
    01/22/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Cre8ive NYC; 134 West 29th Street. 2nd Floor New York, New York 10001
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  Talent Development AI Proficiency Series

   Talent Development AI Proficiency Series 
   Illuminating L&D's Impact with AI-Supported Reporting 

  Thursday, January 22nd, 2025 | 6-8:30 PM | 134 W 29th St.

  About The Series

  The talent development industry is in a real-time evolution when it comes to our relationship with technology. Pressure for AI adoption and implementation is growing at a rate that has many of us scrambling to find the time and resources to keep up.

  We invite you to take a simple next step to enhance your AI proficiency in our two-part AI Proficiency for Talent Development series.

  
  

  About The Session
  

  Part 2, happening January 22nd, focuses on how to thoughtfully incorporate AI into your toolkit when it comes to program evaluation, measurement, and reporting.

  What to expect:

  • A focus on AI for talent development and learning & development professionals

  • Insights on the strategic and technical skills to leverage AI masterfully

  • Input and guidance from expert AI mentors Fritz Desir & Kanene Ayo Holder

  • Enlightening conversation over food and beverages provided by ATD NYC

  Who Should Attend

  • Anyone who strives to advance their capabilities and expertise when it comes to AI in talent development, no matter what level they are at now
  • Anyone responsible for talent development or learning program measurement and reporting -- or, who wishes to be in the future
  • Practitioners who collaborate with business stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of training and other talent development programming

  About Our Presenters
  

  Fritz Desir | Managing Partner and Strategic Design Lead, AWSM LABS

  

  Fritz Desir is Managing Partner and Strategic Design Lead at AWSM LABS, an applied AI consultancy helping mid-size enterprises activate AI through human-centered, design-led strategies. At AWSM LABS, he leads the creation of agentic AI solutions that unlock growth, improve workflows, and build more resilient organizations.

  With nearly three decades of experience at the intersection of design, business, and technology, Fritz has held senior roles at world-class firms including DDB, Digitas, Publicis Sapient, IBM, McKinsey & Company, and Boston Consulting Group, where he most recently served as North America Head of Strategic Design. He has advised clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Aetna, IBM Interactive, Citi, and DishTV—leading breakthrough initiatives such as the experience design for Citi’s first Apple Watch app.

  Earlier in his career, Fritz built and led experience strategy and design practices at DigitasLBi and Tribal DDB, and helped launch McKinsey Fuel’s Ignition platform to connect fast-growth startups with global expertise. He has also taught at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, where he founded courses on brand value and user experience.

  Today, Fritz brings this deep background in strategic design to AI, helping clients move beyond experimentation to scalable, outcome-driven adoption.

  Kanene Ayo Holder | Professional Keynote Speaker | AI Consultant | Digital Safety Advisor

  

  Kanene Ayo Holder is a three-time National Endowment for the Humanities award-winning educator, strategist, and AI ethicist. She leads AWSM LABS’ training and professional development solution, SMRTN. 

  Known as the “FutureFixer,” she advises organizations including The United Nations’ HIVE, Shutterstock, and The American Red Cross on AI ethics, the future of work, innovation, and creative brand strategy.

  She is currently a guest lecturer for MIT’s AI for Digital Transformation program and serves as Brand Evangelist for the Brand Safety Summit, advocating for stronger data practices across advertising and AdTech. As an advisor to Create Labs Ventures, Kanene helps shape innovative AI initiatives—including AI humans showcased at events like Dentsu Carat’s AI Summit and the Nonprofit Marketing Summit. She is also a founding member of AWSM LABS, an applied AI consultancy helping companies activate AI through human-centered design.

  With a certificate in Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation from MIT, Kanene brings a distinctive approach to curating inclusive datasets, designing GenAI chatbots such as EMPWRD, and guiding leaders through AI’s disruptive potential with integrity and foresight.

  A frequent keynote speaker and performer, she has appeared at SXSW EDU, Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, the Brooklyn Museum, and The New York Times Center, blending insight and humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging.

  Investment

  • Members: Free
  • Non-Members: $45

  Venue Information

  Cre8ive NYC

  134 West 29th Street. 2nd Floor, Studio 4

  New York, New York 10001

  Contacts

  Questions can be directed to our program contacts:

  • Emily Burnett | VP of Programs | emily.burnett@atdnyc.org
  • Daisy Gonzalez | AVP of Programs | daisy.gonzalez@atdnyc.org
  • Jaq Poussot | AVP of Programs | jaq.poussot@atdnyc.org
  • Leslie Schaffer | AVP of Programs | leslie.schaffer@atdnyc.org

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• 2026 January New Member Orientation: Get To Know Your ATD NYC!

  • When
    01/26/2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    76

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  Join us to welcome our newest members to the chapter! Learn how to maximize your membership while networking with your ATD NYC colleagues. All new members and legacy members are welcome to attend.

  Zoom Details
  

  • Ensure you save the calendar details after you register to hold your time
  • Zoom details are sent upon registration and in reminders via e-mail; we welcome you to add these directly to your calendar hold if not already populated

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• Virtual Communication Skills You Need Now — Updated for 2026

  • When
    01/28/2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
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  Virtual Communication Skills You Need Now — Updated for 2026

  Hosted by the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter

  Wednesday, January 28th | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET | Zoom

  
  

  About This Event

  The modern workplace is in constant flux—navigating hybrid models, employee burnout, and persistent uncertainty. In this environment, clear communication isn't just a skill; it's a lifeline. Research shows that during times of change, employees with transparent leaders are 2.3x more likely to have high levels of trust.

  This session is a high-impact, interactive lab designed to give you the tools to build that trust through a screen. The format is high-energy and hands-on — so please be sure to have your cameras on.

  Whether attendees are delivering feedback online, leading distributed teams, or speaking on Zoom under pressure, they’ll walk away with tangible skills they can apply the very same day.

  By the end of this session, participants will:

  • Apply small but high-impact shifts to project presence and clarity on screen 
  • Reflect on their current virtual habits — and what to adjust immediately 
  • Apply specific techniques to build psychological safety and foster trust in virtual and hybrid settings. 
  • Use practical tools to engage more effectively in meetings, team check-ins, and high-stakes presentations 
  • Leave with techniques they can apply in their very next virtual interaction

  
  

  About Our Presenters

  Francisco Ramirez | Certified Virtual Facilitator®, IAF-Endorsed Facilitator (TM)

  Francisco Ramirez helps teams command attention on-camera and get results in remote and hybrid settings. Over 20 years, he has delivered 500+ workshops for organizations including Google, Netflix, and the United Nations. His work focuses on helping leaders communicate with clarity, steadiness, and influence during moments of high stakes and uncertainty. Known for fast-paced, hands-on sessions, Francisco equips leaders with practical tools they can use immediately to perform better in any virtual or hybrid environment.

  To see his approach in action, he's created a short, 60-second video for your team: https://video.frconsults.com/watch/p6sxtDGqYUatbPLkcyYW83

  Investment

  • Members – Free as a Member Benefit
  • Non Members – $20.00           

  Regional Webinar Series
  

  The ATD NYC Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly webinar series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters – Regional Programs Consortium which is comprised of the following twelve ATD chapters:

  

  Cooperatively, these chapters bring together the very best speakers from around all our networks to provide world-class presenters and content! We look forward to sharing these webinars with you for the rest of 2026!

  ATD Recertification Credits

  ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

  

  
  

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  Accessing the Webinar

  A Zoom Registration link will be sent with your Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails. This is best completed within an hour of starting the webinar and will lead directly into the meeting. Completing registration more than an hour before the webinar will not lead directly into the meeting, instead resulting in another confirmation email from Zoom with a direct link to the meeting to be used later (at the time of the webinar).

  Materials

  The presentation and materials will be shared after the event.

  Recording

  Due to the highly interactive and participatory nature of this session, we aim to create an environment where all attendees feel completely comfortable to engage fully in discussions, share their thoughts, and practice new skills without reservation. Therefore, this webinar will not be recorded to ensure a safe space that maximizes learning and open dialogue for everyone present.

  Event Contact

  For any questions about this event, please e-mail dj.husted@atdnyc.org

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• 2026 March New Member Orientation: Get To Know Your ATD NYC!

  • When
    03/23/2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    99

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  Join us to welcome our newest members to the chapter! Learn how to maximize your membership while networking with your ATD NYC colleagues. All new members and legacy members are welcome to attend.

  Zoom Details
  

  • Ensure you save the calendar details after you register to hold your time
  • Zoom details are sent upon registration and in reminders via e-mail; we welcome you to add these directly to your calendar hold if not already populated

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• 2026 May New Member Orientation: Get To Know Your ATD NYC!

  • When
    05/18/2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    99

  Register

  
  

  Join us to welcome our newest members to the chapter! Learn how to maximize your membership while networking with your ATD NYC colleagues. All new members and legacy members are welcome to attend.

  Zoom Details
  

  • Ensure you save the calendar details after you register to hold your time
  • Zoom details are sent upon registration and in reminders via e-mail; we welcome you to add these directly to your calendar hold if not already populated

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