Join us at ATD-CI's 2026 Professional Development Day!

Registration is now open!

Choose your ticket type:

We do have packages available for groups of 8+. Please reach out to Nicci (schmitn@nationwide.com) and Erin (gangese@nationwide.com) for more information.

Room Block Information:

To reserve a room or learn more, click here.

Group Code: Talent0326

Attendee Password: 863016964

Additional details:

Check-In Time: 4:00pm, Check-Out Time: 11:00am
A credit card or fight-night deposit is required to secure your reservation.
Late checkouts after 11:00am may incur a $25/hour fee until 4:00pm.
After 4:00pm, an additional night's room and tax may apply.

Convince Your Boss:

Are you interested in attending ATD Central Iowa's Professional Development Day, but don't know how to approach your boss with the development opportunity? Here are some attachments ready for you to review and fill out to assist you in proposing this wonderful development opportunity!

Convince Your Boss: Use the documents below to help discuss this development opportunity.

Convince Your Boss Email Template

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Session Speakers

Click on any speaker to view their full session overview.

Thank you to our Professional Development Day 2026 sponsors:

Gold Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Casey's redesigns its logo for the first time, ditches 'General Store'

Breakfast Sponsor:

Lunch Sponsor:

KinetIQ Live! Sponsor:

Exhibitors:

Culture and Leisure in North Denmark — International House North Denmark

Thank you to our day of support and sponsorships:

ATD Central Iowa is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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