Apply To Be a 2024 CLO Symposium Speaker

Learning Leads the Way: A People + Business Strategy for Now & the Future

October 21-23, 2024 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ

As people and skills become increasingly fundamental to organizational success, chief learning officers and learning leaders are navigating the complex interplay between L&D initiatives and broader business goals. And their voices and influence are growing in volume and strength.

The 2024 Chief Learning Officer Symposium will explore the convergence of L&D strategy with overarching business strategy. This distinguished three-day gathering is designed for forward-thinking CLOs and learning executives, providing an exclusive platform to delve into the transformative power of aligning learning, development and talent initiatives with the strategic heartbeat of the organization. Immerse yourself in a curated experience of insightful keynotes, peer-driven discussions and interactive workshops, with a focus on emerging technologies, skills agility, talent mobility and much more, all aimed to equip you with the tools to spearhead a holistic approach to employee growth while driving tangible business outcomes.

You don't want to miss the 20th anniversary!

Who We Are Looking For

If you possess a wealth of expertise within the learning and development community, Chief Learning Officer is keen to engage with you! Our ideal speakers are executive-level learning practitioners who can:

• Provide firsthand insights into any of our 2024 sessions and their topics below.
• Offer perspectives on what lies on the horizon for L&D.
• Channel insight from a longtime career.
• Or simply share an inspiring story. 

You must be an internal-facing practitioner from an organization that does not provide learning or talent solutions in order to be considered. 

Internal-facing Practitioner Defined

Internal-facing learning practitioner — An individual currently in a leadership role, responsible for curating programs and materials, leading a team or overseeing the operations of an internal learning and professional development program at an organization that does not offer learning or talent solutions.

If the definition above does not accurately describe your role, you most likely will fall into the category of a solution provider or consultant/coach in the learning and development community. Solution providers, consultants and coaches may learn more about CLO Symposium sponsorship and presentation opportunities here.

Available Sessions

Day 2, Tues., Oct. 22, 2024

2:30-3:30 pm MT — Panel Discussion: Charting a Course Through the Modern Skilling Landscape

4 spots available, 60 mins

Session Description: In today’s rapidly evolving skills landscape, organizations are racing to keep pace. Navigating the intricacies of modern skilling demands a strategic and agile approach that embraces organization-wide innovation and collaboration.

Join CLO for an insightful panel discussion exploring the critical aspects of this ongoing challenge. From identifying emerging skilling needs to implementing scalable training programs, this session will reveal valuable insights, share best practices and offer actionable next steps for cultivating a resilient and future-ready workforce.

Takeaways:

• Internal talent mobility and the use of skills data for career mapping.
• Selecting and implementing skills technology.
• Cultivating a “talent-first” mindset and culture from the top down.

Day 3, Weds., Oct. 23, 2024

8:15-9:15 am MT — CLO PowerHour 1

1 spot available, 15 min solo presentations each

What to expect as a participant: Each speaker will prepare and deliver a 15-minute, TED-talk style FASTtalk, presenting back-to-back with fellow speakers. Following all 3 FASTtalks, all participants will reconvene for 15 minutes of live audience Q&A. Total session commitment is 60 minutes. Feel free to use the list of 2024 topic ideas below as a starting point for developing your proposal.

9:30-10:30 am MT — Spotlight Workshop

1 spot available, 60 min presentation

What to expect as a participant: A 60-minute breakout session led by a seasoned learning & development leader sharing their firsthand insights on one of our 2024 topics below, with practical strategies and actionable advice tailored to enhance attendees' organization's L&D initiatives. Feel free to use the list of 2024 topic ideas below as a starting point for developing your proposal.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm MT — CLO PowerHour 2

2 spots available, 15 min solo presentations each

What to expect as a participant: Each speaker will prepare and deliver a 15-minute, TED-talk style FASTtalk, presenting back-to-back with fellow speakers. Following all 3 FASTtalks, all participants will reconvene for 15 minutes of live audience Q&A. Total session commitment is 60 minutes. Feel free to use the list of 2024 topic ideas below as a starting point for developing your proposal.

2024 CLO Symposium Topic Ideas

• Upskilling, career pathing and internal career mobility

• Becoming a skills-based organization

• Generative AI and its implications for learning and development

• Skilling your teams to effectively use and work with AI
  

• Cultivating a culture of lifelong learning: strategies for organizational transformation

• The learner experience: what's working and what's not

• Learning ecosystems: architectures, open-source software, modernization, cloud

• The future of work

• Measurement and reporting/human capital metrics

• Leveraging learning analytics for strategic decision-making

• Mapping learning to business goals; the convergence of L&D strategy with overarching business strategy

• Immersive learning: simulations, virtual reality, augmented reality and more 

• Priorities around DEI and DEI strategy; how the landscape is shifting

• Investment in cross-functional relationships

• Leadership for 2024 and the future

Submit Your Speaking Application Below

Please complete the form below to apply as a 2024 CLO Symposium speaker. You must be an internal-facing practitioner to be considered. If you are unsure if you qualify as an internal-facing practitioner, please review the definitions above on this page.

Submission are due by Friday, August 16, 2024 to be considered. Once you submit, we will review your application for consideration. If we do think you are the right fit for the CLO Symposium, we will follow up via email to set up a call to discuss your speaking proposal.

We look forward to engaging with you!

Questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.