ATD San Diego upcoming events

Coffee and Conversations (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Coffee & Conversations

September 29, 2026 8:00AM -9:00AM

Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels (Mission Valley)

525 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108

☕ Coffee. Conversation. Community.

Join ATD San Diego members and non-members alike for Sip ’n Share Strategies! Connect with fellow L&D consultants over coffee and share insights, ideas, and business development strategies.

ATD-SD Monthly Authors' Workshop (Sat, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST

Location: Virtual (link shared in registration email)

This monthly 90-minute workshop, facilitated by ATD-SD Board member and author Gregg Ward, is designed to support all of the current and future authors in the chapter. It is practically-focused and designed to help members take their book ideas and turn them into a book in their hands. We help you no matter where you are in your author's journey. Even if you're just thinking about possibly writing a book, join us!

About the Facilitator:

Gregg Ward is a former journalist, playwright, magazine feature writer and OpEd contributor, and the author of three books, two independently published and one - the bestselling, award-winning business fable, "The Respectful Leader" - brought out by John Wiley and Sons in 2016. He's also coached over 10 authors to publication in the business and leadership categories through independent, small press, and big-name publishers. He believes that there's a book inside everyone, just waiting to be successfully shared with the world.

ATD x SHRM: How HR & L&D Drive the Employee Experience (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

From First Impression to Long-Term Impact

The employee experience doesn't start on day one - and it doesn't belong to one function.

Join ATD San Diego and SD SHRM for an evening of connection, conversation, and practical insights as HR and L&D professionals come together to explore how we intentionally shape the employee experience across the entire employee journey.

From attracting talent and creating a strong first impression to building capability, engagement, and growth, we'll explore what happens when HR and L&D work together — not in silos.

Four Perspectives. One Employee Experience.

Our panel brings together four professionals with different perspectives on the employee journey, from talent acquisition and onboarding to learning, development, and beyond.

The conversation will be moderated by Justin Roscoe (SHRM) and Hana Zacay (ATD), with insights from:

Brandy Pressley — Talent Acquisition Leader
Emily Mason — Onboarding Strategist
Jeff Palen — Learning & Development Leader
Edie Alden — Senior People & Culture Manager

Register Here: https://www.sdshrm.org/event/ConnectedByDesign

*ATD San Diego Members: Use code ATDSDcomp at checkout!