2025 GCATD ANNNUAL CONFERENCE Oct. 8

Future Ready: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

This year's conference, Future Ready: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow, will focus on innovations in learning and development, tools to prepare for future challenges, and how we can adapt to change.

Featuring People-First Leadership in an AI-Driven World by our Keynote, Diane Egbers, visionary founder and leader of Leadership Excelleration, a consulting firm renowned for transforming individuals, teams, and organizations.

AGENDA | KEYNOTE | SPONSOR | CONFERENCE INITIATIVE

WHEN
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

WHERE
Delta Marriott - Sharonville, 11400 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246

COST and REGISTRATION
GCATD Member - $189 | Guest - $229 | Student - $70

REGISTER

Networking Event Sept. 3
FREE Networking Event at Wooden Cask Brewing Newport, KY

Join us for our next networking event at the Wooden Cask in Newport! This FREE, informal get-together is open to everyone that wants to attend.

WHEN
Thursday, September 3, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE
Montgomery County Business Solutions Center | 1435 Cincinnati Street, Suite 300 | Dayton, OH 45417

COST and REGISTRATION
FREE

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Webinar Aug. 27
The Storytelling Framework That Transforms Trainers

Stories stick, and your training should too. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn and practice a 5-part storytelling framework to transform your delivery, deepen learner connection, and help your message live beyond the session, meeting, or event.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn a practical, repeatable 5-step storytelling structure for any topic
• Practice turning dry content into stories that resonate and engage
• Gain confidence in using storytelling to enhance learning retention

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Kassy LaBorie is The Trainer’s Trainer—a globally recognized expert in audience engagement and learning design across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.

A bestselling author and keynote speaker, she helps facilitators and teams transform training from blah to AHA! with bold energy, practical tools, and her signature framework, The Experience Effect.

WHEN
Wednesday, August 27, 12:00 MP - 1:30 PM

COST and REGISTRATION
GCATD Member - FREE | Regional ATD Chapter Member - FREE (Email admin@gcatd.org for code) | Guest - $10

REGISTER

WHEN
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

WHERE
Montgomery County Business Solutions Center | 1435 Cincinnati Street, Suite 300 | Dayton, OH 45417

COST and REGISTRATION
GCATD Member - $15 | Guest - $25

REGISTER