DC ATD Virtual Connect: Navigating Change Together

Building Personal Capability, Building Professional Capability

With so many changes happening across the federal government and private sector, this session is all about creating space for our community to process, discuss, and strategize together. Instead of a guest speaker, we’re opening the floor to peer-driven conversations on the most pressing challenges facing talent development professionals today.

We’ll host two concurrent breakout discussions:

1. Adapting to Workforce and Policy Changes – With executive orders, layoffs, policies around DEI, and return-to-office mandates, changes in the federal government are also having ripple effects across industries. Whether you work in government, support federal clients, or are navigating similar shifts in the private sector, join this conversation to explore strategies for adapting and responding to the impact in talent development.
2. Navigating the Job Market – Whether you're actively looking for a new role due to recent layoffs, restructuring, or career transitions, or simply exploring opportunities, this session will provide insights, support, and networking to help you take the next step in your career.

We’ll share key insights to spark discussion, but most importantly, this is your space to connect, share challenges, and brainstorm solutions with others who are navigating similar experiences.

Skip the traffic, bring your questions, and build your network—all from wherever you are. Your network is your strength, and now is the time to lean into it.