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ATD Regional Webinar: Start to Finish: Practical AI Across the Learning Design Process (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Start to Finish: Practical AI Across the Learning Design Process

Hosted by the ATD Pittsburgh Chapter

Wednesday, May 27th | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET | Zoom

About This Event

AI is increasingly embedded in the tools learning and development professionals use, but its role in day‑to‑day design work is often unclear. This session offers a practical, start‑to‑finish walkthrough of the learning design process, showing where AI can support thinking, design, and review without replacing professional judgment.

Using a simple, end‑to‑end example, participants will explore how AI can be applied during early idea generation, the design of ILT activities and eLearning interactions, and final content review. The session emphasizes real‑world decision points and includes guided participation, reflection questions, and discussion to help attendees connect the examples to their own work. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of where AI fits into the learning design process, and where it does not.

The session is designed around active audience participation, using a shared learning design example that unfolds from start to finish. Participants are invited to contribute their thinking at key decision points, reflect on how they would approach the same situations in their own work, and engage through chat, guided questions, and live discussion.

About Our Presenters

Andy Marsula | Lead Instructional Designer

Andy Marsula is a Lead Instructional Designer with over 18 years of experience guiding learning initiatives from early concept through delivery in complex, regulated environments. He currently leads instructional design efforts at UPMC, where he supports systemwide education initiatives, manages large‑scale regulatory learning programs, and helps teams bring structure and clarity to under‑framed learning requests.

Andy’s work sits at the intersection of instructional design, prioritization, and workflow design. He is known for helping stakeholders move from vague ideas to clear, performance‑aligned learning solutions while preventing scope creep and improving downstream decision‑making. His approach emphasizes practical design judgment, respect for learner time, and building learning that has a clear purpose from start to finish.

In addition to his day‑to‑day design and leadership work, Andy has presented on learning workflows, governance, and technology at industry conferences, and is a published contributor to The Learning Guild, where he has written on using AI as a support tool for instructional design rather than a replacement for professional expertise. He brings this grounded, process‑focused perspective to his sessions, helping learning professionals see how emerging tools can responsibly support the work they already do.

Investment

Members – Free as a Member Benefit

Non Members – $20.00

Regional Webinar Series

The ATD NYC Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly webinar series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters – Regional Programs Consortium which is comprised of the following twelve ATD chapters:

Cooperatively, these chapters bring together the very best speakers from around all our networks to provide world-class presenters and content! We look forward to sharing these webinars with you for the rest of 2026!

ATD Recertification Credits

ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

This webinar is eligible for credits in:

Developing Professional Capability - Technology Application

Developing Professional Capability- Learning Design

Add Meeting to Calendar

After you register, don't forget to use the "add to my calendar" feature on the top righthand side of the webpage to hold your time.

Accessing the Webinar

A Zoom Registration link will be sent with your Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails. This is best completed within an hour of starting the webinar and will lead directly into the meeting. Completing registration more than an hour before the webinar will not lead directly into the meeting, instead resulting in another confirmation email from Zoom with a direct link to the meeting to be used later (at the time of the webinar).

Recording

By activating your webcam while attending this online event, you consent to be recorded. Your entry and webcam activation constitutes your consent to such recording for any purpose in connection with the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not activate your web camera during the event.

Event Contact

For any questions about this event, please e-mail dj.husted@atdnyc.org

Investment

Members – Free as a Member Benefit

Non Members – $20.00

2nd Quarter Networking: Black Hog BBQ and Bar (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 2nd in-person event of 2026! We will Network & Eat some good BBQ in Frederick, MD. Frederick Members we are coming to see you this quarter. ATD Maryland Board Members will host the event and we encourage you to bring guests for networking and discussion.

Hope to see you there!

Black Hog BBQ and Bar

Address is:

221 Shorebird St.

Frederick, MD 21701

Phone: 301-662-9600

https://blackhogbbq.com/

Baltimore Area ATD Members Session: Human + AI: Transforming LD Roles with Practical AI (In-Person) (Saturday, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Baltimore Area ATD Members, it is time to meet again. Join us for an information session held in the Baltimore Area. In June this event will be in-person at the Enoch Pratt Library - Patterson Park Branch in Baltimore, MD. We are excited to see you there in-person. There will be a speaker on:

Topic: Human + AI: Transforming LD Roles with Practical AI

Session Description: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations design, deliver, and evaluate learning experiences. This interactive session is designed specifically for Learning and Development professionals who want to understand how AI can enhance their work. Whether you are creating training materials, managing learning programs, or driving organizational development initiatives, this session will help you identify where AI fits into your role and how to apply it reasonably and effectively.

Speaker: Dr. Shakoor Ward

Dr. Shakoor Ward is a learning and performance professional specializing in program design and delivery, workforce training, and the practical adoption of emerging technologies. He holds a PhD in Workforce Education & Development from Penn State University and recently completed advanced coursework in the Generative AI: Technology, Business, and Society program through Stanford Online and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Ward has designed learning strategies for multi-site organizations ranging from 200 to 40,000 employees. Known for translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights, Shakoor helps training professionals confidently adopt tools tailored to their roles and responsibilities.

Our Baltimore Area Lead - Zandra Rawlinson will host the event. The ATD Maryland Board Members will be there to host as well. We encourage you to bring guests & tell others in the area to come for networking and discussion.

Hope to see you there!

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Becoming a member of ATD Maryland is an investment in your professional growth, leadership development, and career success. Members gain access to monthly programs, workshops, and professional development events designed to keep you informed on the latest trends and strengthen your expertise in the rapidly evolving learning and development field. Membership also provides valuable networking opportunities, career resources, and notifications of current Maryland job openings that can help uncover new opportunities. In addition, members enjoy discounted rates for programs, workshops, and conferences, free job postings, and special offers from external vendors. For those looking to expand their leadership and professional skills, there are opportunities to serve on committees or the Board while giving back to the profession and the local community. Become a Power Member and take advantage of all that ATD Maryland has to offer.

Become a member now: https://tdmaryland.org/membership

ATD Regional Webinar: What is AI Literacy? How HR and L&D Can Enable AI Productivity and Safety (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

What is AI Literacy? How HR and L&D Can Enable AI Productivity and Safety

Hosted by ATD Northern NJ Chapter

Wednesday June 24, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:15pm ET | Zoom

About This Event

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the talent development landscape, yet many HR and L&D professionals feel uncertain about how to navigate this change responsibly and effectively. This interactive webinar demystifies AI literacy and provides practical guidance for enabling AI productivity while maintaining critical safety and governance standards.

Learning Objectives:

After participating in this workshop, participants will be able to:

● Define AI literacy and explain its strategic importance for talent development professionals in navigating digital transformation within their organizations.

● Identify and evaluate practical AI applications for HR and L&D workflows using a structured framework that balances productivity gains with governance and safety considerations.

● Develop an actionable plan for building AI literacy capability within their teams, incorporating best practices for responsible AI implementation and risk management.

About Our Presenters

John Rood | Founder, Proceptual

John Rood is founder of Proceptual, an AI governance and training consultancy. Proceptual works with companies of all sizes to implement custom governance programs. John also teaches governance and AI literacy at Michigan State University and the University of Chicago.

Investment

Members – Free as a Member Benefit

Non Members – $20.00

Regional Webinar Series

The ATD NYC Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly webinar series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters – Regional Programs Consortium which is comprised of the following twelve ATD chapters:

Cooperatively, these chapters bring together the very best speakers from around all our networks to provide world-class presenters and content! We look forward to sharing these webinars with you for the rest of 2026!

ATD Recertification Credits

ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

This webinar is eligible for credits in:

Developing Professional Capability - Technology Application

Add Meeting to Calendar

After you register, don't forget to use the "add to my calendar" feature on the top righthand side of the webpage to hold your time.

Accessing the Webinar

A Zoom Registration link will be sent with your Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails. This is best completed within an hour of starting the webinar and will lead directly into the meeting. Completing registration more than an hour before the webinar will not lead directly into the meeting, instead resulting in another confirmation email from Zoom with a direct link to the meeting to be used later (at the time of the webinar).

Recording

By activating your webcam while attending this online event, you consent to be recorded. Your entry and webcam activation constitutes your consent to such recording for any purpose in connection with the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not activate your web camera during the event.

Event Contact

For any questions about this event, please e-mail dj.husted@atdnyc.org

Monthly Networking @ Night (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us online for our Monthly Networking @ Night! ATD Maryland Board Members will host the event and we encourage you to bring guests for networking and discussion.

Hope to see you there!

Monthly Networking @ Night (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us online for our Monthly Networking @ Night! ATD Maryland Board Members will host the event and we encourage you to bring guests for networking and discussion.

Hope to see you there!