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What is the Chief Learning Officer Symposium?

Now in its 21st year, the Chief Learning Officer Symposium is the premier event for learning and development executives to gather and exchange ideas, best practices and emerging trends. Developed and driven by the editors of Chief Learning Officer magazine, the Chief Learning Officer Symposium is where learning, training and development professionals come together to learn from each other. By connecting with people and teams who have faced similar challenges and goals, you can learn practical applications that will help you and your team achieve the results your organization expects. Get the most out of the experience by bringing your top executives and team members to the event (ask us about group discounts).

The Symposium is held annually in the fall in a different location each year. We look forward to seeing you there!

SPECIAL NOTE: We understand there has been some confusion with numerous “Chief Learning Officer” events that have sprouted up over the years. The annual Chief Learning Officer Symposium is the ONLY conference produced by the editors of Chief Learning Officer magazine (published since 2003), chieflearningofficer.com. Chief Learning Officer Symposium has been the gold standard for corporate learning events for 21 years. Accept no substitutes.

How is the Chief Learning Officer Symposium connected to Chief Learning Officer?

The Chief Learning Officer Symposium is the ONLY annual conference produced by the editors of Chief Learning Officer. Don’t be fooled by the surplus of copycat events with the words “Chief Learning Officer” or “CLO” in their title.

Why should I attend this event?

• Gain access to unparalleled learning opportunities focused on key trends in learning and development.
• Walk away with actionable strategies and ideas that can be applied to your organization immediately.
• Participate and gain recognition among a community of leading thinkers and practitioners.
• Develop strategies for effective leadership development and seamless succession planning.
• Align development with organizational needs and priorities to deliver measurable results.
• Discover the latest trends and technology for enabling improved workforce performance.
• Create and refine your strategy for learning and development to lead in the new business environment.

Can I subscribe to receive special announcements and updates?

First and foremost, sign up to receive email updates from Chief Learning Officer. You can also stay current by joining the Chief Learning Officer group on LinkedIn, following Chief Learning Officer on Twitter and Instagram, and checking out the #CLOSYM hashtag.

How long has the Chief Learning Officer Symposium been around?

The Chief Learning Officer Symposium launched on Valentine’s Day weekend in 2004. We have been hosting the event annually ever since.

How much does it cost?

If you choose to go Pro, your payment of $20 gets you the app download and lifetime access to the community plus a 1:1 onboarding session with a trainer. You may have the opportunity to upgrade as we release new versions of the app, but you don't have to pay anything more if you don't want to.

Who should attend the Chief Learning Officer Symposium?

For complete details on the terms that apply to registration and other important disclaimers, please read through the following:

Registration Policy

Registration for Chief Learning Officer events is restricted to internal learning & development practitioners and a limited number of sponsors with clearly defined roles. This policy is in place to ensure that every live CLO event offers a respectful, relaxed environment where active professionals can network, learn from one another, and have frank discussions about what is happening in their industry, organizations, and careers. All registrations are subject to review. If it is determined that the registrant does not qualify, the registration will be canceled, and a refund will be issued to the card supplied.

Simple Litmus Test

• My primary responsibility is for the development of my company’s internal workforce = QUALIFIED
• I work primarily with organizations other than my own to support their workforce development = NOT QUALIFIED
• My organization offers a product, service, and/or solution in the L&D space = My organization must be an official sponsor to attend
• All solution providers, consultants and suppliers interested in participating should visit our sponsorship page for more information.

What types of sessions are offered?

• Perspective: The editors of Chief Learning Officer begin researching and evaluating potential perspective speakers over a year in advance. Past perspective speakers have included such trailblazers as Adam Grant, Michelle Gielan, Gretchen Rubin, Jonah Berger, Gary Vaynerchuk, Steve Pemberton, Bill Rassmussen, Charles Duhigg, Adam Braun, Geoff Colvin, Dr. Ruth Gotian, Kevin M. Yates, Kamales Lardi and many more.
• FASTtalks: Our take on TED Talks, these rapid-fire practitioner narratives are delivered in 15 minutes or less. We conclude the series of talks with a brief Q&A from the audience for a deeper dive.
• Panel Discussions: Lively debates deliver knowledgeable dialogue and unique perspectives on topics of keen interest to L&D leaders.
• Spotlight Workshops: Ripped from the pages of Chief Learning Officer, these editorial-driven breakout sessions dive deep into the issues that matter to you and are presented by fellow Chief Learning Officers.
• Workshops: These one-hour breakout sessions add rich content and value to the agenda. Chief Learning Officer event partners co-present with their corporate clients to share success stories about implementing a new program and/or solving a business issue for their client’s organization. You will have up to 16 case study-style presentations throughout the conference.

Where can I get a schedule of the workshops taking place during the conferences?

We aim to post workshop details no later than six weeks prior to the event. Most of these are client case studies presented on behalf of our event partners and take a bit more time to finalize. You’ll find everything we have so far listed in the agenda above.

Can I earn Professional Development Credits (PDC’s) for attending CLO Symposium?

ATD

BetterWork Media Group has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used toward initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program has been approved for a maximum of 11 points.

HRCI

Earn up to 12 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

SHRM

BetterWork Media Group is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 12 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.