Now in its 19th year, the Chief Learning Officer and Chief Talent Officer (CLO/CTO) Breakfast Club event series continues to connect leaders over breakfast to strengthen the link between L&D, talent management and business strategy.
In 2022, we introduced a new format to this popular series hosted by Chief Learning Officer and Chief Talent Officer. The format features regular virtual mini-events starring top learning and talent leaders. In response to the incredible reception of 2022, we are pleased to continue this format this year.
Each mini-event lasts about two hours and consists of a 60-minute panel discussion with L&D and talent practitioners, a 20-minute FASTtalk presentation and a 20-minute research segment, garnering real-time data from attendees and prompting discussion of the day's themes, followed by closing remarks from Chief Learning Officer and Chief Talent Officer's editorial staff.
Being Mindful with Metrics
10:00 AM CST
Today’s remote workforces have emphasized and accelerated the need for and use of objective metrics in assessing and managing employee performance. But, according to BetterWork Media Group's "2024 Future Role of the CLO" report, while measurement and analytics was among the top competencies CLOs needed in 2024, the No. 2 competency they felt least prepared for was working with metrics/ROI. In fact, only 8.4 percent of CLOs said they felt prepared to manage using measurement/analytics.
Join CLO for this conversation on developing and using well-planned measurement and reporting strategies to demonstrate L&D outcomes, as well as how to modify existing learning metrics to better align with organizational metrics.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
The Nuts & Bolts of AI: Prompting, Best Practices
11:00 AM EST
AI is a huge topic. It has the potential to touch so much of what we do and how we work. Let's take a breath and dig into some of the basics for learning and development.
How do you pose the right questions? What are those questions, and how should you be asking them? And how should AI be getting to know you, the prompter? Join CLO for this nuts and bolts session exploring some of the best practices for using artificial intelligence, and learn how to harness AI’s potential and put it to work for your organization.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
10:00 AM CST
Change is inevitable, and it's plentiful. It's certainly not a new phenomenon, but these days, it seems to be occurring faster and more forcefully. It's built into the fabric of everything we do, how we work and how we learn and grow. And the fatigue that can accompany that rate of change is very real and tangible.
Join CLO for this in-depth discussion among L&D leaders about how they are navigating this overpowering rate of change and helping their departments and individual team members to work, learn, and prioritize their own development in an enviroment of flux.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
The DEI Construct & the Bottom Line
11:00 AM EST
The outcomes of the 2024 election carry big implications for businesses and how they think about and address diversity, equity and inclusion. What does it look like to maintain a thriving DEI practice in 2025, one that moves beyond being performative, places an emphasis on true inclusivity and functions as a strategic lever for the organization?
Join Chief Talent Officer for this exploration of how organizations are working to help all employees see themselves within the DEI construct and quantify the business value of DEI.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
Guidelines for AI Governance in Talent Management
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10:00 AM CST
What are the pillars for AI governance? And who holds responsibility for defining the parameters of its use, ensuring it is used ethically and taking accountability for its outcomes?
Join Chief Talent Officer for this deep dive into the governance of AI as it pertains to talent management, its transparent operation and its alignment with organizational values and compliance requirements.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
10:00 AM CST
Coaching has historically been an offering limited largely to top-level executives, emerging leaders and those in need of remediation. But embedding coaching practices across all levels of an organization and ensuring it’s accessible to every employee, not just top leadership, can help create a culture of continuous development, empowering employees at all stages of their careers to receive personalized feedback, enhance their skills, and grow personally and professionally.
Join Chief Learning Officer for a look at how coaching can be democratized by embedding it at every level of an organization, formally and informally, ultimately fostering inclusivity, accelerating talent development and helping break down hierarchical barriers.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
Growing Skills with a Commercial Mindset
10:00 AM CST
As CLOs strive to equip their workforce with the skills needed for an uncertain future, helping individuals establish a commercial mindset — or allowing them to clearly see how their work aligns with business objectives and serves the end goal — can be a driving force in employee motivation and engagement. It's not just about having the skills to do one's job well; it's about each individual contributing collectively to the success and goals of the business.
Join this Chief Learning Officer Breakfast Club to hear from leaders who are executing this effort in their own firms, ensuring that the work of their learners is in furtherance of corporate objectives.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
10:00 AM CST
Chief learning officers and chief talent officers exist in the same orbit, with significant overlap in functions and roles. But these positions, the structure of their departments and their level of influence differ from organization to organization.
Join us for this exploration of the relationship between the chief learning officer and the chief talent officer, highlighting how strategic collaboration helps build powerful alignment between learning and HR systems and teams and drives organizational success. The discussion, led by current CLOs and CTOs, will focus on the synergies between learning and the talent lifecycle, including leadership development, employee engagement, succession planning and more, and how we might remove existing silos and collaborate effectively to cultivate a skilled, agile workforce.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
Applying the Power of AI to Core Business Processes
10:00 AM CST
For learning solution leaders and decision-makers, the work of effectively layering AI onto existing products and core business processes to enhance efficiency and innovation is top of mind.
Join CLO for this discussion about practical strategies for integrating AI into product flows and business operations. Learning executives will explore how to ensure their underlying processes are strong, as AI is most effective when built on a solid foundation, and highlight the critical role L&D plays in preparing teams and leaders to adopt AI, ensuring a seamless integration that drives organizational success.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
10:00 AM CST
Partnerships between corporations and academic universities have evolved, and the nature of what professionals are seeking has changed. A growing demand for certifications and practical credentials over traditional degrees and increased interest in cultivating values and culture versus specific skills development are just a couple of these changes.
Join Chief Learning Officer for a discussion focused on the changing dynamics of these partnerships, as well as how deeper integration between academia and the corporate world can produce more prepared, adaptable workforces.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
From 2025-2026: Reflections & Predictions in Talent Management
10:00 AM CST
As the year comes to a close, it's an opportune time to both reflect and anticipate: What lessons stand out from 2025? What are the biggest trends coming in 2026, and how are talent leaders preparing?
Join Chief Talent Officer for its final Breakfast Club of the year, which will bring together some of 2025's earlier Breakfast Club speakers to reflect on what's changed since their initial sessions and the lessons they are taking with them into the new year.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
10:00 AM CST
As we close 2025, it's the perfect moment to reflect on key takeaways from the year and look ahead to what's on the horizon. What insights have we gained in the past year, and what major trends are emerging for 2026? How are L&D leaders gearing up for the challenges and opportunities ahead?
Join Chief Learning Officer for its final Breakfast Club of the year, which will reunite some of 2025’s earlier speakers to discuss the shifts since their initial sessions. They’ll share valuable lessons learned and how they're applying those insights as they prepare for the year ahead.
Welcome Address | 5 mins
Panel Discussion + Q&A | 60 mins
FASTtalk + Q&A | 20 mins
Research/Polling Deep Dive | 20 mins
Closing Address | 5 mins
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