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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The Countdown for the Feb. 26th Breakfast Club is ON!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (RESCHEDULE PENDING)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Navigating Organizational Change and the Fatigue That Comes With It

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A Democratized Approach: Embedding Coaching in Company Culture at Every Level

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Exploring the Strategic Relationship of the Chief Learning Officer & Chief Talent Officer

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Working Toward Integration: Evolving Corporate and University Partnerships

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Chief Learning Officer's Lessons Learned and Trends That Will Shape 2026

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