CONNECT. GROW. LEARN
Back by popular demand!
Now in its 20th 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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Creating Continuous Learning Cultures That Actually Stick
10:00 AM CST
Many organizations talk about learning culture, but few are truly successful in embedding it. This panel explores behavior-change models, incentives, manager enablement and cultural levers needed to build a learning ecosystem where development becomes second nature and learning keeps pace with the speed of change.
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
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Human-Centered Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
10:00 AM CST
As automation grows, human leadership capabilities — empathy, authenticity, adaptability — are more critical than ever. In this landscape, how are CLOs developing leaders with the emotional intelligence to manage hybrid teams, foster connection and guide organizations through uncertainty?
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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Practical Use Cases for AI in L&D
10:00 AM CST
From personalized learning paths to content generation and predictive skills analytics, AI is reshaping the L&D landscape. With a focus on practical use cases drawn from their own experience, CLOs discuss the opportunities and risks they've encountered while working to integrate AI responsibly and effectively within their teams and organizations.
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
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Reinventing Onboarding for a Distributed, Multigenerational Workforce
10:00 AM CST
Onboarding is a critical competitive advantage. In this timely discussion, chief talent officers share how they are designing immersive, tech-enabled, culturally aligned onboarding journeys that support retention and accelerate time-to-productivity for employees across generations and around the globe.
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
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Navigating Ethical & Responsible Learning in the Age of Data
10:00 AM CST
With expanded access to learner data and AI-driven insights, organizations face new ethical questions. This panel explores privacy, transparency, algorithmic fairness and how CLOs can build trust while leveraging the full power of data.
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
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Skills as Currency: Designing Dynamic Skills Architectures
10:00 AM CST
Skills-based organizations continue to gain traction. This session unpacks how CLOs and CTOs are mapping emerging skills, integrating skills data into talent decisions, and partnering with business leaders to build transparent, dynamic skills taxonomies.
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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