An Interactive Panel Discussion
with Local Subject Matter Experts
This engaging panel brings together leaders from a diverse range of organizations with different approaches to Leadership Development. Together, they’ll share how their models empower adult learners, navigate unique constraints, and unlock human potential. Participants will gain fresh insights into evolving learner needs, the most critical skills for the future, and actionable strategies that can be adapted across sectors.
Location: Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way MAP
Virtual: Link provided upon registration
Date: Friday, October 17th
Time:
8:30 - 9:00 am Networking
9:00 - 10:15 am Program
10:15 - 10:30 am Chapter Updates
Bring a Friend for Free! Facilitated By: Pete van Overwalle ATD-CIC President Elect / VP of Professional Development Final Panelists will be communicated shortly, so stay tuned!
Bring a Friend for Free!
Facilitated By:
Pete van Overwalle
ATD-CIC President Elect / VP of Professional Development
Final Panelists will be communicated shortly, so stay tuned!
The Future of AI in Training & Development: From Budget Constraints to Boundless Possibilities
The organizations that will thrive in the years ahead are the ones that make AI literacy a core organizational strategy. Learning and development professionals who can teach and implement AI effectively will become some of the most valuable people in their organizations. This isn’t just about navigating budget constraints - it’s about positioning yourself and your team at the front of a transformative era in learning and development. Join us for a practical and inspiring session that shows how AI is reshaping training and development. We’ll go beyond content creation and dive into powerful use cases where AI assistants and automations can fill staffing gaps, streamline operations, and amplify your impact. With live demonstrations of AI tools, real-world examples, and strategies for overcoming resistance, you’ll see how to turn the “do more with less” challenge into endless possibilities for your organization. Perfect for training managers, L&D professionals, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for organizational learning and development.
The organizations that will thrive in the years ahead are the ones that make AI literacy a core organizational strategy. Learning and development professionals who can teach and implement AI effectively will become some of the most valuable people in their organizations. This isn’t just about navigating budget constraints - it’s about positioning yourself and your team at the front of a transformative era in learning and development.
Join us for a practical and inspiring session that shows how AI is reshaping training and development. We’ll go beyond content creation and dive into powerful use cases where AI assistants and automations can fill staffing gaps, streamline operations, and amplify your impact. With live demonstrations of AI tools, real-world examples, and strategies for overcoming resistance, you’ll see how to turn the “do more with less” challenge into endless possibilities for your organization.
Perfect for training managers, L&D professionals, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for organizational learning and development.
Session Presenters
Recently named one of the Top 50 Women to Watch in AI, is a recognized voice in AI leadership and transformation.
She partners with organizations as a trusted consultant—guiding adoption strategies,
building AI literacy, and bridging the gap between technical solutions and real-world use. With expertise across both the technical and creative sides of Generative AI, she helps teams turn possibilities into outcomes that actually make an impact.
Angie is a speaker, educator, and panelist, known for making complex AI topics clear, actionable, and deeply relatable.
Having been in the thick of it since the very beginning of GenAI, Angie brings an honest, grounded perspective shaped by experience—not hype. She’s a steady, trusted voice helping others move forward with clarity, confidence, and a sense of inspiration.
Jennifer Hunter, Organization Adoption Strategist
Jennifer Hunter is the Co-Founder of Gensyn Design, a strategy and innovation agency, and brings over 20 years of experience in driving organizational transformation by
helping leaders bridge big thinking with practical, actionable strategies. She specializes in guiding teams through complex challenges, equipping them to navigate rapid change and uncertainty.
In addition to Human-Centered Design instruction at the LUMA Institute, Jennifer earned her M.S. from Michigan State University and a Black Belt in Six Sigma from Purdue University. She is passionate about empowering organizations to harness AI as a catalyst for long-term success and helping them develop strategies that leverage the technology as a catalyst for creating new value, increasing competitive advantage, and building organizational capability. Her approach combines strategic and systems thinking with practical problem-solving, fostering adaptability, continuous learning, and strategic doing and experimentation.
Partnering with AI technical experts, Jennifer builds collaborative frameworks and strategies for AI adoption that are particularly valuable for organizations that embrace a learning and growth mindset. She is passionate about empowering them to harness AI as a catalyst for long-term success, recognizing that the hardest part of adopting new technology isn't the tech itself but aligning people and teams around a shared vision to make change happen together.
Jennifer is a Fellow with the Strategic Doing Institute and a member of the Co-Crafted AI Consultancy.
Prioritize your own professional development and join other L&D professionals to learn, connect, and grow. Date: Friday, October 24th Time: 7:30 - 8:00 am Networking 8:00 - 9:00 am Program Location: Indiana Tech, Cunningham Building, Room 300 (top floor)
Prioritize your own professional development and join other L&D professionals to learn, connect, and grow.
Date: Friday, October 24th
7:30 - 8:00 am Networking
8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Location: Indiana Tech, Cunningham Building, Room 300 (top floor)
Table Talks Community of Practice
When: Tuesday, October 28, 6:00-7:30
Where: Kyuramen, 530 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Transform Your L&D Team Into Your Organization’s Strategic Business Partner
Most L&D pros dream of the day when stakeholders will stop viewing them as mere order takers and consider them critical, strategic partners in shaping the future of their organization. But how do you get there? In this book, veteran talent development leader Jess Almlie introduces her formula for becoming the valued strategic business partner (SBP) that leaders in the C-suite and elsewhere in an organization need and want.
Partnering effectively with stakeholders requires a new mindset and behavior, a keen understanding of the business, a willingness to collaborate, and targeted tools. Almlie provides detailed guidance on how to succeed in each of these areas and invites you to start by taking an in-depth assessment of your strengths and gaps in working as an SBP. She shares her own wins and failures along with wisdom from three dozen other L&D pros who work in small, midsize, and large organizations across a wide variety of industries.
This step-by-step guide will help current and aspiring L&D leaders understand business basics, create a playbook for team collaboration, work productively with stakeholders, and teach others to work in harmony with L&D. The final chapter offers practical advice for those who need to take small steps toward becoming SBPs in organizations resistant to change.
This book includes questionnaires, worksheets, and other tools that will help L&D leaders understand business terminology and needs, see a stakeholder’s point of view, and develop strategies for creating effective partnerships and measuring impact. You’ll be able to create a plan for developing and advocating for a team of L&D professionals who all work as strategic business partners.
Author Jess Almlie
Assignment Part I (Stuck), Part II (Foundations)
Supplemental Questionnaires, worksheets, tools in book
Any questions, contact Bob Thalls at 765-617-9267
Looking for a great deal on your book?
Members only: The chapter will reimburse you for your book for each session that you attend.
Attendance
Reimbursement
1 of 3 sessions
15%
2 of 3 sessions
25%
3 of 3 sessions
50%
Looking for a virtual option? Check out the ATD National Book Club
Maximize Your Impact:
Sponsor Our Annual Learning Summit
For a highly targeted approach, consider sponsoring our signature event, the Annual Learning Summit, happening on November 7, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN. This one-day conference brings together over 150 talent and learning development professionals from across Indiana. Attendees come to enhance their knowledge and skills through engaging keynotes and concurrent sessions.
As a sponsor, you'll have access to valuable networking, presentation, and exhibition opportunities. A detailed breakdown of benefits is available in the table below.
Exclusive Opportunity: Sponsor the Post-Event Reception
Learning Summit Benefits
Bronze Consultant
$250
(10) Sliver Sponsors
$500
(5) Gold Sponsors
$1,000
(3) Platinum Sponsors $2,500
$2,500
(1) Diamond Sponsor
$5,000
Complimentary Admission
0
1
3
4
6
Complimentary Memberships
2
Provide door prizes
Yes
Provide branded collateral for attendees
Logo featured throughout Summit, General Session Tables, Whova App, and ATD CIC Website
Receive download of attendee contact information
Complimentary Vendor Table
Reserved Seating General Sessions
Meet & Greet with Keynote Speaker
Introduce Keynote Speaker, General Session
Pre-Event Communications, Email and Whova App
Provide 5 minute company overview
Join Us for Indiana’s Premier L&D Event of the Year!
The Annual Learning Summit Friday, November 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ivy Tech Conference Center
Fuel your growth, expand your network, and gain actionable insights at the largest annual gathering of learning and development professionals in Indiana. Hosted by the Central Indiana Chapter of ATD, this summit is your best opportunity to invest in your professional development.
LEARN | CONNECT | GROW
What to Expect:
Keynote by nationally recognized speaker Vivian Blade
Expanded breakout sessions on the most relevant topics in L&D today
Fresh insights on AI and its application in talent development
Ample networking and sponsor engagement opportunities
All-new breakout rooms—no pillars, just possibilities
️ New catering partner delivering exceptional food
ATD and SHRM recertification credits available
Early Bird Registration is Now Open! Register by July 31st to secure discounted pricing.
Not an ATD-CIC member yet? Join today and unlock the lowest registration rate available.
To obtain a discount code for a qualifying rate, please email admin@atdcentralindiana.org
We can’t wait to see you there!
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When: Tuesday, December 2, 6:00-7:30
Where: TBD
TBD
Author TBD
Assignment TBD
Supplemental TBD
Dear New and Prospective ATD-CIC Members,
The Association of Talent Development, Central Indiana Chapter is thrilled to welcome you to our community of talent development professionals.
Please consider this invitation to better understand the benefits of membership in ATD CIC.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. 12-12:45 PM
Location: ZOOM Virtual Meeting. The meeting location/link is provided in the registration confirmation email. Be sure to save this information after registering.
During this session, you'll:
This is a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with our community and discover the many ways ATD-CIC can support your professional growth.
Click the orange REGISTER button in the left margin of this page to add your name to the attendees.
On behalf of The ATD-CIC Board of Directors, I look forward to welcoming you!
Sincerely,
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