Join fellow talent development professionals on Friday mornings for relaxed, no-pressure virtual conversation. Coffee & Connections is not a webinar or a formal networking event. It is a welcoming space to connect with peers, talk through real challenges, exchange ideas, and start the day with community.
Bring your mug, your curiosity, and whatever is top of mind. We will share stories, spark new ideas, and enjoy a few laughs as we wrap up the week together.
Register now to save your spot for this Friday morning virtual coffee chat.
Join ATD Chicagoland for a one-hour Ask Me Anything with JD Dillon. This session will spotlight what is shaping the world of talent development today, from leadership development and workforce strategy to emerging trends and innovation.
Then, the conversation opens to you. Bring your questions, challenges, and curiosities for an honest, unscripted discussion with a leader who is actively doing the work.
About JD Dillon JD Dillon began his career on the frontline, leading teams in theme parks, movie theaters, and contact centers. Those early experiences shaped his understanding of how people learn, perform, and succeed in fast-paced business environments.
Over the past 25 years, JD has become a leading voice in frontline enablement. He has held operations and talent development roles with global organizations including Disney, AMC, Kaplan, and Axonify, helping shape technology, content, and services used by millions of frontline workers around the world.
Today, JD advises organizations on frontline performance strategy, ecosystem architecture, and AI-enabled solutions that help people do their best work every day. He is a popular keynote speaker, prolific creator, and author of The Modern Learning Ecosystem and The Frontline Enablement Playbook.
JD lives in Orlando, Florida, and is an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. Learn more about his work at LearnGeek.co.
