ACE 2026 | Southeastern Talent Development Conference

October 15–16, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

For our 2026 annual conference we are joining forces with other ATD chapters in the

Southeast to bring an inaugural Southeastern Conference in Atlanta.

*$99 Early Bird ATDSC Member Special Ends February 28th!*

Email: president_elect@atdsouthcarolina.org

to request Member Discount Code

February Member Spotlight

Dr. Anna Ankenbrand is a skilled learning and development leader with expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and online adult learning. Throughout her career, she has led curriculum and faculty professional development initiatives at multiple higher education institutions. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that empower others to grow professionally and personally. Anna currently serves as an Instructional Designer at Unitek Learning and as an ATD South Carolina Lowcountry Ambassador.

As a member of ATD South Carolina, I value the opportunity to connect with learning and development professionals across the Charleston area and within the state. These connections have strengthened my professional growth, expanded my local network, and reinforced the importance of building community within the learning and development field.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaaankenbrand/

Share Your Knowledge

ATD South Carolina has many opportunities for presenters to showcase their talent. 

We are looking for local and national presenters to help build core skills, share best practices and innovations, and lead the way in trends affecting the Talent Development industry. Most importantly, we are looking for proposals to provide participants with a learning experience that offers direct professional application. Most content will be delivered virtually.

Please use the link below to complete the Request for Speakers: Chapter Events

Call for Presenters Proposal

The following list was identified by our local membership as highly desirable subject matter for presentations. 

The presentations shall not contain a marketing or sales solicitation.

• Designing Learning
• Delivering Learning
• Human Performance Improvement
• Measuring and Evaluating Learning
• Facilitating Organizational Change
• Managing the Learning Function
• Coaching
• Managing Organizational Knowledge
• Career Planning and Talent Management

Chapter Achievements