Quick Answers For Attending ELE Talent Development Conference 2025: Culture Driving Performance in the AI Era

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Note for Google Slides Co-creators: If you want to co-create in Google Slides, please use the "OPEN CO-CREATING SLIDES" button in your session section in the Agenda (login required).

For the Keynote Presenters in The Pillings Auditorium,

  • Yes, we recommend using the designated ELE PPT template to ensure visual consistency across all presentations posted on Insights.
  • We need your Final Master slide deck (Microsoft PPT) to be sent to Dirk and Jeff Panara (Zurich's AV Manager) by 9 am on Friday, October 16th. Microsoft PPT. There will not be a laptop on the stage, and Jeff's team will run all slides from the AV control room.
  • If you want to use video clips for your presentation in The Pillings Auditorium, send them to Dirk by Wednesday, October 14, 2025.
  • Lastly, all presenters in the Pilling sessions will be recorded. ZNA will need written confirmation (email is acceptable).

Yes, kick-off Keynote Welcome will start promptly at 8:15 am.

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  • 📍Address: Zurich North America Headquarters 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196
  • 🅿️Parking: If parking is unavailable in the visitor's lot, extra parking can be found in the parking garage. From the parking garage on level 1 is an entrance to the main building.

  • 🏢Hotel with Shuttle to Zurich: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. 1551 Thoreau Drive. Phone: 847-303-4100. To reserve the shuttle to Zurich's building, call the number and say "Front Desk."
  • 🧳Luggage Room: Visitors can check in with the Conference Center Concierge Desk between 7 am - 5 pm to drop off and pick up luggage, coats, and bags in a secure luggage room.
  • 🚕Taxi: All-star Cab provides service for O'Hare/Midway (Please note that it requires 45 minutes advance notice for Midway Airport)
  • 🛬 Air travel:
    • O'Hare Airport: about 14 miles / 22 minutes
    • Midway Airport: about 35 miles / 55 minutes

After you have an ELE user account, you can self-register online.

The ELE Talent Development Conference 2025 is designed for Talent Development Leaders and their teams looking to collaborate with your peers and learn best practices from the ELE's robust network of learning and talent development leaders. This year's conference will have a focus on the Culture Driving Performance in the AI Era and will provide Leaders and their teams with:

  • Practical Insights: Gain actionable strategies from real-world case studies.
  • Expert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and innovators.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow HR professionals and share best practices.

Pre-paid tickets for the Annual ELE Talent Development Conference are included for all Team-Leader and Strategic Partner Memberships.

Individual members can purchase tickets online or upgrade to a Team Leader subscription.

Vendor participation is limited to a few ELE Strategic Partners or invited by Dirk Tussing.

Absolutely not.

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