What We’ll Explore Together Designing for Impact — Building Confidence, Capability, and Clarity
Collaborate with Senior Talent Executives and ELE Members on bold strategies to architect the employee experience and build team capability in the flow of work. Expect actionable frameworks, cutting-edge insights, and peer-driven Solution Sprints designed to help you design the future of your workforce.
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Elevate Talent Leadership—From Insight to Action
In 2026, the mandate for HR and L&D has shifted from diagnosing organizational symptoms to designing intentional talent experiences. It is no longer just about what individuals learn; it is about how teams build capability together in the flow of real work.
The ELE Talent Development Conference 2026 is an elite gathering of senior talent leaders architecting this future. Hosted at the state-of-the-art CNA Insurance Global Headquarters, this year’s experience focuses on the three pillars essential for modern performance: Confidence, Capability, and Clarity.
The 2026 Lenses
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CLARITY: Cutting through the noise to identify the "Moments That Matter" in the learner journey.
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CAPABILITY: Shifting from individual training to building collective team intelligence (AIQ).
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CONFIDENCE: Empowering leaders to navigate the Four Paths for Growth & Reskilling: Reset, Grow, Build, and Prepare.
New for 2026: "Real-Time" Solution Sprints
In a major pivot from traditional breakouts, our afternoon sessions are now Small-Group Solution Sprints.
We are crowdsourcing the most pressing talent challenges directly from our members—including our hosts at CNA Insurance. You won't just hear about strategy; you will work in high-level peer groups to solve these high-stakes hurdles in real-time. You will leave with a roadmap for action, not just a notebook of ideas.
Watch: How our Design Charrettes move from theory to real peer output.
What to Expect
- High-Impact Executive Dialog: Unscripted, "real-talk" exchanges with CHROs, CLOs, and VPs of Talent.
- The ELE Solution Exchange: Connect with curated partners who help automate workflows so you can focus on human connection.
- A Seamless Experience: From building access to the final wrap-up, the ELE team handles the "heavy lifting" so you can focus entirely on the insights.
- Modern Collaboration: Experience the future of work within CNA’s collaborative conference space in the heart of Chicago’s Loop.
Real-Time Solution Sprints and Interactive Design Labs
We are architecting a series of interactive Solution Sprints and design labs focused on building a sustainable, high-capability workforce. These sessions move beyond theory to tackle the real-world talent hurdles of ELE members, including:
- Designing for Clarity: Identifying and mapping the "Moments That Matter" in your unique learner journeys to eliminate friction.
- Building Team Capability: Strategies for shifting from individual "course completion" to collective "AIQ" (Intelligence, Emotional, and AI Quotient).
- Instilling Leadership Confidence: Navigating the Four Paths for Growth: Reset & Realign, Grow Where You Are, Build New Skills, and Prepare for What’s Next.
- Workflow Automation: Leveraging the ELE Solution Exchange to redesign workflows, freeing your people to focus on high-value human connection.
- Learning in the Flow of Work: Practical blueprints for integrating skill-building into the daily rhythm of team performance.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is reserved for senior-level practitioners:
- Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
- Chief Learning Officers (CLOs)
- Heads of Talent Management & Organizational Development
- VP/Directors of L&D and Employee Experience
Venue Spotlight: CNA Insurance
We are proud to bring our flagship event to 151 North Franklin. Following four successful years at Zurich NA, this move to CNA Insurance reflects our community’s move toward the center of innovation and urban professional evolution.
Register Now
Ready to design the 2026 worker experience? Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your team for the future. Register today to secure your spot.Why Attend?
- 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.
