ATD Middle East 2026 will take place at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, UAE, featuring a comprehensive five-day program from 8–12 June 2026. The event begins with an AI Workshop on 8 June, followed by the Main Conference on 9–10 June, and concludes with Two-Day ATD Certificate Programs on 11–12 June 2026.Recognized as one of the region’s most influential talent development gatherings, ATD Middle East brings together CHROs, L&D leaders, HR strategists, and organizational development professionals to explore workforce transformation, AI-driven learning ecosystems, leadership capability building, and digital HR innovation across the Middle East.

Key Highlights

• Dedicated AI Workshop focused on practical AI applications in HR and talent development.

• Two-day main conference featuring global thought leaders and regional HR executives.

• Accredited ATD Certificate Programs providing structured professional development.

• Executive networking connecting HR leaders, training providers, and workforce innovators.

Who Should Attend?

• Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)

• Learning & Development Directors

• Talent Development Leaders

• Organizational Development Executives

• Corporate Training Managers

• Workforce Planning Strategists

• HR Digital Transformation Leaders

• Leadership Development Specialists

• EdTech and Learning Technology Providers

• Government Human Capital Professionals

Main Event Features

• AI Workshop – 8 June 2026
  A focused session exploring artificial intelligence applications in learning strategy, workforce analytics, and digital HR transformation.

• Main Conference – 9–10 June 2026
  Strategic keynotes, leadership panels, and expert discussions on workforce agility, talent innovation, and organizational capability building.

• Two-Day ATD Certificate Programs – 11–12 June 2026
  Structured professional certification programs designed to enhance leadership development, instructional design, and talent strategy execution.