What Is ATD’s Government Workforce?

The Association for Talent Development’s (ATD) Government Workforce is an annual summit that focuses on various training, talent management, workforce development, and HR. Join public sector professionals to explore trends, tactics, innovations, and insights from top federal thought leaders.

When Is Government Workforce?

Government Workforce is September 11, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

What Topics Will Be Covered at Government Workforce?

The 2025 Government Workforce summit will feature three session tracks: Future-Ready Workforce, Enhancing Employee Experience, and Driving Innovation and Impact. Session topics will include*:

  • Preparing for AI
  • Future skills and competencies
  • Developing the next generation of government leaders
  • Cross-training employees for multiple roles
  • Building career development pathways
  • Skills-based talent management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Technology modernization
  • Creating engaging learning programs
  • Leveraging AI for training and development
  • Driving innovation
  • Evaluating the impact of training programs

If you’re a government learning professional interested in speaking at Government Workforce, please contact Justin Brusino at [email protected].

If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities for Government Workforce, learn more here: go.networkmediapartners.com/governmentworkforce.

*Final topics and session list is subject to change.

Who Should Attend Government Workforce?

  • Training, education, and workforce development professionals
  • Human resources and organization development professionals
  • Existing and emerging people managers and leaders responsible for developing direct reports

What Discounts Are Available?

Registration for government professionals is already heavily discounted. Additional discounts are available for teams of three or more. Learn more about attending as a team.

Earn ATD Recertification Credits

ATD offers certification credits for Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) and Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®).

About ATD

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional association supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees around the world. ATD supports the talent development profession by providing trusted content in the form of research, books, webinars, events, and education programs. ATD hosts a variety of conferences several times a year, including the premier international gathering for talent development practitioners.