Peer Connections
Build meaningful connections with your peers at multiple learning and networking events designed to bring together passionate learning professionals
Go beyond the session rooms and Expo floor to expand your network in authentic, engaging ways. Join us to strengthen your peer connections and grow a professional network that lasts well beyond the conference.
Buzz Discussions
Designed for casual conversations and impactful networking, this is your prime opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and speakers. Don’t miss this chance to share your insights and experiences!

Learning Tech Meet Up: Industry Night
Don’t wait until Wednesday morning – the fun starts Tuesday at 4:30 pm! Join us for a casual networking event on Tuesday night. You can pick up your badge, ask the Learning Guild team any questions, scope out the conference center, and meet other DevLearn attendees to start sharing about ideas and industry trends!
Expo Reception
Connect with conference speakers, colleagues, and leading learning technology suppliers, strategists, and consultants. Not to mention, celebrate your first day at the conference.
DemoFest
Get inspired by real-world learning projects created by your peers at DemoFest. Meet the trailblazers who created these solutions and learn about the tools, technologies, and processes used to build them.
Learning Tech Meetup: Hot Topics
Connect with peers who truly understand your challenges and share your passion during the largest networking event of its kind! We will help you find your people, those in your industry facing similar challenges, and we’ll connect with your peers who want to dive into conversations about topics big and small that you face each day.
Leadership Exchange Sessions
Connect with a community of like-minded professionals facing similar challenges and opportunities. These sessions’ setting fosters meaningful relationships, opening doors to future collaborations and support networks in learning and development.
Learning Guild Lounge
The Learning Guild Lounge is the perfect hub for snagging DevLearn swag, meeting fellow attendees, and fueling up on conference energy! Located between session rooms and the Expo it’s a convenient one-stop shop before you hit the ground running again.
ATD Chapter Meet-up
Grow your network by meeting members of other local ATD chapters! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share strategies with professionals committed to talent development excellence.
Club DL
Your VIP treatment awaits at Club DL! This exclusive lounge is available for All Access Pass holders and groups of 10+ team members. Whether you need a private space for a group meeting or crave a little relaxation during the conference days, Club DL elevates your experience.
Unlimited Networking
DevLearn is all about amplifying your learning and development connections, so we’re weaving more networking opportunities than ever before. You’ll find dedicated experiences between sessions, during Expo hours, and at special events to find like-minded peers.
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Beyond the content, the networking opportunities are invaluable. Connecting with peers, vendors, and thought leaders fosters collaboration and sparks innovation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or build meaningful professional relationships, DevLearn delivers a significant impact on both personal and organizational growth.”
—Casey Byington, Senior People Development Partner, Western Governors University
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Networking was another major benefit. I connected with fellow professionals who face similar challenges and opportunities, and I left with actionable ideas to implement in our LMS and course design.”
—Fred Volkman, Manager of Instructional Design, Compliance Pharmacy Alliance