SPEAK AT AITD 2027
Share your work. Influence the profession.
Expressions of Interest are open for practitioners, leaders, consultants, researchers and emerging voices who have something valuable to share with Australia’s Learning and Development profession.
We are looking for practical ideas, compelling case studies, new perspectives and evidence of what is making a difference in contemporary L&D.
Whether you have led a major organisational initiative, tested a new approach, developed a practical solution or generated an insight that could help others work more effectively, we encourage you to submit an EOI.
We’d love to hear your expression of interest for a session at the AITD Conference 2027, taking place at Hotel Relam, Canberra, 28 - 30 April 2027.
The strongest sessions provide genuine value to attendees. They go beyond broad inspiration and give people ideas, approaches and insights they can apply.
We are particularly interested in sessions that clearly explain:
- the challenge or opportunity you addressed
- why it mattered
- the approach you took
- what you implemented
- the results or impact
- what others can take from your experience.challenges.
Your proposal should be relevant, clearly structured and grounded in practical experience, credible evidence or research.
Please submit your EOI by completing the form below Wednesday 19 December 2026
Why present at AITD Conference 2027?
Presenting at the AITD Conference gives you the opportunity to:
- contribute to the advancement of the L&D profession
- share your work with practitioners and leaders from across Australia
- build your professional profile and credibility
- strengthen your thinking through engagement with an informed audience
- develop new professional connections and opportunities for collaboration
- help others apply your ideas and experience in their own organisations
- contribute to the national conversation about the future and impact of L&D.
The conference brings together professionals from corporate, government, higher education, vocational education, not-for-profit organisations and consulting. Your experience could provide the practical example, evidence or fresh perspective that helps someone else approach their work differently.
You do not need to be a professional speaker or an AITD member to submit. We welcome established experts, experienced practitioners and compelling new voices.
Conference Themes
Proposals should connect with one or more of the following themes.
THE HUMAN EGDGE
The human capabilities that become increasingly important as technology advances, including facilitation, influence, leadership, learning culture and human-centred design.
THE TECH ADVANTAGE
The effective and responsible use of AI and learning technology, including the redesign of systems, roles and learning experiences and meaningful evaluation of what works.
STRATEGIC INFLUENCE
How L&D can align with organisational priorities, demonstrate value, influence decision-making and strengthen its contribution at the business level.
EMERGING TRENDS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
New and emerging developments shapingthe future of L& D
AITD L&D Capability Framework
Areas
Core Practitioner Capability
Essential for all L&D professionals regardless of role
- Evidence-Informed Practice
- Self-Development
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Digital Literacy
- AI Literacy
Evaluation and Impact
Evaluates and improves learning through data-driven insights
- Evaluation Design
- Data Capture and Management
- Data Analysis and Insight Generation
- Impact Measurement and Decision Making
Learning Culture
Champions continuous learning and development at all levels
- Cultural Leadership
- Fostering Learning Integration
- Change Leadership
- Social Learning Advocacy
Learning Facilitation
Facilitates inclusive and engaging learning experiences
- Planning for Delivery and Facilitation
- Facilitating Learning
- Coaching and Mentoring
Learning Solution Design
Designs and develops engaging and impactful learning experiences
- Needs Analysis
- Learning Experience Design
- Content Curation and Management
- Assessing Learning
Operations
Manages operational functions and resources to enable effective L&D delivery
- L&D Governance
- Learning Technology Management
- Procurement and Financial Management
- L&D Project Management
- Building L&D Team Capability
- L&D People Leadership
Strategy and Partnering
Builds strategic partnerships aligning learning with business goals
- Organisational Capability Building
- Learning Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Partnering
- Promotion and Advocacy
Session Formats
We welcome a range of presentation styles, including:
- practical case studies
- concurrent presentations
- interactive workshops
- panel discussions
- short presentations and lightning talks
- research and evidence-based sessions.
What makes a strong proposal?
A strong EOI will demonstrate:
- Relevance - The topic addresses an important current or emerging issue for the profession.
- Practical value - Attendees will leave with useful insights, approaches, tools or examples.
- Evidence and authenticity - The session is grounded in genuine experience, credible research or measurable outcomes.
- Clear learning outcomes - The proposal clearly identifies what participants will understand or be able to do as a result of attending.
- Audience engagement - The session is designed to involve, challenge or connect with participants rather than simply deliver information.
- A clear and compelling story - The proposal takes the audience through the challenge, approach, action and outcome.
AITD will also consider the overall balance of the conference program. A strong proposal may not be selected where several submissions cover substantially similar topics..