Early Talent Program Discussions, Meetings and Conferences
Facilitated by LDP Connect’s Experts-in-Residence, our peer discussions bring early talent program leaders together to make their programs better, faster. Join the discussion or just listen in. Many meetings are open to all.
Collaborative Peer-Discussions
Staying ahead in early-career talent development requires continuous learning and meaningful collaboration. Our virtual events and in-person conferences give early talent development pros a chance to connect with peers on current challenges, emerging trends, and practical solutions.
Virtual
2026 4th Quarter LDP Connect Peer Circle Call
This is the quarterly LDP Connect Peer Circle conference call. It is an open discussion among early talent pipeline professionals on best practices in tackling current issues. Bring your biggest current challenge, your questions and your ideas, or just listen in. Open to all. Call connection details sent upon registration.
Free
Virtual
The Big Question: How can we build a distinct internal “brand” for the program without being elitist?
Join fellow early talent leaders for an informal open discussion facilitated by one of LDP Connect's Experts-in-Residence. Hear what's working for others, share your own experiences, and leave with action items to make your programs better and your job easier. Bring your questions and ideas! No cost.
Free
Summit
2026 EMEA Graduate Development Program Leaders’ Summit Registration
Members save 20% off registration. Login here. The 4th annual summit for professionals leading, managing or supporting graduate development programs in Europe will be in London, UK on November 11, 2026. See the full event page here The summit features panel discussions, open conversations, benchmarking data on early talent program practices, and idea sharing throughout. Join the conversation! Super Early Bird: Register by May 1st and save 15%. Early Bird: Register by June 15th and save 10%. Sending more than one person to the summit? Contact Susie.Likovic@LDPconnect.com for group discounts.
$775
Virtual
The Big Question: How do you improve the quality of assignment managers?
Join fellow early talent leaders for an informal open discussion facilitated by one of LDP Connect's Experts-in-Residence. Hear what's working for others, share your own experiences, and leave with action items to make your programs better and your job easier. Bring your questions and ideas! No cost.
Free
Virtual
Member Orientation
New Professional and Enterprise members can explore their benefits and get started with LDP Connect resources, while Community members are invited to learn more about the additional opportunities available through these membership levels. No cost.
Free
Virtual
IT Program Managers’ Club Meeting
Do you oversee or support an IT talent development or rotational program? Join your peers at the next Information Technology Program Managers' Club meeting. Bring your questions and expertise for this open community discussion on crowd-sourced issues related to running development programs focused on IT. Our best ideas, solutions and relationships come from these informal conversations. No cost.
Free
Virtual
The Big Question: What foundational skills matter most when AI can do much of the work?
Join fellow early talent leaders for an informal open discussion facilitated by one of LDP Connect's Experts-in-Residence. Hear what's working for others, share your own experiences, and leave with action items to make your programs better and your job easier. Bring your questions and ideas! No cost.
Free
Virtual
Manufacturing/Operations Program Managers’ Club Meeting
Do you oversee or support a manufacturing/operations development or rotational program? Join your peers at the next Manufacturing/Operations Programs Club meeting. Bring your questions and expertise for this open community discussion on crowd-sourced issues related to running development programs focused on manufacturing/operations. Our best ideas, solutions and relationships come from these informal conversations. No cost.
Free
Virtual
The Big Question: How do you determine the right size and scope of your program?
Join fellow early talent leaders for an informal open discussion facilitated by one of LDP Connect's Experts-in-Residence. Hear what's working for others, share your own experiences, and leave with action items to make your programs better and your job easier. Bring your questions and ideas! No cost.
Free
In-Person
Enterprise Council Q1 Meeting at Georgia Pacific HQ Offices in Atlanta
The LDP Connect Enterprise Council Q1 meeting will be at Georgia Pacific Offices at 133 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 on January 20 & 21, 2027. Open to Enterprise members only. The Enterprise Council meets in-person twice annually for professionally facilitated discussions on standards development and strategic planning in the early career development space. For details on becoming an Enterprise Council member, please click here.
Free
In-Person
2027 Pre-Conference Workshop: “BUILD” – How to Build (or Re-Build) a Quality Early Talent Development Program
2027 Pre-Conference Workshop: How to Build (or Re-Build) a Quality Early Talent Development Program Members save 20% off registration. Already a member? Login here
Offered again in 2027 after a successful workshop last year! Getting a program started on the right footing can make all the difference between success and trouble. With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this full-day workshop will get you focused on the key foundational questions to setting up and running an impactful (and measurable) early talent development program. With an emphasis on clarifying your program’s goals, you’ll be guided through considering proper program structure, curriculum design, and community building among stakeholders. If you’re new to the world of early talent development programs, or if you’re looking to re-vamp an existing program that may need recalibration, don’t miss this workshop in Dallas/Forth Worth on May 4th, 2027 - the day before the LDP Summit. Facilitated by early talent development experts at Wronski Associates - a firm with 35+ years of experience building and running early talent programs.
$750
Summit
2027 LDP Summit Registration
Members save 20% off registration. Login here.
The 16th annual best-practices conference for professionals working in early career talent pipeline development will be in Dallas, TX on May 5-6, 2027. If you lead, support or recruit for your firm’s leadership development or technical development program, join your peers at the 16th annual LDP SUMMIT® in 2027. The Summit is an opportunity to connect and share with other professionals working to grow early career hires into leaders. It features case study presentations, interaction, benchmarking data on leadership development practices, and idea sharing throughout. Join the conversation! Early Bird: Save $105 by registering by December 31, 2027. Send 2-3 people to the LDP Summit and capture a 5% discount.BRING YOUR TEAM Need to have your team members pay individually? Contact Susie.Likovic@LDPconnect.com for more information and coupon codes.
Original price was: $1,150.$1,045Current price is: $1,045.
Virtual
Engineering Program Managers’ Club Meeting
Do you oversee or support an engineering development or rotational program? Join your peers at the next Engineering Programs Club meeting. Bring your questions and expertise for this open community discussion on crowd-sourced issues on running development programs in engineering. Our best ideas, solutions and relationships come from these informal conversations. No cost.
Free
Virtual
Sales & Marketing Program Managers’ Club Meeting
Do you oversee or support a sales or marketing talent development or rotational program? Join your peers at the next Sales & Marketing Programs Club meeting. Bring your questions and expertise for this open community discussion on crowd-sourced issues on running development programs in Sales & Marketing. Our best ideas, solutions and relationships come from these informal conversations. No cost.
Free
FAQ
Why should professionals attend an early talent development conference?
Attending industry events helps professionals learn from experienced practitioners, discover emerging trends, exchange ideas with peers, and gain practical insights that can improve workforce development initiatives within their organizations.
What topics are typically covered in leadership development webinars?
Educational sessions often focus on leadership skills, coaching techniques, participant engagement, succession planning, communication, performance measurement, and practical approaches that support stronger employee development and organizational success.
Why is networking important for development professionals?
Networking encourages knowledge sharing, introduces fresh perspectives, builds lasting professional relationships, and helps individuals discover practical solutions to common workplace challenges through peer collaboration.
Why is continuous learning important for workforce development?
Graduate Development Program Leaders' Summit
London, November 11, 2026
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