WELCOME TO L&D WEEK 2026!
7 - 11 September
Manaaki Tangata, Akohia te Ao Hou: Nurturing Our People, Learning the New World
Join us for L&D Week 2026 as we explore Manaaki Tangata, Akohia te Ao Hou / Nurturing Our People, Learning the New World, a theme that positions human-centred design as the definitive business strategy for the AI era.
Think human connection, coaching, and manaakitanga as critical strategic levers in an automated landscape. Embracing the principle of ako to empower L&D professionals to lead as both learners and teachers.
This is your opportunity to make sure that while the world evolves, our focus remains firmly on the people as the heart of success.
Branch Breakfast Discussions — Tuesday, 8 September
Connect in person with your local L&D community! Each branch is hosting a Tuesday morning breakfast catch-up focused on a single, vital national conversation:
"If you could recommend one change that would help L&D practitioners embed meaningful Te Ao Māori perspectives into learning, what would it be?"
We will collate all insights shared nationwide into a practical resource for the NZATD community.
Can't make it in person or live outside these main centres? We will post this exact prompt on LinkedIn on Tuesday so you can contribute your ideas online!
Special Events
We have three outstanding feature events scheduled throughout the week:
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Masterclass — Thursday 10 September, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm [Register Here]
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2026 Awards Gala Dinner — Thursday 10 September, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm [Register Here]
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2026 Digital Learning Showcase — Friday 11 September, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm [Register Here]
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Welcome to L&D Week 2025!
8 - 12 September
Tahu Mātauranga: Sharing Knowledge and WisdomThrough this year's theme we're acknowledging how fostering collaboration and sharing insights can create a more inclusive and innovative L&D community. L&D Week is dedicated to sharing knowledge to grow the profession, ensuring we all benefit from collective wisdom. This also connects to our conference theme, Tahu | Ignite: Ignite learning, spark change, which encourages us to think differently about solutions to L&D challenges, and drive meaningful change through collective effort.
Get involved!Head over to our LinkedIn page to take part in these great L&D Week activities! |
The L&D Dilemma
At 8:30am each day this week, we'll be posing a new question via a poll on LinkedIn. Share your views! We'll collate the results and share them with you the following week! | My L&D Soundtrack
Share a song or podcast that uniquely inspires your work, helps you focus, or embodies a key learning principle for you. Include a brief explanation of why that specific track or podcast resonates. We'll collate the responses and share a playlist the following week! | L&D Through my Lens  Share a single photo that represents a key aspect of your L&D work, a favourite learning tool, your ideal learning environment, or even a visual metaphor for a learning concept. Include a short, insightful caption. We'll share some of our favs the following week. Plus everyone that shares using the hashtags #nzatd and #LnDWeek2025 will go into the draw to win a prize! |
Celebrate L&D Week in the office!Let people know it's L&D Week and encourage them to take a look at what their amazing L&D team (even if it's a team of one!) has to offer by putting up some cool posters. Select an image to download your now! |
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Why L&D Week?
It's all about value.
It can be challenging to gain support for L&D initiatives if their value isn't clear. That's precisely why investing in Learning & Development (L&D) is crucial. A skilled and empowered workforce fosters innovation, drives efficiency, and enables business success. As L&D professionals we know this.
L&D Week is your opportunity to celebrate the transformative power of continuous learning and the vital role it plays in shaping the future of our organisations.
Whether you’re a seasoned L&D pro or just dipping your toes into the world of L&D, this week is all about celebrating YOU and the incredible work you do.
So, join us in sharing knowledge, sparking change, and building a thriving L&D community.