TrainingPros Sponsors and Attends NALES 2025
in Austin, TX
TrainingPros proudly sponsored and attended the North American Learning & Development Executive Summit (NALES) 2025, held January 13–15 in Austin, Texas. This premier gathering brought together top industry leaders, learning and development executives, and experts to explore innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in talent development and corporate learning.
TrainingPros team members Chenier Mershon, Rick Ransome, and Leigh Anne Lankford joined a large group of industry leaders to gain insights into the latest advancements shaping the future of workplace learning.
Learning from Industry Leaders
During the event in downtown Austin, TrainingPros attended impactful talks led by learning leaders from top global companies, including:
- Royal Caribbean
- Bristol-Meyers Squibb
- McKinsey & Company
- Walmart
- McDonald’s
- Honeywell
Key topics from the sessions included:
- The Role of Emerging Tech and AI in Professional Training
- Blueprints for a Dynamic Learning & Development Culture
- AI and Leadership Development
- And many more discussions shaping the future of corporate learning
Making an Impact Beyond the Conference
NALES 2025 wasn’t just about learning—it was about giving back. The conference organizers arranged a hygiene kit-building initiative, where participants gathered materials from the sponsorship tables to assemble kits for local homeless shelters. This thoughtful effort not only supported a great cause but also fostered meaningful conversations among attendees, as they connected while working together to make a difference.
At TrainingPros, we were honored to be part of this initiative, reinforcing our belief that corporate learning extends beyond the workplace—it’s about making a lasting impact in our communities.
Why We Sponsor NALES and Similar Events
At TrainingPros, we prioritize staying ahead of industry trends to better serve our clients and consultants. Sponsoring and attending NALES aligns with our commitment to:
- Deepen our industry expertise – Our Relationship Managers are industry practitioners – many are our former clients. By engaging with top learning leaders, we stay informed on cutting-edge training methodologies, technology, and workforce development strategies.
- Build meaningful connections – Events like NALES allow us to connect with clients, consultants, and industry peers, fostering relationships that drive collaboration and innovation.
- Champion continuous learning – As a company dedicated to learning and development, we believe in practicing what we preach—continuously evolving our knowledge to support organizations in delivering impactful training solutions.
- Advocate for our consultants – Understanding emerging skills and market demands helps us better match L&D professionals with the right opportunities.
- Give back to the community – Sponsoring events that integrate service projects, like the hygiene kit initiative, aligns with our values of making a difference beyond the business world. TrainingPros has an ongoing initiative to plant trees for every project we do for our clients. To date, we have planted more than 4500 trees across the globe. This initiative works well in that same spirit.
As the landscape of corporate training continues to evolve, TrainingPros remains committed to being a trusted partner for learning leaders and a strong advocate for the L&D consulting community.
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