2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conference & Exhibition: 21 – 22 July
Practical Workshops: 20, 23, 24 July
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel
About the summit
The ATD Southeast Asia Summit 2026 is back! As the region’s leading event for learning, talent development, and HR professionals, this is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and explore the latest trends shaping the future of work.
The ATD Southeast Asia Summit 2026 is a premier regional gathering designed for Senior HR and Learning & Development leaders moving beyond theory into the era of strategic execution. This year’s “industry-defining” experience prioritizes evidence-based talent strategies to bridge the gap between learning and measurable business impact. This summit focuses on practical implementation, equipping participants with playbooks, frameworks, and real-world models to embed AI, scale reskilling, build future-ready leadership pipelines, and prove ROI.
In 2025, delegates expressed a strong desire for practical tools and ROI metrics. The 2026 agenda answers this by prioritizing practitioner-led case studies and effective data-driven talent strategies. The summit serves as a regional catalyst for CHROs and L&D leaders to bridge the gap between technological disruption and sustainable organizational performance.
Registered Malaysian employers under Kumpulan Wang Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (KWPSM) can apply training grant through the e-TRiS system by selecting ‘Non-Registered Training Provider Details – Overseas” under the Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL). The approval of the training grant is subject to the conditions set by PSMB.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Speakers
Hear from 30+ forward-thinking practitioners as they share real-life case studies and experiences. Gain practical insights you can apply immediately in your organization.
Attendees
Join senior-level HR, L&D, and Talent executives from diverse industries under one roof. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and expand your professional network.
Hours Networking
Take part in curated networking sessions designed to connect minds, foster collaborations, and unlock new opportunities throughout the event.
Practical AI Workshops
Equipping you with practical tools across skills-based transformation, learning design, and productivity using AI agents, all anchored in human-led impact.
Certificate Programs
Workshop A: Using AI Assistants to Power Productivity Workshop
This hands-on workshop equips participants with practical skills to use AI as a personal digital assistant, including building custom AI agents to streamline tasks such as generating learning objectives and checking content for accessibility.
Workshop B: Practical AI in Learning Design Workshop
This hands-on workshop enables talent development professionals to apply AI across instructional design workflows and business performance, building personalized, scalable learning systems that drive measurable organizational impact.
Workshop C: Next-Gen Talent Leader: Skills-Based Organization Foundations in the Age of AI Workshop
This intensive workshop equips HR and talent leaders with the foundations of skills-based organizations, enabling them to design modern job architectures and lead AI-powered talent transformation for greater organizational agility and impact.
2026 Speakers
Dr. Wei Wang
Senior Global Director @ Association for Talent Development
Angela L.M. Stopper
Chief Learning Officer & Director of People/Organization Development @ University of California, Berkeley
Nazrul Aziz
Group Chief Strategy Officer @ TalentCorp
Jessica Krol
Chief of Staff @ Microsoft
Dr. Kenneth Tan
Senior Director, Singtel Academy @ Singtel
Fai Tang
Managing Director, Southeast Asia @ ELSA Corp
Christine Josephine
Head of People Culture & Engagement @ Samsung Indonesia
Shazmi Ali
Vice President HR Global Shell Business Operations & VP HR Malaysia @ Shell
Sylvia Yap
Regional Talent Management and Learning & Development Associate Director, APAC @Ipsos
Meirza Anbiya
Head of People, Culture and Development @ Prudential Indonesia (PT Prudential Life Assurance)
Stanley Lim
Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions @ LinkedIn
Alvanson So
Regional People Lead @ Canva Philippines
Olga Gavrilova
Senior Learning and Development Manager, APAC @ EPAM Systems
Dr. Maria Pressentin
Regional Director HRBP Learning and Organizational Development, APAC, GC, MEA @ Rohde & Schwarz
Haryati Suradi
Head of Division, Human Capital @ Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
Sara Tharumarajan
Talent and Development Manager International @ Haworth
Eric Lim
VP, Learning and Development Lead (SG) @ ComfortDelGro
Lyza Bricia
HR Business Partner and Employer Branding Lead @ Unilever
Jaya Chanda
Talent Management Director – Asia Pacific @ Bureau Veritas
Kugahn Aesen
Head, People Strategy & Organisation Development@ PLUS Malaysia
Muhammad Shodiq
Head of Talent Factory & Learning Capability Development @ CIMB Niaga
Cheveenadda Chorn Purgchaipaew
Director of Human Resources Development @ HaadThip Public Company Limited. (HTC)
Tiffany Koh
Deputy Director, People & Organisation Development @ Woodlands Hospital Singapore
Serene Sim
Senior Manager, People Development @ Woodlands Hospital Singapore
Do Nguyen Dung
Deputy HR Director | Talent Management @ Masan Consumer Holdings
Vaibhav Chaturvedi
HR Director – APAC and Global HRBP @ Sibelco Group
Janan Goh
Vice President, HR Management @ Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Phuong Anh Nghiem, CPTD
Learning and Development Manager @ INNO Joint Stock Company
Shankari Nagendran, CPTD
Head of Talent, Learning & Development @ Biocon
Zhang Yeping, CPTD
Regional Talent Development Leader @ Global Leading Automobile Company
Sophie Liu
Talent and Development Director @ CHAGEE University
Choon Hui, Seow
Head, Group Strategic Human Capital Management @ MBM Resources Bhd.
Timmie Liew
Head, Group Talent Acquisition, Ethics & Culture @ UCSI Group
Dr. Ripan Kumar Saha
Head of Talent Management & Development @ Care Clinics
Zohrab Chong
Founder & Chief Enabling Officer @ Enablerz Consulting & Solutions
Rizal Azis
Co-Founder @ Training SOS Sdn Bhd
past event Highlights
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Join us at the ATD 2026 Summit where innovation meets inspiration! Explore cutting-edge strategies, network with industry leaders, and ignite your passion for driving organizational success.
Organizers
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).
We support the talent development profession by providing trusted content in the form of research, books, webcasts, events, and education programs. We host various conferences several times a year, including the premier international gathering for talent development practitioners.
Located in Singapore, HRD Future offers a comprehensive range of in-house and public training courses, as well as specialized consulting services, with a global focus on Human Resource Development. Our extensive reach extends to various regions, encompassing Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Our learning solutions help leaders and their teams address this simple (yet, complicated) question: How do you plan, acquire, engage, and develop your workforce to translate business strategy into results?
HRBP Asia is the conference division of HRD Future, Our mission is to equip HR professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to become true business partners in their organizations. We achieve this by organizing conferences, webinars, online courses, and special toolkits that are designed to help our members stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in HR.