We’re excited to kick off a new season of learning and connection as ATD returns this fall. Join us for our first meeting back as we reconnect, share fresh ideas, and launch another year of growing talent together.
Please join us for Networking at 7:30am, and the Presentation at 8am.
Everyone is talking about AI, but most conversations focus on prompts and content generation. The next wave of AI is different. Agentic AI combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with the ability to take action, coordinate tasks, make decisions within defined rules, and help execute real work.
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to identify business processes that are ideal candidates for AI agents, map workflows for automation and augmentation, and explore how talent development professionals can help shape the future of work. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, attendees will discover a practical framework for moving beyond experimentation and designing agents that create measurable business value.
Participants will learn how to:
- Distinguish between LLMs and AI agents
- Identify high-value opportunities for agentic AI
- Apply a simple framework for agent discovery and design
- Navigate the people and change management challenges that accompany AI adoption
- Prepare their organizations for a workforce where humans and AI agents work together
Whether you're in learning & development, talent management, HR, or organizational development, this session will provide practical tools and fresh insights for leading in an increasingly agent-powered workplace.
About the Speaker: Steve Gfell, MBA
Steve Gfell is a Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge® with over 20 years of leadership experience across education, HR, and organizational development. Formerly a high school principal, he now designs high-impact programs that strengthen team dynamics and drive performance. Steve has held senior HR roles including Director of HR and Learning & Development, and specializes in leadership development, AI in business, and culture transformation.
He holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, a certificate in AI: Business Strategies and Applications from UC Berkeley, and is completing his MBA in HR Management. Certified in DiSC, Predictive Index, and the Denison Culture Assessment, Steve uses data to guide leaders in achieving meaningful results. Known for his collaborative, purpose-driven approach, he equips individuals and teams to lead with clarity, courage, and impact—both professionally and personally. Steve brings applied AI expertise grounded in formal training from Harvard Data Science Review and Coursera, with specialized focus in agentic AI design, enterprise AI strategy, and change management for GenAI integration.
