Meet life sciences and training professionals from across the healthcare space – all with stories of success, pitfalls and innovation. From interaction in the learning sessions and discussions in the exhibit hall through the many networking breaks and parties, grow your professional learning network at #LTEN2023.
Monday Events & Activities
Opening Registration Reception
2:00 – 4:00 PM MST / Registration Area
Attendees arriving early can come by the registration area for refreshments and snacks before heading to the member meeting or the exhibit hall for the Welcome Reception.
Ribbon Cutting at 4 PM!
RECEPTION SPONSOR
Booth 406
LTEN Attendee & New Member Orientation
3:00 – 4:00 PM MST
Grab a seat at this year’s new member and attendee meeting to get a walk-through of the various aspects of the event and learn how to leverage your membership when you’re back from the conference.
Welcome Bash & Mini-Receptions
4:30 – 7:00 PM MST / Learning Village Exhibit Hall
Beyond the incredible networking and chance to meet with training partners and peers from across the industry, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, craft beer and hot chocolate bar in a relaxed informal setting. This is exactly the right way to kick off your time at LTEN.
This event is open to all – no RSVP is needed, just show up!
Find Specialty Bars & Snacks at these Booths:
MOSCOW MULES
Booth 110
WINE BAR
Booth 309
BOURBON TASTING
Booth 209
MARTINIS
Booth 422
SUGAR COOKIES
Booth 220
MARGARITAS
Booth 319
SPECIALTY BEERS
Booth 118
HOSTED BAR
Booth 200
CHOCOLATES
Booth 306
Tuesday Events & Activities
LTEN Networking Lunch & Visit with Exhibitors
12:00 – 1:50 PM MST / Learning Village Exhibit Hall
Grab a bite and some lively conversation outside of the hall and then head inside to meet some of the nation’s top training partners in the Learning Village Exhibit Hall.
Find industry-trusted training partners and consultants on the exhibit hall floor.
DESSERT STATION
Booth 309
ESPRESSO BAR
Booth 406
Learning Labs
Learning Village Exhibit Hall ~ Learning Labs are located in the hall
Learning is taking place around every corner at the LTEN Annual Conference. Our popular Learning Labs, 20-minute micro-sessions, feature hot topics from industry experts.
No sign-up is required. Use the app to see the full schedule.
LAB #2 SPONSOR
LAB #3 SPONSOR
BOOTH 200
Headshot Lounge
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Need a professional photo for LinkedIn or social media? Be sure to stop by the LTEN Headshot Lounge.
HEADSHOT SPONSOR
Booth 422
New in 2023! Live Technology Demonstrations
Tuesday — See Agenda
Desert Suites
Technology is vital to business and our L&D efforts. This year, select training partners will showcase their technology solutions in special breakout sessions. These demos will be hosted outside of the hall in the Desert Suites.
NOTE: These sessions open to training professionals employed
by a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or diagnostics organization.
Speed Coaching Experience
4:15 – 5:15 PM MST
Learning Village Exhibit Hall
Got a burning question about training or your professional development? Join us Wednesday for Speed Coaching sessions and get answers. You’ll have an opportunity to receive laser-focused coaching from an L&D expert. Coaches will include LTEN Board of Directors, LTEN Advisory Council and senior training leaders from the LTEN member community. Learn more and sign-up here.
Networking Party & Community-Building Charity Activity
Charity Activity: 6:00 – 7:30 PM MST at CB Live
Party: 6:00 – 9:00 PM MST at CB Live
After a long day of learning, let your hair down with live entertainment, games, delicious appetizers and refreshing beverages.
Come early to participate in the Community-Building Charity Activity! This year, attendees will work together to assemble care packages to support Arizona Helping Hands, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide essential needs for children in foster care through programs promoting safety, permanency and health, and to ensure that every child in foster care is safe and loved.
Shuttle will pick up at Sunset Lawn & Terrace Outside of Saguaro Ballroom.
Wristbands will be handed out at the shuttle bus. If you’re meeting us at the CB Live venue, pick up your wristband at Registration before 5 PM on Tuesday.
CB Live Address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd | Phoenix, AZ 85050
Thank you to this year’s Charity Event partners!
Booth 216
Booth 406
Booth 313
Wednesday Events & Activities
Award Posters & Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:20 AM MST
Grand Saguaro Foyer
Are you looking for smart ideas and want to learn about this year’s award-worthy entries? Nominees will share their projects via poster presentations before the ceremony in the Grand Saguaro foyer.
Headshot Lounge
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Need a professional photo for LinkedIn or social media? Be sure to stop by the Headshot Lounge.
Sponsored by
New in 2023! Live Technology Demonstrations
Wednesday — See Agenda
Desert Suites
Technology is vital to business and our L&D efforts. This year, select training partners will showcase their technology solutions in special breakout sessions. These demos will be hosted outside of the hall in the Desert Suites.
NOTE: These sessions open to training professionals employed by a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or diagnostics organization.
LTEN Networking Lunch & Visit with Exhibitors
12:00 – 1:50 PM MST
Learning Village Exhibit Hall
This is your last chance to visit exhibitors live and in-person. Hall closes at 2 PM.
Grab a bite and some lively conversation outside of the hall and then head inside to meet some of the nation’s top training partners in the Learning Village Exhibit Hall. Evaluate new learning technology, products and services.
Find industry-trusted training partners and consultants on the exhibit hall floor.
Learning Labs
Learning Village Exhibit Hall
Learning is taking place at literally around every corner at the LTEN Annual Conference. Our popular Learning Labs, 20-minute micro-sessions, feature hot topics from industry experts.
No sign-up required. Use the app to explore the Lab schedule.
LAB #2 SPONSOR
LAB #3 SPONSOR
BOOTH 200
Thursday Events & Activities
Closing Keynote & LTEN Talks
8:00 – 11:20 AM MST
After a week of learning, developing and connecting, we invite wellness guru and positivity expert Amy Blankson to center stage to refill our cups and leave us reinvigorated and motivated.
Later in the morning — sit in on LTEN Talks, smart and practical ideas in 20 minutes or less. Stay tuned for more information.
After a week of learning, developing and connecting, we invite wellness guru and positivity expert Amy Blankson to center stage to refill our cups and leave us reinvigorated and motivated.
This uplifting keynote is sponsored by
LTEN TALKS
Jimmy Kitson: “We Got This”
Jimmy shares the leadership principles learned and reinforced through a 12-month battle with Cancer. Every day, more than 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with Cancer. Many give up hope. But others fight this terrible disease with everything they’ve got. Hear Jimmy’s inspiring story.
Frank Nguyen: “Beyond Training: Embedding Learning Into the Flow of Work”
Performance support and workflow learning have long promised to transform how our employees learning by reducing training and enabling more learning in the work. In this session, we will explore case studies from different business settings.
Excited for #LTEN2023