WFED/OD&C PDN Conference 2025 (Online Sessions)
WFED/OD&C PDN Conference 2025 - Navigating the Nexus: Exploring the Dynamic Interplay Between Social Change and Artificial Intelligence
Date and time
Location
Online
Agenda
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Halimah Hathah
Dr. Hyung Joon Yoon
James Byrns
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Using OD Methods to Facilitate Social Change in an Age of Artificial Intellige
Dr. William J. Rothwell
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Future of Work and the Workforce Explained by Explainable Artificial Intel
Dr. Yu-Ling (Abby) Chang
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Smart Learning: How AI is Redefining Work-Related Learning and Development
Dr. Carolin Grassman
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Human-Centered Human-AI Interaction in the Workplace
Dr. Sehoon Kim
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Bringing Sociology (Back) In to Organizational Change Thinking and Doing
Todd L. Matthews
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Quiet Leadership: Valuing Different Ways of Leading and Creating Innovation
Tojo Thatchenkerry
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
AI Research in Human Resource Development
Dr. Sunyoung Park
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Social Change with Technology: Let’s Get Projects Started
Dr. Joanne Preston
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Building Coaching Capabilities: People Leaders as Coaches
John Bennett
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OD Essence to Carry Forward Into Our Future
Dr. David Jamieson
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Closing Remarks
Halimah Hathah
James Byrns
About this event
- Event lasts 7 hours 35 minutes
The online component of our conference comprises a comprehensive representation of global industry leaders who have extensive research and practitioner-related experience in social change and the impact of technology on today’s organizations. In addition to two keynote speakers, the audience will have a wide array of options for presentations and activities, such as project-based workshops.
Penn State has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 6.5 points.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Penn State has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the CPTD and APTD credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 6.5 points.
Yes, Penn State is recognized byb SHRM to offer PDCs for SHRM-CP/SCP recertification. To obtain recertification credits, you must attend the entire day’s program. Partial attendance does not qualify for credit.
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In April 2020 we hosted our first OD&C webinar. Since then, each month, we offer state-of-the-art topics presented by scholars and experts from the industry. You are invited to register for the upcoming sessions or revisit any previously streamed. Subscribe to the Penn State OD & C YouTube channel to access this and more content.