ALIGN 2018 President's Address

BizLibrary Concludes 11th Annual Employee Training Conference, ALIGN 2018

Krista Heumann | Training & Development Industry Researcher | Krista researches, analyzes, and writes about the impacts of employee learning on organizations and individuals. She looks at the industry shifts and trends that matter to L&D and HR professionals, and helps them understand how to create better training programs that grow their employees and their business.
Sep 28, 2018

ALIGN 2018 President's Address

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – September 28, 2018

Employee training professionals from around the country recently came together in St. Louis for BizLibrary’s 11th annual ALIGN Employee Training Conference, featuring keynotes and breakout sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and vision for BizLibrary’s future-oriented training solutions.

The conference was held September 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. ALIGN brings together learning professionals and practitioners across industries to discuss best practices and trends within training, employee development, and learning technology.

Keynote sessions at ALIGN 2018 were presented by author and coach Dr. Kevin Snyder, and learning consultant Dr. Ray Jimenez. Snyder provided attendees with new ideas and inspiration to “think differently” about how they manage teams and performance in their organizations. Jimenez discussed the importance of continuous learning throughout organizations, and how to achieve that goal in today’s working environments.

Networking opportunities were plentiful at the conference. Attendees could meet and discuss their training challenges and solutions during the Welcome Reception, Dine-around, session breaks, and this year’s main event – a St. Louis Blues Cruise on the riverboat.

BizLibrary also announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Employee Training Awards at the awards luncheon during ALIGN. These forward-thinking companies and individuals use BizLibrary’s online learning solutions to deliver outstanding employee training and development programs within their organizations.

The 2018 winners are:

  • Program of the Year:  Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Training Professional of the Year:  Kristen Davidson, Consumers Credit Union
  • Best Use of Learning Technology:  Monarch Beverage Company
  • Best Measured Results:  Conductix-Wampfler
  • Best New Program Launch:  Club Fit

“We were extremely impressed this year by all the client award nominations,” said Jason Wirick, Director of Client Success with BizLibrary. “The hard work, dedication, and passion exhibited by all entries this year was truly inspiring. Seeing these program managers achieve success for themselves, their programs, and their companies through the application of learning reinforces how proud and honored we are to partner with these clients. The 2018 award winners are the best of the best and we are excited to see them receive the recognition they deserve.”

ALIGN 2018 Award Winners

Congratulations to all the award finalists and winners for their dedication to building employee training programs that are recognized across the industry!

BizLibrary will be hosting next year’s ALIGN conference August 26-28, 2019.

About BizLibrary

BizLibrary is dedicated to HR and learning professionals, focused on providing the best and most complete online training solutions. Our content engages employees of all levels, and our learning technology is a dependable and progressive catalyst for achievement. Armed with our expert Client Success and Technical Support teams, clients are empowered to solve business challenges and impact change within their organizations. We make working with us easy and aspire to be your online learning partner.

For more information, contact:
Krista Brubaker, Content Marketing Strategist at BizLibrary
Tel: 636.205.0354
kbrubaker@bizlibrary.com