2024 AFPM Training Forum

AFPM Training Forum

2024 Theme: Upskilling for the future of training

The purpose of the AFPM Training Forum is to give individuals with similar training responsibilities an opportunity to share information about their companies’ programs with their peers, benefit from the experiences of others, engage in interactive roundtable discussions on specific topics, and envision what steps AFPM can take to support members’ training activities in the future.

This year's Training Forum will provide attendees with a variety of interactive networking and learning opportunities, breakout sessions, and content centered around this year's theme of 'upskilling for the future of training.'

What you'll experience and learn:

  •  Immersive Learning Committee presentations on the AFPM immersive learning tools available of the AFPM Safety Portal and what they provide to your organization
  • Networking Reception and World Cafe' sessions- opportunity to build your network and knowledge share with trainers, SME's and industry peers
  • Tools to develop frontline and operator leadership, learning programs, and technology
  • The potential of immersive learning and emerging technology/content such as XR and AI  (Artificial Intelligence) and its impact on workforce
  • Benefit from sharing experiences and solutions with fellow members
  • Be a voice for your site- contribute to the future steps AFPM can take to support your training activities

Registration is limited to AFPM members. If you are unable to register or have any questions, please send an email to: meetings@afpm.org

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Breakout Session Descriptions:

This year's breakout sessions are focused on the following three tracks:

  • Learning Technology - What are you using?
  • Excellence in Training
  • Leadership Development 

Below are the potential topics for the concurrent breakout sessions; topics will be finalized in June.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions - subject to change:

  • Cognitive Load Theory and VR
  • Recent eLearning Improvement Initiative and Results
  • Upskilling LMS - 'How To' Demo/Use Case
  • Maintenance Craftsman Training and Competency Assurance
  • AI and downstream effects on the average employee: Now and the future

Concluding the event with a special joint session with Walk the Line attendees