2025 AFPM Training Forum

July 29 -30, 2025
The Westin Galleria Houston 
5060 West Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77056

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Tuesday July 29, 2025

07:00 am - 08:00 am Continental Breakfast -

08:00 am - 09:00 am Welcome & Networking Activity -

08:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration

09:00 am - 09:15 am Break & Technology Showcase

09:15 am - 10:15 am Concurrent Breakout Sessions - BLOCK A -

• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - The Phoenix Framework: Reigniting In-Person Training for a New Era
• Track: AI Track - Responsible use of AI
• Track: Leaders/Leadership - Authentic Leadership: The Art of Building Unshakable Trust

10:30 am - 11:30 am Concurrent Breakout Sessions - BLOCK B -
• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - The Art of Asking: A Trainer’s Guide to Powerful Questions in the Classroom
• Track: AI Track - Let's Chat(gpt)
• Track: Leaders/Leadership - Utilizing HOP Principles During The Incident Investigation Process


11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch and Technology Showcase

12:30 pm - 01:30 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions -BLOCK C -
• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - From Overload to Engagement: Reaffirming Adult Learning Practices
• Track: AI Track - Is AI an A+ for Training?
• Track: Leaders/Leadership - Human Performance: The importance of getting to know the work

01:30 pm - 01:45 pm Break

01:45 pm - 02:45 pm Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK D -
• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - The LAB - Maintenance Talk - hands on training!
• Track: AI Track - Responsible use of AI (REPEAT)
• Track: Leaders/Leadership - Authentic Leadership: The Art of Building Unshakable Trust (REPEAT)

02:45 pm - 03:00 pm Break

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK E (Workshop Block) -
• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" – Basic Training: ‘How To’s’
• Track: AI Track
• Track: Leaders/Leadership

04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Closing General Session

05:00 pm - 06:00 pm Networking Reception and Technology Showcase


Wednesday July 30, 2025

07:00 am - 08:00 am Breakfast & Technology Showcase

07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration

08:00 am - 08:15 am Welcome Back and Break Out Session Info

08:15 am - 09:00 am Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK A -
• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - AFTER BASIC TRAINING
• Track: AI Track - Let's Chat (gpt) (REPEAT)
• Track: Leaders/Leadership - Enhancing Leadership Through HOP: Coaching & Feedback on Error Precursors

09:15 am - 09:30 am Break

09:30 am - 10:30 am Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK B -
• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - Facilitation: How to Ensure Your Training Impacts Performance
• Track: AI Track - Is AI an A+ for Training? (REPEAT)
• Track: Leaders/Leadership – (TBD) Skills for New Leaders

10:45 am - 10:45 am Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK C -

• Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - Bye Bye Boring
• Track: AI Track - (TBD) AI - 'How To' (REPEAT)
• Track: Leaders/Leadership – Human Performance: The importance of getting to know the work. (REPEAT)

11:45 am - 12:00 pm General Session

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Lunch & Technology Showcase (with WTL Attendees)