In 1969, Ron Brandt organized a gathering of staff developers in Minneapolis to discuss the issues they faced in their relatively new field. Since then, the gathering turned into a membership organization of more than 11,000 members. Originally named the National Staff Development Council and rebranded as Learning Forward in 2010, the organization has evolved as the field of professional learning has evolved. Through 2019 and into 2020, Learning Forward will recognize and celebrate this evolution. Keep an eye out for: Historical journal content with commentary from some of the field’s leading thought leaders; Audio interviews with long-term members; A timeline of the organization’s history; In-person celebrations at this year’s Annual Conference in St. Louis; and Opportunities on social media to share your story as