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Dive into Content from Learning Guild Conferences
The Conference Archive provides access to handouts and select video recordings from Learning Guild face-to-face events, covering a wide breadth of topics to help learning professionals improve their practice. This is your space to learn from industry gurus, find new inspiration, and discover proven solutions for your work.
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Architecting What’s Next: How L&D Can Lead in the Age of AI
As AI reshapes how we work, learning has never been more essential to staying relevant — and L&D professionals are at the heart of it. In this keynote, Yulia Barnakova, Accenture’s AI Innovation and Learning Advisor, explores how L&D can turn AI disruption into new opportunities for learning. From AI coaches and knowledge assistants to synthetic learners, the same technologies reshaping work are now enabling new ways to build skills and enhance performance. With practical insights and dynamic, AI-enhanced storytelling, Yulia offers a bold, energizing vision for how the learning profession can lead with greater impact and help shape a…
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From The Trusted Learning Advisor to Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning
Dr. Keith Keating shared the journey from his first book, The Trusted Learning Advisor, to his newly released book, Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning. These books encapsulate Dr. Keating’s self-described rallying cry, and are a practical toolkit for anyone in learning and development who has ever struggled to answer the question: What is the real value of learning? In a world where value creation is the new currency, L&D professionals must become value seekers, value creators, and value amplifiers. Dr. Keating is flipping the script on traditional L&D thinking, and presents a bold new roadmap…
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Human Leadership in the Age of AI: Cultivating Connection and Engagement
Our workplaces have never been more technology-focused, and that’s and environment that’s only going to get more intense in the age of AI. Learning and development professionals face unique challenges in supporting this evolution while also fostering a human-centric approach to leadership. With 54% of managers suffering from work-induced stress and 44% struggling to provide personalized support, the impact on employee engagement is profound. As the linchpin of organizational success, leaders must learn how to balance the integration of AI with the need for deep, meaningful human connections. In our closing session, bestselling author and workplace strategist Erica Keswin unveils…
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Leading with Humanity: Stories that Shape Leadership
Learning leaders face the daunting task of bridging gaps, fostering collaboration, and cultivating relationships amidst constant change and disruption. The challenges of creating meaningful connections, inspiring engagement, and communicating purpose have never been more critical. As industries navigate complexities and advancing technologies, the role of learning leaders in fostering empathy, open dialogue, and unity becomes paramount. Join master photographer and storyteller Platon as he delves into the art of breaking down barriers through powerful visual storytelling. Drawing from his experiences photographing world leaders, celebrities, and everyday heroes, Platon will reveal how to create a sense of belonging and inspire transformative…
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Leading with Brilliance: Transformative Leadership for Learning Professionals
In an era marked by rapid change and escalating challenges, learning and development professionals face unique hurdles in their quest to foster growth and innovation within their organizations. The pressures of talent retention, supporting an evolving workforce, and the shift to remote work environments demand a new approach to leadership—one that goes beyond traditional methods and embraces empathy, innovation, and high-impact habits. This keynote will explore the multifaceted challenges learning leaders encounter and provide actionable insights to navigate these complex dynamics effectively. Join Simon T. Bailey as he unveils strategies rooted in heart-centered leadership and Caring Science, tailored specifically for…
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AI Literacy and Workforce Transformation: Empowering L&D Professionals for the Future
The future of work is increasingly being shaped by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Staying ahead requires mastering new tools, designing adaptive learning programs, and empowering employees to thrive in an AI-driven future. With the rise of automation, the demand for future-proof skills is higher than ever, and L&D leaders must overcome hesitation while ensuring their teams are equipped to bridge the knowledge gap. In this fascinating closing keynote, Justin J. Shaifer demystifies AI’s transformative potential in learning and development. In this practical discussion, Shaifer will introduce practical AI tools, strategies for creating adaptive training programs, and methods for…
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The Art of Vision
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, learning and development professionals are on the front lines of helping workers navigate continuous disruption. With technology increasingly altering the future of work, organizations must foster an environment that embraces mental flexibility and innovation while avoiding obsolescence. The key to overcoming these challenges lies in our ability to harness our creativity as a differentiator. In the opening keynote for DevLearn you will discover how creativity powers innovative storytelling, dynamic thinking, and human-centric leadership, and why those forces are pivotal in equipping teams to face the future with confidence. Erik Wahl’s immersive keynote will empower you…
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Navigating the Future: Harnessing Learning Technologies in the 2024 Workplace
Join us for an exploration into the evolving landscape of learning & technology. This session, led by Dani Johnson and David Kelly will explore critical insights and future trends that are shaping the learning and development landscape. During the keynote, you will examine pivotal advancements and strategies in learning technologies that professionals must adopt to thrive in an ever-evolving workplace. You will gain actionable insights on how to leverage innovative tools and practices to enhance organizational learning and performance, as well as trends that can inform your organization’s learning strategies. Prepare to transform your approach to learning and development with…
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Inspiring Impact: Maximizing Potential through Learning
One of the most influential factors in the evolution of learners, be it children or adults, is the role of a dedicated, inspiring teacher. As learning and development leaders, we strive to replicate this impact within our organizations. The challenge in this goal often lies in recognizing and emphasizing the vital contributions of these educational leaders, understanding their profound influence on learners, and adapting the insights to shape corporate learning environments. In the closing keynote for Learning 2023, Deborah Roberts, acclaimed ABC News journalist and author of Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life, presents an insightful…
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Finding the Roots of Leadership
In an era of constant change and disruption, learning and development professionals are seeking ways to enhance their own leadership capabilities. Join us for a keynote session featuring the esteemed Henry Louis Gates Jr., an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, cultural critic, and literary scholar. Professor Gates will draw from his groundbreaking series, “Finding Your Roots,” to explore the profound connections between genealogy, genetics, and the impact of history on our lives today. Gates will share his favorite moments from the series, including the appearances of remarkable figures such as late Congressman John Lewis. By examining their ancestral narratives, we…