Emerging Technologies
Breakthrough technologies impacting how people work, shop, entertain, and live that can ultimately affect how people learn.
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Agentic AI at Work: What L&D Must Be Ready for in 2026
Everyone’s waiting for AI to get “better.” For hallucinations to disappear. For the system to finally be perfect. Spoiler: it won’t. GenAI is probabilistic, which means it will always make mistakes. And agentic AI? That just means we’re giving those mistakes legs. It’s error on the move. Which, let’s be honest, makes AI less like […]
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Igniting Critical Thinking, Curiosity & Creativity in the Workplace
It is time for a revolution in L&D! In an age where innovation and adaptability determine the survival of organizations, superficial skill-building is no longer enough. Organizations must shift toward understanding how to encourage employees to challenge outdated paradigms, embrace curiosity, and use critical thinking and collaboration as the foundation of every project. In this […]
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Learning Leaders as AI Change Agents: Leading Transformation
AI is transforming organizations, and learning leaders have a unique opportunity to lead the way. But AI adoption brings challenges like resistance, fear of job displacement, and skill gaps that can derail success. This session equips you with targeted change management strategies designed to address these challenges and measure AI’s impact effectively. You’ll learn how […]
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From DevLearn 2025 to DevLearn 2026: What the Community is Asking For Next
DevLearn Conference & Expo has always been the place to explore where the industry is headed, but it is also where we uncover where learning professionals want to go next. We took the time at DevLearn 2025 to talk with influential voices in the space to ask “What do you hope to see at next year’s event?” and their answers pointed towards even more meaningful […]
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Trends Learning Professionals Can’t Ignore
To help you set the course for this year, we caught up with influential voices in the learning and development space at DevLearn 2025 to find out which learning and development trends are worth your time in 2026. We asked each of our DevLearn influencers the question, “What’s one trend in learning and development that’s capturing your attention right now?” and these […]
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How L&D Can Lead in the Age of AI Even If Your Company’s Not Ready
When you think about who’s leading the AI charge, you may think of the technology department or a dedicated AI team. However, L&D professionals should be leaders in the AI movement too, even if their company limits use of AI tools in the workplace. During a DevLearn 2025 keynote, performance improvement professionals discovered why it’s crucial for them to lead and how to go about it. Here’s a taste of the strategies DevLearn attendees received from Yulia Barnakova, AI Innovation and Learning Advisor, Accenture: Why L&D professionals need to lead As AI changes […]
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Learning Design Beyond Burnout: Building Sustainable Practices with AI
AI could do more than save time. It could help me refocus on why I teach instead of drowning in the how.
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Orchestrating AI in L&D: Going From Disparate Tools to Scalable Systems
You’ve likely tried single AI tools and encountered the limits: inconsistent quality, heavy rewrites, and slow scale. The core challenge is how to make your L&D workflow faster and more scalable. This essential session moves beyond fragmented tool use, demonstrating how to orchestrate multiple AI agents within integrated workflows. This session is a must-attend if […]
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Learning Guild Elevates Events with Co-Location of Learning Leadership and DevLearn 2026, the Nation’s Premier Learning Tech Conference & Expo
The Learning Guild is redefining leadership forums and professional development for modern learning professionals at a singular destination, MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These best-in-class events are poised to deliver an unparalleled opportunity for exclusive executive conversations, and the following day, set the stage for collaborative team growth, and hands-on innovation and execution. One Dynamic […]
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L&D Practitioners in an AI-Powered World
This eBook guides L&D professionals facing AI disruption. It emphasizes pivoting to hybrid roles, prioritizing human skills, and embracing adaptability. Learn from leaders like Cammy Bean, Kevin Thorn, Trish Uhl, and Perrin Rowland, who have successfully navigated major career changes.