The World of Learning Conference is the most comprehensive event for all aspects of learning and development. Be inspired by leading thinkers and practitioners and uncover the current issues affecting L&D professionals today. Find out about the latest innovations and look ahead to the future of workplace learning.
As a conference delegate, take advantage of the below sessions. Reserve your place at the conference by booking in advance here.
To download a PDF of the conference programme, click here
Book by 14 September to take advantage of up to 30% off the standard booking rate*.
Tuesday 16 October
Platinum session (Platinum delegates only)
P2: 09:10 – 10:05
What L&D can learn from the way brands understand and connect with consumers
Siobhán Woodrow | VMLY&R London
Opening keynote address (for all delegates)
A1: 10:20 – 11:00
Curators vs enforcers: what’s the future of L&D?
Rafal Szaniawski | Deloitte Switzerland
Morning sessions (delegates choose one of three)
A2: 11:10 – 12:00
Digital transformation in Learning & Development
Nebel Crowhurst | River Island
Mike Collins | River Island
A3: 11:30 – 12:20
A holistic approach for learning: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Jan Holden | Learnworks Ltd
A4: 11:25 – 12:15
Funding your programmes – how to use the Apprenticeship Levy to deliver more
Ennis Reid | Quilter
Afternoon sessions part one (delegates choose one of two sessions)
A5: 14:00 – 14:30
The key ingredients for learning impact
Dr. Ina Weinbauer-Heidel | Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
Paul Matthews | People Alchemy
A6: 13:45 – 14:15
There is a magic bullet: it’s called good design
Rob Hubbard | LAS
Afternoon sessions part two (delegates choose one of two sessions)
A7 14:45 – 15:30
The role of L&D as change makers
Melanie Lepine | Domestic and General
A8 15:00 – 15:45
Debate – AI: show me the money
Chair: Dr. Ben Betts | HT2 Labs
Nick Shackleton-Jones | PA Consulting Group
Chris Littlewood | Filtered
Closing keynote (for all delegates)
A9: 16:00 – 16:45
Making learning cool – challenging learner perceptions
Di Macdonald | Former Director of Learning | L’Oreal
Wednesday 17 October
Platinum session (Platinum delegates only)
P3: 09:10 – 10:05
Creating a great customer experience for learning
Dave Buglass | Claymore People Consulting
Opening keynote address (for all delegates)
B1: 10:20 – 11:00
Motivating people to learn
Asma Shah | You Make It
Morning sessions (delegates choose one of three sessions)
B2: 11:10 – 11:50
How social learning technology is shaping line manager culture
Wendy Pickford | AstraZeneca
Spencer Holt | AstraZeneca
B3: 11:15 – 11:55
Understanding employees as customers of learning: experiments in engagement
Tim Drewitt | Aviva
B4: 11:30 – 12:10
How to facilitate and curate learning in organisations
Mike Shaw | Mitie Group
B5: 13:40 – 14:15 (for all delegates)
Panel discussion – new roles and skills for learning teams
Chair: Robin Hoyle | Informal Learning for Organisations
Andy Lancaster | CIPD
Lorna Leeson | Little Tent
Dave Buglass | Claymore People Consulting
Afternoon session (delegates choose one of two sessions)
B6: 14:20 – 15:00
How to get what you want: working with stakeholders and the business
Catherine Pinchen | PwC
B7: 14:25 – 15:05
What’s new and innovative in digital learning technology that’s worth looking at – and why?
David Perring | Fosway Group
Closing keynote address (for all delegates)
B8: 15:10 – 15:40
Fighting fatigue: what can L&D do to energise employees around learning?
Robin Hoyle | Informal Learning for Organisations
