Take a look at the World of Learning Summit 2025 Conference Programme, featuring thought-provoking presentations, lively panel sessions, and collaborative workshops. Be inspired by the industry’s most progressive thought leaders and experts and take away practical solutions, fresh perspectives, and pragmatic insights. The 2026 World of Learning Summit Conference programme will be released later this year next year but in the meantime, take a look at the 2025 Programme and Features below to get a feel for what you can expect to see in 2026!
L&D Huddle
09.10 – 09.50
Cathy Hoy, Co-founder, CLO100 & CLO Lounge
The L&D Huddle is a pre-conference session open to all two-day delegates. Pre-booking is essential as places are limited.
Opening Address (for all delegates)
10.00 – 11.00
Professor John Amaechi OBE, Psychologist, Author & Coach
All delegates choose between the following three sessions:
11.10 – 11.50
Dr. Nigel Paine, Author & Founder, nigelpaine.com
11.30 – 12.10
Ben Chambers, Director – Partner Development, Grant Thornton
Donna Verdi, Head of Talent Development, Kroll
Jane Underwood, Global Head of Learning, Reckitt
Debbie Venables, Leadership Development & Learning Operations Manager, Think Eunoia
12.05 – 12.40
Yashika Kaushal, Global Head of Talent, Learning & DEI, OpenSec
Peter Plumlee, Learning Specialist, Presence
All delegates choose between the following three sessions:
13.40 – 14.20
Tiffany Manteaw, Data Culture Senior Manager, Lloyds Banking Group
13.45 – 14.25
Perry Timms, Founder & Chief Energy Officer, PTHR
Bertie Tonks, Chief People Officer, Collinson
14.00 – 14.35
Donna Verdi, Head of Learning and Development, Kroll
All delegates choose between the following three sessions:
14:45 – 15:25
Aki Friedrich, Director of Learning Experience, Superside
14.55 – 15.35
Leonard Houx, Director of Learning Design, Cambridge Education Group
Polly Watt, Director, The Learning Network
15.00 – 15.35
Lisa Johnson, Assistant Director Leadership, Performance and Culture, NHS Blood and Transplant
Iain Hastings, Leadership & Management Development Manager, NHS Blood and Transplant
Closing session (All delegates)
16.00 – 16.50
Take part in roundtable discussions with L&D thought leaders and fellow delegates in this interactive and collaborative session
Delegates with a company name between A-K please go to Room 1, L-Z please go to Room 2.
Robin Hoyle, World of Learning Chair and Author
Jo Cook, World of Learning Conference Co-Chair
Chris Baldwin, Head of Learning and Development, Healix
Perry Timms, Founder & Chief Energy Officer, PTHR
Yashika Kaushal, Global Head of Talent, Learning & DEI, OpenSec
Tiffany Manteaw, Data Culture Senior Manager, Lloyds Banking Group
Lisa Johnson, Assistant Director Leadership, Performance and Culture, NHS Blood and Transplant
Debbie Venables, Leadership Development & Learning Operations Manager, Forvis Mazars
Soraya Malcolm, Global Talent and Performance Manager, Keyloop
Stella Collins, Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer, Stellar Labs
Hannah Clark, Marketing Director, MAAS Marketing
L&D Huddle
09.10 – 09.50
Melanie Martinelli, CEO, Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
Opening Address (for all delegates)
10.00 – 11.00
Ksenia Zeltoukhova, Organisational Data Analytics & Insights Leader, Accenture
All delegates choose between the following three sessions:
11.10 – 11.45
Lucy Davies, Head of Learning, Heathrow
Abbi Anand, Head of Leadership Development, Deloitte
11.30 – 12.10
Charlotte Bolton, Global Learning & Development Manager, Hubexo
Rachel Moore, Director of Learning and Development, OneAdvanced
12.05 – 12.45
Piers Lea, Chief Strategy Officer, Learning Technologies Group
Ian Bird, Client Partner and Global Talent & Skills Offering Leader, IBM HR & Talent Transformation, IBM Consulting
Panel Session (for all delegates)
13.35 – 14.10
Dr Nigel Paine, Author & Founder, nigelpaine.com
Andy Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer & Consultant, Reimagine People Development
Egle Vinauskaite, Learning Strategist, Nodes
Ksenia Zheltoukhova, Organisational Data Analytics & Insights Leader, Accenture
All delegates choose between the following three sessions:
14.15 – 14.50
Melanie Lepine, Global Head of Talent and e-learning, CBRE
Jennifer Eeles-Gosavi, Global Career Development Manager, Imperial Brands PLC
14.35 – 15.15
Madeleine Tierney, Customer Training Lead, Google Cloud (UK&I and META)
Danielle Ware, Head of People Development, Busy Bees Nurseries
14.30 – 15.05
Sarah Bailey, Group Learning and Development Director, Subsea 7
Will Madden, Group Sales & Marketing Director, Subsea 7
Closing Keynote (for all delegates)
15.15 – 15.40
Robin Hoyle, World of Learning Conference Chair & Author
£1,685.00 + VAT
£995 + VAT
£647 + VAT
** Delegate gifts are subject to availability. The organiser reserves the right to amend or replace the gift with a similar item.