Programme

09.10 – 09.50

Empowering and gaining the buy-in of managers to support workplace-based learning

Andy Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer & Consultant, Reimagine People Development
Sonali Narendran, Talent & Learning Partner EMEA, Starbucks Coffee Company

10.00 – 11.00

Building tomorrow’s workforce – overcoming the skills challenge

Robert Peston, Journalist, Presenter and Author

11.10 – 11.50

Empowering Social Learning Communities to drive organisational performance

• Why learning communities are impactful in organisations
• The value of human connection in the current learning landscape
• Defining aspects of organisational culture vital for learning communities to flourish

Andy Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer & Consultant, Reimagine People Development
Helen Marshall, CLO, Thrive

11.30 – 12.10

How leaders can thrive in a constantly changing work environment

• Why traditional leadership development so often fails to have the required impact
• How to convince time poor leaders to invest time in development

Anna Vila Pouca, Director of Talent and Development, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

 
 

12.05 – 12.40

Measuring learning impact – proving value

13.40 – 14.20

Using neuroscience to design and deliver successful learning

• Neuroscientific pillars essential for designing & delivering successful interventions
• ‘Make it Stick’ approaches that capitalise on how the brain works
• Creating sustainable improvements

Amy Brann, Author and Founder, Synaptic Potential
Laura Grieves-Johnson, Head of People Projects, Jordans, Dorset & Ryvita

13.45 – 14.25

AI & Learning: How to avoid wasting money

• Don’t waste money on tech that nobody uses
• What is the difference between a good application of AI and a bad application?
• What would the effective use of AI look like?

Nick Shackleton-Jones, Author and Founder, Shackleton Consulting
Nick Welch, Digital Learning Manager, Heathrow

 

14.00 – 14.35

Delivering effective behaviour change

• Learn about the latest research on behavioural change & achieving successful outcomes
• How to gain more value from any behavioural change (learning) intervention delivered within your organisation

Claudine Charles, Founder & Director, Blended Learning Studio
John Gregg, Head of Learning & Organisational Development, Alzheimer’s Research UK

14:45 – 15:25

Learning with AI in the flow of work

• The new nature of knowledge – how Generative AI facilitates dialogue alongside our learning communities, at speed & scale
• Case studies – how we can architect approaches into a social learning methodology, using ‘reflective surfaces’
• Evolution of learning within organisations

Julian Stodd, Author, Researcher, Artist and Explorer and Captain of Sea Salt Learning

14.55 – 15.35

Creating an ecosystem of learning to support change

• See the modern L&D leader at the forefront of landing successful change
• Collaborative use of learning technology to support rapid upskilling in growth areas
• Involve and engage people in building a vibrant and purposeful learning culture

Kathryn Kenworthy, Head of Learning & Development, Biopharma R&D, Astra Zeneca
Hayley Brown, Learning Partner, NG Bailey

15.00 – 15.35

How to build a coaching culture in a busy world

• What is a coaching culture?
• Seven practical steps to a coaching culture
• How to transform the manager conversation

Emma Lidgett, Head of Talent Development & Learning, Kainos
Jo Wright, Author & Co-founder of Coaching Culture

 

16.10 – 16.50

The L&D Exchange – Aligning L&D with business needs

Take part in roundtable discussions with L&D thought leaders and fellow delegates in this interactive and collaborative session

Robin Hoyle, World of Learning Conference Chair and Author
Jo Cook, World of Learning Conference Facilitator, Learning Consultant and Editor of Training Journal
Cathy Hoy, Co-founder, CLO100
Pash Reddy, Executive Director – Global Head of Learning, S&P Global
Paul Matthews, L&D Expert, Strategist and Author
Tom McDowall, Chair, The Learning Network
Shreena Gokani, Learning Business Partner, Investigo
Paula Hughes, Vice Chair, The Learning Network
Jo Wright, Author & Co-founder, Coaching Culture
Sarah Teagle, Exec and Management Coach and L&D Performance Consultant and Trainer
Emma Weber, CEO & Founder, Lever – Transfer of Learning

09.10 – 09.50

Creating an inclusive learning culture

Pash Reddy, Executive Director – Global Head of Learning, S&P Global

10.00 – 11.00

Successful, performance-driven organisations

Kerri O’Neill, Chief People Officer, Ipsos UK and Ireland
Ghassan Karian, Founder & CEO, Ipsos Karian and Box

11.10 – 11.45

Impactful learning campaigns – marketing for L&D

• Knowing the key elements of a marketing for learning campaign that you can’t overlook
• Planning and building impactful learning campaigns
• Understanding why benchmarking and measurement are key to long-term success

Hannah Clark, Marketing Director, MAAS Marketing
Emma Hunter, Head of Creative, Capgemini University, Capgemini

 

 

11.30 – 12.10

How to use AI to scale interventions and measure skills adoption

• A decision-making matrix enabling you to pinpoint where to get started in your organisation with AI
• A collaborative deployment strategy to ensure ‘bang for your buck’
• Key human distinctive skills needed in your organisation needs analysis to make AI work

James Swift, Director of Talent Development, Leyton UK
Erica Farmer, Co-Founder, Quantum Rise Talent Group

12.05 – 12.45

Growth mindset for leaders

• Fundamentals of growth mindset and its impact on leadership effectiveness
• Practical strategies for cultivating a growth mindset culture
• Pitfalls and misconceptions that hinder growth mindset development
• Growth mindset principles to navigate change, foster innovation & drive sustainable growth

Sarah Bostock, Head of Strategic Capability, Rolls-Royce Group Business Services
Jamie Lamb, Head of Learning, Britvic

 
 

13.35 – 14.10

The future of work – learning trends and their impact

Myles Runham, Senior Analyst, Fosway
Nelson Sivalingam, Author & CEO HowNow
Laura Overton, Learning Analyst and Founder, Learning Changemakers

14.15 – 14.50

Innovative strategies for onboarding and retention

• Significance of onboarding in shaping organisational culture, enhancing efficiency & driving performance
• Self-assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of current onboarding processes and identify areas for improvement

Aglaia Economou, HR Learning Development and Change Manager, Hertfordshire County Council
Matthew Smith, Group Lead: Knowledge, Learning & Development, Nesta

14.35 – 15.15

A skills-based approach to workforce planning

• Recognise why skills-based organisations are crucial to today’s successful organisations
• Learn how to align business goals with the skills and talent in the organisation
• Understand L&D’s role in identifying, nurturing and developing talent in their business

Kay Collier, Head of Academy, Office for Nuclear Regulation
Rachel Moore, Learning & Development Director, Iris Software Group

14.30 – 15.05

Integrating learning and employee experience into the business talent plan

• Why organisations need a talent plan
• L&D’s role in identifying learning needs in line with talent plan
• How to ensure all stakeholders are committed to learning to support organisational success

Dani Saadu, Head of People & Culture,
Wavemaker UK

 

15.15 – 15.40

Opportunities and challenges for 2025 and beyond

Robin Hoyle, World of Learning Conference Chair & Author