The World of Learning Conference is the most comprehensive event for all aspects of learning and development. Draw inspiration from thought leaders and innovators, and discover the issues affecting L&D professionals today. Find out about the latest industry innovations and look ahead to the future of workplace learning.
Following feedback from previous delegates, the layout of the conference programme was changed for 2019 so that the sessions do not overlap; delegates could choose exactly which sessions they would like to attend without having to choose between conflicting time slots. Platinum conference delegates have a choice to attend 4 of the sessions on each day. One-day and Two-day delegates have a choice of 3 sessions on each day.
*Please note that the Chair’s opening and closing sessions, and all keynote sessions are included in every delegate package and are available to attend as well as the choices listed above.
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10:00 – 10:05
Chair’s opening
Robin Hoyle | Author of Informal Learning in Organisations
10:05 – 10:40
Opening Keynote:
L&D 2030 – surviving a high frequency change environment
Tom Cheesewright | Applied Futurist
11:00 – 11:40
What makes training really work? The levers to more effective training
Dr. Ina Weinbauer-Heidel | Head of the Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
11:55 – 12:35
5 secrets of accelerated learning
Krystyna Gadd | Founder, How to Accelerate Learning
Kate Thomas | Employee Engagement Facilitator, Wales and West Housing
12:50 – 13:25
Evaluation – the Holy Grail or an unnecessary distraction for the L&D professional?
Paul Matthews | Chief Executive Officer, People Alchemy
Dr. Ina Weinbauer-Heidel | Head of the Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
Andy Lancaster | Head of Learning and Development Content, CIPD
Anne-Marie Hearne | Senior Talent and Learning Consultant, Sprint Learning
13:40 – 14:15
How to ensure managers are effectively engaged with the learning agenda
Anne-Marie Hearne | Senior Talent and Learning Consultant, Sprint Learning
14:30 – 15:05
Developing soft skills for today’s workforce
Lance Gerrard-Wright | Director – UK, Inspirational Development Group
Helen Greening | Learning and Development Manager, Willmott Dixon Construction
15:20 – 16:00
What skills do today’s learning leaders require to guarantee organisational success?
Andy Lancaster | Head of Learning and Development Content, CIPD
Robert Ashcroft | Head of Learning Strategy and Development, Santander UK
16:10 – 16:50
Closing Keynote:
From manager to change leader – a case study of an award-winning transformation programme from TfL
Alexandra Bode-Tunji | HR Director, Bucks New University
09:40 – 09:45
Chair’s opening
Robin Hoyle | Author of Informal Learning in Organisations
09:45 – 10:20
Opening Keynote:
How organisations are making learning technologies work today
Rachel Hutchinson | Director of Learning and Development, Hilti
10:35 – 11:15
Embedding a culture of learner engagement
Robert Stewart | Learning and Development Adviser, Scottish Social Services Council
11:30 – 12:05
How has, and how will, the changing nature of work impact L&D?
Dr Valentina Battista | Lecturer, Director, Cranfield School of Management
12:20 – 13:00
What is the leader’s role in wellbeing and mental health issues in their organisations?
Hugo Metcalfe | Mental Health Expert, Oakwood Training
Jess Hutchinson | HR Officer, Next
13:15 – 13:50
The power of personalised and adaptive learning
David James | Chief Learning Officer, Looop
Adam Harwood | Head of Learning & Development, D&D London
14:00 – 14:35
How data analytics can inform learning design and deliver success
Jonathan Kettleborough | Senior Lecturer Information Systems Strategy, Manchester Metropolitan University
14:50 – 15:25
How to support leadership teams in uncertain change environments
Guy Bloom | Founder and Director, Living Brave Leadership
15:30 – 15:50
Closing Keynote:
What resources and cultural changes are needed to create a collaborative organisation?
Robin Hoyle | Author of Informal Learning in Organisations