Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future trend. It’s already transforming how organizations build skills — making training more adaptive, scalable and effective for both employees and the business.

In this session, Manuel Schmidt, learning innovation expert at Festo, and Julian Kappich, head of content products and innovation at Scheer IMC, share first-hand insights from a pioneering AI-driven communication training initiative. See how employees at Festo practice challenging workplace conversations in realistic, adaptive AI simulations — receiving instant, personalized feedback that strengthens real-world performance.

Drawing on real-world project experience, the speakers will highlight:

• How AI technology enables personalized, data-driven learning at scale
• The instructional design choices that keep training relevant and engaging
• How to measure benefits for employees and organizational performance
• Key lessons and success factors for implementing AI-powered learning across an enterprise

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Speakers

Julian Kappich, Head of Content Products and Innovation, Scheer IMC

Manuel Schmidt, Learning Innovation, Festo Manuel Schmidt is a learning innovation expert in people development and learning at Festo SE & Co. KG, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. He designs AI-assisted trainings and formats — such as realistic communication simulations for leaders — and anchors learning in the flow of work. As a speaker, he connects the latest trends in digital learning with practical, ready-to-apply use cases. His standard is clear: effective, scalable learning solutions that build skills fast, strengthen collaboration and make every day work noticeably easier.