Training Industry Leader Talks

Training Industry Leader Talks offer learning leaders an opportunity to glean fresh perspectives on trends and best practices from executives at leading companies in the training industry.
Upcoming Training Industry Leader Talks
L&D Strategy for Business Results in 2026 January 15, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET This Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how learning leaders can connect training to measurable business outcomes. Discover practical ways to define success metrics, strengthen business partnerships and position L&D as a driver of growth and performance in 2026. | |
Moving Beyond Outdated Metrics in L&D February 5, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET This Training Industry Leader Talk will show you how to modernize your measurement strategy. Learn how to identify metrics that matter, align analytics with business goals and demonstrate L&D’s impact on performance and results. | |
Building the Skills AI Can’t Replace February 18, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET As AI reshapes the workplace, success depends on human skills that technology can’t replace. Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to learn how leading organizations are combining AI-driven tools with learning strategies that build adaptability, creativity and leadership. | |
Building Digital Fluency Across the Workforce March 5, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET This Training Industry Leader Talk will show you how to develop programs that strengthen digital literacy and adaptability. Explore practical ways to help employees work confidently with new tools, make data-informed decisions and embrace ongoing learning. | |
Developing Sellers Who Deliver Results March 26, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET This Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how learning leaders are reimagining sales training to drive performance. Discover how to align enablement with business goals, strengthen selling behaviors and help your sales team achieve consistent results. |
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2025 Leader Talks
Building a Learning Culture for Organizational Success December 4, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET In high-performing organizations, learning is part of the culture. This Training Industry Leader Talk will examine how to embed learning in daily work, gain leadership support and build systems that drive innovation and long-term growth. | |
AI-Enhanced Learning Experiences November 13, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions in this Training Industry Leader Talk will reveal how artificial intelligence is transforming learning design and delivery. Gain expert insights on aligning AI with your L&D strategy, meeting evolving learner expectations and shaping a future-ready learning experience. | |
October 22, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET This Training Industry Leader Talk will dive into strategies for preparing the next generation of leaders. Learn how to combine critical skills, adaptive thinking and technology-driven development to design personalized leadership pathways that fuel long-term organizational success. | |
The Future of Compliance Training October 8, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to explore how compliance training is moving beyond check-the-box courses. Discover ways to use interactive content, AI-driven tools and real-time feedback to build programs that engage learners, improve retention and keep your organization ahead of regulatory demands. | |
Transforming Sales Performance With AI September 4, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how to integrate AI into sales training to drive performance. Learn how to use data-driven insights and adaptive tools to equip your team for today’s complex sales environment. | |
Leadership Training Challenges and Solutions August 28, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to explore practical solutions for designing impactful leadership training. Discover strategies that build confident leaders, strengthen decision-making and support long-term organizational growth. | |
Personalized Learning Experiences August 6, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how to create personalized learning experiences that meet the unique needs of every learner. Discover practical strategies to use data, adaptive technology and tailored learning paths to boost engagement and improve performance across your organization. | |
Creating Memorable Training Experiences July 31, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to explore strategies that transform training into unforgettable learning experiences. Discover tools and techniques that boost engagement, improve retention and turn ordinary sessions into impactful moments. | |
Upskilling Employee Technical Skills July 9, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how to upskill employees with the technical competencies needed to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. Learn how to design training programs that close skill gaps, support continuous learning and boost business performance across every department. | |
Sales Enablement Strategies for Long-Term Success June 18, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to explore strategies and tools that elevate sales training, drive performance and tackle common challenges with innovative approaches. | |
Effective Coaching and Feedback May 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Join this Training Industry Leader Talk to learn strategies for delivering feedback that inspires growth, builds trust and drives performance in a supportive culture. | |
Engage Learners With AI-Powered Content April 24, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how AI advancements can save time and enhance personalized training content. Gain the foundational knowledge and strategic insights needed to take charge of AI-powered content creation and drive innovation in your organization’s learning programs. | |
April 9, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. ET Join this Training Indusrty Leader Talk to explore strategies for measuring learning outcomes and behavior change while showing ROI to drive impact. | |
L&D’s Role in Driving Organizational Change March 27, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will share insights on how L&D can play a leading role in change management. Discover practical approaches to designing impactful training programs, partnering with stakeholders and measuring L&D’s influence on organizational outcomes. | |
Creating Training Content With AI March 12, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, we’ll discuss best practices for navigating multiple AI tools while empowering you to take charge of your content creation. As the future moves towards these emerging technologies, these sessions will help kick start that journey. | |
Emerging Trends in Learning Tech February 27, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, sessions will highlight some of the most pressing trends in learning tech while providing best practices to take back to your organizations. Join this event to stay ahead of the curve and keep your tech stack simplified and effective. | |
L&D’s Role in Building Skills-Based Organizations January 30, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore how L&D should approach their upskilling and reskilling initiatives in a rapidly evolving workplace. |
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2024 Leader Talks
December 4, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore key aspects of leadership, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, conflict resolution and team-building.This event will leave you equipped to lead with confidence and impact. | |
Prove It: Measuring the Impact of Learning November 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will dishare methodologies for collecting and interpreting data to assess learning outcomes and best practices for effectively communicating results to stakeholders.This event offers practical insights and tools to elevate your approach to measuring learning effectiveness. | |
Laying the Foundation for Training Success October 16, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will discover innovative tools to assess training needs and measure learning impact. You will walk away with the knowledge required to build and implement successful training programs within your organization. | |
Developing Leaders Across the Organization September 12, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore actionable strategies to develop leaders across the organizational spectrum. From refining communication and decision-making skills to fostering a growth mindset and embracing diversity. | |
How to Create Captivating Content August 28, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will equip you with the tools to create content that leaves a lasting impact.You will leave with invaluable insights to elevate your content strategy | |
August 08, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk we’ll explore the art of relationship-building to leveraging data-driven insights for informed decision-making. | |
Strategies to Make Learning Stick July 17, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will explore innovative approaches and proven techniques to reinforce learning beyond the initial training session. You will leave with practical strategies for implementing ongoing learning initiatives within your organization. | |
Beyond Training: L&D’s Role in the Employee Experience June 27, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will share the benefits of creating a culture of learning, how to make time and space for employees to learn and the importance of leadership buy-in to cultivate a positive employee experience. | |
Finding Success Through Adaptive Learning May 8, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Sessions during this Training Industry Leader Talk will share best practices for using adaptive learning to personalize the learning experience from assessing the learner’s needs to creating learning paths to providing feedback. | |
April 25, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, we will explore logistical challenges associated with training a global workforce like language barriers and time zone differences as well as engagement challenges like virtual collaboration, catering to diverse learner preferences and fostering a culture of inclusivity. | |
April 3, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, we are exploring the connection between employee engagement and training content. Experts in engagement will share strategies to tailor learning programs to the needs of your learners, delivering content when and where your learners need it. | |
March 21, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, experts in leadership development strategies will share their knowledge about identifying skills gaps and developing targeted training programs to further develop your leaders. | |
Leveling Up: Skilling of the Workforce March 6, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, industry experts will shed light on the imperative of putting skills at the forefront of your organizational strategy. Attendees will gain insights into creating competency models or skills maps for specific roles, delivering assessments and developing relevant training to address identified skills gaps. | |
Using AI to Transform Content Development February 22, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, subject matter experts will share their best advice for using AI to transform content development. They will share insights like how AI can help create different types of learning content, personalize learning paths based on individual needs, automate workflows to free up time and much more. Wherever you are in your journey with AI adoption, this event will offer practical next steps to transform your content development. | |
Transforming Sales Performance Through Training February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET During this Training Industry Leader Talk, experts in developing effective sales teams will share their knowledge about identifying and training the skills your team needs to excel in their roles. | |
January 31, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Like most business professionals, learning leaders are asking questions like, “How will AI impact my role?”, and “What are the advantages or disadvantages of AI-powered learning solutions?”. During this Training Industry Leader Talk, we explore the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered learning solutions, uncovering some practical applications of AI in learning and development (L&D), such as course development, personalized learning paths, coaching feedback and more. |
2023 Leader Talks
Create Impactful Learning Experiences December 7, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET With an increasing demand for learning in today’s fast-paced world of work, learning leaders must ensure that training meets modern learners’ expectations and builds learner engagement and retention. To do this, learning leaders must understand how to create memorable learning experiences. | |
Coaching Strategies and Tactics November 17, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET All employees can benefit from coaching. In recent years, coaching has become an increasingly popular informal learning method to provide hands-on training and build learner engagement. Learning leaders must consider how to formalize coaching programs for their organization to support employees’ career growth and development. | |
Sales Training Essentials: Develop and Empower Your Sales Team September 7, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET Organizations must ensure their sales teams have the skills and capabilities they need to effectively communicate with customers, meet business goals and close deals, regardless of where they are working. To do this, learning leaders must deliver engaging and impactful sales training programs that enable sales reps to be successful in a competitive business environment. | |
Cohort-Based Learning: Why It Works and How to Make It Work For You August 24, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET Learning leaders must design and deliver engaging learning experiences that bring their teams together — no matter where they are. Cohort learning is a viable way to train and develop a workforce and build team engagement. Learning leaders must gain new skills to optimize the use of technology to deliver training that fosters connectivity and collaborative learning experiences. | |
Managing Learning Technologies in the Age of AI August 10, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET With the emergence of artificial intelligence in learning, organizations have needed to invest in a variety of technologies to improve training delivery. With so many tools available on the market, learning leaders must ensure they’re selecting the right tool to meet the learning needs of their organization. | |
Upskilling and Reskilling for the Future of Your Workforce July 20, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET With the shelf life of skills shrinking, organizations must prioritize continuous skills development to ensure employees have the skills they need to be successful in their roles. Learning leaders must work to identify and close skills gaps across the business to effectively upskill and reskill employees for the future of work. |