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Ivy House to unveil flagship research at LEARNING LIVE 2026.
Ivy House to unveil flagship research at LEARNING LIVE 2026.
Join us as Connect returns for another year, at a new location, with a new format.
Join us as Connect returns for another year, at a new location, with a new format.
The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition is bringing back a host of popular interactive features and networking opportunities at the free-to-attend Exhibition on 6 & 7 October 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham.
New campaign unites Mediazoo, Uncertainty Experts and Finer Vision to help organisations build high-performing leaders, teams and cultures. The highlight of the campaign is that for the first time Mediazoo is opening its creative archive and releasing ten years of client films showing how storytelling can drive behaviour change, human performance and organisational impact. “Human performance isn’t improved by technology alone. It happens when leadership, learning, creativity and AI work together.” Giles Smith, CEO, Mediazoo Group
Learning creates value only when organisations can connect investment to proficiency, proficiency to performance, and performance to measurable business outcomes.
Uncertainty Experts, who are part of the Mediazoo Group, hosts a live session to reveal overloaded calendars are biological responses to uncertainty, not productivity failures. The digital event on 14 July will combine neuroscience and workplace data to explain why uncertainty drives busyness and reactive scheduling.
Taking place on 6 & 7 October at the NEC, Birmingham, the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition has announced exciting additions to the free seminar programme with fresh insights on AI, leadership, skills, learning strategy and employee experience.
The program for DevLearn Conference & Expo 2026 has been announced, introducing a range of new learning experiences designed to meet the evolving needs of today's learning professionals.
Global benefits leaders are under more pressure than ever. EU Pay Transparency. Board-level ROI scrutiny. A five-generation workforce. And AI landing on their desks before the data foundations are anywhere near ready.
Acteon share simple, practical actions in their upcoming webinar to help close the gap between AI strategy and the everyday choices people make.
Hemsley Fraser has launched a new Human Skills and AI curriculum to help organisations build their AI fluency, confidence and human-centred capabilities, to make best use of AI. The company developed its curriculum in response to worldwide demand from enterprises and growth firms wanting to build the most effective ways for humans to work confidently with AI, whether at individual, team, and company-wide levels. Despite AI’s widespread adoption, it’s often treated as a largely technological change with comparatively few organisations developing people's understanding of the impacts and the capabilities needed to ensure optimal AI use.
The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, taking place on 6 & 7 October 2026, has announced a selection of free, expert-led sessions from speakers including keynote Alex Brooker, Nick Gonios, Melanie Martinelli, David James and many more…
LONDON, UK — 16.06.2026 — Fuse, the learning platform built for real-world performance, today announced that its platform repositioning - anchored by the launch of Fuse 4.2 and its new AI coaching solution, Lyra - has been strongly validated by leading research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group™.
Rolls-Royce and global talent development partner Hemsley Fraser have claimed the best in manufacturing award at the 2026 Learning Excellence Awards. The two companies received the industry accolade for their delivery of the ‘Pandorus’ learning and development (L&D) programme, created to fast-track the growth of technical, leadership and coaching skills for technical specialists in Rolls-Royce’ Submarines business. This creative L&D programme looks beyond internal expertise, combining real-world and problem-solving challenges to hone specialists’ leadership and wider skills for future roles.
Learning News highlights with speakers and participants at the Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026.
Full length interviews with speakers and participants at the Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026.
The Learning Magazine Special Edition is now available, bringing together diverse voices from across the industry to explore the most pressing challenges L&D teams face today.
"Easily the best work event I have been to." We loved hearing that from one of our delegates in Lisbon last week. The 11th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit has come and gone - but the conversations, connections, and ideas it sparked are just getting started. Read the recap here.
Co-located with World of Learning, the Workforce Solutions Conference will take place on 6 & 7 October 2026. The Conference Programme has now been released, alongside Delegate packages and early-bird rates, giving HR attendees an early opportunity to explore what’s on and secure their place.
Join us for drinks on the rooftop, with our ever-popular Summer mixer, sponsored by Mint. Hosted in Brighton on 25th June, from 14:30 to 19:00, with drinks and pizza provided, it's a great day for learning, relaxing, and networking.
The IDTX event series has issued an open call for speakers ahead of its one-day virtual conference on 22 October 2026, inviting learning and development and performance enablement professionals to share evidence-informed practice with the wider industry.
TalentLMS to host a webinar exploring how AI is changing workplace learning, as part of the next session in the World of Learning Webinars series. Taking place on 10 June 2026, the session will examine why employees are increasingly turning to AI and informal training systems, and how organisations can bridge the relevance gap between training and daily work.
The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition will take place on 6 & 7 October 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. Ahead of the event, organisers have released the Conference programme, delegate packages and early-bird rates, providing attendees with an early opportunity to explore the agenda and secure their place.
Awards programme announced with 25 categories, including four new awards, and a July 2026 submission deadline.
Hemsley Fraser has been recognised for its excellence in learning services for the corporate learning and development (L&D) market by being included in Training Industry Inc.’s 2026 Top Training Companies™ list for Learning Services. Hemsley’s selection for the Top 20 list marks the fifteenth consecutive year of recognition for the UK-based learning and development experts.
Poor mental health now costs UK employers £51 billion a year - yet burnout continues to rise. In this latest Summit Solutions article, Wellbound+ explores why traditional wellbeing strategies may no longer be enough, and what Reward & Benefits leaders should be focusing on instead.
Mediazoo takes two Golds at the New York Festivals, with standout work for HSBC and Tiffany & Co., recognised on the global stage at the Storytellers Gala. A big win for story-first thinking, proving that in a crowded, noisy landscape, it’s bold, human narratives that truly cut through. Fuelled by its ‘Storytelling at Scale’ proposition, the award-winning work showcases the power of combining strategic narrative with world class creative execution. “In a world saturated with content, it’s the strength of the story that sets our work apart”, says CEO, Giles Smith, at Mediazoo Group
Mediazoo brings together S2T, its Centre for Story, Strategy & Training, with its Creative Studio in a single proposition that equips leaders with strategic narrative and enables teams to deliver it at scale.
Donald H Taylor reflects on two days of debate at Learning Technologies 2026.
The Learning Technologies Thirty Under 30 programme recognises emerging talent in workplace learning. Emma Bijleveld from EY and Aiden Lancaster from McDonald's took time out to talk to Learning News.
Totara provides learning technology for mission-critical enterprise environments. Learning News spoke to Totara at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and market demand.
Thrive provides and end-to-end enterprise learning solution connecting people, skills, learning, knowledge and technology in a single platform, focused on driving business results. At Learning Technologies 2026 Learning News spoke to Thrive's Cassie Gasson and Frankie Woodhead about its latest announcements, positioning and customer priorities.
Sponge is a people enablement agency, focused on creating engaging, high-impact digital learning experiences and complex organisational transformations. Learning News spoke to Sponge's Josh Cardoz at Learning Technologies 2026 about its approach, services and impact of AI on the creative sector.
Speexx provides business coaching and language training for global organisations. Learning News spoke to founder and CEO, Armin Hopp, Speexx at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and market demand.
Rise Up offers a learning platform focused on adaptive learning and accelerating time-to-skill. Learning News spoke to Rise Up at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform and the launch of Forge, a personalised, AI performance coach.
Pluralsight provides technology skills development for the modern workforce and provides a vast catalogue of programmes and courses. Learning News spoke to Pluralsight's Faye Ellis at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest offerings and demand for tech upskilling.
Omniplex Learning provides digital learning services and solutions across authoring, systems and bespoke content. Learning News spoke to Director of Presales, Himani Bailey, for the latest news from Omniplex.
Accreditation is gaining ground as buyers demand proof of impact. Netex was recently awarded LPI Gold Vendor Accreditation and, at LT2026, Learning News caught up with Netex's Ricardo Alvarez and the LPI's Ed Monk.
Netex Learning delivers learning solutions focused on content and ecosystem integration. Learning News spoke to Simon Riddlesden from Netex at Learning Technologies 2026 about its offering, positioning and market trends.
Mindtools Kineo provides digital learning solutions combining content, platforms and services and was formed from the coming together of the two prominent learning brands in 2025. Learning News spoke to Mindtools Kineo’s Ross Garner at Learning Technologies 2026, to find out more about the new combined business.
Rustici Software helps digital learning systems work together through standards and integration, xAPI and SCORM. Learning News spoke to MD Tammy Rutherford at Learning Technologies 2026 about Rustici Software's work and market trends.
Open LMS delivers open-source learning management solutions built on Moodle. Learning News spoke to Open LMS at Learning Technologies 2026 about the platform’s positioning and differentiation.
At Learning Technologies 2026 Learning News spoke to GP Strategies’ VP of Technology, Jeff Fissel, about the major shift in how learning content development is changing and the increasing derivative use cases GP is serving.
GP Strategies provides consulting, learning services and talent technology solutions and is recognised as a strategic leader in the digital learning market. Learning News spoke to GP Strategies at Learning Technologies 2026 about its approach, services and market trends.
Bridge LMS offers a learning platform focused on employee development and performance, positioned in the mid-market. Learning News spoke to Bridge at Learning Technologies 2026 about
Learning Pool provides workplace learning solutions designed to scale across organisations and is recognised a strategic leader in the digital learning market. Learning News spoke to Learning Pool at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and market priorities.
iSpring Solutions provides tools for creating engaging online courses quickly. Learning News spoke to Anna Poli from iSpring at Learning Technologies 2026 about its recent innovations.
Imparta specialises in sales performance and capability development solutions. Learning News spoke to Imparta’s founder, Richard Barkey, at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest launch and AI innovations.
Fuse provides an all-in-one learning platform combining LMS and LXP capabilities. Learning News spoke to Fuse's founder, Steve Dineen, at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest release and new AI coaching application, Lyra, announced at the show.
Cornerstone provides a unified talent platform for learning, skills and workforce management and is a strategic leader in the learning systems market. Learning News spoke to Cornerstone's Chief International Officer, Vincent Belliveau, at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest developments.
Ciphr provides HR software and solutions supporting people management across recruitment, onboarding, HR processes, benefits, payroll, and learning. Learning News spoke to Chief Product Officer, Simon Witkiss, at HR Technologies 2026 about Ciphr’s offering and evolving customer needs.
Absorb Software provides a cloud-based learning management system for organisations of all sizes. Learning News spoke to Chief Growth Officer, Leslie Kelley, at Learning Technologies 2026 about the market and customer demand, and Absorb's evolution to a workforce performance platform.
360Learning delivers an AI-powered learning platform focused on collaborative L&D. Learning News spoke to Mike Collins from 360Learning at Learning Technologies 2026 about product development, AI and market priorities.
Training Orchestra provides software to manage instructor-led training at scale and is a specialist strategic leader in the learning systems market. Learning News spoke to Stephan Pineau from Training Orchestra at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and customer demand.
A partnership that puts science-based manager development at the heart of the UK's newest evidence-informed practice conference.
Learning leaders face rising expectations on impact, efficiency and alignment, with skills, data and performance at the centre. We ask vendors and commentators what matters most for L&D right now.
Mediazoo has topped the internal communications category in PRWeek’s Top 150 league table of UK agencies for the third consecutive year Internal comms revenue grew seven per cent year-on-year to £3.9m, more than twice that of its nearest competitor in the table The agency was also ranked in the top five for ESG communications in the same PRWeek Top 150 ranking, securing fourth place “Three years at number one, and almost twice the revenue of our nearest rival, says something about the appetite for internal communication that actually changes behaviour. That is the work we are built for,” says Giles Smith, CEO of Mediazoo Group.
The focus shifts from potential to real use, with vendors and analysts pointing to where AI is delivering value now. We hear from providers building AI into products and those tracking how it is being used.
What the data is really telling us about learning technology, with Dani Johnson.
Lori Niles-Hofmann on rethinking learning transformation and driving impact beyond technology.
New launches focus on AI capability, skills insight and closer links between learning, performance and workforce data. We round up key announcements and product updates from across LT2026.
11th Learning Technologies fringe event spotlights AI’s role in moving L&D from content delivery to capability building.
Providers sharpen their positioning around skills, data and outcomes, as differentiation becomes harder across platforms. We ask vendors how they define their offer and what sets them apart.
Myles Runham from Fosway Group shares insights on AI, market trends and the challenges facing learning technology.
Interviews, analysis and on-the-ground perspectives from LT2026.
AI, pay transparency, financial wellbeing and mental health are just some of the major topics set to dominate discussion at the 11th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit this June. The event will unite senior industry leaders for three days of insight, networking and focused business engagement.
Could overlooked gaps in your benefits strategy be costing you experienced talent? Explore why global organisations are rethinking fertility, family-building and hormonal health support.
London, UK – 28.04.2026 – Fuse, a leading Learning Management System (LMS), is proud to announce the official launch of Fuse 4.2 and Lyra at Learning Technologies 2026, Stand C35.
Masterclass by the Uncertainty Experts, Wednesday 6th May 2026, shares explosive new research exposing the Decisiveness Crisis. Findings will include the that 65% of leaders would rather look certain than be right, even knowing it leads to worse outcomes. Attendees will walk away knowing how to dismantle false certainty, fast. “When certainty is rewarded more than outcomes, bad decisions become inevitable”, says Giles Smith, CEO at the Mediazoo Group.
Hawk Academy London will demonstrate how organisations can move beyond AI content creation to deliver expert-designed, accredited learning programmes. Combining AI-powered delivery with over 35 years of training expertise, it enables scalable, high-impact learning built for real-world performance.
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer as it accelerates its AI product strategy and scales Finer Vision, its new AI specialist business John brings military discipline, cyber security and enterprise engineering experience and deep AI learning expertise to the role The appointment signals Mediazoo’s commitment to building intelligent L&D products at the intersection of creativity and AI “John’s appointment is about scaling impact. Turning our AI capability into products that change how our clients learn, communicate and perform,” says Giles Smith, CEO at Mediazoo Group.
Digital learning consultancy Mint has announced the launch of Smart Translator, an AI-powered tool designed to reduce the time and cost of translating digital learning content.
Learning Technologies 2026 opens its doors next week on 29-30 Apr at Excel London; Final opportunity to book passes; Event app download.
Most employees learn communication and leadership skills on the job, where mistakes are costly. EasyCoach is Easygenerator's newest addition to its AI learning suite, and it gives employees a safe space to practice before real conversations happen.
Industry-leading platform brings immersive learning experience and innovation showcase to London in April and October later this year.
Vuolearning will present three new AI tools designed to generate new types of organisational insight. The tools support business decision‑making by transforming existing organisational data into business intelligence, enabling clearer competency mapping and improving the quality of e‑learning. Together, they provide organisations with better visibility into skills, development needs, and learning effectiveness.
CLO100, the Professional Body dedicated to learning leadership, has announced a high-level "Fringe Event" to run alongside this year’s Learning Technologies conference at London ExCeL. Designed specifically for all Learning Leaders, the event offers a space for leaders looking to move beyond the exhibition floor and engage in deeper industry dialogue.
Conference organiser, Tom McDowall and opening keynote speaker, Matthew Richter, join Learning News to preview the upcoming Evidence Informed Practice Conference in Birmingham this May.
Global learning and people development partner Hemsley Fraser has been classified as a Potential Leader in the 2026 edition of the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning. The company’s inclusion highlights its continuing commitment to sophisticated digital learning solutions for large and complex organisations provided through a full-service capability suite. This latest recognition underscores Hemsley's ability to combine L&D innovation with a flexible, full‑service approach that ensures engaging, human‑centred learning experiences for customers worldwide.
Learning Technologies 2026 has published its free exhibition seminar programme for the upcoming London event.
Mediazoo releases second episode of season two of Generating... with Nothing’s AI Product and Design Lead, Sélim Benayat. The episode explores creative struggle and how to use AI without losing your own signature. “This episode raises the bar. It’s bold, human centred and unlike any AI conversation you’ll hear elsewhere,’ says Director of Strategic Communications at Mediazoo.
Virti has launched a new AI Coach that brings scalable, always-on coaching to every learner. Powered by Virtual Humans, it delivers structured sessions or on-demand practice, with personalised feedback that builds over time, helping teams continuously develop and improve.
Manageable will showcase a new product that helps managers develop a broad range of leadership skills via a sustainable self-learning habit.
Mediazoo has soared into the UK Top 5 after a year of standout creativity and industry leading impact. With 17 golds across global awards, Mediazoo officially become the #1 most awarded agency of the year. “Climbing into the Top 5 and topping the awards table shows what happens when brilliant talent drives human performance every single day”, says CEO Giles Smith
IDTX: Evidence Informed Practice, announces a session from Kurt Ewald Lindley exploring the missing link between learning design and genuine behaviour change, causal agency.
In this month’s Summit Solutions, Ashorne Hill share how their meetings at the People Development Summit led to a trusted partnership.
Opening day two of Learning Technologies 2026, Niluka Kavanagh challenges tech-led narratives with a focus on leadership and behaviour.
Senior Learning and Development leaders attending this year’s Learning Technologies conference are invited to kickstart the second day of the event with a high-level networking breakfast hosted by CLO100 in partnership with TalentLMS.
Senior L&D leaders and solution providers gathered for three days of strategy sessions, curated 1:1 meetings and meaningful networking.
At Learning Technologies 2026 Lori Niles-Hofmann challenges conventional approaches to learning technology, and looks at aligning strategy, data and operating models.
IDTX is pleased to announce two delivery partners for its inaugural Evidence Informed Practice Conference: The Learning Network and The CPD Group.
At Learning Technologies 2026, learning leaders explore how uncertainty can become a source of business value rather than constant reaction with Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers.
Finer Vision relaunches as Mediazoo Group’s dedicated AI skills training and consultancy division, built specifically for in-house enterprise learning and development teams.
At Learning Technologies 2026 Kelsey Kates from Google reframes playfulness as a professional capability that strengthens learning and work.
A cognitive neuroscientist and a physician researcher join the IDTX: Evidence Informed Practice speaker lineup to address what happens when the people designing training can no longer think straight.
L&D in an AI World: Creating a New Future for the Profession - Donald H Taylor & Eglė Vinauskaitė at the Learning Technologies Conference this April in London.
David Kelly, conference co-chair, Fiona Leteney, market analyst and Anna Barnett from exhibitor Mindtools Kineo join Learning News to preview this year's Learning Technologies event.
A Learning Technologies 2026 conference session will explore how accessible AI tools are changing who can build learning solutions and how quickly teams can deliver.
The Thiagi Group's President and acclaimed L&D thinker will open IDTX 2026 with a session that bridges the science of learning and the science of human motivation.
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