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.
Learning Technologies 2026 will examine why many skills initiatives stall and what it actually takes to move beyond roles with Koreen Pagano this April in London.
At Learning Technologies 2026, Markus Bernhardt looks beyond agent hype to examine governance, visibility and decision rights at scale.
100 heads of learning to define the new, evolving role of Learning and Development at June forum. Preview with Donald H Taylor and Cathy Hoy.
Learning Technologies 2026 session explores how chief learning officers are leading learning functions when disruption is constant rather than occasional.
This month, we’re delighted to be featuring an insightful article from Revolve, exploring why people learn best when they experience rather than simply observe - and how immersive learning creates insight that truly sticks.
Hemsley Fraser, the full-service learning and people development partner, has been named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for the 17th consecutive year. The listing recognises a learning provider’s ability to provide enterprise learners with high-impact and engaging learning and development offerings. Hemsley has an unbroken record of inclusion in the list – regarded as the learning sector’s top tier of global leadership training providers – ever since the awards were established in 2009.
At Learning Technologies 2026 new research and practitioner insight cut through the noise to show how learning teams are actually using technology today.
Learning Technologies 2026 Exhibition returns to London with 200+ exhibitors and 200+ free seminars. Exhibition registration has opened.
The Learning Technologies 2026 opening keynote from Giovanni Giamminola, argues that AI’s biggest impact is cognitive not technical, reframing learning leadership as a governance issue.
Mediazoo Group has unified its three specialist businesses; Mediazoo, Finer Vision and Uncertainty Experts, under one strategic vision focused on driving human performance The repositioning responds to accelerating AI disruption and workforce uncertainty, combining storytelling & creativity, behavioural science, and AI-enabled capability into one integrated performance model Together, the Group now offers organisations an end-to-end solution: building mindset readiness, delivering impactful communications and learning, and scaling capability through technology
Mediazoo crowned Video Production Company of the Year at the 2026 Lens Awards. The creative agency brought home nine trophies, including multiple golds across HSBC UK, HSBC Global and Tiffany & Co. A standout sweep that cements Mediazoo’s reputation for bold, high‑craft, emotionally intelligent storytelling. “Technology supports our work, but people are at its heart. Made for people by people – that's how you drive human performance and that’s what this win celebrates”, said Giles Smith, CEO at Mediazoo.
Abilitie launches Case Challenges, two-hour practice-based experiences that immerse participants in realistic business scenarios. Designed to target key leadership capabilities, the simulations help leaders practise real-time decision-making, navigate trade-offs, and see the consequences of their choices.
Webinar on 24 February tackling resourcing challenges in an increasingly uncertain world. Four experts share practical, science-backed ways to unlock and activate skills. Designed for when traditional resourcing models fall short. Walk away with usable strategies for shorter delivery and long term capability. Giles Smith, CEO at Mediazoo: “If your resourcing model only works in stable conditions, it’s already out of date.”
Learning Technologies Thirty Under 30 applications open; Scholarship for thirty learning professionals under 30 years of age; Runs during the Learning Technologies Conference, 29-30 April, London.
As the year gathers pace, the demands on L&D leaders continue to evolve. The value of clear, trusted insight has never been greater. The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum provides a space for meaningful dialogue and actionable strategies, uniting senior L&D professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts to explore the trends shaping the future of workplace learning.
New conference launches in Birmingham to bring research and real-world practice together for L&D, HR, and performance enablement professionals.
Learning Technologies 2026 returns this April at Excel in London; Conference programme announced along with booking and early bird tickets.
Mediazoo has launched the Talent Studio, a flexible on-demand staffing model giving organisations rapid access to creative and learning skills without traditional hiring.
Following feedback from October’s inaugural online event, L&D Free Spirits Founder Kim Ellis has responded to demand by organising two further virtual conferences in 2026 for L&D Free Spirits members and the wider people development community.
Katalyst (KGS Partners Ltd) explores why leadership capacity — not capability — is now the critical factor for performance in the AI age. As pressure, pace and complexity increase, the article explains why traditional leadership development falls short.
LNTV, Jan 29: Egle Vinauskaite discusses how AI use in L&D matured over the last 12 months, Gary Cookson on middle managers, and Lori Niles-Hofmann gives her top prediction for 2026.
This two day event, from the 4–5 February, brings together senior HR and People leaders to explore leadership, culture, wellbeing, performance and AI.
Learning Hack launches its new season on 12 January with Josh Bersin setting the agenda for workplace learning in 2026. The top-5% global podcast producer also unveils live events, new series, and an ambitious slate of shows planned across 2026.
The HR Summit is a focused HR event hosted in London and Manchester UK, that brings those working in the HR Industry together with leading solution providers, for focused one-to-one meetings.
Many teams talk confidently about values like collaboration, openness, and trust - but when pressure hits, those intentions often fail to translate into action. This disconnect, known as the Say–Do Gap, quietly undermines performance, culture, and engagement. In this article, Braver Leaders unpack why the gap exists, why it matters more than ever, and the practical steps leaders can take to close it - turning good intentions into consistent behaviours that teams actually live by.
Training Orchestra has secured the Gold award at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards for its outstanding contribution to ILT and vILT management. The solution enables organisations to streamline training operations, delivering measurable efficiency gains and cost savings. This recognition underscores the growing strategic value of operational excellence in learning and development.
5app, the AI-powered learning technology provider, has announced a major update to its product suite to empower businesses to measure and track virtually any soft skill with Helix, its AI skills intelligence platform.
The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum left a significant and positive mark on the learning and development community. The Forum brought together Chief Learning Officers and L&D Leaders for two days of learning, discussion, strategic collaboration, and forward-thinking exploration into the future of workplace learning.
Coverage from TJ’s 60th anniversary celebrations in London, featuring interviews with TJ editors, speakers and guests.
Learning Pool is redefining corporate L&D by launching the industry's first truly end-to-end learning ecosystem. Following the acquisitions of Elucidat and WorkRamp, Learning Pool enables seamless, intelligent learning where authoring, delivery, enablement, skills, automation, analytics, and AI all work together.
Challenging assumptions and sparking debate, this article explores three major pressure points shaping apprenticeships in 2026 - from untapped Levy potential to tick-box programmes and missing communication. A fascinating insight into a system at a crossroads.
AI in Learning and Development at Connect 2025.
Learning leadership skills at Connect 2025.
Reflections on accessibility, inclusion and culture in learning and development at Connect 2025.
Connect 2025 debate panelists on creativity and community in L&D.
Participants at The Learning Network’s annual conference discuss how L&D can help business to chart its path in the AI era and keep humans at the heart of learning.
Mediazoo has acquired Uncertainty Experts, creating a first-of-its-kind L&D & Comms offering that combines deep behavioural insight with transformational learning strategy. Uncertainty Experts is a behaviour change powerhouse turning uncertainty into a superpower. Fusing science, storytelling, and unexpected lessons, their award-winning programmes help people think sharper, act braver, and lead better. Giles Smith, CEO at Mediazoo, said: “We’re redefining L&D & Comms by transforming uncertainty into psychological bravery, a solution unlike anything else on the market.”
In this month’s edition of Summit Solutions, Bridgeability makes a strong case for the lasting value of face-to-face learning - highlighting how in-person experiences drive motivation, connection, and real skill development in ways virtual formats can’t always replicate.
The 32nd Human Resource Summit brought together senior HR leaders for three days of connection, reflection, and inspiration on Portugal’s stunning west coast. From Raphael Rowe’s thought-provoking keynote to lively strategy sessions and vineyard dinners, the event struck the perfect balance between professional development and genuine community.
With just a month to go until The Learning Network’s flagship event, Connect 2025, this is the final opportunity for learning and development professionals to secure their place at one of the most anticipated gatherings in the L&D calendar.
As the promises and perils of AI reshape classrooms and workplaces alike, OEB Global 2025, the annual Global, Cross-Sector Conference and Exhibition on Digital Learning, will examine whether technology is enhancing or eroding human agency - and what that means for learning, leadership, and society.
To celebrate six decades supporting workplace learning, TJ is hosting a one-day conference in London this November.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Melissa Trimble shares how to pick AI tools that truly add value to e-learning and demonstrate measurable business impact to stakeholders.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Martin Couzins equips L&D leaders with tools to challenge assumptions, cut through AI hype, and make smarter, faster decisions under pressure.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Lori Niles-Hofmann introduces the Learning Experience Architect role, blending AI agents and human creativity to design adaptive, business-driven learning.
The Intersection of Humanity and Technology: A look ahead to the Learning Network's annual conference in London, 14 November.
NFP (an Aon company), are a leading international brokerage and consulting firm with solutions spanning commercial insurance, employee benefits, financial planning, health and safety and people and talent. NFP is delighted to announce its new partnership with CLO100, the UK’s only private network dedicated to senior learning and development leaders. As both a sponsor of the annual CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum and a Community Partner, NFP is deepening its commitment to shaping the future of leadership and organisational success.
Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has won the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Gold Award in the Leadership Development Program category for its consultancy and content development in partnership with global self-care company Perrigo. This work, featuring design and delivery services, supported Perrigo's successful development of leadership programmes that help align its emerging leaders on the importance of effective leadership in driving growth and supporting career advancement.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, David Kelly helps L&D leaders cut through AI hype with a framework to assess learning tech strategically and lead confidently through disruption.
Is AI really replacing people? Far from it. As machines take on more tasks, the demand for human skills — judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence — is skyrocketing. In this month's Summit Solutions, Thrive reveals why investing in people power is the real competitive edge in an AI-driven world.
CLO100 announced today that NIIT MTS, a global leader in Managed Learning Services, will be sponsoring the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum under the category of Managed Learning Services. This collaboration highlights NIIT’s longstanding commitment to advancing the Learning and Development profession through innovation, expertise, and thought leadership.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Laura Overton explores how everyday courage and mindset shifts can help L&D professionals turn disruption into resilience and opportunity.
In this roundtable, global L&D leaders share insights and strategies on innovating around the opportunity, scale and impact of classroom training in the age of AI.
Go1, the leading content aggregator for people-first L&D leaders, is the latest sponsor for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum on 20th and 21st October. The forum is a key event for professionals in the Learning and Development sector.
Join Ciphr’s expert-led webinar on how to choose eLearning courses that boost your business.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Egle Vinauskaite and Donald H Taylor share global data and case studies on how AI is being used in L&D today and the barriers to adoption.
How do we use emerging technologies for learning effectively? This is the theme for the Learning Technologies 2025 Autumn Forum; Online over four days this October; Registration open; First programme sessions announced.
At Learning Live, KWC Global highlighted three sales capability challenges: embedding a sales culture beyond business development, enabling cross-selling through collaboration, and proving ROI of sales training. Their Rainmaker programme delivers measurable results, boosting engagement, revenue, and confidence, emphasising a human-first approach in an AI-driven world.
CLO100 and Mediazoo have joined forces to create the L&D Career Development Zone. The World of Learning Exhibition will take place on 7th and 8th October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, offering learning and development professionals essential resources to advance their careers during a period of rapid technological change.
Mediazoo has developed ConvX, an AI-powered role-play platform designed to improve essential workplace communication skills through realistic, voice-to-voice simulations.
With learners' "time poverty" being one of the biggest challenges facing today’s organisations, Hemsley Fraser's collaborative session on Day 1 of Learning Live 2025 in London examines how forward-thinking organisations are creating the space for learning, even when time pressures on workforces are so intense.
Royalties from 26 Steps toolkits fund BYOB, helping homeless young adults gain skills, confidence and qualifications to move into work and independence.
How will AI reshape the role of HR leaders? In this month’s Summit Solutions, we explore where optimism meets caution, and what HR and L&D leaders really need to know as AI accelerates change in the workplace.
A new thought-leadership podcast bringing together leading voices to discuss the real impact of AI on the workplace.
Simulation expert Abilitie announces the launch of 'Director Challenge': a new and immersive simulation-based programme for leaders of leaders.
L&D Free Spirits’ initiative with Venture Marketing Group continues to champion freelancers.
As HR leaders prepare to tackle challenges from AI to wellbeing, the 32nd HR Summit returns to Lisbon this October. This article explores what to expect at the long-running event - from strategic sessions and high-value networking to curated 1-1 meetings with solution providers.
Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has been named in the Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library, for the ninth consecutive year. This achievement underlines the company's continuing ability to deliver ground-breaking digital and online learning & development solutions for the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.
A new one-day virtual conference is putting self-employed learning professionals front and centre
Corporate learning is often criticised for being slow, outdated, or uninspiring - especially when it comes to compliance. But what if the problem isn’t the content, but the experience? In this month’s Summit Solutions, All Purpose argues that L&D must borrow from UX design: starting with empathy, centring the learner, and co-creating experiences that reduce friction, spark curiosity, and truly engage.
The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, the flagship event for senior learning professionals, with the theme "From Learning Leader to Business Leader" it is set to be the standout event of the year for L&D Leaders.
Judges share tips on writing a standout entry as the deadline nears on Friday 25 July.
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