Browsing news: Events and webinars

    • Innovations in humanitarian learning

      Learning News | London |

      Learning News interviewed Atish Gonsalves of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy at Learning Live, about his organisation's aim to improve the skills of those who respond to crises and disasters around the world.

    • Analytics and data science in learning and development

      Learning News | London |

      An interview with Kevin Yates, Fact-Finder for Learning & Development at McDonald’s, about using data science and analytics for answering the question, “Did training work?”

    • End-to-end learner experience at Aviva

      Learning News | London |

      Learning News interviewed Gemma Critchley at this year's Learning Live all about her efforts to improve learning outcomes at Aviva by looking at the end-to-end learner experience and how L&D can learn from marketing and social media.

    • World of Learning opens in two weeks

      World of Learning | Birmingham |

      Two days of inspiration and exclusive offers await visitors to the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition taking place on 16 & 17 October, at Birmingham’s NEC.

    • Learning transfer and learning impact: People Alchemy at World of Learning 2018

      People Alchemy | London, UK |

      People Alchemy is back at World of Learning Exhibition and Conference in Birmingham on 16-17 October to launch Paul Matthew’s 'Learning Transfer at Work' book, take part in seminars about learning impact and performance and update the market on People Alchemy’s latest developments to its digital learning platforms.

    • Kate Graham's review of Learning Live 2018

      Learning News | London |

      Learning Live 2018 took place in September and Learning News asked Kate Graham, one of the track chairs for the event, for her insights into the key points being made.

    • World of Learning Conference & Exhibition opens next month

      World of Learning | Birmingham |

      Ideas will flow, and productive business relationships will be forged, as senior L&D professionals and leading suppliers come together at Birmingham’s NEC on 16 & 17 October for the year’s must-attend L&D event.

    • Inside LEARNING LIVE 2018

      Learning News | London |

      LEARNING LIVE 2018 took place earlier this month and Learning News cameras were there to capture what happened.

    • ‘All Learning Should Be Fun’: The Big Debate

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      At OEB Global in Berlin, 5 - 7 December, a panel of experts, drawn from education, academia and business will debate the proposition that “all learning experiences should be fun.” Two teams of speakers will slug it out in front of an audience of hundreds of education professionals, managers and edTech entrepreneurs.

    • Learning Producer: Retooling the Instructional Designer

      MASIE Productions | Saratoga Springs, NY |

      “Retooling” Instructional Designers into Learning Producers. Learners, Learning Technology, Learning Formats, and Learning Expectations Require Learning Producers.

    • Celebrating success at the Nimble Community Day – Conference, Networking and Awards

      Nimble Elearning | Stonehouse, Gloucestershire |

      Nimble, the innovative elearning company based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, recently encouraged their clients to revisit the classroom. Over 100 Nimble customers were in attendance from all over the UK, at the Nimble Community Day (Conference, Networking and Awards) on 14 September, at the nearby Stonehouse Court Hotel. They explored how people learn and how the process can be productive and enjoyable.

    • When machines take your jobs, we'll go back to learning

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      The world is changing fast and, as machines take over traditional jobs, learning is set to become a central part of human existence. That’s the message experts will deliver at Europe’s top conference on learning and technology, which will be held in Berlin on 5 – 7 December 2018.

    • Fuse CEO unveils why creating a learning organisation is a competitive differentiator

      Fuse Universal | United Kingdom |

      Steve Dineen explains: "Right now almost every industry is feeling the impact of digital disruption - be it news and advertising impacted by Facebook, Tesla the automotive industry or Amazon on retail - the reality is that the things that built great companies for the past 100 years will not be enough to make them great in the next 100".

    • Exhibition and sponsors announced for expanded OEB event in Berlin

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      OEB Global, now incorporating Learning Technologies Germany, has announced its sponsors for its 2018 event taking place in Berlin this December; 100 suppliers will take part in the combined OEB-Learning Technologies Germany exhibition - a showcase of education and learning technology.

    • Peak Pacific, TRU Simulation Announce Strategic MoU

      Peak Pacific | Hong Kong, Singapore and Montreal |

      Peak Pacific and TRU Simulation + Training have signed an MoU to collaborate for the integration and deployment of training systems along with flight simulator equipment that support airline training operations.

    • Upskill: new book launching at World of Learning

      Crown House Publishing | Carmarthen, Wales |

      The UK is in the depths of a skills crisis – the nation is ranked at the bottom of its international class on key measures*. Two decades of underinvestment and failed policy on skills has led to the UK lagging well behind its European competitors. Crown House Publishing will launch Upskill at World of Learning: a new book presenting a rich resource of reliable learning solutions to help busy professionals respond and adjust to the fast-paced world around them.

    • Specialist conference shines light on learning technology design

      World of Learning | Birmingham, United Kingdom |

      The most comprehensive event for the L&D community, the World of Learning, will return to Birmingham’s NEC, on 16 & 17 October 2018. The two-day event boasts over 100 exhibitors, more than 50 free seminars and hosts an eclectic mix of interactive features.

    • How to navigate a way through an abundance of learning content

      Raytheon Professional Services | Milton Keynes, UK |

      Raytheon Professional Services (RPS) is hosting the 6th annual Raytheon Symposium focusing on “Enabling Learning for Maximum Impact” on 13th September in London and 19th September in Munich.

    • What’s really happening in HR today and is it ready for the future of work?

      Fosway | Cirencester, UK |

      New research from Fosway and UNLEASH aims to find out. The 2018-19 HR Realities research is now open, continuing the success of the only European insights into HR technology and its impact on the future of work. Led by Europe’s #1 HR and learning analyst, Fosway Group, in partnership with UNLEASH group, the research is now in its sixth year and is open to HR professionals across Europe.

    • Fuse Universal CEO to speak at Learning Live 2018

      Fuse Universal | London |

      Market leading learning technology provider, Fuse Universal (Fuse), today announce plans for speaking at Learning Live 2018. Fuse Founder and CEO, Steve Dineen, is delivering a must-attend session on 'Creating An Organisational Learning Culture Through Digital Learning Experiences'.

    • Keynote speakers to share real-world examples from the frontline of L&D

      World of Learning | Birmingham, United Kingdom |

      The World of Learning conference will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 16 & 17 October. A comprehensive programme of presentations from industry experts will be framed by four keynote addresses from senior L&D leaders and specialists.

    • Fuse Universal to speak at Learning Live 2018

      Fuse Universal | London |

      Lori Niles-Hofmann, Fuse's Chief Learning Officer will introduce the concept of Digital Body Language in Learning and the significance of data-driven learning design.

    • OEB 2018: Pre-Conference Events Published

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      OEB Global, incorporating Learning Technologies Germany, has published the pre-conference workshops and first programme highlights for its 2018 event, taking place in Berlin this December.

    • Nimble Elearning and partners CSA deliver important seminar on Cyber Security

      Nimble Elearning | Stonehouse, Gloucestershire |

      ‘Digital footprints’ are an important security aspect which could be exploited by the cyber-criminal. Nimble Elearning partner, Cyber Security Associates, will be providing practical advice on how to better safeguard company and personal information at work and at home, and will offer advice for protecting against different types of potential, or actual, cyber attacks at their 2-hour seminar 'How to avoid exposing your digital footprint to cyber criminals'.

    • The 'espresso shot' leadership learning challenge at #LTSF18

      Clear Lessons | London, UK |

      What can you learn in just three minutes? Quite a lot about leadership, says Martin Baker, the CEO of Clear Lessons. He’ll be showcasing Clear Lesson’s leadership videos at the Learning Technologies Summer Forum and is challenging delegates to see what they can learn in the time it takes to grab a tea or coffee.

    • Engage in Learning products prominent at two London exhibitions

      Engage in Learning | Gloucester, UK |

      The latest in generic online learning programmes, along with a look at an impressive learning management system (LMS), will be on display, in June, at two events in London’s Olympia – courtesy of Engage in Learning.

    • David Perring shares digital learning insights in Dubai

      Fosway | Cirencester, UK |

      David Perring, director of research at Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR and learning analyst, will share the latest digital learning insights in the keynote address at this week’s Digital Learning Disruption event in Dubai.

    • What is learning’s plan? Call for proposals for OEB 2018

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      OEB Global, incorporating Learning Technologies Germany, is reminding interested parties to submit proposals by 30 April for its upcoming 2018 conference, taking place in Berlin this December.

    • Unicorn returns to ATD with minds-i

      The Access Group | London |

      It’s not every day you get to hear Barack Obama deliver a keynote speech. But that’s not even the main reason Unicorn are excited to be taking minds-i and Unicorn LMS to San Diego for the ATD International Conference and Exposition on 6-9 May.

    • HR Learning Bites – new information webinar series by Watson Martin Partnership

      Watson Martin | London | UK |

      Leading training and qualifications provider Watson Martin Partnership (WMP) today announced the launch of a new series of online webinars providing information and advice to HR professionals on a range of hot topics. Entitled HR Learning Bites, the series is the inspiration of WMP Managing Partner Melanie Martin who wants the webinars to provide practical support to help HR practitioners keep abreast of the very latest issues in the industry.

    • OEB Global: Education “Hurtling Towards Massive Change Without a Plan”

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin, Germany |

      The global education and training sector has been warned that it is “hurtling towards massive change without a plan.” Astrid Jaeger, Managing Director of OEB Learning Technologies Europe GmbH, which organises OEB Global, Europe’s leading conference on technology assisted learning and training, said today (Wednesday) that the education sector will have to change “fundamentally and quickly” to cope with new demands created by rapid technological change.

    • Diversity & Learning LAB Announced by The MASIE Center

      MASIE Productions | Saratoga Springs, NY |

      Elliott Masie announces new “Diversity & Learning LAB”, a unique program for Learning and Human Resources Professionals. Hosted by international learning leader Jayzen Patria, the Diversity & Learning LAB will take place at The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, from April 10-12, 2018.

    • Improving performance with creativity: Tim Reid on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      Creativity and innovation consultant Tim Reid is on February’s Learning Now tv discussing workplace performance; ‘Rising Star’ Danielle Kennedy discusses her career and success at the Learning Awards 2018; research from Oxford University and Reuters into media and tech trends affecting L&D; plus ‘How not to waste money on training’ with Krystyna Gadd.

    • Udemy Expands European Headquarters in Dublin and Adds New Jobs

      Udemy for Business | Dublin |

      Udemy is expanding the European headquarters in Dublin. The company is set to triple the workforce in Ireland as it continues achieving rapid growth of users and enterprise customers worldwide. Udemy will focus on hiring for engineering, product, content acquisition, sales, and marketing roles.

    • Udemy for Business Unveils Team Plan, a New Learning Product for SMBs

      Udemy for Business | Dublin |

      Udemy introduces Team Plan, a new corporate learning product from Udemy for Business designed to help teams of 5-20 employees master new skills. With Team Plan, managers can purchase subscriptions to a curated selection of 2,000+ courses and immediately gain access to learning content without a contracting process.

    • Gateshead College partners with Wranx to deliver Functional Skills training

      Wranx | Liverpool, UK |

      Gateshead College, rated by Ofsted as Outstanding in 2015, has partnered with Wranx to collaborate on a new delivery method for Functional Skills training. As a sponsor for Learning Technologies 2018, Wranx will be hosting a seminar with Chris Toon, Deputy Principal – Curriculum & Quality at Gateshead College about how businesses can be more proactive in developing their future workforce.

    • gomo Named A Top Authoring Tool By Training Industry

      Gomo Learning | London |

      Award-winning authoring tool gomo continues to add to its impressive list of accolades by placing in Training Industry's list of leading authoring tools - for a second year in a row.

    • How to Engage All Learners in 2018 with TurningPoint

      Turning Technologies | Belfast, NI |

      Visitors to Learning Technologies can find out what makes Turning Technologies the global leader in audience response technology with some of the exciting new features coming exclusively to TurningPoint users in 2018.

    • Digital Learning Success in 18 months

      Nimble Elearning | Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK |

      Gayle Tong from Ann Summers joins Nimble E-learning at Learning Technologies 2018 to talk about how they successfully brought their unique brand of content to life.

    • Larmer Brown advocates the value of performance support in a new guide

      Larmer Brown | Hampshire, UK |

      Larmer Brown has published a Guide to Performance Support, which will be available to visitors at Learning Technologies. Entitled “How to Achieve Real ROI using Performance Support”, the Guide challenges traditional training methods and advocates ‘just-in-time learning’, discussing what makes Performance Support effective and how to measure return on investment.

    • TalenTeam Flies Flag for World-Leading HR software solution SAP® SuccessFactors®, Sponsoring LT2018

      TalenTeam | London |

      TalenTeam will be showcasing the latest developments and innovation in learning & development software for SAP SuccessFactors® at the leading workplace learning conference in London on 31 January 2018. SAP SuccessFactors is the integrated, cloud-based HR software that helps organisations unleash the full potential of their people – and drive results right across their business. As a result, it is an essential stop at next week’s event.

    • Saba Showcasing Latest Innovations and Customer Success in High Impact Learning at LT2018

      Saba Software | London |

      Saba, a leading provider of people-centric talent management solutions, will be showcasing the latest innovations in its Saba Cloud platform for creating high-impact personalised learning experiences at the Learning Technologies Conference, 31 January - 1 February 2018, Olympia, London. The connection between learning, performance and engagement will also be a focus of the company's in-booth demonstrations and conference presentations.

    • Inspiring new leadership videos showcased at Learning Technologies

      Clear Lessons | London, UK |

      Leaders from a wide range of organisations - including BT, Barclays and The Craft Heinz Company - share their business secrets in new releases to the Clear Lessons video library, designed to inspire the next generation of leaders and managers.

    • LearnUpon at Learning Technologies 2018

      LearnUpon | Dublin |

      LearnUpon, leading cloud-based LMS, will be at the Learning Technologies Exhibition from January 31st to February 1st, 2018 in Olympia, London.

    • Are you a learning guru? Test your knowledge at #LT18uk with Sponge

      Sponge | Plymouth, UK |

      Award-winning learning provider, Sponge UK, is inviting visitors at Europe’s largest learning technologies event to join them on a journey of exploration and discovery in outstanding workplace learning. At Learning Technologies 2018, (London Olympia, 31 January – 1 February), Sponge is giving delegates the opportunity to get hands on with a new learning game that has been designed by Sponge exclusively for the event.