LT 2026: What matters most for L&D?
Learning News |
Donald H Taylor reflects on two days of debate at Learning Technologies 2026.
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LT 2026 Thirty Under 30: Young L&D Leaders
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Totara: Mission-critical learning
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.
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LT 2026 Thrive: People development platform
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Sponge: Unforgettable learning
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Speexx: Business coaching, language training
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Rise Up: Adaptive, personalised learning
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Pluralsight: Tech workforce upskilling
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Omniplex Learning: Digital learning connected
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Netex Learning: Vendor Accreditation
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Netex Learning: Enterprise learning ecosystem
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Mindtools Kineo: Empowering leaders
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Rustici Software: Elearning platforms working together
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Open LMS: Open-source learning management
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 GP Strategies: Enterprise learning content
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 GP Strategies: Consulting, learning services, talent technology
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Bridge: Mid-market frontline LMS
Learning News |
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
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LT 2026 Learning Pool: Learning that scales
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 iSpring: Engaging courses in minutes
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Imparta: Sales performance
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Fuse: All-in-one LMS & LXP
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Cornerstone: Unified talent platform
Learning News |
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.
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HR Technologies 2026 Ciphr: Amplify HR
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Absorb: Workforce Performance
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 360Learning: Collaborative learning
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026 Training Orchestra: Instructor-led training faster, easier, at scale
Learning News |
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.
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Learning Technologies 2026: L&D priorities
Learning News |
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.
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Learning Technologies 2026: AI in learning - From potential to practice
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026: Emerging technology in practice
Learning News |
What the data is really telling us about learning technology, with Dani Johnson.
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LT 2026: Learning transformation beyond platforms
Learning News |
Lori Niles-Hofmann on rethinking learning transformation and driving impact beyond technology.
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Learning Technologies 2026: What’s new?
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026: Barcamp explores shift from content to capability
Learning News |
11th Learning Technologies fringe event spotlights AI’s role in moving L&D from content delivery to capability building.
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Learning Technologies 2026: Standing out in a crowded market
Learning News |
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.
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LT 2026: Market insights with Myles Runham, Fosway
Learning News |
Myles Runham from Fosway Group shares insights on AI, market trends and the challenges facing learning technology.
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Learning Technologies 2026: Conversations and Insights
Learning News |
Interviews, analysis and on-the-ground perspectives from LT2026.
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Expert-Designed AI Learning Moves Beyond Content Creation
Learning News | Hawk Academy London, Learning Technologies 2026 |
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.
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Mint launches Smart Translator for fast, affordable eLearning translation
Learning News | Mint |
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.
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Vuolearning introduces three new AI tools at Learning Technologies 2026
Learning News | London |
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.
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Finding your AI Coach
Learning News | Virti |
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.
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Manageable launches its new weekly learning habit at Learning Technologies 2026
Learning News | Manageable |
Manageable will showcase a new product that helps managers develop a broad range of leadership skills via a sustainable self-learning habit.
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Abilitie launches short-form simulations to bring leadership practice inside real-world scenarios
Learning News | Abilitie |
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.
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HR Summit 2026 connecting buyers and suppliers
Learning News | Forum Events |
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.
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Human-First Sales Transformation: Three Pain Points from the LPI’s Learning Live conference floor
Learning News | KWC Global |
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.
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26 Steps nominated for Kings Award for Voluntary Service
Learning News | 26 Steps, Malvern, UK |
Royalties from 26 Steps toolkits fund BYOB, helping homeless young adults gain skills, confidence and qualifications to move into work and independence.
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Abilitie to Showcase New Senior Leader Simulation at Learning Live 2025
Learning News | Abilitie |
Simulation expert Abilitie announces the launch of 'Director Challenge': a new and immersive simulation-based programme for leaders of leaders.
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Second Nature to demonstrate AI-led role plays at Learning Live AI
Learning News | Second Nature, Tel Aviv, Israel |
Matt Conway and Michael Ouzzan of Second Nature will showcase the ways that AI-powered role play learning can improve employee confidence and prepare teams to master every situation, no matter how complex or challenging; Learning Live AI Edition, 26 June, London.
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Joggle Learning launches revolutionary AI-powered knowledge platform to transform enterprise learning delivery
Learning News | Learning Live, Joggle Learning |
Joggle Learning announces the launch of its groundbreaking AI-powered knowledge platform that revolutionises how enterprises deliver learning content to employees. Launching at ‘LEARNING LIVE AI Edition’ by industry veteran Mike Alcock (formally MD of Gomo Learning and Atlantic Link), the platform addresses the critical challenge of knowledge accessibility in the workplace.
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Abilitie Unveils AI Cases 2.0: Preparing leaders for real-world challenges
Learning News | Learning Live AI Edition, Abilitie |
The latest release of Abilitie’s AI Cases introduces a suite of powerful new features to help leaders navigate their most common challenges by engaging with AI-enabled characters.
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Virti at Learning Live AI Edition
Learning News | Learning Live AI Edition, Virti |
Role-play platform and immersive video provider, Virti, is exhibing at the upcoming Learning Live AI Edition event, next week in London.
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European Accessibility Act
Learning News | ReadSpeaker |
Expert panel to discuss upcoming changes to the European Accessibility Act and its implications in the education industry.
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Reflections on LT2025
Learning News |
Conference Chair, Donald H Taylor, joins Rob Clarke with his reflections on Learning Technologies 2025.
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Will L&D be bypassed by AI?
Learning News |
Participants at Learning Technologies offer their thoughts on how L&D can show its value in the AI age.
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L&D Priorities
Learning News |
With challenge and change on all sides what are the priorities for Learning and Development?
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Learning Technologies 2025: Market positioning
Learning News |
Where do vendors fit in the market?
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What's new at Learning Technologies 2025?
Learning News |
Exhibitors at Learning Technologies 2025 present new product announcements.
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LT2025 Fosway: HR and learning market research
Learning News |
Myles Runham from the HR and learning market analyst, Fosway, provides an assessment of the learning tech market and how the vendors' solutions are evolving.
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LT2025: Emerging technologies
Learning News |
Dani Johnson and Dave Kelly discuss emerging technologies with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Ciphr: HR, learning and recruitment solutions
Learning News |
Phil King from HR, learning and recruitment solutions provider, Ciphr, in discussion with Learning News at HR Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Colossyan: Avatar-based AI video
Learning News |
Marlon Fuentes Sanchez from avatar-based AI video creator, Colossyan, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Fuse: AI-powered everyday LMS
Learning News |
Steve Dineen discusses the advances in Fuse 4, the latest version of the Fuse LXP/LMS platform.
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LT2025 Cognota: LearnOps L&D systems
Learning News |
Ryan Austin, founder of the LearnOps L&D systems provider, Cognota, discusses a new Strategic Alignment feature.
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LT2025 GuyKat: Learning technology and solutions
Learning News |
David Brannon, from learning technology and solutions integrator, GuyKat, with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Hannah Frame: Thirty under 30
Learning News |
Hannah Frame discusses the Learning Technologies Thirty under 30 programme with Learning News.
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LT2025 iSpring: Intuitive authoring
Learning News |
Roxy Miller, iSpring, talks about iSpring's products in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Kineo: Designing human experiences
Learning News |
Cammy Bean from learning design and solutions provider, Kineo, highlights Kineo's focus on retaining the human voice in learning solutions as the AI revolution gathers pace.
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LT2025 Kineo: Designed for results
Learning News |
Matt Mella from learning design and solutions provider, Kineo, highlights Kineo's analytics, which is embedded across Kineo's design services and platform.
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LT2025 Kineo: Compliance project at Rolls Royce
Learning News |
Paul Welch from learning design and solutions provider, Kineo, discusses a compliance learning project at Rolls Royce, which is delivering valuable results.
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LT2025 Lars Hyland
Learning News |
Edtech innovator, advisor and strategist, Lars Hyland, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Learning Pool: AI Assess
Learning News |
Lindsey Coode and Stuart Kruse from learning systems and content provider, Learning Pool, explain how the market is changing in response to AI and introduce Learning Pool's latest product, AI Assess, which uses Gen AI to improve knowledge and skills testing.
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LT2025 Rustici Software: Connecting learning technologies
Learning News |
Tammy Rutherford from Rustici talks about the companies latest products and how learning tech sector is evolving to better meet learner needs.
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LT2025 MAAS: Learning marketing
Learning News |
Learning marketing expert, Hannah Clark, MAAS Marketing, explains the importance of marketing skills in L&D.
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LT2025 Netex: Learning applications ecosystem and content
Learning News |
Simon Riddlesden from learning applications ecosystem and content provider, Netex, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Omniplex: Learning technology and solutions
Learning News |
Nuz Saeed from learning technology and solutions provider, Omniplex Learning, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Open eLMS: AI-powered LMS
Learning News |
Andrew Howie from AI-powered LMS provider, Open eLMS, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Read to Lead: Curiosity and leadership
Learning News |
Sarah Clayton-Jones, from bitesized, action-based, leadership learning provider, Read to Lead, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Rise Up: LMS, LXP, authoring and adaptive learning
Learning News |
Camilia Miccolis, from LMS, LXP, authoring and adaptive learning provider, Rise Up, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Rob Hubbard: Learning sustainability
Learning News |
Rob Hubbard on the critical skills and leadership competencies needed in business to lead sustainability.
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LT2025 Speexx: Language training and coaching
Learning News |
Armin Hopp, founder of the language training and coaching platform, Speexx, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Sponge: Consultancy for unforgettable learning
Learning News |
Bethany Chudley from learning consultancy, Sponge, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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LT2025 Thrive: All-in-one, AI-powered learning platform
Learning News |
Thrive launched an AI learning assistant, Kiki, at Learning Technologies 2025, to help learners quickly surface the resources they need. Helen Marshall explains.
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LT2025 Totara: Customisable LMS
Learning News |
Rachel Griffith-Boyes from the customisable LMS provider, Totara, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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Learning Technologies 2025 News Highlights
Learning News |
Highlights from Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
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Learning Technologies 2024
Learning News | By Rob Clarke, Editor |
Coverage from LT2024 in its 25th anniversary; highlights and interviews with participants.
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LT2024: Learning Network - Community
Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |
Paula Hughes with an update from the Learning Network.
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Learning Technologies 2024 Preview
Learning News | London |
Conference Chair, Donald H Taylor, along market analyst David Wilson from Fosway and three of the show's exhibitors, Nuz Saeed, Omniplex Learning, Andy Costello, Kineo and Hannah Quinton, GuyKat, look ahead to Learning Technologies 2024.
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Connect 2023: Building the Future of L&D
Learning News | London |
Participants at The Learning Network’s annual conference discuss priorities for workplace learning.
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Connect 2023: The Debates
Learning News | London |
Four debates took place at Learning Network Connect 2023: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Accessibility and Immersive Technologies.
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CIPD ACE 2023: A bolder future for the people profession
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Highlights from CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester.
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CIPD ACE 2023: Leadership support for transformational learning
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Michelle Parry-Slater and Nelson Sivalingham on what it takes to get business leaders on board with new learning initiatives.
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CIPD ACE 2023: How to make everyone care about ESG
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Susannah Haan, CIPD and Laura Hicks, Open University, on environmental, social and governance priorities.
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CIPD ACE 2023: Learning strategy - what the evidence reveals
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Laura Overton worked on CIPD's Learning at Work report and takes us through its implications for Learning & Development.
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CIPD ACE 2023: Building future learning platforms
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Nelson Sivalingham, CEO at HowNow, discusses the challenges and priorities in creating learning platforms.
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Jam Pan at CIPD ACE 2023
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Kirsty Wilson explains Jam Pan's aim to reach a new market of HR and learning practitioners at CIPD's annual conference in Manchester.
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City and Guilds at CIPD ACE 2023
Learning News | Manchester, UK |
Paula Gibson explains how City and Guilds is meeting the learning challenges of an ageing workforce and new approaches needed by Gen Z.
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KWC Global launches bold rebrand at Learning Live
Learning News | Learning Live, London |
KWC Global - formerly Kissing With Confidence launched its new name, logo, and rebrand at Learning Live on 14th September. Having recently moved from purely in-person training to a hybrid approach, the new brand and name represents its new global approach.
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Selling to the C-suite
Learning News | Imparta; Institute of Sales Professionals |
New programme from Imparta to prepare sales teams for greater involvement with senior managers.
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5Mins.ai calls on HR leaders to prioritise AI upskilling
Learning News | 5Mins.so, Learning Live |
CEO of 5Mins.ai releases brand new data and calls on HR leaders to prioritise AI upskilling.
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PageTiger offers Official CPD Certified Training Course
Learning News | PageTiger |
PageTiger’s training course ‘TigerClass Live’ is now officially certified by the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certification Service in the UK, giving its customers an opportunity to earn hours towards their CPD Qualification.
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PageTiger Awarded Most Recommended and Best Customer Service
Learning News | PageTiger |
PageTiger has been recognised with two accolades as an impactful software provider for businesses, receiving the 2023 awards for Most Recommended provider and Best Customer Support from Software Advice.
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Rosetta Stone adds AI-powered assessments to its language solutions
Learning News | Rosetta Stone for Enterprise, San Mateo, CA. USA |
Rosetta Stone's new AI-powered language assessments deepen the company's line of language learning solutions. The patented assessments provide precise scores aligned to recognized global language standards, heightening an organization’s ability to identify and hire top multilingual talent, empowering global expansion and improving customer satisfaction scores.
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