Learning, technology and change – a new road map for a new era
David Kelly and Dani Johnson to open Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
Learning, technology and change a new road map for a new era: David Kelly, Chairman, Learning Guild and Dani Johnson, Cofounder & Principal Analyst, RedThread Research, are presenting the opening session at Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
For over a quarter of a century, we’ve looked each year at the emerging technologies that support L&D. We’ve looked at everything from Google Glass (remember that?) to the Metaverse and haptic sensing. From the explosion of mobile delivery to the rise of the LxP. Whether it landed or not, we’ve been there, evaluating and sharing what the tech can do, separating the hype from the reality, and exploring the implications for L&D.
These technologies were incremental, moving us further along the route that L&D had always been on. But in the past two years something has changed. It’s not just Artificial Intelligence. It’s the technologies that made AI possible huge processing power, cheaper data storage, and smarter algorithms, the result of decades of development. Together these technologies affect not just how we learn, but how we work and, more fundamentally, how we live.
In the marketplace of L&D offerings there is now an explosion of novelty. Not all these offerings will succeed, many will not live up to the hype of their creators. And some a few are the first part of a wave that is going to change not only how L&D works, but our entire role.
Learning Technologies Conference Chair, Donald H Taylor, said: “So this year’s Learning Technologies Conference starts with a good hard look at what is happening in our field the new ideas, the new offerings, and the implications for all of us. It’s about a lot more than AI. It’s about data, skills, coaching, talent mobility and more and crucially how we deal with this tsunami of change. Do we let it crash over us? Or do we get ahead of it, using it to empower L&D to become the strategic business partner we have always sought to be?”
David Kelly and Dani Johnson's opening session, Learning, technology and change a new road map for a new era, takes place on day one, 23 April at 09:30.
The full programme is available on the event website: Learning Technologies 2025 Conference. Conference passes are on sale, with a £100 saving for bookings before 28 February: Learning Technologies 2025 Conference Conference Passes.
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Your Conference Pass includes all conference tracks and theatres, networking lunch and drinks and full access to both days of the exhibition. There are two ticket types, including our premium option for those looking to get the most out of your experience at Learning Technologies.
You can save £100 with our early bird discount when you book before 28 February. Prices increase as the event gets closer.
Speakers include: Martin Bean, Josh Bersin, Dani Johnson, David Kelly, Trish Uhl, Myles Runham, Will Thalheimer, Egle Vinauskaite, Tess Robinson, Philippa Hardman; just a few of the 80+ speakers on the programme.
Learning Technologies 2025
23-24 April 2025, London ExCeL
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David Kelly
Chairman, Learning Guild
David Kelly is the Chairman of The Learning Guild. David has been a learning and performance consultant and training director for over 20 years. He is a leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training, education, learning, and organizational performance. David is an active member of the learning community, and can frequently be found speaking at industry events. He has previously contributed to organizations including ATD, eLearn Magazine, LINGOs, and more. He can be found online at his website davidkelly.me, or on Twitter @LnDDave.
Dani Johnson
Cofounder & Principal Analyst, RedThread Research
Dani is Co-founder and Principal Analyst for RedThread Research. She has spent the majority of her career writing about, conducting research in, and consulting on human capital practices and technology. Before starting RedThread, Dani led the Learning and Career research practice at Bersin, Deloitte. Her ideas can be found in publications such as Wall Street Journal, CLO Magazine, HR Magazine, and Employment Relations. Dani holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.