Learning transformation beyond platforms at Learning Technologies
At Learning Technologies 2026 Lori Niles-Hofmann challenges conventional approaches to learning technology, and looks at aligning strategy, data and operating models.
After years of investment in platforms and tools, many organisations are questioning why learning transformation has delivered so little real impact. This session challenges the assumption that technology alone drives change, reframing transformation as a systemic effort that spans strategy, operating models, data, and stakeholder alignment. It offers learning leaders a clearer lens for building cohesive learning ecosystems that support performance, skills, and decision-making at scale.
Beyond Platforms: Rethinking Learning Transformation for Real Impact - Lori Niles-Hofmann
Learning and development has spent years investing in platforms, tools, and content, yet many organisations still struggle to demonstrate meaningful impact on performance, skills, and business outcomes. Technology alone has not delivered transformation.
In this session, Lori Niles-Hofmann challenges conventional approaches to learning technology and reframes transformation as a systemic effort rather than a procurement exercise. Drawing on hard-earned lessons from large-scale learning environments, she explores why progress stalls when strategy, operating models, data, and stakeholder expectations are misaligned.
Learning Technologies Conference Chair, Donald H Taylor, said: “The session offers a clear lens for thinking differently about how learning functions evolve, shifting from fragmented initiatives to cohesive ecosystems that support work, skills, and decision-making at scale.”
Key Topics Include:
- Why new platforms rarely deliver transformation on their own
- Moving from learning systems to integrated learning ecosystems
- Aligning learning strategy with real business priorities and constraints
- The role of data, skills, and operating models in sustainable change
- How emerging technologies, including AI, amplify both opportunity and risk
- Repositioning L&D from content provider to strategic business partner
Beyond Platforms: Rethinking Learning Transformation for Real Impact takes place on day two, 30 April at 11:15.
The full programme is available on the event website: Learning Technologies 2026 Conference. Conference passes are on sale: Learning Technologies 2026 Conference Conference Passes.
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.
Speakers include: David Kelly, Dani Johnson, Lori Niles-Hofmann, Laura Overton, Michelle Ockers, Egle Vinauskaite, Nigel Paine, Kelsey Kates, Serena Gonsalves-Fersch and Simon Gibson; just a few of the 80+ speakers on the programme.
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Learning Technologies 2026
29-30 April 2026, London Excel
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Lori Niles-Hofmann
EdTech & AI Strategist, 8Levers
Lori is a senior learning strategist with over 20 years of L&D experience across many industries, including international banking, management consulting, and marketing. She specialises in large-scale digital learning transformations and is passionate about helping companies navigate through the ambiguity of change. After leading and completing numerous EdTech implementations, Lori has developed data-based methodologies and frameworks to empower L&D teams to move from business support function to strategic business driver. Lori serves on several EdTech and HRTech boards and has published two courses on LinkedIn Learning with 100K completions. She is also the author of the recently released book "The Eight Levers of EdTech Transformation".