The Changing Reality of L&D: What the Latest Research Tells Us
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, David Wilson from market analyst Fosway, explores the latest research into the realities of corporate learning and learning technology across Europe.
Learning and development is navigating a period of significant change. AI is reshaping expectations, skills and capability are becoming increasingly important business priorities, and learning teams are being challenged to deliver greater impact while operating in an environment of continued economic and organisational pressure.
In this opening session, David Wilson will draw on Fosway Group’s latest research into the realities of corporate learning and learning technology across Europe. Looking across the trends shaping L&D strategy, technology, investment, AI, skills, and the learning experience, he will explore what the data reveals about where organisations are today — and where the market appears to be heading.
Rather than focusing on any single technology or trend, the session will provide a research-led view of the forces changing the learning landscape and what they mean for L&D leaders. Attendees will gain a clearer picture of which developments are gaining genuine traction, where expectations and reality remain disconnected, and the questions learning teams should be asking as they make decisions about their priorities, investments, and future direction.
Key topics include:
- The most significant trends shaping L&D strategy and priorities
- What current research reveals about the impact and adoption of AI
- How skills, capability, and changing business demands are influencing learning
- The evolving learning technology ecosystem and learning experience
- What the latest evidence suggests L&D leaders should be preparing for next
"The Changing Reality of L&D: What the Latest Research Tells Us" takes place at the LTAF 2026 online event on Tuesday, October 13, 2025 9:30 to 10:30.
The Learning Technologies Autumn Forum takes place online on 13, 15, 20 and 22 October. The conference programme is available from the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum website.
David Wilson, CEO, Fosway Group
David Wilson is founder and CEO of Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst. A major commentator on the HR, talent and learning industries for over 20 years, David is a strategic advisor to many major corporate and supplier organisations in the UK and Europe.