News stories from The Learning Network in 2026
Connect 2026 Sessions Announced
The Learning Network | 11 Nov 2026
The Learning Network is excited to reveal three of the standout sessions heading to Connect 2026, its annual conference, which arrives at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November. Helen Routledge, Kirstie Greany, and Robin Hoyle will each take to the stage with sessions that get to the heart of how people build skills, how the L&D role is changing, and how learning turns into better performance at work.
Connect 2026 Panels Announced
The Learning Network | 09 Nov 2026
The Learning Network is excited to announce the two panels that will take to the stage at Connect 2026, its annual conference, which arrives at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November. Six expert panellists will take on two of the biggest conversations in L&D today: how AI is reshaping the skills people need at work, and what it takes to build more evidence-informed ways of working.
First Ever Connect Workshops Announced: Sascha Evans and Kurt Ewald Lindley to lead hands-on sessions in an event first
The Learning Network | 04 Nov 2026
The Learning Network is delighted to announce a brand-new addition to Connect 2026: for the first time in the conference's history, delegates arriving at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November will be able to take part in expert-led workshops, with Sascha Evans and Kurt Ewald Lindley leading the first two.
Connect 2026 Keynotes Announced: Donald Taylor and Susi Miller to open and close an exciting day in the L&D calendar
The Learning Network | 02 Nov 2026
The Learning Network is thrilled to announce that Donald H Taylor and Susi Miller will deliver the keynotes at Connect 2026, its annual conference, which arrives at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November with a theme that could hardly be more timely: Building the Future.
LN Connect 2026: Building the Future
The Learning Network | 10 Aug 2026
Join us as Connect returns for another year, at a new location, with a new format.
Learn What it Takes to Create an Award-Winning Entry
The Learning Network | 07 Jul 2026
Join our panel of judges from the Learning Technologies Awards, and get the chance to hear directly from the experts, and ask them your questions.
L&D by the Sea
The Learning Network | 08 Jun 2026
Join us for drinks on the rooftop, with our ever-popular Summer mixer, sponsored by Mint. Hosted in Brighton on 25th June, from 14:30 to 19:00, with drinks and pizza provided, it's a great day for learning, relaxing, and networking.
Up Your Learning Design Game With The Learning Network's Next Mastery Day
The Learning Network | 17 May 2026
The Learning Network's second mastery day of the year is nearly here, and it’s all about learning design. Join us for a day of hands-on workshops that’ll let you get stuck in to learn new - or improve your existing - learning design skills.
Learning Technologies Award Winners Showcase 2026
The Learning Network | 04 Mar 2026
The Learning Network is bringing a day of exploration into some of the best work in our industry.
LN Mastery Day: Using Data to Demonstrate Learning Impact
The Learning Network | 12 Feb 2026
Join The Learning Network for a day of hands-on workshops that will help you leverage data to more effectively measure - and prove - impact. With real-world examples, hands-on activities, and tools to help make it easier for you, we'll be looking at how you can move beyond vanity metrics and align your activities with what matters to senior leadership, and demonstrate your impact in a way that speaks to them.