Meet the Experts Shaping the Future of Training

The training landscape is evolving and those who are leading the charge are bringing fresh insights into personalisation, innovation, and measurable impact. The Business of Training Conference will host some of the most influential thought leaders in the industry who will share their expertise on how training providers can adapt to these shifts and future-proof their offerings.

Here’s a look at the experts speaking at the conference and how their expertise will shape the future of training.

Laura Overton: Champion of Evidence-Informed Learning and Business Impact

With over 35 years of experience, Laura Overton has been a pioneer in evidence-informed learning and business-driven strategies. As the Founder of Learning Changemakers and original CEO of Towards Maturity, Laura led a groundbreaking 15-year longitudinal study that gathered insights from thousands of learning leaders around the world. Her work focuses on uncovering learning strategies that lead to business success and her research continues today in partnership with the CIPD. Laura is the first woman to receive the prestigious Learning and Performance Institute's Colin Corder Award for outstanding achievement, as well as the inaugural recipient of the Learning Technology Award for excellence. She consistently ranks among the top influencers in the learning and development industry.

Laura has authored over 70 reports and hundreds of articles on learning innovation and measuring business impact. At the Business of Training Conference she will share practical insights on how training providers can use data-driven approaches to measure the effectiveness of their programmes and demonstrate ROI to their clients, ensuring that learning directly contributes to business outcomes.

Julian Stodd: Exploring Social Learning and Leadership in the Social Age

Julian Stodd is an acclaimed Author, Researcher, Artist, and Explorer who has written 19 books and over 3,000 articles on topics including the Social Age, Social Learning, Leadership, and cultural change. His bestselling book, Engines of Engagement: A Curious Book About Generative AI, explores how AI is reshaping engagement and the workplace making him a leading voice on the future of learning. Julian is also a recipient of the Colin Corder Award, which is a special award presented to a person who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the learning profession.

At the conference, Julian will share insights on how training providers can adapt to new customer demands by integrating AI and social learning into their offerings. His session will focus on how to build resilient learning cultures that can evolve with the changing needs of learners and businesses.

Roy de Vries: Learning Innovator Focused on Technology and Engagement

As a Learning Innovator at aNewSpring, Roy de Vries is passionate about creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences through the use of technology and innovative methodologies. His background in instructional design and experience in developing online and blended learning programmes make him a key figure in helping training providers enhance learner engagement and drive measurable outcomes.

Roy holds an MSc in Educational Sciences and is a renowned international speaker. At the conference, Roy will explore how technology can be used to design personalised learning journeys that are both engaging and impactful, helping providers stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive industry.

You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from these leading experts:

Phil Willcox, Founder Emotion at Work, is an expert in emotional intelligence and impactful training design and has over 12 years of experience specialising in behaviour analysis and credibility assessment to drive measurable behavioural change.

Dr. Lubomira Anastassova-Chirmiciu, Greater London Authority (GLA), is a PhD Economist with expertise in skills and employment policy. She has worked at the GLA since 2007, specialising in allocating the Adult Education Budget and assessing the impact of training on Londoners.

Rakesh Maharaj, Founder of ARMSA Academy, is an expert in Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management in renewable energy sectors. Aside from his expertise in restructuring health and safety systems and integrating business tools to improve decision-making in high-risk environments, he has built his training business into an international powerhouse through collaboration with large companies and industry associations.

Join us at The Business of Training Conference, London

These thought leaders will be sharing their expertise at The Business of Training Conference on 17th October at the prestigious Royal Horseguards Hotel, One Whitehall, London. Their combined insights will provide practical strategies on how to leverage technology and create measurable impact through innovative training design.

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