Welcome by Wilhelm Crous, Managing Director, KR and Vas Theocharides, Senior Regional Manager: Global, ATD

Built For Disruption: Implementing a Modern Digital Learning Strategy
JD Dillon, Senior Education Chief Learning Architect, Axonify (USA)

How Digital Learning can Promote Connection and Belonging Through More Empathetic Human-centred Learning Design
Yasirah Sakadavan, Group Technology: Head of Learning, Standard Bank Group

Morning Break and Networking

Upskilling the Workforce is the Biggest Challenge of Our Time: How to Get Started With an Organisational Skills Strategy
Bernadine Sprighton, CEO, Ceed Learning
Dan Tesnjak, VP EMEA & APAC, Degreed

Building a Future-ready Workforce: The Learning and Talent Landscape Beyond 2021 (Discussion)
Facilitated by Linda van der Loo Executive Partner Learning Innovation, Blue Pebble Consulting
Sanjana Joshua Group Talent and Learning Executive, Old Mutual Limited
Craig Fortuin, Head of Learning and Development, FNB
James van der Westhuizen, Managing Director, KnowHouse
Bernadine Sprighton, CEO, Ceed Learning

Improving Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Starts with Learning and Development
Facilitated by Wilhelm Crous, Managing Director, Knowledge Resources
Snowy Mahlangu, Head Talent, Learning & Inclusion at Marsh Middle East and Africa

AI In Talent Development: Capitalizing On The AI Revolution In Order To Transform The Way You Work, Learn, and Live!
Facilitated by Linda van der Loo Executive Partner Learning Innovation, Blue Pebble Consulting
Brad Shorkend, Co-CEO, Still Human

Building a Remote Learning Culture: Tailoring Training/Learning to a Hybrid Workplace (Discussion)
Facilitated by Wilhelm Crous, Managing Director, Knowledge Resources
Ivie Imasogie-Adigun, Head: Group HR, Sahara Group
Gbemisola Atimomo, Head of people and Organization, Middle Africa, Novo Nordisk (Kenya)
Godwin Akpong, Head of Learning and Development, Stanbic IBTC Nigeria
Cindy Huggett, Cindy Huggett Consulting, LLC

Lunch and Networking

Transforming the Talent Development Landscape at Nedbank: Our Journey
Facilitated by Linda van der Loo Executive Partner Learning Innovation, Blue Pebble Consulting
Yolanda Jordaan, Head: Learning and Development, Nedbank

Proving The Value Of Soft Skills: Measuring Impact and Calculating ROI
Facilitated by Wilhelm Crous, Managing Director, Knowledge Resources
Dr Patti Phillips, CEO, The ROI Institute

Afternoon Break and Networking

The Evolving Role Of The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and The Learning Function
Facilitated by Linda van der Loo Executive Partner Learning Innovation, Blue Pebble Consulting
Ehab Abdel Hafez, Global Talent Strategy Leader, Johnson and Johnson
Kassy LaBorie, Virtual Classroom Master Trainer, Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC
Dr Lesley Lee, Head: Learning Academy, Volkswagen SA
Lome Koekemoer, Head of People Development, Yellowseed

Designing For Modern Learning: Redefining L&D’s Approach For a Digital Age

Facilitated by Letitia van der Merwe, Managing Director, Inavit IQ Learning
Crystal Kadakia, Management Consultant, Kadakia Consulting and CEO, Learning Cluster Design
(Author of Designing Modern Learning: Beyond ADDIE and SAM)

Reskill and Upskill Your Leaders: Navigate the New Leadership Development Environment Using Four Proven Strategies
Facilitated by Letitia van der Merwe, Managing Director, Inavit IQ Learning
Tim Tobin, Vice President, Franchisee Onboarding and Learning, Choice Hotels International (Author of Peak Leadership Fitness: Elevating Your Leadership Game)

Day-one Wrap Up

Welcome by Vas Theocharides, Senior Regional Manager: Global, ATD

Reskilling/Upskilling Retail and Telesales in the Midst of a Pandemic
Facilitated by Vas Theocharides, Senior Regional Manager: Global, ATD
Kendra Poteet, Director: Global Learning & Development, Verizon
Roger White, Global Sales Capability, Verizon

The Neuroscience of Learning: Actionable Steps to Unlock Human Potential
Facilitated by Caroline Passmore, Executive Coach, Caroline Passmore Facilitation and Coaching

Andre Vermeulen, Founding Member and CEO, Neuro-Link

Ingra Du Buisson-Narsai, author of Fight, Flight or Flourish and Director, NeuroCapital Consulting

Morning Break and Networking

The New ATD Capabilities Model In Practice
Facilitated by Wilhelm Crous, Managing Director, Knowledge Resources
Morgean Hirt, Director of Credentialing, Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Leadership and Executive Development for the Future: The Need to Transform How Leaders Are Developed (Discussion)
Facilitated by Wilhelm Crous, Managing Director, Knowledge Resources
Bonang Mohale, Chairman, Bidvest, Chancellor, University of the Free state Former Chief Executive Officer of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)
Jon Foster-Pedley, Director and Dean, Henley Business School
Eno Iniworikabo, Managing Consultant, Skills Dynamics Services Limited Nigeria
Vir Amar, Talent Director, Schneider Electric (UAE)

Learner Experience and Engagement (Discussion)

Facilitated by Louise Gideon, Director, Innova and Innovation Technology Manager, Da Vinci Institute

Germinah Nyikana, Head of Learning and Development: Retail Studies, Shoprite

Durdana Kabir, Head of Talent, NestleGaynor Jones, Business Unit Director, WinWin International

Terryn Palani, Executive Head: Talent and EXX, Vodacom

L&D and Mental Health and Well-Being at work: How to Improve Workplace Wellness with Corporate Training
Facilitated by Lome Koekemoer, Head of People Development, Yellowseed
Marian Clark, Head: Discovery Institute for Training, Discovery

Secrets of Master Virtual Trainers: 5 Keys to Online Classroom Success
Cindy Huggett, Cindy Huggett Consulting, LLC

Lunch and Networking

The Challenges of Remote Selling: How Can L&D Help?
Facilitated by Ryno Zeelieg, Head of Learning and Development, Yellow Seed Consulting

David Nel, National Head of Sales Enablement, Investec, South Africa

John Moore, The Collaborator, Vice President of Revenue Enablement, Bigtincan, USA

Purpose-driven Learning in Turbulent Times
Facilitated by Louise Gideon, Director, Innova and Innovation Technology Manager, Da Vinci Institute

Nerisha Charlton, Director: People and Organization, Mars Multisales and Food Africa

Developing a growth mind-set: A key capability to creativity, innovation and a continuous learning culture (Microsoft case study)
Facilitated by Zandile Njilo, Director and Organisational Consultant, PDD Innovation
Sameera Mohamed, Senior HR Manager, Microsoft SA

Afternoon Break and Networking

Growth Is Our Mantra! Agile Learning At Spotify: The Need For Speed, Collaboration And Adaptability
Facilitated by Zandile Njilo, Director and Organisational Consultant, PDD Innovation
Johanna Bolin Tingvall, Global Head of Learning and Development, Spotify

Our Talent Development Secrets: How We Upskill and Reskill (Case studies)
Facilitated by Zandile Njilo, Director and Organisational Consultant, PDD Innovation
Vivek Ravichandran, Head of Talent Development (Technology and Strategic Initiatives (North America), Tata Consultancy Services

Wrap-Up and Thanks