LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Annual Conference 2025
Innovate • Inspire • Impact
The Evolution of Learning & Development
NH Johannesburg Sandton
The Learning & Development (L&D) landscape is no longer just about training—it’s about reinventing how people learn, adapt, and thrive in an era of continuous disruption. With AI-driven automation, talent shortages, and evolving workforce expectations, organisations are redefining how they build resilient, future-ready workforces.
L&D is now at the forefront of business transformation—tasked with ensuring skills agility, integrating emerging technologies, and creating learning cultures that drive real behaviour change. But with new challenges come bold opportunities.
This year’s Learning & Development Conference is not just another industry gathering. It’s a future-focused experience designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge insights, strategies, and tools to stay ahead. We’ll explore what’s next for L&D—beyond e-learning and compliance training—to uncover the real levers that drive performance, retention, and long-term success.
The Evolution of Learning & Development
What’s Different About 2025?
AI is Here—But Are You Ready? The latest Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn reveals that while 82% of L&D leaders acknowledge the need for AI upskilling, fewer than 40% of organisations have formal AI training programmes. The skills gap is widening, and AI literacy is no longer optional. This conference will showcase how to embed AI education into learning and use AI to enhance talent development.
Psychological Safety & Well-being Are Now Core to Learning: As workloads intensify, learning fatigue and burnout are rising. Neuroscience-backed learning design and inclusive L&D strategies are now essential to sustain engagement, performance, and well-being.
Skills Intelligence is the New Competitive Edge: The shift from role-based learning to skills-based talent strategies is accelerating. Organisations investing in skills data, adaptive learning, and talent mobility are pulling ahead.
Measuring Learning Impact Matters More Than Ever: In 2025, L&D must prove its business value—beyond participation rates and course completions. Learning strategies need to directly align with business KPIs, from productivity to talent retention and innovation.
This conference will deliver practical strategies, real-world case studies, and bold ideas to reshape how we approach L&D. Whether you’re focused on AI-driven learning, leadership coaching, digital transformation, or fostering a learning-first culture, this event will provide concrete solutions to future-proof your workforce.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for L&D leaders, HR professionals, and business strategists driving the future of workplace learning, including:
Why you should not miss this?
Below is a summary of the topics across
the two-day agenda
Pre & Post-conference Workshops
What past attendees are saying
“The speakers were incredible, and the topics were fascinating! The variety of tracks added great value, but I had serious FOMO—choosing between sessions was tough!”
Discovery Insure
“The programme was expertly planned and executed. I also appreciated the opportunity to interact with the speakers during break times—it made the experience even more valuable.”
Nautam Training Academy
“The content was not only informative but also well-prepared. The speakers brought high energy and delivered with outstanding presentation skills. An excellent programme with relevant and engaging topics!”
SANBS
“I loved how we explored both professional development and the future of work for L&D professionals. An excellent conference—insightful and forward-thinking!”
Bidvest Tank Terminals
“The content was highly relevant, and each speaker delivered brilliantly on their selected topics.”
RCL FOODS Consumer (Rainbow)
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