8:30 – 9:00 AM

Arrival of Participants

9:00 – 9:20 AM

Welcome and a Brief about OLxD

9:10 – 9:30 AM

Opening Address – The Learning Landscape

This segment aims to explore how learning leaders are adapting their strategies to create meaningful impact for employees and businesses through learning and development initiatives. It investigates the importance of investing in new skills, the potential consequences of neglecting learning and development efforts, the key aspects that define great learning experiences, and the factors that will shape this field in the coming year.”

9:30 – 10:15 AM

Keynote Address – Corporate Strategy and L&D Strategy at a Crossroad

In this keynote address, we will explore the intersection between corporate strategy and learning strategy. We will discuss the importance of aligning the learning strategy with the overall corporate strategy to drive business outcomes. Additionally, we will examine the challenges and opportunities of creating a learning strategy that supports the corporate strategy.

The keynote address will provide insights and examples of successful corporate and learning strategy alignment. It will also highlight the potential risks of misalignment and the strategies to mitigate them.

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Tea break and Networking

10:45 – 10:50 AM

Introduction of Panelists

10:50 – 11:40 AM

Panel Discussion – Building a Sustainable Learning Culture
People + Strategies / Initiatives + Impacts

In this panel discussion, we will explore the key components of building a sustainable learning culture within an organization. We will discuss the importance of engaging people and the strategies that can be used to do so. We will also examine the various learning initiatives that can be implemented to support the development of a learning culture and the potential impacts they can have on employees and the organization.

11:40 – 11: 45 AM

Questions & Answers

11:45 – 11:50 AM

Introduction of Panelists

11:50 – 12:40 PM

Panel Discussion – Upskilling and Reskilling the Workforce
Business + People + Content + Skills

In this panel discussion, we will explore the importance of upskilling and reskilling the workforce in today’s rapidly changing business environment. We will discuss the role of businesses in identifying skills gaps and the strategies they can use to address them. We will also examine the various upskilling and reskilling programs that can be implemented, including the content and skills needed to develop a competent workforce.

12:40 – 12:45 PM

Questions & Answers

12:45 – 1:15 PM

Break and Networking

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Keynote Address – reThinking Learning and the L&D Function
– the past, present and future

At the start of her 26-year career, ugly overhead slides and cognitive overload were considered a sign of a great training session. Now with a few prompts, an A.I. product produces high-quality personalized educational experiences. So, a warning to us as L&D professionals, we risk losing our job if we don’t start rethinking our approach to learning. During the session, be prepared to “Rethinking Learning and the L&D Function” by reflecting on the past, looking at the present and preparing for the future.

2:00 – 2:05 PM

Introduction of Panelists

2:05 – 2:55 PM

Panel Discussion – Corporate Learning and Technology
Solutions + Value + Adoption / Change Management

In this panel discussion, we will explore the role of digital learning solutions in the corporate environment. We will discuss the value of digital learning solutions in enhancing employee skills and improving business outcomes. Additionally, we will examine the challenges of adoption and change management related to implementing digital learning solutions.

2:55 – 3:00 PM

Questions & Answers

3:00 – 3:15 PM

3:15 – 3:30 PM

Vote of ThanksĀ 

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Networking + Departure